can you make apple remote NOT activate mac, and only apple tv?

[Aniej]

kind of a random problem, but i often will have my MBP in the same room as my tv and it is annoying to have to cover up the ir sensor every time i want to use the my apple tv so that it doesn't activate front row? pairing with apple tv certainly does not do the trick, so some suggestions would be appreciated.

[swiftaw]

Pair your MBP's remote with the MBP, that way that will be the only remote that will do anything to the MBP.

[KershMan]

I am at work and don't have my Mac in front of me, but I think you go to System Preferences, Security and turn the remote off on the MBP. That will keep it from recognizing any remotes. I think you can only turn it on or off. Was it is paired/on, it will work with any Apple remote.

[Aniej]

Pair your MBP's remote with the MBP, that way that will be the only remote that will do anything to the MBP.

you are beautiful, thanks. that did the trick.