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Apple TV Remote

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baconroll

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Jun 5, 2010
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Hi - I just purchased the new Apple TV which is great. I have a problem though. My iMac is situated near the apple TV and every time I use the Apple TV remote, it operates my Mac at the same time. I have unpaired the remote from ATV and re-paired it, but it still operates my mac as well. Any suggestions please? Thanks
 
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wodeh

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Nov 18, 2007
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On iMac: System preferences -> security -> disable remote control infrared receiver

pairing your remote to the Apple TV will still result in it controlling other devices. It's fun for a few minutes if its not your mac though :)
 
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chriso89

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Sep 12, 2010
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not if you have paird the macbook with another control:)

question. what do you do if your apple tv remote dosent work anymore? buying a new apple remote wil not work if the old remote is paired with apple tv. wh
 
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baconroll

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Jun 5, 2010
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Got it working thanks.

Paired my Mac remote only with the Mac and now the ATV remote only works with ATV. Thanks for all your help.
 
Zimmy68

Zimmy68

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Jul 23, 2008
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As a last gen AppleTV owner I must say I really dislike the new remote.
It looks so much nicer then the little white one but I can't tell you how many times I press select when I meant left or right.
 
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