2012 mac mini control volume through remote?

[waloshin]

I am using a mac mini with some klipsch pro media 2.1 speakers at my projector for streaming movies and tv shows.

Will an apple remote allow me to control the volume or even a logitech ir remote?

Thanks

 

[weaztek]

Yes, Apple Remote (aluminum or plastic) should work well since the IR sensor is on the front of the machine next to the power indicator led. I'm unsure about aftermarket ones.

I went with an Apple plastic one as it was $5 as opposed to $25 for the aluminum one.

 

[admwright]

Yes the apple remote works fine. I use an old white plastic one that came with our now defunct white iMac - works well. Also the remote will pause, play, fast forward etc.

 

[weaztek]

On a separate note, I picked up a USB dongle called FLIR and it adds functionality of an IR sensor to my Mini. They stopped adding the IR sensors to Macs in 2013 I believe.