Apple Remote to control Keynote?

[reusman]

Is it possible to use the Apple Remote [the one that used to come with the macbook but is now $19] to control a Keynote presentation? For instance, could you use it to switch slides or activate animations?

Thanks!

 

[rjphoto]

I think so, but it is infrared so you will need to be line of site with the receiver on the front.

 

[iwuzbord]

yeah. you can use the apple remote for that. make sure that you pair your macbook with that specific remote it you are giving a speech infront of a crowd that may have macs. then things might happen on all of thier macs as well... (bad experience coming to mind)

apple has a little video on it here

and you dont need to point directly at the ir receiver. as long as your close, youre fine, for the most part.

 

[reusman]

Thanks!