Apple Remote useless with Retina MacBook Pro?

[quintendehaas]

I'm the proud owner of a Retina MacBook Pro and have a quick question: I'm selling my 2010 MacBook Pro and might as well include my Apple Remote in the sale right?

No IR-receiver on RMBP is no use of remote, right?

Or do you guys have a nice workaround to be able to use it because I used it a lot?

 

[Aksta]

There is no work around hat I know of. Best to sell it and look for another solution such as connecting an iPhone to the rmbp

 

[barredfreak]

The Remote will not work without an infrared sensor. Get rid of it.

 

[quintendehaas]

Quick question, quick answers...

Thanks guys!

 

[grahamnp]

Depending on what you used it for, you might be able to use a smartphone as a substitute. I use the remote app to control iTunes.

 

[quintendehaas]

Depending on what you used it for, you might be able to use a smartphone as a substitute. I use the remote app to control iTunes.

Yeah, that's my alternative as well, but I liked being able to instantly control my computer (e.g. pausing a movie) in stead of 'Slide to Unlock' --> wait for it to connect --> pausing it...

It's the same effect, but less efficient...

 

[NMF]

Does the Thunderbolt Display have an IR sensor in it?