How to use an Apple Remote Control Model A1156 to control a MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017)?

[JohnDohe]

How to use an Apple Remote Control Model A1156
to control a MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017)?

Do I have to pair it somehow?

Need help!

Thanks!

 

[AZhappyjack]

How to use an Apple Remote Control Model A1156
to control a MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017)?

Do I have to pair it somehow?

Need help!

Thanks!

Can't be done. Apple no longer puts IR receivers in their computers... so no IR remote can control the computer. You would need a BT remote and some third party software...