Questions & Answers for Apple Remote
526 Questions from the Community
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This answer has changed. The MacBook Airs from late 2010 do not have IRDA ports, so this remote won't work, but will work with the older MacBook Air.
- Answered by Luke L from Monticello
- 20/04/2011
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does the new iMac 2013 has ir Sensor? I cant seem to use my remote on it.
- Asked by Zhong Qin N
- 20/04/2013
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Is the Apple Remote compatible with the iPhone 5?
- Asked by Nathan A from Bothell
- 26/09/2012
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Can i use the remote for power point presentation on my MacBook Pro 15''?
- Asked by Nicolas S from Manchester
- 15/04/2010
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Best AnswerYes you can use this remote for Keynote and Power Point presentations. Just sync the remote to your computer, and press the arrow keys to go back and forth on your presentation. NOTE: Be sure to stay in the room computer is in.
- Answered by Kieran S from Sewickley
- 16/04/2010
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Does new 2011 MacBook Air have an IR port for Apple Remote?
- Asked by Daniel H from Kailua Kona
- 26/09/2011
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Best AnswerNo, it doesn't. Buy an USB IR Receiver
- Answered by Aldo Dey Y from Madrid
- 01/11/2011
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Will this work on iPad Mini?
A remote control is required as I'm just too lazy to change songs myself...
- Asked by Gwyneth O
- 03/04/2013
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Would this remote be able to activate siri on my iphone 4s?
- Asked by Matthew C
- 24/02/2013
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AnswerUnfortunately not. The Apple remote uses infrared which no Smartphones use. Your best option is to look for a third party option
- Answered by Euan H
- 13/03/2013
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Does the apple remote work with the macbook pro with retina display?
Macbook Pro 15-inch with Retina Display
- Asked by Alex B from Lancaster
- 28/01/2013
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Will this remote work with macbook retina display?
- Asked by Pejman S from San Jose
- 30/07/2012
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Best AnswerThe apple remote will not work with the MacBook Retina, as the MacBook Retina has no IR receiver.
- Answered by M S
- 01/08/2012
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Will this remote work with Apple TV?
Apple TV?
- Asked by Cale H from Indianapolis
- 21/10/2009
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Best AnswerYes, as the Apple TV is an Apple IR product released after 2005. That also includes the G5 iMac's to current, most modern Macbook and Macbook Pros, G4 and Intel Mac Mini's and Apple iPod Docks.
- Answered by Trina D from Nanaimo
- 21/10/2009
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Will the remote control the Quicktime Player?
- Asked by Gary O from Long Beach
- 14/12/2009
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Best AnswerYes, the remote works with Quicktime and most other Apple programs.
- Answered by Reza P from Seattle
- 04/11/2010
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If I plug my MacBook Pro (bought in December 2012) to my sound system will this remote work?
- Asked by Jaclyn L from Lawrenceville
- 23/02/2013
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Does Apple Remote work with Adobe Acrobat or Preview? I would like to be able to move through pages in a PDF document with the remote.
- Asked by Cassie H from Milwaukee
- 03/09/2010
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AnswerNo, it won't work. For Preview, you can install a free software called iRed lite.
For Acrobat, I'm also looking for the answer.- Answered by Guanghui Y from San Francisco
- 11/03/2013
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Can the remote control be used with Google doc/presentation? I want to change slides without having to be near my laptop.
- Asked by Sheila M from Portland
- 27/07/2011
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AnswerHi Sheila,
Yes it can. You need however to get an app called Remote Buddy.
Once you set it up, just go to your Google Docs presentation, hit "Present" and the remote should start imediatelly working.
PS The app is free for 30 days, then you need to buy it (it's something like $20)
Hope it helps!- Answered by Diogo R
- 16/01/2013
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Will the remote control an iPad/iPad 2?
- Asked by Ying Z from Hoffman Estates
- 23/05/2011
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Best AnswerAs both IPADS have no infrared
so the remote is not allowed to control them- Answered by Applemacpad M from Here
- 06/10/2011
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What signal does the Remote use? (WiFi, Bluetooth, Infrared...)
- Asked by Jarod F from Vernon
- 21/10/2009
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Best AnswerIt uses an IR (Infrared) signal to transmit information. You need a IR Receiver on your computer, or universal dock to use this remote.
- Answered by You You X from Burlingame
- 21/10/2009
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Does Apple remote works with apple tv?
I lost the remote control for my apple tv and would like to replace it.
- Asked by Maria Silvia B from New York
- 15/03/2011
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Does the Apple Remote work with the Ipad?
- Asked by Blanche M from Desoto
- 16/03/2010
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Best AnswerCurrently NO, as the iPad has no infra-red sensor. The keyboard-dock doesn't either.
IF you can get it to dock and work with the old universal dock then it might tough no one has had the opportunity to try this yet.- Answered by Vincent N from Auckland
- 18/03/2010
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