Questions & Answers for Apple Remote

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
• Apr 19, 2011
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Unfortunately 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
• Mar 12, 2013
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The apple remote will not work with the MacBook Retina, as the MacBook Retina has no IR receiver.

• Answered by M S
• Jul 31, 2012
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Yes, the remote works with Quicktime and most other Apple programs.

• Answered by Reza P from Seattle
• Nov 3, 2010
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No, 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
• Mar 10, 2013
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Hi 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
• Jan 16, 2013
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As both IPADS have no infrared
so the remote is not allowed to control them

• Answered by Applemacpad M from Here
• Oct 5, 2011
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