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
- Apr 19, 2011
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Can i use the remote for power point presentation on my MacBook Pro 15''?
- Asked by Nicolas S from Manchester
- Apr 14, 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
- Apr 16, 2010
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will the remote work with ipod shuffle without a dock?
- Asked by Darlene M
- Jan 19, 2010
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Best Answerno u need a universal dock to put the shuffle in. Then the remote will work
- Answered by Sierra S from Kamloops
- Jun 15, 2010
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Which Products have an IR port?
- Asked by Benjamin S from Charlestown
- Oct 20, 2009
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Best AnswerThe above answer is almost correct. The new MacBook October 20, 2009 white unibody does not
support the Apple Remote.
These Macs do:
Pre-October 20, 2009 MacBooks
Mac Minis
AppleTV
MacBook Pros
MacBook Air
iMac G5 iSight
iMac Intel Core Duo and Core2Duo
iPod HiFi- Answered by Abraham B from Silver Spring
- Oct 21, 2009
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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
- Apr 19, 2013
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Will this remote work with Apple TV?
Apple TV?
- Asked by Cale H from Indianapolis
- Oct 20, 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
- Oct 20, 2009
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How do I know which Mac has a built-in IR receiver? It's not mentioned in the Tech Specs.
- Asked by Kenji J from San Francisco
- Oct 20, 2009
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Best AnswerAlmost all macs have an IR receiver. Least since 2005. Unfortunately, the new MacBook does not have an IR receiver. It and the Mac Pro are currently the only ones without support.
- Answered by Andrew O from Doylestown
- Oct 21, 2009
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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
- Apr 2, 2013
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will this remote advance slides on powerpoint 11 on the newest model macbook pro 13 inch???
- Asked by Olle H
- Jan 30, 2011
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Best AnswerI just got the Apple remote today for use on powerpoint 2011 and it does work. you can advance forward and backwards with the left and right buttons. I don't know what else it can do within powerpoint but it does work.
- Answered by Michael M from Robbinsdale
- Mar 4, 2011
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Would this remote be able to activate siri on my iphone 4s?
- Asked by Matthew C
- Feb 23, 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
- Mar 12, 2013
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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
- Feb 22, 2013
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What signal does the Remote use? (WiFi, Bluetooth, Infrared...)
- Asked by Jarod F from Vernon
- Oct 20, 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
- Oct 20, 2009
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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
- Jan 27, 2013
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Does new 2011 MacBook Air have an IR port for Apple Remote?
- Asked by Daniel H from Kailua Kona
- Sep 25, 2011
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Best AnswerNo, it doesn't. Buy an USB IR Receiver
- Answered by Aldo Dey Y from Madrid
- Oct 31, 2011
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Will this remote work with macbook retina display?
- Asked by Pejman S from San Jose
- Jul 29, 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
- Jul 31, 2012
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Is it uncomfortable to hold? It looks like its hard to hold on to.
- Asked by Anthony H from Flagstaff
- Oct 27, 2009
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AnswerIt is basically the same shape as the last generation iPod nano, which is not uncomfortable. I see no problem with this one.
- Answered by Jorge B from Df
- Oct 29, 2009
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Will the remote control the Quicktime Player?
- Asked by Gary O from Long Beach
- Dec 13, 2009
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Best AnswerYes, the remote works with Quicktime and most other Apple programs.
- Answered by Reza P from Seattle
- Nov 3, 2010
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Will the remote operate with an aluminum Macbook Pro 13
- Asked by Michael L from Senoia
- Jan 17, 2010
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AnswerYes. If you look in front of the MBP, you'll see a black line, that is what allows you to use the remote.
- Answered by Diane V from Lancaster
- Jan 20, 2010
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Is the Apple Remote compatible with the iPhone 5?
- Asked by Nathan A from Bothell
- Sep 25, 2012
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