Customer Reviews and Ratings

3.5 out of 5 stars

Based on 295 reviews

  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Hard to press buttons.

    • Written by from Miami

    25 of 41 people found this useful

    The remote is beautiful in every respect except usage. Pressing buttons is hard because of the lack of tactile differentiation. The main issue is with the directional buttons vs the center button. If one is not looking it's easy to confuse them and press the wrong button. So you might find yourself having to look at the remote to see where you are pressing.

    That's unacceptable. There is no reason Apple can't make a remote that's tactile enough to easily differentiate among keys and easily press without looking. Actually they did, the old Apple remote works perfectly in this regard.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    greta i love it

    • Written by from Laredo

    13 of 17 people found this useful

    great i wish it works on my tv

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    It's Great

    • Written by from Chestnut Hill

    16 of 23 people found this useful

    I would rate it a 4.5 if i could, because the price is rubbish, but I love the way it looks and it's durable, and above all that the quality of the experience is a lot better. It matches almost identically with my computer. Great thing, but please price it at about $15 because I will buy more.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Also works with my Apple TV

    • Written by from Dalton

    11 of 14 people found this useful

    I needed a replacement remote for my Apple TV, since the one that came with it had been damaged. No one at Apple could confirm that this was the right one, but, I took a chance. Surprise! It works perfectly and looks identical to the original I may order another one to go with this one. This remote is so slim that it's easy to loose. Fortunately, the Apple TV lets you use other unused remotes with it, so I'll let the kids use another bigger remote, and, I'll keep this one safe--I hope.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    worthless

    • Written by from Amsterdam

    15 of 22 people found this useful

    Already broken after a year. No replacement offered though.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Love This!!

    • Written by from Chattanooga

    16 of 24 people found this useful

    I just love the Apple Remote, the sleek, aluminum case is so complimentary and elegant sitting next to my MPB.. Totally unexpected, but very very happily surprised with the range of the remote, and how easy it is to use, and that it works with ALL my Apple stuff is fantastic!! NOW, if Steve would just design a house that ran on Snow Leopard, all would be right with the world! :)

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Simply Amazing

    • Written by from Troy

    12 of 16 people found this useful

    This remote is awesome. It works flawlessly with the universal dock, I can point it in any direction and it'll change the song or raise the volume. Personally, I think the best thing about this remote is the design, it's extremely thin, and it's very well built, doesn't seem cheap like the one provided when you buy the universal dock. It also has some weight to it, so it feels like you're holding something that won't break for a while. I would 100% recommend this to anyone who needs a remote for their dock or anything else.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

    • Written by from Aiea

    12 of 16 people found this useful

    Smart move on Apple's part. This product is awesome, both functionality wise and design wise. I love the fact that Apple has changed the design to match the rest of their products. Another plus, it costs the same as the previous version.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS!

    • Written by from Tampa

    10 of 12 people found this useful

    I heard that the IR receiver needed to be directly pointed to in order for it to work but when I got it I found that no matter where the remote was or which direction it was facing, it still changed the slide/song. It makes things a little bit simpler but much more productive. Its fun and cool to use.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great

    • Written by from Los Gatos

    9 of 10 people found this useful

    This new remote has a sleek deign in complicated packaging. When i got it i was surprised at how light it was. I love it if you have iAlertU it is great if you are leaving you just press a button as you walk out the door.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Just buy it.

    • Written by from Okotoks

    13 of 18 people found this useful

    If you're reading this, there's a good chance you're looking for a remote for your mac. You can stop looking and get this one (and maybe a nice app version for your iPhone or Touch). For 19 big ones, you're gonna love how cool and simple this thing is. No, it won't do a song and dance, or flash, or make a phone call... but it will put a smile on your face once you pair it up and press the menu button. :-) It gives you all the necessary functions, and feels great in your hand. Pairing is a cinch. One beef: No off/sleep button. Still, best deal on this site.

  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    It's okay....

    • Written by from Kennett Square

    12 of 16 people found this useful

    I was really excited to get the new version because i had the previous one. When i got it, it seemed so cool, but it was weirder to use than the old one. I find myself pressing the menu button instead of the center button often, and it is heard to find buttons in general. The old one was much easier to use, but not as attractive. Now that i lost the old one, i guess i will have to deal with the new one.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    TOO SMALL!

    • Written by from Prattville

    11 of 15 people found this useful

    Please, I'm begging, make it bigger next time or design an attachment to make it bigger. Or, how about a tracking device? I lose this at least once a day and have lost 2 permanently.

  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Works for Me

    • Written by from Columbus

    8 of 9 people found this useful

    Works with my iMac (Mid 2011). iTunes and DVD Player. I sure I'll find other apps to use it with.
    They should make an app to enhance the function of the remote. (deduct 1 star)

  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    No volume

    • Written by from Spring

    23 of 39 people found this useful

    why is this remote lacking the control to volume...

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Runs multiple devices at the same time

    • Written by from Phoenix

    44 of 81 people found this useful

    I have my Mac desk top and Apple TV in the same room. The remote drives me crazy because it will control both my Mac and apple tv at the same time. To picture how frustrating this can be, imagine every time u start a show on Netflix it starts up my music on my computer at the same time. Then if u attempt to stop the music you of course stop the show at the same time. (even if computer is in sleep mode it will pull it out of it)

    I have basically deemed It obsolete and just use my iPad as the remote. The only issue with this is if I leave the house with my iPad my family is SOL if they want to watch TV

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    An accessory that requires more accessories

    • Written by from Lakewood

    46 of 85 people found this useful

    I should have looked closer before purchasing the apple remote as it does not control the iPhone without the phone being in a universal dock. I was excited to control my phone from across the room with it hooked up to my stereo, only to discover I have to purchase another accessory to do so. I will sadly be making my first return of an Apple product:-(

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

    • Written by from French Lick

    12 of 17 people found this useful

    Works great right out of the box. I use it with a mac book pro and love it. great product

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    GREAT PRODUCT!!

    • Written by from Woodland Park

    13 of 19 people found this useful

    The apple remote works really good! I use it all the time when I hook my Macbook Pro up to my TV and I love it!

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Build Quality

    • Written by from Huntsville

    11 of 15 people found this useful

    It has excellent build quality. Apple has definitely done it again! Works great and I love how it's made from aluminum and not cheap plastic like every other electronic accessory out there.