An Apple A Day Gallery – 2007.11.10
Mac OS X Leopard: Apple Remote Pairing
Apple Remote comes with every Intel-based iMacs, MacBook, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini. To prevent other Apple Remotes controlling the your Mac, you can:
- Disable remote control infrared receiver. Open System Preferences > Security. Check the “Disable remote control infrared receiver. OR,
- Pair an Apple Remote to the computer.
To pair an Apple Remote with your Mac:
- Press and hold the “Menu” and “Next” buttons for a few seconds until the Apple Remote icon flashes on the screen.
- After doing so, the your Mac can only be controlled using the paired Apple Remote.
To unpair the Apple Remote:
- Open System Preferences > Security.
- Click on the “Unpair” button.
