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An Apple Remote can be paired with a Mac Mini by holding down the Right button and Menu button (») simultaneously for 5 seconds.
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To unpair the remote, the chainlink symbol ( ) must be clicked.
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Additionally, Remote Mouse, Air Mouse, and Apple RDT Remote Desktop are all tools that can be used to control the Mac Mini with a remote control.
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To pair an Apple Remote and your Mac mini:
Point the remote at the IR receiver on the front of your Mac mini from a distance of 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 cm).
Hold down the Right button and Menu button (») simultaneously for 5 seconds. After pairing, a chainlink symbol (
To unpair an Apple Remote
Using the Apple Remote - Mac mini
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Oliverstacey asked for advice on how to control their Mac Mini with a remote control, and was eventually able to find a solution that would allow them to navigate iTunes or the desktop by moving the remote and pressing a key when the cursor is over the item they wanted to select. He also found an app called Remote Mouse, which allows users to set buttons on their existing remote control to mimic key presses, and an Air Mouse, which was recommended by MacRumors fans. Finally, he found that Apple RDT Remote Desktop was a free tool.
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Questions and answers posted by the Apple Store community for the product "Apple Remote". ... Apple TV's and is also compatible if you have an older Mac mini ...
Questions about Apple Remote - Apple
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Questions and answers posted by the Apple Store community for the product "Apple Remote". ... Apple TV's and is also compatible if you have an older Mac mini ...
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The Apple Remote is a remote control introduced in October 2005 by Apple Inc. for use with a number of its products with infrared capability. It was originally designed to control the Front Row media center program on the iMac G5 and is compatible with many subsequent Macintosh computers. The first three generations of Apple TV used the Apple Remote as their primary control mechanism. It has now been replaced with the Siri Remote in the fourth generation. Prior to the Apple Remote, Apple produced several nameless IR remotes for products such as the Macintosh TV, TV tuner expansion boards, and the PowerCD drive.[1][2][3]
Apple Remote - Wikipedia
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