Apple Remote: Troubleshooting tips
Apple, along side its much wider reported releases this fall, introduced an updated look to its Apple Remote. Here are some troubleshooting tips that owners may want to consider should their Apple Remote experience issues.
Apple, along side its much wider reported releases this fall, introduced an updated look to its Apple Remote. With a sleek new look that matches the brushed metal and black look of the iMac and MacBook Pro computers, the Apple Remote is a handy device to control Front Row and other applications and functions on your machine. Here are some troubleshooting tips that owners of any remote version may want to consider should their Apple Remote experience issues.
Common issues to consider when using the Apple Remote:
- Be sure to operate the Apple Remote within 30 feet of your computer.
- Be sure nothing is in the way. The remote needs a direct line of site to your machine.
- Make sure the remote is facing the proper direction. (Yes, that can be the fix sometimes.)
- Be sure your Mac is powered on and awake.
- Navigate to System Preferences > Security > General and be sure the "Disable remote control infrared receiver" check box is unchecked.
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