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Jan 20, 2016 10:55 AM in response to adiutrixby norm123,Hey adiutrix,
I understand that you are have some questions regarding your Macbook Pro with a IR remote, bluetooth pairing, and some questions about firewire. Let's see if we can get to the bottom of this.
Let's start with the IR remote. For what you are experiencing, that is expected behavior. If the apps that you are working with support a remote control feature, then those items will work. Take a look at the link below for more details about the Apple Remote and what it can do.
OS X Yosemite: About the Apple Remote
https://support.apple.com/kb/PH19086
Let's move on to Bluetooth on your Mac and iPhone. Your iPhone will only pair to devices like speakers or a headset. Pairing to a Mac is only going to be used for Personal Hotspot. If you are trying to send content to your iPhone from your Mac, then you will want to use iTunes for that. If you are wanting to import content, like photos, then you will use a different app like iPhoto, Photos, or Image Capture to import them in. You also have the option to AirDrop content to and from your iPhone and Mac if the hardware supports it. Take a look at the articles below to go over information regarding the supported bluetooth profiles for your iPhone, syncing with iTunes, importing pictures and information about Airdrop.
iOS: Supported Bluetooth profiles
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204387
Sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iTunes using USB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201253
Import photos and videos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your computer
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201302
Share content with AirDrop from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204144
Use AirDrop to send content from your Mac
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203106
On to your last questions, I am unsure about what you mean about the Firewire not turning off your computer. Could you elaborate on that for me and I might be able to answer that one.
Let me know if this clears up most of your issues.
Take it easy
