Syncing Apple remote to Apple TV only

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Syncing Apple remote to Apple TV only

Just got an Apple TV (love it) and notice that the remote is synced with the apple tv and my computer. I wanted to know how I could get the apple remote that came with the tv to only work with the apple tv and not my macbook. Thanks

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.4)

Posted on Aug 13, 2008 9:38 PM

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Answer 1

Rudegar

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Aug 14, 2008 12:33 AM in response to Austin Nichols

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=7384294&#7384294

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Answer 2

Alley_Cat

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Aug 14, 2008 12:35 AM in response to Austin Nichols

The remote is actually what is described as unpaires not paired to both.

Oy of the box the remotes will operate any device that has a similar remote unless that device has been 'paired' with a specific remote.

If you never us the remote with the Macbook just go to Preferences>Security>Disable remote control infrared receiver.

To pair a remote with AppleTV:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1555

With a computer(IR receiver on of course):

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1619

AC

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Answer 3

Aug 14, 2008 12:15 PM in response to Austin Nichols

thanks

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