Adding USB IR Receiver to Mac Pro

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Adding USB IR Receiver to Mac Pro

I've added a USB IR receiver to the Mac Pro but can't get the Mac to recognize the input from the receiver. The IR receiver blinks and shows it's receiving input from my Apple Remote but the Mac Pro does nothing. I'd like to use the Apple Remote for iTunes and Plex....maybe Front Row.

Thanks and help would be great.

Mac Pro early 2009, Mac OS X (10.5.7)

Posted on Jun 29, 2009 10:54 AM

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Answer 1

direwolf8

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Jun 29, 2009 11:13 AM in response to Jonathan Pratt

There are only a couple of IR receivers that have drivers for the Mac and are compatible with the Apple Remote. Which one are you using? Here is a page that describes some alternatives:
<http://twistedmelon.com/mira/hardware.html>

The RF remotes that came with the ATI all-in-wonder video cards also work with the Mac. I've got one set up for Front Row, with some specially programmed keys to open/close the DVD drive, and power up or put the computer to sleep.

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Answer 2

Jun 29, 2009 11:19 AM in response to direwolf8

I have the manta

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Answer 3

direwolf8

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Jun 30, 2009 10:42 AM in response to Jonathan Pratt

How does System Profiler have it listed? Can you see if the proper driver is loading? Do you have any virtual machines open which could have grabbed the device?

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Answer 4

Jun 30, 2009 10:49 AM in response to direwolf8

I am assuming it is listed under USB as USB High Speed Bus > Hub > eHome infrared transceiver
no virtual machines open.

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