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Q: How do I stop the AppleTV remote from operating my MacBook Pro when I'm running AppleTV on my telly.

I've had my AppleTV for a number of months.  However, I'm having problems with the remote when I'm using my TV to play music as my AppleTV remote operates my MacBook Pro as well as the TV.  So when I start to play a CD on the TV my MacBook Pro will play different CD.  How do I syncronise my remote to just AppleTV and stop operating my computer..........it's so annoying....

 

Also can someone advise me on how to use my AppleTV so I can use my TV as a monitor when carrying work on my computer e.g. files etc (if possible).

 

Thanks

Asp999

Posted on Apr 23, 2012 3:41 AM

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Q: How do I stop the AppleTV remote from operating my MacBook Pro when I'm running AppleTV on my telly.

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  • by celliott147,Helpful

    celliott147 celliott147 Apr 23, 2012 12:17 PM in response to asp9990
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    Apr 23, 2012 12:17 PM in response to asp9990

    on the MBP, go to  -> system preferences -> security & privacy -> general -> then check the box next to disable remote control infared receiver.

  • by Alley_Cat,Helpful

    Alley_Cat Alley_Cat Apr 23, 2012 1:20 PM in response to asp9990
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    Apr 23, 2012 1:20 PM in response to asp9990

    asp9990 wrote:

     

    Also can someone advise me on how to use my AppleTV so I can use my TV as a monitor when carrying work on my computer e.g. files etc (if possible).

     

    Thanks

    Asp999

    You currently can't do this but may be able to if your hardware is supported for upcoming Mountain Lion and this feature.

     

    AC

  • by asp9990,

    asp9990 asp9990 Apr 25, 2012 5:00 AM in response to asp9990
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    Apr 25, 2012 5:00 AM in response to asp9990

    AC,

     

    I have Lion on my AMP is their an updated version coming out! Also someone at work suggested a cable to plug into the Apple TV so I can use my TV as a monitor.

     

    Thanks

    Asp9990

  • by celliott147,

    celliott147 celliott147 Apr 25, 2012 7:49 AM in response to asp9990
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    Apr 25, 2012 7:49 AM in response to asp9990

    you cannot connect to the Apple TV from a Mac without AirPlay. You can try AirParrot. It works well as long as you don't try to stream audio at the same time.

  • by pullman,

    pullman pullman Jun 19, 2012 11:46 AM in response to asp9990
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    Jun 19, 2012 11:46 AM in response to asp9990

    Go to Sys Prefs - Security & Privacy - Privacy - Advanced. There you'll find the option to disable the remote control infared receiver.

  • by okolejoe,

    okolejoe okolejoe Jun 28, 2012 9:24 AM in response to asp9990
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    Jun 28, 2012 9:24 AM in response to asp9990

    I had the same exact problem until I downloaded and installed candelair (http://www.iospirit.com/labs/candelair/download/). You then have to open candelair in the system settings > candelair and disable the remote.

     

    Alternately, I just found out that under the System Settings > Security and Privacy > Firewall tab > Advanced, after you have enable your firewall (if it isn't already), at the bottom of the list is a radio button that says "Disable remote control infrared receiver" and under that, after you check the box, it will say "This computer will not work with any remote."

     

    The firewall settings are an absolutely awful place to put a remote control enable/disable function...but there it is.

     

    Mac OS X Lion 10.7.4

  • by HACKINT0SH,

    HACKINT0SH HACKINT0SH Jun 29, 2012 2:49 PM in response to okolejoe
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    Jun 29, 2012 2:49 PM in response to okolejoe

    Umm no. LOL. 

     

    It doesn't matter what TAB you have depressed. You get the same window every time you hit the ADVANCED button.

  • by okolejoe,

    okolejoe okolejoe Jun 29, 2012 8:43 PM in response to HACKINT0SH
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    Jun 29, 2012 8:43 PM in response to HACKINT0SH

    You are correct, Hackintosh. I failed to notice that the Advanced button is in the same position regardless of what section you have selected. My apologies for the oversight. I shall endeavor to ensure that my guidance accurately reflects the necessary steps and does not include any erroneous information which may lead many users awry.

     

    The correct posting should read:

     

    System Settings > Security and Privacy > Advanced, at the bottom of the list is a radio button that says "Disable remote control infrared receiver" and under that, after you check the box, it will say "This computer will not work with any remote."

     

    I hope this clears up any misinformation I have carelessly strewn about cyberspace.

     

    Was that apology sarcastic sincere enough? LOL

  • by pullman,

    pullman pullman Jun 29, 2012 11:20 PM in response to okolejoe
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    Jun 29, 2012 11:20 PM in response to okolejoe

    I gave the correct answer earlier. Why this repetition? Strange.

  • by okolejoe,

    okolejoe okolejoe Jun 30, 2012 1:23 PM in response to pullman
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    Jun 30, 2012 1:23 PM in response to pullman

    Yes, strange indeed...directly above mine. I guess attention to detail really DOES pay off sometimes. Perhaps next time. Oops. Now, where's that "delete post" button?

  • by baldoyler,

    baldoyler baldoyler Oct 25, 2012 3:19 PM in response to okolejoe
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    Oct 25, 2012 3:19 PM in response to okolejoe

    Stranger still, I've done just this (Preferences>Security and Privacy>Advanced>Disable... so that it says 'This computer will not work with any remote' but, hey, it still does. Toggled either way it makes zip all difference.

     

    Mountain Lion, MacBook Pro, brand new AppleTV.

     

    And not only that, but my old MacMini kicks into life as well (though I don't want it to) as soon as I click the MacTV remote. What's up with this thing? It's like being in one of those horror movies where the bad guy just keeps on coming and coming.

  • by cassporilla,

    cassporilla cassporilla Oct 12, 2015 10:37 PM in response to celliott147
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    Oct 12, 2015 10:37 PM in response to celliott147

    Thanks!  That was driving me crazy!