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Q: Stopping an Apple TV from responding to IR

I have an Apple TV (4th Generation, with Siri remote) and a Mac Mini next to each other. How can I stop the Apple TV from responding to the white Apple remote I use to control the Mac Mini?

 

Do I have to put a sticker over the IR receiver on the Apple TV?

Apple TV, iOS 9.1

Posted on Oct 31, 2015 9:30 AM

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  • by pairof9s,

    pairof9s pairof9s Oct 31, 2015 3:56 PM in response to jaredearle
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    Oct 31, 2015 3:56 PM in response to jaredearle

    I have the same problem. Every time I attempt to control the Mac mini w/ the old Apple remote, it activates my new Apple TV 4G. Your suggestion may be the best solution until Apple provides a setting to deactivate or at least block other remotes.

     

    Apple TV 4G

    Mac mini, OS X 10.11