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sunshinefromnc
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Q: why does the iTunes on my macbook pro turns on when my Apple TV comes on.

why does the iTunes on my macbook pro turns on when my Apple TV comes on.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.2), And what is replacing it???

Posted on Jul 18, 2016 1:52 PM

by sunshinefromnc,Solvedanswer
sunshinefromnc sunshinefromnc
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Thanks. I will give that a try. It sound like it will fix it.

Posted on Jul 18, 2016 4:29 PM

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Q: why does the iTunes on my macbook pro turns on when my Apple TV comes on.

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  • by Winston Churchill,

    Winston Churchill Winston Churchill Jul 18, 2016 2:13 PM in response to sunshinefromnc
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    Jul 18, 2016 2:13 PM in response to sunshinefromnc

    No idea, mine doesn't and I'm reasonably sure it shouldn't, I wonder if I'm not misunderstanding what you mean, please elaborate on exactly what happens.

  • by sunshinefromnc,

    sunshinefromnc sunshinefromnc Jul 18, 2016 2:33 PM in response to Winston Churchill
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    Jul 18, 2016 2:33 PM in response to Winston Churchill

    When I have my macbook pro open and then access my apple tv, as I click on different places like netflix, hulu etc., the mac book opens my iTunes and my songs start playing. Each time I click the remote on the apple tv a different song plays?? Crazy I know.

  • by Winston Churchill,Helpful

    Winston Churchill Winston Churchill Jul 18, 2016 4:32 PM in response to sunshinefromnc
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    Jul 18, 2016 4:32 PM in response to sunshinefromnc

    If you are saying the Apple TV Remote is also controlling your Mac...

     

    If you don't want to use a remote with your computer the easiest thing to do is just to turn the IR off. (System Preferences > Security > General, click on the Advanced button in the bottom right corner - If the button is greyed out, click on the lock icon and enter your administrators password)

     

    If you still want to use your computer remote then you must pair your computers remote with the computer AND the Apple TV remote with the Apple TV.

     

    To pair a remote with a device hold down the menu and FF buttons together for six seconds or until you see a chain icon on screen (best take the computer into another room, or turn it off, when you do this)

  • by sunshinefromnc,Solvedanswer

    sunshinefromnc sunshinefromnc Jul 18, 2016 4:29 PM in response to Winston Churchill
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    Jul 18, 2016 4:29 PM in response to Winston Churchill

    Thanks. I will give that a try. It sound like it will fix it.