Mac OS X Leopard: Apple Remote Pairing

An Apple A Day Gallery – 2007.11.10
Mac OS X Leopard: Apple Remote Pairing

Apple Remote comes with every Intel-based iMacs, MacBook, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini. To prevent other Apple Remotes controlling the your Mac, you can:

• Disable remote control infrared receiver. Open System Preferences > Security. Check the “Disable remote control infrared receiver. OR,
• Pair an Apple Remote to the computer.

To pair an Apple Remote with your Mac:

• Press and hold the “Menu” and “Next” buttons for a few seconds until the Apple Remote icon flashes on the screen.
• After doing so, the your Mac can only be controlled using the paired Apple Remote.

To unpair the Apple Remote:

• Open System Preferences > Security.
• Click on the “Unpair” button.