Have you ever been in a room with multiple Apple computers, and one or more remotes. The experience can drive you insane as a single remote starts controlling several computers.
How to Pair an Apple Remote
In order to bond or pair a Mac with a specific remote control you’ll need to hold the remote in the direction of the target machine while holding the Next/Fast Forward button and the Menu buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds. Ideally you will want to be within 3-4 inches of the front of your Mac.
The picture shown above is for the white plastic Apple remote. However, the procedure is the same for the Apple Aluminum remote.
You’ve done it! Only a single remote will work with your Mac now. Keep reading to learn how to reverse this procedure.
How to unPair an Apple Remote
Unpairing the Apple Remote is slightly more detailed, but still relatively simple. Access your System Preferences pane by clicking the System Preferences icon in the dock (or in your Applications folder).
From the System Preferences pane, click on Security.
From the Security pane click the button unPair (if the button shows “Pair” it means no remote is currently paired). You can now use any remote with your Mac computer.
It’s that simple!
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