Apple TV remote command macbook pro too!

Apple TV remote controls macbook pro... problem when you want to continue working on your computer while someone else is using AppleTV. any solution to prevent AppleTV remote to control computer?

Glad i'm not the only one with this problem! I now can control both my AppleTV and MacBook Pro iTunes library separately, without the Mac itunes library starting to play!
I have downloaded the 'Remote' app onto my iPad, and when combined with both the AppleTV and my MacBook iTunes library, its absolutely brill, especially with the swipe gestures.
Thanks for the advice

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