Can't pair apple remote to mbp

I've been searching for a while now but all the solutions found did not fix the pairing issue I encounter between my Macbook Pro and the apple remote.
I've a Apple TV and a Macbook Pro. Both I want to control with a apple remote. Now pairing should do the trick as the device will only listen to the paired remote. I've paired the Apple TV but I can not get the remote paired to my MBP. Following the instructions on apples website does not work.
Solutions found:
Hold Menu + Right - FAIL
Hold Menu + Play - FAIL
Checked all other key combinations - FAIL
However the remotes woring fine using them just made sure they work correct. I checked the functioning of the remote by holding it in front of the webcam. It showed the IR light on cam so the remotes are functioning well. (IR is visible on CMOS cameras)
Anybody a bright idea on how to pair the remote to my MBP?
Thanx in advance.

Hi Sig,
That box is not checked. Thanx for the thoughtful idea.
I found the cause of the issue about an hour ago. Within XBMC I had the apple remote active. Although the application is not running it did prevent me from pairing the remote. Once turned of in XBMC I was able to pair the remote using the menu+play key combination.
Thanx again for your thought.

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