Can you uuse apple remote with new imac

can you uuse apple remote with new imac

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The new iMac hasn't got an IR port, so it's not possible to use the Apple Remote with the new iMac. See the iMac's specs > http://www.apple.com/imac/specs/

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  • How can I use apple remote with Mountain Lion? Any Front Row alternative?

    Hi All,
    I recently upgraded from Snow Leopard to Mountain Lion.
    All great except for my Apple Remote control.
    Before, I could effectively control my iMac media with Apple Remote by using Front Row (music, photos, videos, good integration with iTunes and iPhoto).
    Now, as I understand, Front Row is expired.
    So, my Apple remote still works but with very limited options (just music, forward, backward and volume), and it's a real pity.
    Any of you Guys know how to restore Front Row?
    Otherwise maybe suggest an alternative (sth similar, should allow iMac media control by Apple Remote)?
    So far I tried to restore all Front Row files by a Time Capsule Snow Leopard backup (as indicatred on some other Communities).
    To restore was easy, but then, no way to launch it.
    Any advice will help!
    Thanks in advance/all the best.
    Marco

    Thanks Klaus1 for your prompt answer, although I went again through a dated discussion.
    I also got the feeling that somehow they want to push Apple TV..
    But, respectfully speaking towards our Friends at Apple, is it fair to promise what you don't deliver?
    I have choosen apple because I percive it's different.
    At currently published link: http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MC377Z/A/apple-remote
    they do promote the following:
    Apple Remote with Mac
    The Apple Remote gives you total command of your music, photos, videos and DVDs from anywhere in the room. It works with Front Row - a menu-based, full-screen interface - to make accessing the digital content on your Mac as simple as navigating your iPod. When you press the Menu button, your desktop fades and the sleek, Front Row interface takes its place, to give you control over your music in iTunes, your photos in iPhoto, the videos in your Videos folder and your DVDs. Turn up the volume. Shuffle. Skip to the next chapter on your DVD. Play a slide show, a home video that you made in iMovie, even a film trailer.
    Compatible with Apple products introduced in 2005 or later that have a built-in infrared (IR) receiver. Not compatible with MacBook Pro with Retina display.
    Cost for this is 15£ (19€).
    Now, I have iMac and Mac Book Pro (no retina display) both with Mountain Lion installed, and I understand both of them are not compatible with Front Row.
    Actually I adore apple tv and I got 2 at home nicely working on 2 different TVs.
    So I accomplished twice their wish of selling this product to me.
    Why shall they deceive me (and many others, as I read) by killing a still promised service?
    Should I read all forums before buying a trusted-brand-product like apple, to ensure that id does what declared?
    Don't get me wrong, I'm an enthusiast user of the whole apple family, since many years, and still I am.
    Just politely complaining for this decision, which creates to Many an easy avoidable disservice.
    Cheers
    Marco

  • Can I use apple remote with if1 speakers?

    I have a fourth generation ipod and I am thinking about buying a sonic impact ifusion or if1 as it is also called. It does not come with a remote and I was wondering if I could use the apple remote with it? if some one owns one of these or knows anbody whi does and they can tell me if the apple remote works with? Thak you in advance .

    I must also add that i know the If2 come with a remote but i would rather get the older and slightly cheaper If1 because it is white and i have a white ipod.

  • Can you Rip DVD's with a iMac?

    Hello,
    New to the Mac world (but not to computers)!!.
    Just a quick question in regards to Mac's, iMac's and the ability to rip DVD's.
    Basically, can you rip DVD's on a iMac and copy it to a blank DVD? For example, if I wanted to rip "Lord of the Rings" and put it on a DVD, does Mac have software that is able to do this?
    I know that you need a DVD decryptor to be able to do this. Is there one available?
    Don't get me wrong; I am not about to go out and rip a bunch of DVD's then sell them. this is purely if I wanted to copy a DVD for myself, so I can have a backup (i've had a problem in the past where i've lost DVD's because I travel so much.)
    Much appreciated.

    This works for extracting:
    http://www.mactheripper.org/
    You'll need Roxio Popcorn or Toast Titanium 7 for compressing and burning.
    This information is given with the understnding that it will not be used to make illegal copies.
    iMac Intel Core Duo 20"   Mac OS X (10.4.6)   1.5 GB ram

  • Can you use Apple TV with Face Time?

    Can you use Face Time on a MacBook Pro with an Apple TV?

    vazandrew wrote:
    It's worth noting that Mirroring will only work with specific, fairly recent, Macs
    http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/
    AirPlay Mirroring
    Requires a second-generation Apple TV or later. Supports the following Mac models:
    iMac (Mid 2011 or newer)
    Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer)
    MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer)
    MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer)
    Infuriating but typical and predictably Apple.
    0 of my 5 Macs will have Airplay capability.
    AC
    (Though the 2 I use most will at least run Mountain Lion).

  • Can I use apple remote with podcasts app?

    Hello,
    I usually connect my iPhone to an external speaker to list to music or podcasts when I'm at house. I was thinking of purchasing the Apple Remote so I can change tracks without having to go near the iPhone.
    Does anyone know if the remote works with the Podcasts app? Wouldn't want to spend money if it doesn't.
    Thank you

    The Apple Remote doesn't work with an iPhone. It's an infra red device. iPhones and iPads don't have infra red receivers. If you use BT speakers, you can keep the phone with you. For our kitchen stereo, which doesn't have BT, I have a BT dongle that plugs into the headphone jack and lets me transfer audio that way.

  • Can you use apple remote to take photos on mac book pro?

    I have an up-to-date apple remote.  Is there a way to use it to take photos on a macbook pro (from a distance)? Or for that matter, on an iPhone??

    Twisted Melon's Mira, http://twistedmelon.com/mira/, is one application that allows you to use your remote with Photo Booth on a MBP.

  • How to use new aluminum apple remote with an imac

    How does it work?  Menu button doesn't seem to do anything.  I paired it io and got the linking chain icon.  The volume up down works, and sometimes the left right buttons move itunes to the next selection, but that's it.  I was not able to find an online articel

    You can load your RAW images to any iPad either using the Camera Connection kit that comes with two dongles. One for inserting an SD card from your camera to load the images. Or the USB dongle which you can connect the USB cord for your camera to the iPad to load the images. There are a few CF card readers that will work with the iPad if your camera uses those a Google search will feret them out for you. Additionally, you can also load images to iPad, iPhone or iPod touch (as well as laptops and desktop cumputers) using WiFi as you capture them using an EyeFi SD card.
    http://www.eye.fi/
    A good app for working with EyeFi on the iPad is Shuttersnitch (though, it does not coordinate with Lightroom)
    http://www.shuttersnitch.com/
    Unfortunately their isn't any RAW processing image editing software for the iPad that Lightroom can make use of the edits. Though there is an app called Photosmith that will allow you to rate, label, add keywords etc. then you can upload that info to Lightroom on your laptop or desktop cimputer and have that info synced to the images. You do have to transfer the image files themselves from the iPad to your workstation seperately.
    http://www.photosmithapp.com/

  • Can't use flash drive with new iMac

    We are new Mac users.  My husband downloaded a zip file of aviation charts.  He needs to transfer the zip file to a flash drive and then to a portable device so that he can use the charts when he flies.  We plugged in a flash drive, but it doesn't show up on the desktop or anywhere else.  We have looked everywhere on the system.  What are we doing wrong?  Thanks for your help!

    Make sure you have prefs set to show external storage devices on the Desktop and in the Sidebar. To set that, go to Finder's Preferences (Preferences in the Finder menu).
    On the General tab in Finder Preferences, checkmark the item "External disks" near the top.
    On the Sidebar tab in Finder Preferences, checkmark the item "External disks" under Devices.
    You may also need to format the drive before you can use it. You can use Disk Utility to do that (Applications folder > Utilities > Disk Utility).

  • Using apple remote with ipod touch 4th gen

    i've seen on the apple website that you can use the apple remote with the ipod 4th generation. how does it work? because isn't the apple remote an ir device? or does it work off bluetooth? some advice on how to use the apple remote would be great. thanks.

    You also need Apple's Universal Dock. The description of the remote says:
    Note: The Apple Remote requires the iPod Universal Dock and any iPod with a dock connector or any iPhone.,Compatible with Apple products introduced in 2005 or later that have a built-in infrared (IR) receiver.
    Remote:
    http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC377LL/A?fnode=MTY1NDA3NA&mco=MTM3NDk5Mzk

  • My hard drive crashed on my Imac 24" 2009, i put in a new hard drive 2TB and a SSD drive 240 GB and removed the opticdrive. What external DVD can I get to work with the IMac? The Apple super drive is not compatible.

    My hard drive crashed on my Imac 24" 2009,  I installed a new hard drive 2TB and a SSD drive 240 GB and removed the optical drive.
    What external DVD can I get to work with the IMac?                              The Apple super drive is not compatible.

    Virtually any DVD burner that can connect to your Mac will work. They start at $40 on Amazon.

  • Im havingtrouble pairing a new apple remote with apple.tv. Any suggestions? Have followed directions so far.

    Im havingtrouble pairing a new apple remote with apple.tv. Any suggestions? Have followed directions so far.

    A classic chicken/egg problem. I see this in the Apple TV manual:
    You can also hold down Menu and Right for 6 seconds to pair Apple TV and the Apple Remote.
    When you successfully pair your Apple Remote, Apple TV displays a chainlink symbol (          ) above a picture of a remote. Apple TV now works only with the paired remote.
    You might have to change your screen name (kidding).

  • Can i use a non-apple keyboard with my imac?

    can i use a non-apple keyboard with my imac?

    Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
    You can use the keyboard you want with your iMac. However, note that some keys, as the Command key, aren't present in non-Apple keyboards. For example, in a non-Apple keyboard, you have to press the Windows key because that's the replacement of the Command key of an Apple keyboard

  • How can create Apple ID with new domains such as: .pics, .center, .guru?

    Hi Apple Support,
    I can't create new Apple ID with new domain email such as: .pics, .center, .guru, ... So, please update or help me fix that problem, thank you!

    Why are you creating another AppleID?

  • HT204032 Why can you not use powernap with a custom order iMac with solid state?

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