Cant pair IR remote with iMac

I have the latest 27" iMac and can't pair my apple IR remote, I haveread a lot of the other posts regarding this "problem", I have no option to "pair" in the security settings that has been mentioned in other posts. I tried the IR remote i have for the Apple TV and that doesnt work either. I dont really want to install CandelAir, what else can i do?
Cheers - the frustrated remote girl!!

If you own an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad.
Here's an app
http://regularrateandrhythm.com/apps/rowmote-pro/
or this
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http://www.amazon.com/Satechi-Bluetooth-Pointer-Presenter-Control/dp/B00A3WRM5G/ ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364328551&sr=8-1&keywords=Satechi+Remotes

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