Infrared Remote not working unless held very close to AppleTV

I'm not sure if there is a problem with the remote or AppleTV. The remote only works if held approx. 8 inches away from the AppleTV. The remote works fine with the computer and will control the Mac from the other side of the room. I was expecting the remote to work from at least a few feet away from the AppleTV. It seems pointless having a remote if you have to get up and hold it next to the AppleTV to make it work. The remote App on my iphone works fine anywhere in the room but I would still like the infrared remote to work. Has anyone had any issues similar and is there something I can do to fix this ?

same for me. sometimes the remote doesn't work unless it's very close to ATV2, but it also appens that it stops working even when it's close. the only way to control ATV2 when it happens is to use the remote app on my iphone. strange, very strange. and it happens from day one. setting up the system with the supplied remote was a real pain in the ...
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