Apple Remote (Aluminium)
The Apple Remote is a $19 infrared (IR) remote from Apple - and one of our all-time favorite remotes: housed in a slim and durable aluminium enclosure, its buttons "click" at just the right pressure point and send commands very promptly.
The Apple Remote is also the only IR remote supported by Remote Buddy 2 that supports pairing. The remote achieves this by sending an ID (from 0 to 255) as part of every command, allowing software to identify and tell apart sending remotes.
Use the Apple Remote with a new Mac
If you try to use an Apple Remote with a new Mac, you'll discover that it doesn't work. That's because today's Macs ship without the necessary IR receiver.
With Remote Buddy 2 and a Flirc USB, however, you can make it work - including pairing, wake from sleep and more!
Topics
Knowledge BaseCompatible IR receivers
This remote requires an infrared (IR) receiver. The following IR receivers are supported by Remote Buddy 2 and compatible with Apple Remote (Aluminium):
Receivers with Wakeup badge can be used with Apple Remote (Aluminium) to wake the Mac from sleep.
Apps supporting Apple Remote (Aluminium)
Further Reading
- IOSPIRIT Blog: Inside the new Aluminum Apple Remote
- Apple: How to replace the battery in your Apple Remote
Datasheet
| Vendor | Apple |
| Model | A1294 |
| Technology | Infrared |
| Device Type | Remote |
| Buttons | 7 |
| Battery | CR-2032 coin cell |
| Rechargeable | no |
| List Price |
$ 19.00 (us) € 25.00 (de) |