MacBook Pro - Infrared not working with my Apple IR Remote

Namingweary · Namingweary #1 (**permalink**)

08-14-2008, 08:32 PM

I have a Macbook Pro 2.4GHZ late model and for some reason the infrared is not working.

A roommate of mine has a Black MacBook (recent) and it connects with his and not mine.

I unpaired it and everything from his and his responds within seconds, mine however, nothing.

I was wondering if anyone could help me out as I am really eager to get this working in my dorm.

Thanks!

I have searched Google for solutions and tried using every MENU + (insert button) combination and nothing.

dakineyj · dakineyj #2 (**permalink**)

08-15-2008, 05:47 AM

Start by going to the Apple Menu>System Prefs>Security and make sure there is not a check mark next to Disable Remote Control Infrared Receiver. Other than than that I am of no help...

Namingweary · Namingweary #3 (**permalink**)

08-15-2008, 06:16 PM

Yeah that's not showing up at all and I am speculating it doesn't show up until you try to pair an IR Remote to your laptop.

Aggh this is frustrating because I know this laptop has the IR receiver for the Apple remote...

dakineyj · dakineyj #4 (**permalink**)

08-15-2008, 06:40 PM

I have not paired my remotes and it is showing up...

What version of OS are you using?

tigerandyx9 · tigerandyx9 #5 (**permalink**)

03-26-2009, 08:10 AM

I am having the same problem... and sometime last year it was working and thus Front Row was working. Again in the Security of System Preferences i do not have the Infrared on/off and I do not find it anywhere.
My system is 10.4.11 and could it be related to it? Have tried everything and today I changed the battery again! Plus I have El Gato EyeTV with its control which also cesase working!

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Namingweary #1 (permalink)
Member Since: May 08, 2008 Posts: 76	08-14-2008, 08:32 PM I have a Macbook Pro 2.4GHZ late model and for some reason the infrared is not working. A roommate of mine has a Black MacBook (recent) and it connects with his and not mine. I unpaired it and everything from his and his responds within seconds, mine however, nothing. I was wondering if anyone could help me out as I am really eager to get this working in my dorm. Thanks! I have searched Google for solutions and tried using every MENU + (insert button) combination and nothing.
	QUOTE Thanks

dakineyj #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 24, 2007 Location: Kailua Kona, HI Posts: 878 Mac Specs: MBP 15", 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB RAM, OS X 10.8.2, iPad 1, 80gb iPod, ATV 1, iPhone 5	08-15-2008, 05:47 AM Start by going to the Apple Menu>System Prefs>Security and make sure there is not a check mark next to Disable Remote Control Infrared Receiver. Other than than that I am of no help...
	QUOTE Thanks

dakineyj #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 24, 2007 Location: Kailua Kona, HI Posts: 878 Mac Specs: MBP 15", 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB RAM, OS X 10.8.2, iPad 1, 80gb iPod, ATV 1, iPhone 5	08-15-2008, 06:40 PM I have not paired my remotes and it is showing up... What version of OS are you using?
	QUOTE Thanks

tigerandyx9 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 26, 2009 Posts: 2	03-26-2009, 08:10 AM I am having the same problem... and sometime last year it was working and thus Front Row was working. Again in the Security of System Preferences i do not have the Infrared on/off and I do not find it anywhere. My system is 10.4.11 and could it be related to it? Have tried everything and today I changed the battery again! Plus I have El Gato EyeTV with its control which also cesase working!
	QUOTE Thanks

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