Pairing Remote control not in System Preferences ??

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #1 (**permalink**)

08-27-2011, 02:35 AM

I have finally got the internet hooked up in my new abode and went to turn on the ATV2 with the remote yadda yadda.

Long story short, i went into System Preferences/Security & Privacy/General to go and look for the Pair Remote tab and it isn't there.

Any Ideas ? I can't be missing something simple ??

2010 MBP
10.7.1

Cheers

osxx · osxx #2 (**permalink**)

08-27-2011, 02:48 AM

Screen Shot 2011-08-27 at 2.00.27 AM.pngmine is still showing right under automatically update safe downloads list.

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #3 (**permalink**)

08-27-2011, 03:42 AM

^^^^^ Come again ?? What do you mean Update it ?? Where ? How ?

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #4 (**permalink**)

08-27-2011, 08:39 PM

Bump !!!!

osxx · osxx #5 (**permalink**)

08-27-2011, 09:57 PM

I was just showing a screen shot of mine running 10.7.1 still having unpair ,not sure
what you are asking.
My remote has been paired with my MBP since I bought it.
I don't think you will get the unpair option if remote was never paired to MBP.
To pair hold menu and next/ff button at same time for 5 seconds while being a few inches away from IR port

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #6 (**permalink**)

08-27-2011, 10:02 PM

My iMac 10.7.1 also has that option. I wonder what is up?

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #7 (**permalink**)

08-27-2011, 10:02 PM

And underneath the image you wrote "update safe downloads list." and that is what i was questioning.
My remote i use with my ATV2 all the time.
This is the 1st time i have used it since going to Lion and now it is paired with my MBP as well as my ATV2 and i don't want it to be. I need the Pairing option to Disable the Infrared sensor on the MBP so the remote doesn't start mucking around with iTunes/Frontrow when i want to use the ATV2.
Hope that explains it a bit better.
I don't want it working with my MBP only my ATV2

Cheers

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #8 (**permalink**)

08-27-2011, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtravis7

My iMac 10.7.1 also has that option. I wonder what is up?

Not sure at all Dennis.
I have repaired permissions and all the trouble shooting. Not sure what .plist to put on desktop so havnt reed that as yet. Its annoying atm bc its a movie weekend and atm i have Blu-Tac covering the sensor. It works but i want to know why i havnt got the option??

Cheers

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #9 (**permalink**)

08-27-2011, 10:10 PM

I will check around and see if I can find a solution for you!

"update safe downloads list." is right above the remote part in security! He was just telling you where the option is on his OSX. It's on mine also.

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #10 (**permalink**)

08-27-2011, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtravis7

I will check around and see if I can find a solution for you!

Thanks mate. I have looked google wise and coulnt come up with anything. Just a lot of crap telling me where it is and how to Pair the Remote.

Quote:

"update safe downloads list." is right above the remote part in security! He was just telling you where the option is on his OSX. It's on mine also.

Ahh. I see now

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #11 (**permalink**)

08-29-2011, 02:35 AM

Bump again.
Different time of day, so hope different members about.

Im still at a loss as what to do or how i go about getting it back in SP.

Im thinking, and i could be wrong, but having it NOT show up in System Preferences being everything to do with the system that something is more amiss ??
Don't know throwing things out there

Cheers

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #12 (**permalink**)

08-29-2011, 02:42 AM

So far nothing my friend. One thing I forgot,my Mini with 10.7.1. Let me boot it and see if that option is there. Be right back.

Drat, showing up on the old Mini also in Lion!

Will keep searching.

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #13 (**permalink**)

08-29-2011, 03:01 AM

Appreciate it Dennis. This Lion isn't so roaring in my eyes atm. Another little bug to work around.
Im going to see what packages and other files are accessible when i open Pacifist with Lion that is on my Thumb Drive. See if there is one for System Preferences.
I don't know why I'm thinking it, but doing the .plist thing i don't think will do anything ?? Not even sure where to find it. Worth a try you think ??

EDIT ********* I dl the 10.7.1 update through SU which I NEVER DO. Im going to go get the Combo and see what happens once i have applied it and i have done a reboot.

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #14 (**permalink**)

08-29-2011, 03:19 AM

User/Username/Library/Preferences/systempreferences.plist.

Give it a try!

Not sure if you know this, Many do not. To get into Library hit the Go menu up top with Option held down and Library will show up there! It's hidden in Lion otherwise.

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #15 (**permalink**)

08-29-2011, 05:00 AM

Nadda, Nothing, Nil

TattooedMac #1 (permalink)
Member Since: May 19, 2009 Location: Western Astraya Posts: 6,471 Mac Specs: 13"MBP 2.9Ghz Intel Core i7 10.8.3 ~ iPhone5 6.1.3 ~ iPad Mini 6.1.3 ~ ATV2 5.2.1	08-27-2011, 02:35 AM I have finally got the internet hooked up in my new abode and went to turn on the ATV2 with the remote yadda yadda. Long story short, i went into System Preferences/Security & Privacy/General to go and look for the Pair Remote tab and it isn't there. Any Ideas ? I can't be missing something simple ?? 2010 MBP 10.7.1 Cheers Dont forget to use the Reputation System if someone has helped you out !!! Arguing with a zealot is only slightly easier than tunneling through a mountain with your forehead!!!!!
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osxx #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 19, 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 3,935 Mac Specs: 15 MacBook Pro 2009 32GB iPad 4 32GB iPhone 5 Apple TV 3 AEBS/AE	08-27-2011, 02:48 AM Screen Shot 2011-08-27 at 2.00.27 AM.pngmine is still showing right under automatically update safe downloads list. Last edited by osxx; 08-27-2011 at 03:04 AM.
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osxx #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 19, 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 3,935 Mac Specs: 15 MacBook Pro 2009 32GB iPad 4 32GB iPhone 5 Apple TV 3 AEBS/AE	08-27-2011, 09:57 PM I was just showing a screen shot of mine running 10.7.1 still having unpair ,not sure what you are asking. My remote has been paired with my MBP since I bought it. I don't think you will get the unpair option if remote was never paired to MBP. To pair hold menu and next/ff button at same time for 5 seconds while being a few inches away from IR port Last edited by osxx; 08-28-2011 at 01:42 AM.
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TattooedMac #7 (permalink)
Member Since: May 19, 2009 Location: Western Astraya Posts: 6,471 Mac Specs: 13"MBP 2.9Ghz Intel Core i7 10.8.3 ~ iPhone5 6.1.3 ~ iPad Mini 6.1.3 ~ ATV2 5.2.1	08-27-2011, 10:02 PM And underneath the image you wrote "update safe downloads list." and that is what i was questioning. My remote i use with my ATV2 all the time. This is the 1st time i have used it since going to Lion and now it is paired with my MBP as well as my ATV2 and i don't want it to be. I need the Pairing option to Disable the Infrared sensor on the MBP so the remote doesn't start mucking around with iTunes/Frontrow when i want to use the ATV2. Hope that explains it a bit better. I don't want it working with my MBP only my ATV2 Cheers Dont forget to use the Reputation System if someone has helped you out !!! Arguing with a zealot is only slightly easier than tunneling through a mountain with your forehead!!!!!
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dtravis7 #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 25,823 Mac Specs: iMac C2D Late 2007 20" with 10.8.3, Macbook Santa Rosa 4GB Ram OSX 10.8.3	08-27-2011, 10:10 PM I will check around and see if I can find a solution for you! "update safe downloads list." is right above the remote part in security! He was just telling you where the option is on his OSX. It's on mine also. ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines
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TattooedMac #11 (permalink)
Member Since: May 19, 2009 Location: Western Astraya Posts: 6,471 Mac Specs: 13"MBP 2.9Ghz Intel Core i7 10.8.3 ~ iPhone5 6.1.3 ~ iPad Mini 6.1.3 ~ ATV2 5.2.1	08-29-2011, 02:35 AM Bump again. Different time of day, so hope different members about. Im still at a loss as what to do or how i go about getting it back in SP. Im thinking, and i could be wrong, but having it NOT show up in System Preferences being everything to do with the system that something is more amiss ?? Don't know throwing things out there Cheers Dont forget to use the Reputation System if someone has helped you out !!! Arguing with a zealot is only slightly easier than tunneling through a mountain with your forehead!!!!!
	QUOTE Thanks

TattooedMac #13 (permalink)
Member Since: May 19, 2009 Location: Western Astraya Posts: 6,471 Mac Specs: 13"MBP 2.9Ghz Intel Core i7 10.8.3 ~ iPhone5 6.1.3 ~ iPad Mini 6.1.3 ~ ATV2 5.2.1	08-29-2011, 03:01 AM Appreciate it Dennis. This Lion isn't so roaring in my eyes atm. Another little bug to work around. Im going to see what packages and other files are accessible when i open Pacifist with Lion that is on my Thumb Drive. See if there is one for System Preferences. I don't know why I'm thinking it, but doing the .plist thing i don't think will do anything ?? Not even sure where to find it. Worth a try you think ?? EDIT ********* I dl the 10.7.1 update through SU which I NEVER DO. Im going to go get the Combo and see what happens once i have applied it and i have done a reboot. Dont forget to use the Reputation System if someone has helped you out !!! Arguing with a zealot is only slightly easier than tunneling through a mountain with your forehead!!!!!
	QUOTE Thanks

dtravis7 #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 25,823 Mac Specs: iMac C2D Late 2007 20" with 10.8.3, Macbook Santa Rosa 4GB Ram OSX 10.8.3	08-29-2011, 03:19 AM User/Username/Library/Preferences/systempreferences.plist. Give it a try! Not sure if you know this, Many do not. To get into Library hit the Go menu up top with Option held down and Library will show up there! It's hidden in Lion otherwise. ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines
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