Apple Remote

lukenn77 · May 20, 2008

Hi guys,

Im having bit of an open house party next week and want to have my macbook set up on the tv with Front Row open and let people select music with the remote, however i'm a bit worried that the remote will get lost during the evening because its so small. Now im not too sure how infra red remotes work, but is there any way to use another remote that runs on the same frequency (is that right?) that can also operate front row?
Bit of an odd question i know, but any help is greatly appreciated,

Luke

getuptogetdown · May 20, 2008

I don't think that's possible....set up itunes in party mode so people can select upcoming tracks they want to hear?

skaheadpunk · May 20, 2008

If I have a party I hide every remote control I have - especially my apple remote. I'd go with getuptogetdown's idea.

chscag · May 20, 2008

lukenn77 said:
Hi guys,

Im having bit of an open house party next week and want to have my macbook set up on the tv with Front Row open and let people select music with the remote, however i'm a bit worried that the remote will get lost during the evening because its so small. Now im not too sure how infra red remotes work, but is there any way to use another remote that runs on the same frequency (is that right?) that can also operate front row?
Bit of an odd question i know, but any help is greatly appreciated,

Luke

I wouldn't be worried so much about losing the remote (which can be replaced for $19.00) near as much as I would worry about someone knocking the MacBook off the TV, or spilling a drink on it! :Oops:

Regards.

lukenn77 · May 20, 2008

skaheadpunk said:
If I have a party I hide every remote control I have - especially my apple remote. I'd go with getuptogetdown's idea.

yeah i think i'll have to. i was hoping to be able to close the macbook's lid and just have it sit under the TV with DVD player etc, then let people browse the music that would be displayed on the tv. thanks for the tip tho, i've never used the iTunes party mode before.

lukenn77 · May 20, 2008

chscag said:
I wouldn't be worried so much about losing the remote (which can be replaced for $19.00) near as much as I would worry about someone knocking the MacBook off the TV, or spilling a drink on it!

Regards.

haha, well yeah that was my initial concern, which is why i planned to have it hooked up to the tv via video cable, and shut the macbook lid and slide it under the tv with dvd player etc, then people could browse front row on the tv.

skaheadpunk · May 20, 2008

Actually, if you're having the kind of party I usually have, you might want to hide the TV and all other electrical items in case of a beer pong incident.

lukenn77 · May 20, 2008

skaheadpunk said:
Actually, if you're having the kind of party I usually have, you might want to hide the TV and all other electrical items in case of a beer pong incident.

haha, nah im not expecting it to get that mad. Just a BBQ in the evening with some drinks and a bit of a laugh, but with all of the doors in the house being open, and lots of people wandering who knows where the remote could end up if someone walks off with it.

I might just plug in an old USB keyboard and get people to use that instead actually, might be easier.

getuptogetdown · May 20, 2008

I would tuck away the mac and just hope the remote doesn't get lost. At least you can replace it for $20, where as if something gets messed up on your laptop, you're looking to clearly pay a lot more...

dakineyj · May 20, 2008

You should go down to Walmart or Radio shack an buy a cheap universal remote with learning capabilities. They can learn from the apple remote. I have my apple remote programmed to my home theater remote. Be sure not to put your MB on top of any other devices that will make more heat for it.

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