I'm wondering if I can still use the old Apple Remote (Aluminium) with IR to control some Apple devices?
I have the Retina MacBook (without IR)(how?), an iPhone and an Apple TV. Perhaps it can also pair with other (non-Apple) products.
IPhone – Does the Apple Remote (Aluminium) with IR still have a use
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Best Answer
Background
The Retina MacBook Pro does not have an IR sensor, just like the missing battery indicator. Apple really pushed hard to feature more Bluetooth heavy peripherals from that point. Looking back it seems like the right step forward. The Siri remote (just as an example) is able to transmit more complex data than the older, yet well-built aluminum IR remote ever could. The IR sensor has become obsolete because of features such as AirPlay and other mechanisms that put increasingly growing control into one place (the iOS device).
What can you try?
Let me know if that was helpful in any way or if you come up with other ideas/products.