OS X: Disable Apple Remote Control
Contributed by David Kirk 
Tagged: Apple Mac Tired of your remote control changing the volume on every apple device in your house? For example, mightyQ’s apple TV remote is turning down my MBP volume as I type! Here is how to disable the apple remote control from OS X.
Apple remotes are universal — universal to every apple device around. If you do not use your remote with your computer, just disable the remove control from controlling your system.
1. Open System Preferences
2. Click Security under the Personal category
3. Check Disable remote control infrared receiver
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dastinger said on February 9, 2009
Thanks for the info :)
bootdisk said on June 2, 2009
many thanks!
Simon said on October 18, 2009
Thank you soo much! :)
Pledian said on October 13, 2010
exactly the info i needed
Lj said on October 17, 2010
Awesome – thanks!
Ravishankar said on November 26, 2010
Thanks, this what i was searching for.
Joe Rivas said on December 12, 2010
Disable Apple Remote Control OSX.