I was just in-store and asked the 2 guys who helped me if the apple remote will work with my macbook pro retina display 13". They both said yes and even showed me where I would go to pair it. 1. System Preferences 2. Security & Privacy 3. Advanced I did those three steps and also tried to google and looked at the manual, both of which said to hold my remote 3-4 inches from the screen and hold down menu and right buttons for 6 seconds until a linking symbol showed up on screen. None of this happened. I am disappointed because I bought this for an important presentation tomorrow and was assured by 2 apple geniuses that it would work. I will definitely be taking it back unless there is something else I can try to make it work. Thank you :)

Apple remotes (made for the computers and not the Apple TV) are made with Infrared not bluetooth. This means your laptop has to have a infrared receiver. The newer macs no longer have these receivers (at least the MacBooks don't) so the remotes no longer work. You can see that the older MacBooks (e.g. the 2010 macbook pro) has a black line on the front edge of the body which is the infrared receiver - it works on that. New ones don't have this and so don't have infrared built in. Wikipedia says you can buy yourself a infrared receiver to plug into your USB port. I had the same problem. -A MacBook Pro user (and owner of white apple remote & aluminium apple remote)

Mac: Compatibility with PC Files & Peripherals

Browse

Answer questions about the Mac.

View All

63 Questions on Compatibility with PC Files & Peripherals

how to connect LG ultrafine 5K to Mac Mini
- Asked by Ka Wing Y from New York
- 23-Oct-2017
- Flag as inappropriate (how to connect LG ultrafine 5K to Mac Mini)
- Asked about: LG UltraFine 5K Display
Answer now (how to connect LG ultrafine 5K to Mac Mini)

No answers yet

Similar Questions (how to connect LG ultrafine 5K to Mac Mini)
Does page plus x5 software run on macbooks?
- Asked by Anna T
- 10-Sep-2018
- Flag as inappropriate (Does page plus x5 software run on macbooks?)
Answer now (Does page plus x5 software run on macbooks?)

No answers yet

Similar Questions (Does page plus x5 software run on macbooks?)
What is the highest framerate this display can run at?
What is the highest framerate this display can run at on 4K & 1080p with the maxed out 2016 MacBook Pro 13"?
- Asked by Logan G from Upland
- 8-Nov-2016
- Flag as inappropriate (What is the highest framerate this display can run at?)
- Asked about: LG UltraFine 4K Display
Answer now (What is the highest framerate this display can run at?)

1 Answer (What is the highest framerate this display can run at?)

Similar Questions (What is the highest framerate this display can run at?)
Is a 85w Magsafe Pro2 Power adapter compatable with a MacBook Pro with 13-inch Retina display?
- Asked by Steve G from Belleville
- 14-Nov-2012
- Flag as inappropriate (Is a 85w Magsafe Pro2 Power adapter compatable with a MacBook Pro with 13-inch Retina display?)
- Asked about: Apple 60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
  …
Answer now (Is a 85w Magsafe Pro2 Power adapter compatable with a MacBook Pro with 13-inch Retina display?)

1 Answer (Is a 85w Magsafe Pro2 Power adapter compatable with a MacBook Pro with 13-inch Retina display?)

Similar Questions (Is a 85w Magsafe Pro2 Power adapter compatable with a MacBook Pro with 13-inch Retina display?)
Best Answer:
Yes it is. Power adapters for Intel-based Apple notebooks are available in 45W, 60W, and 85W varieties. Although you should always use the proper wattage adapter for your Apple notebook, you can use an adapter of a higher wattage without issue.

Source: Apple Tech Article: HT2346
- Answered by Eric D from Alexandria
- 23-Jan-2013
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Is a 85w Magsafe Pro2 Power adapter compatable with a MacBook Pro with 13-inch Retina display?)
Will this work for connecting my Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII Audio Interface (Thunderbolt 2) Along with a USB-C cable, to my 2017 iMac?
- Asked by Jaret A from Kitchener
- 18-Mar-2018
- Flag as inappropriate (Will this work for connecting my Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII Audio Interface (Thunderbolt 2) Along with a USB-C cable, to my 2017 iMac?)
- Asked about: Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbol…
Answer now (Will this work for connecting my Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII Audio Interface (Thunderbolt 2) Along with a USB-C cable, to my 2017 iMac?)

1 Answer (Will this work for connecting my Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII Audio Interface (Thunderbolt 2) Along with a USB-C cable, to my 2017 iMac?)

Similar Questions (Will this work for connecting my Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII Audio Interface (Thunderbolt 2) Along with a USB-C cable, to my 2017 iMac?)
Answer
Connect the Apollo's Thunderbolt 2 cable into the Thunderbolt port on this adapter. Then connect the USB-C port of the adapter into the iMac's USB-C port. Easy Peasy.
- Answered by Patrick O
- 19-Mar-2018
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Will this work for connecting my Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII Audio Interface (Thunderbolt 2) Along with a USB-C cable, to my 2017 iMac?)
Are headsets able to be connected to macbook pro with the USB-C to USB adapter?
I have the newest macbook pro and am currently studying via distance. The tutor has instructed the following:

"To join in you need a headset which has a USB connection to your computer. If you have a camera with a built-in microphone, or a built-in microphone in your laptop they will work, too, but the quality may not be so good. The thing that won't work is a microphone with a jack that goes into the sound system of your computer, as that will send feedback sound into the system. Adobe Connect is not very compatible with Chrome and Skype can interfere with it, so turn those off. Note that a microphone is not compulsory; text chat is also available. "

Can you please advise which headset would enable me to be able to join in conversations for lectures?
- Asked by Bridget L
- 27-Feb-2018
- Flag as inappropriate (Are headsets able to be connected to macbook pro with the USB-C to USB adapter?)
- Asked about: USB-C to USB Adapter
Answer now (Are headsets able to be connected to macbook pro with the USB-C to USB adapter?)

No answers yet

Similar Questions (Are headsets able to be connected to macbook pro with the USB-C to USB adapter?)
Is it possible to charge a Macbook Pro with touchbar from another Macbook Pro. ie use a charger on one of the MBP and connect the two MBP via USB-c
This is in order to have two macbook pro 2017 running from one single power supply. Possible ?
- Asked by Associacio K from Barcelona
- 8-Feb-2018
- Flag as inappropriate (Is it possible to charge a Macbook Pro with touchbar from another Macbook Pro. ie use a charger on one of the MBP and connect the two MBP via USB-c)
Answer now (Is it possible to charge a Macbook Pro with touchbar from another Macbook Pro. ie use a charger on one of the MBP and connect the two MBP via USB-c)

No answers yet

Similar Questions (Is it possible to charge a Macbook Pro with touchbar from another Macbook Pro. ie use a charger on one of the MBP and connect the two MBP via USB-c)
Will LG UltraFine 5K display work with my late 2012 Mini? Currently using old Cinema display.
2.3 GHz Intel Core i7
4 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Intel HD Graphics 4000 1536 MB
- Asked by Jane T from Cambridge
- 12-Nov-2016
- Flag as inappropriate (Will LG UltraFine 5K display work with my late 2012 Mini? Currently using old Cinema display.)
- Asked about: LG UltraFine 5K Display
Answer now (Will LG UltraFine 5K display work with my late 2012 Mini? Currently using old Cinema display.)

No answers yet

Similar Questions (Will LG UltraFine 5K display work with my late 2012 Mini? Currently using old Cinema display.)
Could I use this adapter to connect my Digidesign 003 factory to my iMac thunderbolt connect or would it lack sufficient power?
- Asked by Johan N
- 15-Apr-2014
- Flag as inappropriate (Could I use this adapter to connect my Digidesign 003 factory to my iMac thunderbolt connect or would it lack sufficient power?)
- Asked about: Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapt…
Answer now (Could I use this adapter to connect my Digidesign 003 factory to my iMac thunderbolt connect or would it lack sufficient power?)

1 Answer (Could I use this adapter to connect my Digidesign 003 factory to my iMac thunderbolt connect or would it lack sufficient power?)

Similar Questions (Could I use this adapter to connect my Digidesign 003 factory to my iMac thunderbolt connect or would it lack sufficient power?)
Best Answer:
I seen your post and tried it out because I was curious as well about this. I have a maxed out 2011 iMac with a Digi003 Factory Console. I switched from my native Firewire port and used the adapter to go thunderbolt. I launched a Pro Tools session and received a "hardware buffer underflow" error message every time i tried to playback and no matter how high I set the playback engine buffer sample it still occurred. I switched back to my native port and problem solved, everything was back to normal. I hope this helps.
- Answered by Dominick C from Simpsonville
- 16-Apr-2014
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Could I use this adapter to connect my Digidesign 003 factory to my iMac thunderbolt connect or would it lack sufficient power?)
Is this compatible with late 2011 macbook pro?
I am getting conflicting information. I would like to connect my late 2011 Macbook Pro to my tv via HDMI. I know I need a thunderbolt to HDMI but I want to make sure both video and sound works… will this do or is there a better option?

Also it is ok to use an HDMI to HDMI cable I already have?

Thank you
- Asked by Victoria A
- 3-Jan-2015
- Flag as inappropriate (Is this compatible with late 2011 macbook pro?)
- Asked about: Moshi Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adap…
Answer now (Is this compatible with late 2011 macbook pro?)

1 Answer (Is this compatible with late 2011 macbook pro?)

Similar Questions (Is this compatible with late 2011 macbook pro?)
Does the rose case match the color of the rose gold MacBook 12in ?
- Asked by Kristin S from Warren
- 29-Jul-2016
- Flag as inappropriate (Does the rose case match the color of the rose gold MacBook 12in ?)
- Asked about: Incase 13" Hardshell Case for MacBo…
Answer now (Does the rose case match the color of the rose gold MacBook 12in ?)

2 Answers (Does the rose case match the color of the rose gold MacBook 12in ?)

Similar Questions (Does the rose case match the color of the rose gold MacBook 12in ?)
Answer
I brought this case thinking it was a beautiful rose colour and would compliment my MacBook perfectly, however for me personally , when fittted it was more pale orange in colour.
- Answered by Susan M
- 29-Nov-2016
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Does the rose case match the color of the rose gold MacBook 12in ?)
How do i get microsoft word for 10.9.5
- Asked by Hillary K from Nashville
- 5-Oct-2017
- Flag as inappropriate (How do i get microsoft word for 10.9.5)
Answer now (How do i get microsoft word for 10.9.5)

No answers yet

Similar Questions (How do i get microsoft word for 10.9.5)
Can I connect a new Macbook Air with Thunderbolt cable to an older iMac with a mini-display port only?
Can I connect a new Macbook Air with Thunderbolt cable to an older iMac with a mini-display port only? If not, Apple should introduce thin, 27-inch display (as on newer iMacs). Why would I buy current Thunderbolt display when it's basically my current iMac, less the computer part, with the additional ports?

Thanks.
- Asked by Gary S from Vacaville
- 6-Nov-2013
- Flag as inappropriate (Can I connect a new Macbook Air with Thunderbolt cable to an older iMac with a mini-display port only?)
- Asked about: Apple Thunderbolt Cable (2.0 m) - W…
Answer now (Can I connect a new Macbook Air with Thunderbolt cable to an older iMac with a mini-display port only?)

1 Answer (Can I connect a new Macbook Air with Thunderbolt cable to an older iMac with a mini-display port only?)

Similar Questions (Can I connect a new Macbook Air with Thunderbolt cable to an older iMac with a mini-display port only?)
Answer
The "Target Display Mode FAQ" seems to suggest that the "Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort" cable is required to support this configuration. The FAQ is at support.apple.com /kb/HT3924
- Answered by Benjamin T from Fairbanks
- 15-Nov-2013
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can I connect a new Macbook Air with Thunderbolt cable to an older iMac with a mini-display port only?)
What is the highest framerate this display can run at?
What is the highest framerate this display can run at with 5K, 4K, and 1080p with the maxed out 2016 MacBook Pro 13"?
- Asked by Logan G from Upland
- 8-Nov-2016
- Flag as inappropriate (What is the highest framerate this display can run at?)
- Asked about: LG UltraFine 5K Display
Answer now (What is the highest framerate this display can run at?)

No answers yet

Similar Questions (What is the highest framerate this display can run at?)
What is the weight of the monitor only (without the stand)?
- Asked by Douglas B from Santa Clara
- 8-Nov-2016
- Flag as inappropriate (What is the weight of the monitor only (without the stand)?)
- Asked about: LG UltraFine 5K Display
Answer now (What is the weight of the monitor only (without the stand)?)

1 Answer (What is the weight of the monitor only (without the stand)?)

Similar Questions (What is the weight of the monitor only (without the stand)?)
Will this Display work with a macbook pro Retina, 13-inch Mid 2014 model?
- Asked by Robert M from Burlington
- 16-Jan-2017
- Flag as inappropriate (Will this Display work with a macbook pro Retina, 13-inch Mid 2014 model?)
- Asked about: LG UltraFine 4K Display
Answer now (Will this Display work with a macbook pro Retina, 13-inch Mid 2014 model?)

No answers yet

Similar Questions (Will this Display work with a macbook pro Retina, 13-inch Mid 2014 model?)
What is the thickness of the cable in mm after the AC/DC adapter, on the Macbook end?
- Asked by Jt T from Boise
- 3-Dec-2015
- Flag as inappropriate (What is the thickness of the cable in mm after the AC/DC adapter, on the Macbook end?)
- Asked about: Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter (…
Answer now (What is the thickness of the cable in mm after the AC/DC adapter, on the Macbook end?)

No answers yet

Similar Questions (What is the thickness of the cable in mm after the AC/DC adapter, on the Macbook end?)
With this adapter on the MacBook 2015, can it output to external monitor to 4K resolution at 60Hz? or will it be only at 30Hz?
- Asked by Alex Y from Basingstoke
- 11-Apr-2015
- Flag as inappropriate (With this adapter on the MacBook 2015, can it output to external monitor to 4K resolution at 60Hz? or will it be only at 30Hz?)
- Asked about: USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
Answer now (With this adapter on the MacBook 2015, can it output to external monitor to 4K resolution at 60Hz? or will it be only at 30Hz?)

No answers yet

Similar Questions (With this adapter on the MacBook 2015, can it output to external monitor to 4K resolution at 60Hz? or will it be only at 30Hz?)
Can this cable used to transferred data from the MacBook pro to the MacBook Air?
- Asked by Anel M from Fpo
- 28-Sep-2011
- Flag as inappropriate (Can this cable used to transferred data from the MacBook pro to the MacBook Air?)
- Asked about: Apple Thunderbolt Cable (2.0 m) - W…
Answer now (Can this cable used to transferred data from the MacBook pro to the MacBook Air?)

1 Answer (Can this cable used to transferred data from the MacBook pro to the MacBook Air?)

Similar Questions (Can this cable used to transferred data from the MacBook pro to the MacBook Air?)
Best Answer:
Which versions of the MacBook Pro and Air? This Thunderbolt cable can be use to transfer data from one Thunderbolt equiped mac to another in target disk mode.
- Answered by Carol H from Boulder
- 9-Oct-2011
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can this cable used to transferred data from the MacBook pro to the MacBook Air?)
Curious as to whether or not this adapter will allow all the ports to be used simultaneously, or if it will be selective.
To clarify: I would like to know if it's possible to charge a Macbook, AND output HDMI video via this adapter simultaneously.
- Asked by Grant W from Moscow
- 10-Mar-2015
- Flag as inappropriate (Curious as to whether or not this adapter will allow all the ports to be used simultaneously, or if it will be selective.)
- Asked about: USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
Answer now (Curious as to whether or not this adapter will allow all the ports to be used simultaneously, or if it will be selective.)

1 Answer (Curious as to whether or not this adapter will allow all the ports to be used simultaneously, or if it will be selective.)

Similar Questions (Curious as to whether or not this adapter will allow all the ports to be used simultaneously, or if it will be selective.)
Answer
All ports can be used simultaneously.

The far left port is USB C Power input. It will not accept data input or data output.

The middle port is HDMI which outputs video and audio with the following specs:
1080p at 60Hz
UHD (3840 by 2160) at 30Hz -- Commjonly referred to as 4K.

The far right port is USB 3.0 A data in and out.
- Answered by Alex N from Chicago
- 2-Nov-2016
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Curious as to whether or not this adapter will allow all the ports to be used simultaneously, or if it will be selective.)

Questions about the Mac? Get them answered here.

Browse

Answer questions about the Mac.

63 Questions on Compatibility with PC Files & Peripherals