Hi Russ I used the app because one less remote to lose and also it's more robust. Works great on iPad, iPhone, and I used mostly on Apple Watch. Too bad they didn't make it work on tv4. However the new remote is great, especially Siri. Tom
> On Nov 5, 2015, at 5:44 AM, "[email protected]" > <[email protected]> wrote: > > People use the remote app because they do lose it.:) Its on their iPhone. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of R. D. Preston > Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2015 8:27 AM > To: Topics related to Apple and Macintosh computers > Subject: Re: [MacGroup] Apple remote > > Hi Ed, > > Still don’t see the benefit of using an software app towards fixing a piece > of hardware with buttons that no longer work. > > I’ve seen/found various sources to buy new for $15 to $30 or so. But maybe > like you, there must be many who put their remote back in the box after not > using it for a new purchase. > > Any other list-readers have a ‘new' or ‘used' one available? > > -russ > > >> On Nov 5, 2015, at 7:52 AM, Ed Wiser <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Russ there is a apple remote app in the App Store. >> Your remote is pretty old I remember getting one with my old 17" MacBook >> Pro. Don't know where I put it. Never used it. I am sure there are a bunch >> of them sitting in drawers somewhere. >> Here is a new one. >> >> http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MC377LL/A/apple-remote?afid=p238%7Cs >> 0I7rzwxK-dm_mtid_1870765e38482_pcrid_52243316530_&cid=aos-us-kwg-pla-b >> tb-slid- >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Nov 5, 2015, at 4:43 AM, R. D. Preston <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Tom, >>> >>> Please explain the reference to an app from the App Store. >>> Why would I need an app, rather than a new unit to replace my less >>> than fully functional one? >>> >>> I’m referring to replacing this: >>> <AppleRemote.jpg> >>> It came with an older Mac mini (mid-2010), and everything I saw at >>> the App Store refers to Apple TV or the like. >>> Don’t know if those are straight-across compatible with the Mini’s >>> older IR. >>> >>> -russ >>> >>> >>>> On Nov 5, 2015, at 2:16 AM, tom holloman <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> have u downloaded the remote app on app store. i started using it when the >>>> left arrow quit on mine and like it much better. >>>> >>>> On Wed, Nov 4, 2015 at 8:08 PM, R. D. Preston <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> My Apple remote has begun not to work, and I’d like to replace it. >>>> >>>> Anyone have a fully functioning one to sell or even give away? >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> -russ preston >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> MacGroup mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://www.math.louisville.edu/mailman/listinfo/macgroup >> >> _______________________________________________ >> MacGroup mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://www.math.louisville.edu/mailman/listinfo/macgroup > > > > _______________________________________________ > MacGroup mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.math.louisville.edu/mailman/listinfo/macgroup > > > _______________________________________________ > MacGroup mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.math.louisville.edu/mailman/listinfo/macgroup _______________________________________________ MacGroup mailing list [email protected] http://www.math.louisville.edu/mailman/listinfo/macgroup
