I am totally out of the loop on this…

How does a remote work on an iPhone as it has no IR port… I am like totally 
confused.  

Richard

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> On Nov 5, 2015, at 12:10 PM, tom holloman <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>>>> 
>>>> 
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