aird stands for "Apple IR daemon" and is the utility you need if you want to control your computer via the Apple Remote.
Apple IR receiver modules are found on: o MacBook (any generation) o MacBook Pro (any generation) o Intel iMac o Intel MacMini Example for use with audacious audio player: aird -f /dev/uhid1 -M "audacious --show-main-window" -P "audacious -t" \ -F "audacious -f" -B "audacious -r" -U "mixerctl outputs.master=+5,+5" \ -D "mixerctl outputs.master=-5,-5" Tested with MacBook remote control.
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