how to pair an apple remote with an apple tv (or even a mac)

Apple Remote that comes in the box should pair as soon as you press one of the buttons.   The following instructions will also come in useful if you need to pair new replacement Apple Remote in the event that the one that came with your Apple TV stops working or is damaged beyond repair..   at the end of this article we've included quick tip for pairing your Mac with Apple TV Remote, for controlling things like iTunes, VLC, and Keynote...   Point Apple Remote three inches away from the set-top box, then press and hold the remote's buttons for five seconds..   place the Remote on top of Apple TV..   but Apple TV owners can use their Apple TV Remote to control their Mac, thanks to free third-party Bluetooth macOS utility called SiriMote by Eternal Storms Software..   After downloading SiriMote, drag it from your Downloads folder to your Applications folder, then launch the app and follow the onscreen instructions to pair your Apple Remote with your Mac...   One good thing about Remote Learning feature is that you can use any IR remote, including old universal remotes that have all the playback buttons that most modern remotes do not have Step, FF, RW.   Those of you lucky enough to get Mac for the holidays will want to check out our collection of Mac how tos and guides to learn the ins and outs of your new machine.   Earlier this week, The Verge that some 2018 iPad Pro models are shipping with slight bend in the aluminum chassis.   Read more