How to use an Apple Remote

Last updated Jun 23, 2017 552

Fans of modern technologies, and especially of the Apple brand, will be surely aware of the fantastic new invention of the US manufacturer. This is the Apple Remote, a remote control that can make it simpler and easier to use certain software, such as audio and video, allowing you to command them sitting comfortably on the couch at home. In the following steps, then we will give you some tips on how to best use an Apple Remote.

The Apple Remote may seem a classic infrared remote control, but hides many functions when connected to Apple devices. It can be used with laptops, iMac, iPhone, Apple TV, and even with the latest generation iPod. Also to be used on a portable iMac or Apple TV does not need additional accessories, and needs a dock station to operate in conjunction with an iPod or an iPhone.
To start using this remote does not need to install any type of application as it will be your Apple devices to automatically recognize the signals sent from the Apple Remote. It consists of seven buttons, four of which are located in the black circle present on the upper part of the remote control. They have the function to enable you to move around in the software menu that you will use, or change songs or videos. The top bottom and buttons on the other hand, not only allow you to change the folder where you are but also to raise or lower the volume to your liking when playing a media file. To go back and forth while listening to a song or see a movie, you have to press the button on the right or the left, and to change the file you just press it once.
In addition, the menu button will allow you to access the menu of the program you are using, and the key that is immediately to the right as it will allow you to play a song or a video of your choice and pressing it again to pause whatever you are playing. The key largest and also the less visible on Apple Remote, is situated on the other hand inside the black circle on which there are four buttons. This is the selection button, which will allow you to confirm any menu item you previously selected with the remote control.