Can I use the Siri remote with my Mac mini M4?

Hi. Can I use the Siri remote with my mac mini m4?




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Posted on Nov 19, 2024 03:07 PM

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Posted on Nov 27, 2024 12:21 PM

The current Siri Remote is also bluetooth and, in fact, that is how it primarily connects to an Apple TV, not via IR. Put the remote in bluetooth pairing mode by press-and-holding < and + together for 5 seconds. (If your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote isn't working - Apple Support)


Then on your Mac it will be available to connect to like any other bluetooth device. It's not super useful outside of basic media controls, but with an app like Remote Buddy or SiriMote, you can do a lot more with it.


Good luck!

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Nov 27, 2024 12:21 PM in response to serenkiy

The current Siri Remote is also bluetooth and, in fact, that is how it primarily connects to an Apple TV, not via IR. Put the remote in bluetooth pairing mode by press-and-holding < and + together for 5 seconds. (If your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote isn't working - Apple Support)


Then on your Mac it will be available to connect to like any other bluetooth device. It's not super useful outside of basic media controls, but with an app like Remote Buddy or SiriMote, you can do a lot more with it.


Good luck!

Nov 28, 2024 09:16 AM in response to serenkiy

There is the Satechi R2 Bluetooth Multimedia Remote Control . The manufacturer's description:


"The R2 Bluetooth Multimedia Remote Control is your ultimate media companion device, perfect for controlling your work from home playlists, to navigating on-screen applications or guiding presentations. With easy-to-use Bluetooth, control arrows, Siri voice, and more, the R2 Remote Control enables convenient media access and on-screen control at your fingertips."


I don't know if the thing has a microphone or if the Siri reference just means that there is a button you can press to get Siri to start listening with your Mac's microphone.

Nov 27, 2024 12:54 PM in response to joncareylechliter

Hi,


Thanks, strange because it's what I did. I tried again and YES, it's work...


But, it's not super useful like you said because I can control only the volume. If I press play, iTunes open.

I tried Apple TV, but nothing happens. I saw in settings to delete all remote, but I don't know how to pair it?


My main usage it's for PLEX/something like this (I do not know which one yet).


Thanks again.



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