Apple Remote activates my Mac

[GingerKoko]

I just bought the new Apple TV to use with my iPad 3 and for Netflix. I finally got it all working great except that I cannot figure how to deactivate this remote so it doesn't start my Mac playing music. I even turn my Mac off and it comes back on and begins to cycle through things.

Ideas appreciated! Oh, my Mac is currently 10.4.11; I am in middle of upgrading to Snow Leopard but haven't finished it yet because I am waiting for more memory to arrive. I tried going into bluetooth areas (software on the Mac) but none of those setting seems to make a difference. I think I need to look for a place where I can un-pair?

Ideas appreciated.

 

[KenSolo]

You have to go on your Mac and deactivate the remote in the settings. It happened to me with my first Apple tv. It gotten real annoying real quick.

 

[iphonewarrior]

Launch System Preferences-Security & Privacy-Advanced-Check the box which says, 'Disable remote control infrared receiver' and press OK.

This will stop your remote confusing your Mac stuff

 

[GingerKoko]

Somehow I didn't see this message, John! That fixed it! I cannot thank you enough ... it has been driving me insane! Thank you so much!

 

[iphonewarrior]

Somehow I didn't see this message, John! That fixed it! I cannot thank you enough ... it has been driving me insane! Thank you so much!

You're more than welcome