IR-compatible Macs: Universal Remote? — #7

Post #7 by Gil

Source Forum	68kMLA
Category	Software
Post Date	Sun, 25 Jan 2009 - 14:03
Original URL	https://68kmla.org/bb/threads/ir-compatible-macs-universal-remote.16344/

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A warning--WATCH OUT if you've got a Sony TV!!!
Before I got rid of the Power Mac 5200 I had tried to use as a server (poor choice if you're on an AppleTalk network) I had it about 20 feet away from a Sony TV. When I turned on the TV with the remote the Mac came to life as well.

Be careful about placement of Sony TVs and other equipment near Apple equipment with the sensor. Your TV (or other AV equipment) may vary, but it just may interfere as well.

Oh yeah! Unfortunately most of the TV's in the house are Sony. A couple times, I had a Mac 20 feet a way, on the opposite side of the room, roar to life when I turned on the TV. And the volume controls are active, too.