Enabling the Apple Remote for Every Mac

Not all Macs feature an Apple Remote “in-the-box,” including the latest Mac Pro desktops. It doesn't matter if you have a G3 or an Intel Mac, with Mira and a supported IR receiver, you can use the Apple Remote with any application.

Introducing the Manta™ TR1

The debut product in Twisted Melon's Manta line, the TR1 is an infrared learning transceiver (receiver/transmitter). It connects to an available USB port and along with Mira, enables enhanced use of the Apple Remote control on any Mac.

Features

• Use the Apple Remote on any Mac with Mira
• Small and portable with removable USB cable
• Position the receiver anywhere, even if your Mac itself is hidden
• Use repeating actions with the Play and Menu buttons
• A small LED blinks when a command is received
• Expandable for IR transmitting/blasting*

Specifications

* (Blaster ports not used with Mira at this time)
** (Wake from Sleep not yet supported)

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Already Own a USB IR Receiver?

Some customers may already have an IR receiver they use with another product, so we're building support into Mira for a number of alternate receivers.

Keyspan DMR & Express Receivers

Though somewhat bulky, these receivers have been available for a number of years and enjoyed relatively wide availability. If you have one of these lying around, now's your chance to take it out of the drawer and put it to use with Mira and the Apple Remote. Your model number must be in the UIA-11 series.
(Model -11F is not supported at this time.)

MCE (eHome) 2005 Receivers

These USB products are designed for Windows Media Center Edition 2005 and should be readily available online and in local computer shops.

The model shown above is from Philips/Microsoft and is available in a stand-alone kit with a remote. Other variations are available in different colors, shapes, sizes and may also come with products from third parties such as Hauppauge, HP, Dell, Toshiba, etc. MCE products do not support wake from sleep on the Mac. Check the FAQ for links to some online retailers.