How to use an Apple Remote Control Model A1156 to control a MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017)?

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How to use an Apple Remote Control Model A1156
to control a MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017)?

Do I have to pair it somehow?

Bluetooth?

Other?

Need help!

Thanks!
 
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That remote uses Infra Red. The last Macs with IR receivers were made around 2012, so they will not work with any current models. You will need something like these:
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