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2017-01-07, 18:34
(This post was last modified: 2017-01-07, 18:38 by N.O.W.A.L.L.)
Hi every body
I bump this thread to know if some of you have fixed the problem, as I have the same problem of Apple Remote quits responding.
Brand new MacMini 2014, El Capitan 10.11.3, Kodi 16.1, 3 USB3 Drives plugged, Monitor on MiniDisplay port
Problem is the same even if I use Candelair / Remote Buddy 1.30
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I only recently updated to high Sierra as that is as high as my Mac mini can go. I am also having an issue with my remote not working in Kodi, but I do not believe this is a Kodi issue.
At first I would reset to get it working again, but now if I cmd tab to system preferences and turn off infrared remote and then turn it back on it works right away.
I have tried the above test but I have never had chrome installed and that is not my issue. There are no conflicts it just seems that it randomly disconnects. I cannot find any pattern to it as it worked to wake the mini after almost 24 hours, watched Kodi for about 20 min, then let it idle/sleep for about 40 min and when I came back I could not wake it with the remote. I woke it with keyboard and remote would not do anything, I had to cmd tab to turn IR off and on in system pref and it was fine again.
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I still have this issue as well. Haven't found a workaround other than a reboot of my Mac mini.
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I've had this problem for ages, across many versions of Kodi, several OSX versions, and even a different Mac Mini. In my experience, it eventually rights itself, without user intervention. When the Apple Remote is unresponsive, I mutter some impolite words, then either use the iOS app, or more recently the Kodi Dashboard Widget. Neither of these are as convenient as using the Apple Remote, though.
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Hello, i have the same problem...
Is it possible to write a script which turns the ir off and instantly back on every minute?
because turning off an back on in the controls panel works without reboot.
Just an idea... (i'm not a programmer)