Use IR sensor integrated Mac to listen to IR signals I am trying to understand if under the hood of my MacBook Pro I can have access to its IR sensor (the same used for Apple Remote)?

The goal is to read/listen to IR signals, for example a TV controller or my child's remote control car controller.

Are there any tricks or software I can use to achieve this?
Apple's IR sensor only works with the two versions of the Apple remote (white plastic and aluminum).

To use another remote you need to attach an external IR receiver and install additional software.

See remote buddy