diff --git a/lo.xcent.in b/lo.xcent.in
index 9b1f028abf3b..02d892940d68 100644
--- a/lo.xcent.in
+++ b/lo.xcent.in
@@ -18,13 +18,6 @@
 	<true/>
 	<key>com.apple.security.device.bluetooth</key>
 	<true/>
-	<!-- usb needed for the apple_remote thingie... -->
-	<key>com.apple.security.device.usb</key>
-	<true/>
-	<key>com.apple.security.temporary-exception.apple-events</key>
-	<array>
-		<string>mac.remotecontrols</string>
-	</array>
 	<key>com.apple.security.print</key>
 	<true/>
 </dict>