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Repeater Infrared Remote Control

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  • So, I'm trying to hide the wires coming out of my wall hung big screen. Has anyone used a repeater infrared remote control setup to be able to put the box out of the way so no wires needed? if so, recommendations on brand, etc.

    Also, is it possible to use one box for watching shows on multiple tvs using a repeater on multiple TVs?
     
    So, I'm trying to hide the wires coming out of my wall hung big screen. Has anyone used a repeater infrared remote control setup to be able to put the box out of the way so no wires needed? if so, recommendations on brand, etc.

    Also, is it possible to use one box for watching shows on multiple tvs using a repeater on multiple TVs?

    Something like this?

    I have one of these as well as a couple of other things that I've used over the years. I did have an IR repeater for a while. The smallish receiver converted the IR to a radio signal on the first floor and there was a second small box with all the components in the basement that deconverted the signal and blasted the IR at the devices. That worked pretty well, but it was like close to 10 years ago that I used it. It worked well for keeping things clean.

    Also I had an URC http://www.universalremote.com/ that was radio to IR as well. It worked very well for very long range.

    That said, the Logitech in the first link is pretty awesome. Can be used with IFTT... connects to wifi as well, so I can turn down the damn TV from my phone anywhere. On that note, it's connected to a multi zone receiver and it's useful for controlling the outdoor zone while we're outside. With my mesh network I can be 200 ft out in the back hard and adjust volume which is kinda cool.

    Net net, I'm not sure if the Logitech is exactly state of the art... but it's a pretty damn solid system and was significantly less cost than the URC system I have in a box... tons easier to program and tons more functionality.

    Hope this helps.
     
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