Best Remote-Control Extenders
Simply place the IR receiver from the repeater kit where you wish to aim your remote control, run the IR receiver wire from the kit to the distribution block. Now run the IR emitters from the kit to the devices you wish to control and place them over the devices IR receivers, plug the kit into a wall outlet and your all set! 1.9"x4.3"x0.87" & has slots for mounting if desired (screws NOT included). • The distribution block can also be powered by a USB printer cable (NOT included). • The kit contains 4 IR emitter cords to control 8 device & has slots for 2 more emitter cables. 1 Yr BAFX Products® warranty against manufacturing defects! Compatible with all IR controlled devices including formerly incompatible, MarantZ devices!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I'm used to using the Snap A/V units from work (a/v integration company), but this was cheaper than our cost on those units. I extended this unit from my media rack to my 3 tv's after purchasing 2 additional I.R."
"I've never had a single issue so far, and it solved my issue of my entertainment systems doors always being open!"
"This IR Repeater not only enables remote control of all of my electronics behind closed doors but it does it better than before when I had the doors open and had to point the remote control directly at each item."
"I placed the emitter over the IR receiver on the Genie Mini and it worked perfect, first time! As stated in another review, the emitters are identical to the other vendor, the difference is in the computer module itself."
"I am an installer and have been paying three times the amount of money on this exact product from Xantech, Calrad, Channel Vision (all great products)."
"Additionally, this unit will rebroadcast the signal sent from a Harmony IR Receiver through a Harmony Home Hub, if you connect the BAFX receiver input to the Harmony Home Hub blaster output."
"Also keep in mind the receiver can have problems with Plasma TV's, but by moving it around I was able to find a place that allows me to have the sensor to where I can still point the remote at the tv, but not encounter interference."
How It Works NextGen includes two rechargeable 2/3-AAA batteries, which slide into their RF transmitter to fit the standard AAA battery compartment on your exisitng remote. Replace one of your remote's batteries with this device, and it picks up the hint of radio-frequency signals emitted by IR remotes, amplifies it, and sends it to the base station. HI Speed chip sets works MHZConvert existing IR remote to digital RF by replacing 1 battery in a remote with the battery transmitterControl 2 same-brand components independently from anywhere in the houseWorks with most AA and AAA remotesReceiver has built-in chargerAvailable in 433 MHz frequencies. Specially designed 2/3 AAA batteries are rechargeable in base station.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Works ok most of the time but requires a proprietary rechargeable battery that doesn't stay charged long enough."
"Don't really want to have buy the six emitter accessory.... Additional Comment and Change in Rating 11/21/2015: First, let me say that my experience is specific to my requirements, A/V equipment, and configuration. Initially, I thought all was fine (except that the "blast" signal coming from the Igloo would not control either my Apple TV or Verizon cable box), but the individual emitters seemed to work. I spent some time moving this emitter around (trying each of the ones that came with the set) to see what geometry was required to control the TV. I finally determined that the TV could be controlled --- but NOT consistently --- if the emitter was placed from 1 to 1.5 inches in front of the port."
"The interference problem seems to have gotten worse over time and I cannot identify the source of the interference. I think they are remiss in not addressing this problem other than providing a sensitivity switch in the battery compartment, and telling you to try different settings to resolve interference problems."
"It just did not work."
"So disappointed."
"Put the batteries in to charge and one of the batteries heated up and began to melt the unit."
"It never worked, it was a gift sent it to Trinidad, now it's a paper weight."
3 BlastIR Wireless Pro IR Repeater, By Sewell, Remote Control Extender Kit (IR Emitter and Receiver)
The Channel IR System The Multizone feature works on a 10-channel system, this system gives you the ability to interact with your devices without needing to worry about your Wireless Extenders interfereing with one another. The BlastIR Wireless Multizone Receivers will only communicate with the BlastIR Wireless Multizone Emitters that are set to the same channel. Control your home theater video sources like Blu-Ray players, DVD players, TIVO, video receivers, and anything else that uses a standard IR remote control through walls and other obstructions by extending the IR signal wirelessly with this kit.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The socket for IR remote pickup was " arcing " , ( plug to box ) when plug was inserted into the socket which disabled the whole unit . The whole unit works perfectly now, with quick response from the handheld remote."
"I ended up squeezing the red cover and breaking the seal and pulling the IR transistor out of the case."
"Spent 2 hours running wiring through walls, etc (b/c it appeared to work) and it worked for the evening - by the next day was useless."
"This product seemed to be of fairly good quality which is why I selected it but when I received the items, the small emitter eyes were what I consider to be cheap as the eye case quickly split open as I tried to relocate them."
"There are two BIG issues that make the device almost unusable.. 1) The device does not offer dual (or more) emitters to control equipment. But who would buy TWO repeaters.... 2) The InjectIR device relies on power from HDMI. For the ONE Device (no dual emitters) and when power is active, this device is the best I have ever used for repeating IR commands."
"I recently placed all of my AV components in a closed cabinet, so I needed a way to relay my IR signals. My setup includes an Onkyo receiver, Motorola Directv HD DVR, and a PS3 (With the Logitech Harmony Adapter for PS3)."
Best Remote Controls
A universal remote with a colour screen and one-click activity buttons that bring you showtime in no time. Support for 8 devices is enabled at software setup - replaces up to 8 remotes, reducing complexity and clutter in your living room.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My main reason for purchasing the 650 was due to the fact I hate the newer Logitech remotes that use smart phones to work. Before I purchased it I was concerned that the smaller screen would be a problem, but it turns out that the hardware buttons on top make up easily for the smaller screen."
"You'll start by recording all the model numbers for your equipment, as well as figuring out all the appropriate settings on your receiver for each component that attaches to it (and in my case, the devices that plug into my standalone HDMI switcher), as well as which inputs on your TV your devices plug into. For example, to watch Apple TV, I use my Apple TV device, my receiver, my TV, and my HDMI switcher. I have not fully tested the remote, but what impressed me most is that when you switch activities, say, from listening to music to watching Apple TV, it turned on -- and off -- all the appropriate components. The remote also provides the ability to individually control any devices used for an activity. So if the activity is to watch Apple TV, the remote turns everything on, and then allows you to control settings on your receiver, your TV, etc. I haven't yet tested that functionality, but this is the one area where the Re remote was superior, since it created a virtual remote on the iPhone screen which resembles the remote for the device you're controlling."
"example: when you press DVD ON, understand everything that goes on in order for you to switch from TV watch mode to DVD watch. It could be as many as 4 successive steps with just 1 button being pressed...So, it could take about 10 LONG seconds (I'm used to it now). You have to keep remote aiming properly during this time...So often I have seen people press the WATCH TV button and then put the remote down once the TV turn on...NOPE...thats asking for trouble...you SHOULD KEEP AIMING IT for about 10 long seconds....and hopefully all your components are roughly in the same direction of where u are aiming. Here's what happens and the quickest solution : I'm watching TV (so I'm in the watch TV mode). I drop the remote. Remote then resets (due to the JOLT of hitting the floor) to the main screen (where I choose what I want to do). The remote will not function until I re-tell it to go to Watch TV mode...HOWEVER, since I am presently *actually watching TV* when I press the Watch TV button, its not smart enough to realize my tv is *already* ON...it assumes the TV is OFF, so it sends the power TV signal to the TV...thus turning it OFF. Solution: I hit the Watch TV button while I cup my hand and cover the front of the remote (blocking the signal) so that the "remote" goes into the correct mode, but the "signal" to power the TV doesn't reach the TV....thus I'm back in the correct watch TV mode without disrupting my TV viewing."