I'd love to be able to activate these outlets using a universal remote. As long as I have a universal remote that can use RF, I assume this is possible but would love to get confirmation. Has anyone tried this? I'd love to be able to activate these outlets using a universal remote. As long as I have a universal remote that can use RF, I assume this is possible but would love to get confirmation. Has... » Read More I'd love to be able to activate these outlets using a universal remote. As long as I have a universal remote that can use RF, I assume this is possible but would love to get confirmation. Has anyone tried this? « Show Less
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I don't know how you would do that. All 5 of them are coded differently so they don't all come on or go off at the same time. Why wouldn't you want to use the remote that comes with it?
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i havent tried that, but I can tell you that this is a quality item and it works great
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I wouldn't know. I guess it would work as long as the universal remote supports the namebrand that is used for these outlets. Good luck
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I have worried about the same. There is no known way, that I am aware of, to set up a standard garage door opener (Chamberlain, Sears, etc.) to not have a remote open it. The system is not smart enough to tell differences between remotes. Bottom line is that you will need to hide your remote. That's my experience and if someone else has figured out a way using a standard system, I would be happy to know it.
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I believe the remote has buttons for three outlet units. My suggestion would be to get the three outlet units. You may find great uses for the others.
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It works great as long as the wall outlets that you use are on the same circuit. It is really easy to set up and use. You are limited to 4 remotes which works fine for me. I use it to turn on lamps. I have had it for several years with no problems. There is also a controller with a clock built in so you can set units to come on and go off at predetermined times automatically.
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I don't know for sure but I would imagine the remote is paired with the outlet strip. So my answer would be no. But I could be wrong.
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The wall remote has to be hooked to power, and is constructed like any wall switch. There is also a fan controller which goes between wires connecting fan. The remote sends RF signals to fan controller to turn on light, fan, etc. i suppose you could use it for something else, but I would think there are better solutions for wirelessly controlling other electronics
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I have never had that situation.. But, the units work off regular 110V. outlets that are "hot". If the units are energized, the remote will work, weather from your car or inside your house.
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Hi, is not a universal remote as you think. Only the D-pad, and the tree bottons above it and the power work on IR, the rest of the remote is RF. The current use I found for that is to turn on the tv, select the source and then use the RF to control the pc. If you just want to power on multiple devices it can be programmed for each button speratley but you'll have very limited to 0 control of your other devices
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Hello, The remotes will work work through floors, doors, and walls. If you have two sets they will work independently of one another as they are on different frequencies. However, with one set you can have 5 outlets in 5 separate rooms. Each button on the remote will correspond to only one outlet. We hope this answers your question. If not, feel free to elaborate a little so we can help you understand everything about the item. Thanks! -Etekcity
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I am using the RF remote - it simply will not link after several attempts. Blue tooth to my cell and other devices works fine. Also the wired remote work fine. So any helpful hints? Note I have opened the wireless RF remote and there seems to be no power source (battery) or place for a battery! Please help.
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Not for me. I'd contact the manufacturer ASAP. For the record, I really only use the Magic remote to access the TV's smart features or to power on or off when I misplace my cable provider's remote, which I use as a universal because that's how I access my DVR. But I've yet to experience any problem whatsoever with the Magic.
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It is not an rf remote if that's what you're asking. You need to have it pointed in the general direction to make it work.
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you definitley could experience interference from other RF signals. I did research online and read that people had problems from other component remotes or neighbor's garage door openers. I did not have luck with an RF remote. We bought a logitech remote and had to run a wire to extend the base unit to the eye ball that sits on top of your tv. The wire was extremely cheap from amazon ($2 for 25 feet). I had my contractor who worked on my kitchen run the wire through the wall for me. My setup was a little more complicated. TV was hung on a wall in the family room and all components were in a laundry room close by but the two rooms did not share a wall. Good luck. I hope that helped you definitley could experience interference from other RF signals. I did research online and read that people had problems from other component remotes or neighbor's garage door openers. I did not have luck with an RF remote. We bought a logitech remote and had to run a wire to extend the base unit to the eye ball that sits on top of your tv. The wire was extremely cheap from amazon ($2 for 25 feet). I had my contractor who worked on my kitchen run the wire through the wall for me. My setup was a little more complicated. TV was hung on a wall in the family room and all components were in a... » Read More you definitley could experience interference from other RF signals. I did research online and read that people had problems from other component remotes or neighbor's garage door openers. I did not have luck with an RF remote. We bought a logitech remote and had to run a wire to extend the base unit to the eye ball that sits on top of your tv. The wire was extremely cheap from amazon ($2 for 25 feet). I had my contractor who worked on my kitchen run the wire through the wall for me. My setup was a little more complicated. TV was hung on a wall in the family room and all components were in a laundry room close by but the two rooms did not share a wall. Good luck. I hope that helped « Show Less
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Hi Joseph, not sure if this will post under my account or not, but responding to the email: You know, I've tried...it seems like it will work at the same time for a minute...but then it stops. It's also kind of schitzo, and confusing to work. I push the right button and it doesn't go on, or I push both and they both come on, then I push the left and nothing happens, and it's unclear how to reset it. I compare it to how you push all the buttons on your remote when the TV is frozen. Seems kind of like that. Since my posting, I've stopped using it all together, because I thought that I'd just make the double light come on and flash, just for visibility. But then I discovered that it wouldn't last but for a moment. Oh well. I'm glad this was a gift, because I would have felt frustrated and returned it by now. :(
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I have the 5 pack.... NO programming needed. You plug unit one in then plug the item (light, fan, whatever) in to it... now the top button on the remote turns that item on and off.... got them a year ago... and am very glad I did... saves entering a dark roomand finding a light switch - I also used them in two rooms where I have a window ac unitand being able to pre-cool a room is awesome. Each button corresponds with one "Plug" unit.
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URC had discontinued all of their "DIY" remotes! basically all of them! They are so &*&^%*&^! What is wrong w/ them?
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We had the same problem. Our remote was junk and fell apart. Tview wanted $90 to replace the remote. I haven't been able to get a universal remote to work with it either.