IR portion (probably a stupid question)....... Will my remote still work from an IR standpoint? In other words, if i insert the battery which allows it to work as RF (to control my in cabinet items), will it still control my TV with its IR? IR portion (probably a stupid question)....... Will my remote still work from an IR standpoint? In other words, if i insert the battery which allows it to work as RF (to control my in cabinet... » Read More IR portion (probably a stupid question)....... Will my remote still work from an IR standpoint? In other words, if i insert the battery which allows it to work as RF (to control my in cabinet items), will it still control my TV with its IR? « Show Less
1964697
Absolutely. The RF battery will not alter how your remote works today, it simply adds RF.
1964698
As Ted replied, yes.My "saucer" is hidden behind a cabinet as is all of my equipment except for my HDTV. I added the Triple IR Mouse Extender to control the boxes behind the cabinet. The IR still controls the TV volume because I have it set to "punch through."
761004
All it does is redirect the IR signal from a remote to rf into the other x10 which converts it back to IR. It should operate with as many as it can keep in line of sight. I have mine right next to my receiver and have no problems controlling my DVD player or cable box above it. It should control anything.
440382
It works with ANY IR remotes. It just redirects the signal inside of a cabinet. If cabinet is open it won't work very well as it basically just shoots it back at you instead of bouncing off a cabinet wall back to the device.
2016021
The remote is directional. You need to point it at the lower left corner of the set where th IR sensor is located. Also if your TV is connected to the internet (Ii is a smart TV and has a built in WiFi capability) be sure to run he software update. You will then be able to use the WI Fi with the remote to communicate with the TV. Also change the batteries if the remote becomes unresponsive. The remote is backlit which sucks a lot of juice from the batteries. I have changed mine twice in two months. If none of these things work, consider getting a Logitech universal remote.
1127255
I know these posts are old...but yeah, the remotes work with any of them. I mounted two of these behind a tv and a single click will control both. And some more info for anyone researching these, the remote does require line of site to the light emitting face of the bulb. I have mine facing upwards and the tv isn't mounted very high, so it's no issue, but if anyone plans on putting these facing up above a high cabinet or something, using the remote may be problematic....although if you are committed to it an IR extender may work....something I intend to try.
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Next Generation Remote Control Extender I use the above device to recharge my battery. Open door on bottom of unit and it recharges these batteries. Why do you buy this battery without the extender?????? It is what it is made for. Unsure why you are buying radio frequency battery for remote control of TV, VCR or anything from another room. I use mine to change Directv channels from bedroom without having a receiver or DVR unit in the bedroom.
1070626
There's a great device that will add RF capability to any remote that uses AA or AAA batteries. I've been using it for years and it works like a charm. Next Generation Remote Control Extender
386390
You need an RF remote and "blaster" setup - I have the Harmony 900, pricey, but works well. My setup is in a closet in another room, just the TV on the wall, which is what you are going to do. The RF remotes also operate infared, so the TV, which can be "seen" is able to function as well. i recommend the Harmony series over the URC, simply for ease of use. Best of luck to you...
268593
Was remote designed for RI? and RF? Radio Frequency should nor be interfered with the base? my technician just came over and I have asked him.
83625
For consolidating devices, I've become a big fan of the Logitech Harmony remotes. Some of them are IR-only and some also do RF. For the IR, you may still need this repeater, if you have some devices hidden in a cupboard, or something like that.
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If you have two switches that control one set of light you need to replace both of them for it to work...this is an IR switch it only works when you point straight at it...RF does not need line of sight for you to control it...
1644690
this is an IR extender device. Any IR signal that goes into it on one and will be replicated on the other. It does not know or care what manufacturer or remote the signal comes from. It is a dumb device in this instance. That is the best thing about it.there is no i_r device on the planet that it will not work with.if it doesn't work with any particular IR device, then it's either broken or the user set it up wrong.
1599200
Worse case scenario your directv box does not support RF. The good news is the RF remotes can still be set to IR if necessary.
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I don't know, because I have no need for the remote battery; I use the charger adapter. If you are hoping for the switch to work automatically when you activate the source that you want to send to the TV, I can tell you that feature doesn't work very often for me. I just do the switching manually with the remote control.
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I don't know if the TV has IR - not a tech person. But I can use my FiOS remote to turn the TV on, but I can't control the volume. I think you can, but I played around with my FiOS remote and it doesn't control the volume anymore.
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I'm pretty sure this isn't an IR remote but I may be wrong. The supplied remote is most likely set to work exclusively with these switches as they can operate through several walls & do not need to be aimed in any particular direction. The box they come in says "Able to resist high levels of interference and barriers such as: walls, glass, furniture, etc." So I doubt that you could accidentally operate them with any other remote or use the supplied remote for anything else - other than possibly self sterilization :-)
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The IR type remotes I have had have worked on different controllers so i'd say you'd be safe doing that. You just will have to point it at each one to work since they are IR. Same as your TV remote.