How strong is the signal? If it's plugged into the back of an HTPC and shelved, will it be strong enough to pick up a signal from remotes?
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The reception seems to be pretty sensitive. When I was setting it up for my Raspberry Pi it was in a closed cabinet with other home theater components connected to an IR repeater system. Even without an IR repeater connected to the FLIRC (and the cabinet door closed) it would pickup signals being repeated to the other components. There's an unused repeater hanging loose in that cabinet which is probably the one that is bouncing signals around inside the cabinet and making it work. I know it doesn't directly answer your question, so I'll run a quick test with the FLIRC facing the back of the cabinet and the door open to simulate your scenario and report back. The reception seems to be pretty sensitive. When I was setting it up for my Raspberry Pi it was in a closed cabinet with other home theater components connected to an IR repeater system. Even without an IR repeater connected to the FLIRC (and the cabinet door closed) it would pickup signals being repeated to the other components. There's an unused repeater hanging loose in that cabinet which is probably the one that is bouncing signals around inside the cabinet and making it work. I know it doesn't directly answer your question, so I'll run a quick test with the FLIRC facing the back of the... » Read More The reception seems to be pretty sensitive. When I was setting it up for my Raspberry Pi it was in a closed cabinet with other home theater components connected to an IR repeater system. Even without an IR repeater connected to the FLIRC (and the cabinet door closed) it would pickup signals being repeated to the other components. There's an unused repeater hanging loose in that cabinet which is probably the one that is bouncing signals around inside the cabinet and making it work. I know it doesn't directly answer your question, so I'll run a quick test with the FLIRC facing the back of the cabinet and the door open to simulate your scenario and report back. « Show Less
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The reception seems to be pretty sensitive. When I was setting it up for my Raspberry Pi it was in a closed cabinet with other home theater components connected to an IR repeater system. Even without an IR repeater connected to the FLIRC (and the cabinet door closed) it would pickup signals being repeated to the other components. There's an unused repeater hanging loose in that cabinet which is probably the one that is bouncing signals around inside the cabinet and making it work. I know it doesn't directly answer your question, so I'll run a quick test with the FLIRC facing the back of the cabinet and the door open to simulate your scenario and report back.
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from what i know it needs line of sight. it uses Ir. just like a TV you need to point the ir sensor for it to work.
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Hmm good question. I just tried it right now. I first covered the direct line of sight from the remote that I set it up with and blocked it off with a cardboard box, and it responded. I then put a pillow in front of it, (just a normal size pillow in between my mac mini and the remote) and it DID NOT respond at all. I guess depending on the thickness of the shelving the FLIRC will respond or not. I hope this helps you out. I'm guessing you're gonna have it hidden inside an enclosed area. I have mine hanging out so it works for me. If any consolation it was the easiest set up ever. Best of luck. Hmm good question. I just tried it right now. I first covered the direct line of sight from the remote that I set it up with and blocked it off with a cardboard box, and it responded. I then put a pillow in front of it, (just a normal size pillow in between my mac mini and the remote) and it DID NOT respond at all. I guess depending on the thickness of the shelving the FLIRC will respond or not. I hope this helps you out. I'm guessing you're gonna have it hidden inside an enclosed area. I have mine hanging out so it works for me. If any consolation it was the easiest set up... » Read More Hmm good question. I just tried it right now. I first covered the direct line of sight from the remote that I set it up with and blocked it off with a cardboard box, and it responded. I then put a pillow in front of it, (just a normal size pillow in between my mac mini and the remote) and it DID NOT respond at all. I guess depending on the thickness of the shelving the FLIRC will respond or not. I hope this helps you out. I'm guessing you're gonna have it hidden inside an enclosed area. I have mine hanging out so it works for me. If any consolation it was the easiest set up ever. Best of luck. « Show Less
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It probably will not work. The FLICR uses infrared red for signals, so it needs a direct line of sight. Maybe if you have something reflective behind your HTPC, and it is not behind a door. If you really need to use one of the plugs on the back of the case you can get a USB extension cable. I don't know if you don't have room for it on the front of your case, or are trying to hide it, but an extension cable should work in either case.
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Thanks, M. Squires - much appreciated. I expect that I'll be using a Harmony remote, but presumably that just replicates the TV remote's own signal. If you find definitively that this either does or doesn't work, I'd love to know.
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It depends on how strong your signal is. In my case I have a booster on my TV and run a cable for 100' feet for my other TV. With one booster. I have a some what of strong signal. It works but I decided put another booster and It work great. Try one you can always buy another.
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Not sure - but I did find it annoying the remote did not have direction keys (ie: up, down, left, right) it only has a mouse which isn't always effective for htpc configurations especially when the application UI is normally manipulated with direction keys for quick navigation. My use was on a htpc with xbmc and had to return the product because it didn't satisfy my need. Hope this helps.Wm
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They say class 2, but it's more like class 3 (~1m). It's useless for HTPC. It disconnects all the time. Only useful for a laptop/tablet keyboard.
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you can try it, it should, I have a phillips TV that I hooked my computer up to and it works on that but that is because my computer is picking up the signal....
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The Netgear signal worked to extend the signal on my TV when I had Roku and also works with all the computers in the house. I really can't answer your questions because this is all that I use my Netgear for, sorry.
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As long as your signal coming into the house is strong. You will lose a bit of signal strength over long distances, but that applies to any type of cabling. I've had good luck with them in every application I've used them in. Your cable company should be able to install a signal booster if necessary.
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standard hdmi cables are not designed to carry a signal very far. I used monoprice hdmi cables with redmere technology and they work perfectly. Up to 60 feet without a signal booster. And they are dirt cheap when compare them to top quality hdmi cables from just a few years ago. I would try using a short input cable and short output cable ( under 9' ) if it works that way, replace your cables. If it doesn't work then maybe you have a bad splitter.
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hey, i'm in the same prob here, looking for something to boost my weak signal for my regular tv. I don't use cable, just rabbit ears. Any sugestion which antenna is best or should i go look for booster?
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No. its a passive splitter. The only way it will work is if you unplug the tv you aren't using. You need to get an active splitter (one that you have to plug in and gets power) in order to do what I think you want to do. At least that was my experience.
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I can't answer that specific question since I'm full time in a motorhome and used it to pick up weak RV park WiFi signals. I would expect, however, that is you can pick up a weak signal at all then this device should give you a good connection. Note, however, that the driver software works for this purpose only on Windows. The Mac OS is not supported for this use.
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These are small RF based units and you would have to be within 30' or so when you activate the signal to find the missing remote. I suppose you could walk around your warehouse activating the signal until you hear the response signal. Not too effective in my opinion.
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It switches HDMI cables/signals; so it shouldn't matter what the source of the cable or signal is. I have had no problems with mine.
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Unfortunately this device is HDCP compliant so if your TV does not support HDCP it will block the signal.
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The pins in the connectors are very thin so be careful when plugging them in. Also, I would suggest that you be sure that the little black sensor is visible and in a position to receive the signal from the remote. If not, nothing is going to happen. When it finally does work, it is a great product.
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My experience with his booster has been very positive. It pretty much solved my problem (which was similar to yours). The trick is to put it as far upstream as possible... where the signal strength is adequate (can't boost a signal that isn't there). It sounds like you have a good enough signal coming in, being the other TVs are getting a solid picture. I'm guessing the "problem" TV is at the end of a long run. You might be splitting things up too much, so the signal strength is dropping below the muting point. .. this amp should solve that. Good, solid product.