Does the receiver need to be visible to the remote? The outlet i want to use is behind my couch
1058312
My receivers work from behind a half-wall, so I'm guessing they would probably work from behind a couch. Of course, it's difficult to know for sure unless you try it. In my situation, I have a half-wall separating the kitchen and living room. The receiver is plugged into an outlet on the north side of the wall, facing away from the remote. I use the remote from the south side (i.e. the opposite side) of the wall, pointing it through the half-wall and toward the back side of the receiver. It works for me. I have another receiver (set to the same "channel") across the room and behind an end table. I use the remote from the same location and both outlets turn on simultaneously. Hopefully you will have similar results.
1058313
No, I have one behind my couch for a hard to reach lamp. Works great for that.
1058314
No, the outlet does not need to be visible. It will even work through walls.
1058315
No, but outlets eventually die. Out of the three pack one works and my roommate has the same outlets and the same problem.
1030302
The external receiver pod which is about 1 inch x 1/2 inch x 1/2 inch can be double sided taped to any surface. Your remote must have a clear line of sight to this pod. Wires then can run to concealed unit.
123701
you need the receiver that goes in the normal dining room switch location and then the remote can go where ever
406726
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.
1248741
The remote does not need a line of sight. Its a radio signal not infrared. I control it from the second floor and the thermostat is on the first floor. Quite handy.
1298485
The remote uses IR to control the receiver. I would just make sure that your enclosure does not obstruct line of sight between remote and the IR-receiver (front of unit)... If you're connected through wi-fi, you could just use the android/iOs app and not worry about line of sight issues.
681208
The receiver (TV side) does not need USB connection for data, but needs powered via something, be it a wall connection or a USB. The transmitter needs a USB port to supply power with the supplied cable. You do not need to be line of sight for it to work. We actually put the receiver in a closet and were able to transmit to it over 30 feet away through 2 drywall and wood stud walls. I hope this helps.
330976
The remote is Infra Red so it will not work through a door and, yes, you do need a clear path to the receiver.
1066816
It should be line-of-sight. You could try to send the signal thru a wall, but I cannot speak to the quality or strength you'll get. I even had to buy a USB extension cord for the transmitter and it's even in the same room!
1154209
My base unit is plugged in the wall in my dining room, behind curtains and a small table. I use the remote from the top of the stairs to turn on a light on the table. The stairs are curved, so it is not a straight shot from the top of the stairs to the lamp on the table. It works better than my remote car start that won't work with my car directly in front of my house pointing the remote from my front door!
2199570
Mine has been almost flawless. My guess is you are on the threshold of the 'sense' of on or off. We put ours on a receiver and it worked great for a week. Then we turned on HDMI pass through so we could watch a device with tv picture and sound, no surround sound. This 'pass through' had just enough power that it triggered the on/off and all our extra devices stayed powered up. You might plug in something with lower power consumption (or higher) and see if it stays on or off with no sound. The click is probably the relay powering up the other outlets.
230762
if the blue ray player is connected directly to the receiver, you should not need the tv on. check to make sure you are using the correct input on the Sony, the one the blue ray playwe identified connected to.
177674
You plug the transmitter into the TV. The receivers which are on your chair or sofa, are plugged into a regular wall outlet. Very easy to hook up and they really work !! You won't be disappointed
782141
No it is an ir signal not an rf so it needs line of sight, you can try to find an ir eye extender and then mount it up front so the remote will work
2271779
Not sure exactly what you are wanting to do. The remote will not control your tv. The avr remote does use standard IR technology. There are generic after market IR extenders that will allow you to control the avr behind a closed door. Many of these options are relatively cheap and completely universal plug and play. the avr has all on screen menus so you would not need to see the actual unit making this an ideal option for the setup I believe you are attempting.
1077285
Yes, the device transmits a radio signal that will go through most walls. The receiver for these signals emits infared light pulses just like the remotes that came with your units in another room, so this remote must be placed so the light it emits is seen by the sensor on the units being controlled.
1381478
I love the unit but it's a regular plug. I have a small power strip with a flush plug so it works behind my couch though. Hope that helps