Infrared Repeater System IR Remote Control Extender Kit

This IR System replaced an older set-up that eventually stopped working in my dedicated Home Theater. In my setup all electronic components, apart from the projector are hidden away in an adjacent utility room. Most of my components are easily accessible via a rack that is framed into the side wall. That rack has a custom, framed print that exactly covers the glass door of the rack thereby hiding all the equipment, including their status light from view, even when the room is darkened. I added this IR System to allow me to control the components which include a Marantz AV Receiver, external power amps, two UHD Blu Ray Players, an Apple TV 4K, Roku Ultra etc. I control all these components from my seated position with a single programmable, backlit IR Remote Controller. I prefer to point my universal remote at the screen as it is more comfortable & intuitive to use it that way, relying on the IR signal to reflect off the screen onto the IR receiver. My seating distance from the screen is about 8 1/2 ft, so the IR signal has to travel 17 ft in total, with some signal loss and diffusion from the screen surface. This cheap IR repeater system was installed in minutes and did everything I wanted, working flawlessly in my demanding environment. I didn’t bother reading the instructions as my previous IR system worked in much the same manner. I have to angle the IR repeater so that it faced the screen from it’s position on top of my rack on the right, center wall. I used some black gaffer’s tape to maintain the 45 degree angle to the rack framework. I’m not sure if it’s detailed in the instructions but the IR transmitters emit the IR signal through both their front & back surfaces. So for most of my shelves I just taped the transmitters to the shelf surface and let the signal spray the IR signal up to control multiple devices with a single emitter. The attached pictures should show the installation. Everything works perfectly although I will say that my Harmony Universal Remote does put out a very strong IR signal. As with my previous SmartHome system some of the manufacturers remote need to be a little closer to the screen to get reliable operation, but fortunately my Harmony Remote makes them redundant. Yes the Roku and Apple TV come with remotes that don’t rely on line of sight IR, but they’re not backlit and I hate having to swap remotes. For reference my previous IR system set me back over $100 but that was 20 years ago. Somehow, I don’t expect this device to last that long but I give it the highest possible rating.

The device works great for a professional theater. I needed a second IR Receiver (it can use up to three) so I could mount one on each side of the main projector that is ceiling. To can control the Video switch, Amp, local monitor and Streaming Device that are in a outside closet. I could not find just the IR Receiver, so I bought a second unit just for the extra receiver. Works great with the Logitech Harmony 650, Lumagen Radiance XS-3D video controller, Denon AVR-X5200W, and a Samsung Blu-Ray streaming device BD-J5700.

Purchased so I could control a AT&T VIP2250 cable box that was relocated to a closet. Purchased another brand that did not work but was so happy that this IR Repeater worked flawlessly with the equipment!!!

Great product that does as advertised, I would have given it five starts for its ease of use but couldn’t for two reasons: 1) Directions for setting up could be clearer and 2) the adhesive used to hold the sensor into place does not have a great hold. Really happy with how it performs though once set up.

Maybe I'm old school but I have quite a few home theater devices still - cable box, BluRay player, HTPC, and an amp all inside a cabinet with a shaded glass front. Unfortunately this setup requires you to carefully point the remote at the device you want to control and sometimes it doesn't register the action since the glass front reduces IR sensitivity. This IR repeater has helped drastically. I positioned the receiver right below the TV and ran the transmitters into the cabinet. The transmitters have little sticky pads to attach to the devices. The trickiest part was finding the IR receiver on some of my components. The end result has made the whole setup more reliable and usable - just point at the TV, no matter what you want to control, and it works. Best $25 I've spent in a while ;)

I'm using this to control my Yamaha RX-A8A that is at the back of the room in an equipment closet. I installed the included IR receiver at the top of my screen, ran a 50' 3.5mm stereo female-male cable to the equipment room and into the IR RECEIVER input of the distribution block, and then a male-to-male 3.5mm plugs into the IR EMITTER of the distribution block and directly into the RX-A8A REMOTE IN; works great!

If I could rate ZERO, I would. Total piece of junk, only passed on signal from a single port, and only to 1 of my 3 components individually. I don't like to return anything and spent 2 hours attempting to get it to work. Returned picked up one made by Exxxxxx (not sure if I can mention brand). Installed in 10 mins. Works perfect very wide view acceptance of signal from every angle within room.

This was easy to install and has made a huge difference in our entertainment area.

Bought this for sending signal to devices in a closed cabinet without any glass (a Yamaha A/V receiver and an Oppo bluray player). Set up easy and straightforward. The receiver is installed 12 feet in front a our normal seating places and works flawlessly (but the remote has to be directed directly toward the receiver, so it's less forgiving than using your remote on your devices). At first, installed with the IR emitters sticked on the IR "eye" of the devices and worked with no issues. Those wired emitters have a 3.5 mm jack to be plugged in the IR repeater and I noticed that in the back of my bluray player and my Yamaha receiver there was a 3.5 mm input plug for "IR signal". So I plugged the IR repeater directly to the back of my devices with a 3.5 mm stereo audio cable and it worked wonderfully!!! Does make a cleaner install. I read in other reviews that it should not work like that but for my devices, it works. The IR repeater is now plugged in my devices IR signal input. Great buy! No regrets. Works better than initially expected!

Great - works as intended. Good price... easy to install.

No funciona con un cable receptor corto, queda atrás de tv y no percibe señal

It’s easy to install and works well. I used a headphone extension cable to make the IR sensor cable longer. I love the option to use a USB power supply rather than the included power supply as it does not appear to be CSA approved.

Works great! I was able to hide everything in a closed cabinet, and still control it with the remote.