Infrared Repeater System IR Repeater Kit Control Up to 10 Devices Hidden IR System Infrared 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.

Been working beautifully so far! This is my first IR repeater and I wish I had gotten one sooner. This makes reaching my temperamental AV receiver SO easy. I love this thing.

This thing works flawlessly. I wanted to hide all my tv components in a tv cabinet but was planning to leave a door out. Well this thing did the trick and it repeats my universal remote signal to all my components.

I am updating my review after a month of use. Seems SOME remotes have narrower IR transmission and must be well aimed while others are so wide they work great from 18' away. Cable box is very hit or miss, but AV receiver/amplifier and BD/DVD work great. Intuitively I would think the red-light end of the receiver should be pointed toward the remote, BUT NO. The top of the receiver actually seems to be the target to aim at. I had intended to mount on credenza top but that will point the receiver at the ceiling. Now have to rethink. Bought this last year but due to illness wasn't able to install until now. Works good as long as the remote is within THREE FEET of the receiver unit. I sit about 10 feet from the credenza and the red LED indicator doesn't show it receives my remote. However, when I open the door, the cable box sees it fine. Receiver only acknowledges a signal from about 3 feet away. Same with all my remotes and devices!! And it's too late to return.

This item works great! For me, I have a TV so large (75") and elevated above a fireplace mantel and the remote receiver is down in the corner and hard for my remote to reach it while I am seated. I hooked up this repeater close to the receiver and then put the repeater receiver located to the side of the mantel and voila! I can easily use the TV while seated or really anywhere now! I highly recommend it!

I purchased this to install on a 16x16 patio. The AV equipment is behind a wooden door. The unit installed in less than 2 minutes, albeit with cables not concealed. It worked like a charm with the AV equipment, but couldn't see the remote beyond about 8 feet. The limited range was a non-starter for me, so I returned it for another model which can see the remote from anywhere on the patio. I give it three stars because it's easy to install and does what it's supposed to. If you've got a small room this should work fine.

So the repeater does exactly what it is supposed to do. Everything you need to control up to 10 devices is included. 5 long transmitter cords that have two transmitters per plug, and one receiver plug. The enclosure is metal, heavy and solid. No worries about that. Each of the transmitter cords needs to be gently separated at the ends to reach each device. Didn't end up with any broken wires. I did have one instance where the adhesive on one of the transmitters didn't initially stick to the blu-ray player, but I re-applied it with pressure for about a minute and it hasn't come free again. I've currently got it repeating to my audio system, blu-ray player, HDMI switch, and TV. So it has way more capacity than I currently need, but the price was right. I would have liked a longer AC cord, the included one is barely 3 feet. I would also have liked if rubber feet had been included in the packaging as the metal slides around easily on the glass shelf. But these are both minor issues. If I had to do it over I'd get this unit again. It's filling the need perfectly.

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.