Ir remote vs rf remote

[Yungheat]

I'm looking into getting a harmony remote I see that there are rf remotes and ir remotes what are the differences

[BIslander]

IR needs line of sight. RF does not. So, if your equipment is locked away, RF would be the way to go. Otherwise, IR is fine.

Please don't post the same question in multiple threads. Thanks.

[Yungheat]

Originally Posted by BIslander

IR needs line of sight. RF does not. So, if your equipment is locked away, RF would be the way to go. Otherwise, IR is fine.

Please don't post the same question in multiple threads. Thanks.

What if its on a tv stand with glass doors?

[BIslander]

RF works fine through glass.

[Yungheat]

Originally Posted by BIslander

RF works fine through glass.

What about ir does it work fine threw glass

[jautor]

Originally Posted by Yungheat

What about ir does it work fine threw glass

IR = "Infra-Red" light. If a flashlight goes through it, IR will.

RF = "Radio Frequency". Radio waves go through just about everything except lead and Faraday cages...

[BIslander]

Originally Posted by Yungheat

What about ir does it work fine threw glass

Yes, sorry, that's what I meant. IR is no problem through glass.