Help with IR Repeaters / Extenders / Boosters - Blu-ray Forum

Uberbot · 02-06-2009, 06:23 PM

I just relocated my audio rack to the right of my couch in the corner of my loft. So far I am very pleased with the move save one small problem. Some of the components are out of a line of sight depending on where you sit so you have to contort your arms in all manner of directions to get the remote to work. I am looking for a simple inexpensive solution so I can be lazy and not have to lift my arm up 2 or 3 feet.

Here is a shot of the couch from behind the audio rack. As you can see, we're only talking about 15-20 feet max. If it helps, I like to use all of my remotes but I do have a harmony universal for the simple days.

I was thinking of getting something like the Buffalo IR-250 In-Wall Insert IR Repeater. I don't know much about how it works just yet but I like the simplicity of it.

Your suggestions and knowledge are appreciated!

gearyt · 02-06-2009, 07:22 PM

very nice set-up
how about just an RF remote ?
https://forum.blu-ray.com/forumdisplay.php?f=44

Hammie · 02-06-2009, 07:56 PM

That Buffalo device looks like an awesome idea. My next upgrade (in2012) will put all my gear in a small closet under my stairs (similar to your situation in placement) and was wondering how I would control the devices in there. This could allow me to accomplish this with ease.

Cisco in HD · 02-06-2009, 08:33 PM

Where do you find these wonderful toys??!!

I don't know how well it'll work in your situation, but I'll be keeping an eye on your replies. I saw your thread in HT galleries, and I appreciate how you review items you buy for the rest of us.

I did check this out @ smart home and noticed one could control the same gear in 2 different rooms using an IR outlet in each room. Very novel.

Twitch9 · 02-06-2009, 09:05 PM

You can also look at www.x10.com they have what your looking for plus so many cool toys for lighting and automation.

Cisco in HD · 02-06-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Twitch9

You can also look at www.x10.com they have what your looking for plus so many cool toys for lighting and automation.

Is that site created by the owner of Girls Gone Wild?

Twitch9 · 02-06-2009, 10:29 PM

I know it's a bit funny the way the advertise with the girls but as they call it, Gorilla marketing and the product they sell is geared towards guys it doesn't hurt to have hot girls on the site while looking for cool gadgets.

Uberbot · 02-06-2009, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cisco in HD

Where do you find these wonderful toys??!!

I don't know how well it'll work in your situation, but I'll be keeping an eye on your replies. I saw your thread in HT galleries, and I appreciate how you review items you buy for the rest of us.

I did check this out @ smart home and noticed one could control the same gear in 2 different rooms using an IR outlet in each room. Very novel.

Thanks for the compliment. Knowing that posts are helpful is a great motivator! I appreciate it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twitch9

You can also look at www.x10.com they have what your looking for plus so many cool toys for lighting and automation.

Haha, Oh wow ... I can't even look over that site while I'm working. My computer screen is right out there for customers to see.

Cisco in HD · 02-06-2009, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twitch9

I know it's a bit funny the way the advertise with the girls but as they call it, Gorilla marketing and the product they sell is geared towards guys it doesn't hurt to have hot girls on the site while looking for cool gadgets.

LOL I can understand that, but as a consumer, do you really think a chick in a bathingsuit on a web page will help me buy a light switch dimmer? or an inwall IR repeater?

xneox · 02-06-2009, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twitch9

You can also look at www.x10.com they have what your looking for plus so many cool toys for lighting and automation.

I see no cool toys or lighting. What are you talking about? They sell stuff???

Twitch9 · 02-07-2009, 12:18 AM

it never use to be like that, but i know what everyone means, but hey i use there products and i like them so just push through the girls and get what i need. Just like woman always getting in the way of mens gadgets.

BrettLee3232 · 02-08-2009, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Twitch9

You can also look at www.x10.com they have what your looking for plus so many cool toys for lighting and automation.

has anyone ordered from here?????????? they got killer prices!

02-06-2009, 06:23 PM	#1
Uberbot Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Orlando, FL Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:339 Blu-ray reviews:8	Help with IR Repeaters / Extenders / Boosters I just relocated my audio rack to the right of my couch in the corner of my loft. So far I am very pleased with the move save one small problem. Some of the components are out of a line of sight depending on where you sit so you have to contort your arms in all manner of directions to get the remote to work. I am looking for a simple inexpensive solution so I can be lazy and not have to lift my arm up 2 or 3 feet. Here is a shot of the couch from behind the audio rack. As you can see, we're only talking about 15-20 feet max. If it helps, I like to use all of my remotes but I do have a harmony universal for the simple days. I was thinking of getting something like the Buffalo IR-250 In-Wall Insert IR Repeater. I don't know much about how it works just yet but I like the simplicity of it. Your suggestions and knowledge are appreciated!

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02-06-2009, 07:22 PM	#2
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	very nice set-up how about just an RF remote ? https://forum.blu-ray.com/forumdisplay.php?f=44

02-06-2009, 07:56 PM	#3
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	That Buffalo device looks like an awesome idea. My next upgrade (in2012) will put all my gear in a small closet under my stairs (similar to your situation in placement) and was wondering how I would control the devices in there. This could allow me to accomplish this with ease.

02-06-2009, 08:33 PM	#4
Cisco in HD Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:West Palm Beach, FL Trading Score:3	Where do you find these wonderful toys??!! I don't know how well it'll work in your situation, but I'll be keeping an eye on your replies. I saw your thread in HT galleries, and I appreciate how you review items you buy for the rest of us. I did check this out @ smart home and noticed one could control the same gear in 2 different rooms using an IR outlet in each room. Very novel.

02-06-2009, 09:05 PM	#5
Twitch9 Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:83 Blu-ray collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:16 Trading Score:2	You can also look at www.x10.com they have what your looking for plus so many cool toys for lighting and automation.

02-06-2009, 10:29 PM	#7
Twitch9 Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:83 Blu-ray collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:16 Trading Score:2	I know it's a bit funny the way the advertise with the girls but as they call it, Gorilla marketing and the product they sell is geared towards guys it doesn't hurt to have hot girls on the site while looking for cool gadgets.

02-07-2009, 12:18 AM	#11
Twitch9 Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:83 Blu-ray collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:16 Trading Score:2	it never use to be like that, but i know what everyone means, but hey i use there products and i like them so just push through the girls and get what i need. Just like woman always getting in the way of mens gadgets.

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