"I have placed my cable box and DVD player inside a cabinet/closet and I would like to be able to control my equipment. What do I need to achieve this?"
It seems that as more people toss out their old huge TV and cabinets in favor of that sexy wall-mounted flat panel TV, the more they realize just how much room the A/V gear takes up. They now want to move the gear to a nearby closet or maybe just completely hidden behind closed cabinet doors. These are both great ideas, but how can you control them once they are out of sight? Since most components are controlled by infrared (IR), the question is how to get those signals through an opaque wall, door or cabinet?
Solution:
The most basic solution we have is the IR to RF to IR Remote Control Range Extender Kit which will allow you to change out a battery in your remote (AA or AAA) and replace it with a special battery. This battery detects and converts signals from your remote into RF (radio frequency) which will then communicate to a base station to control your components.
Pros
- Simple setup
- Low cost
- Wireless
- No interference from LCD/Plasma TV's
Cons
- Not compatible with all cable/satellite boxes
- Can only control 2 devices
- Needs extra battery transmitter for extra remote control of device
For control of more than two devices you would need a hardwired system. We recommend the following hardwired solutions
For LCD TV’s
Hidden Link IR Kit LCD CFL Resistant
Dinky Link Designer IR Kit, LCD & CFL Proof - Black
Micro Link Designer IR Kit, LCD & CFL Proof
For Plasma TV’s
Dinky Link Designer IR Kit, Plasma & CFL Proof - Black
Micro Link Designer IR Kit, Plasma & CFL Proof
Hidden Link Designer IR Kit, Plasma & CFL Proof - Black
ATON Plasma Friendly IR Receiver and IR Emitter Distribution Kit
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