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Not everything you want to control with a remote is directly in your line of sight. But with a few affordable and easy-to-use products from Smarthome, your A/V components can respond as if they were directly in front of your face — even if you're in another room of the house!
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One of the most common questions we get from customers is how to control audio/video equipment hidden behind cabinet doors without having to keep the cabinets open all the time. Fortunately we have an all-in-one solution that handles that very task: the Hidden IR.
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Setup is easy, and no drilling or rewiring is necessary. By setting up the Hidden IR infrared signal distribution system in your entertainment center, you'll be able to control up to 8 A/V devices secured in closed cabinets or closets up to 65 feet away using your existing IR remote control. Just place the Hidden IR repeater box in your equipment cabinet, affix one of the eight included IR emitters to each A/V device's IR window, and mount the IR receiver using the included Velcro™ tape in a location where it can receive your IR remote control's transmitted signals. Place the IR receiver on a shelf, on an exposed part of the cabinet, or even behind a speaker grille. Use your A/V remote control as usual: The Hidden IR will transmit your command to the correct home theater component, so you'll be able to use your entertainment devices as usual, even though they'll be out of sight.
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The Hot Link Pro is a great solution for same-room control of equipment behind cabinet doors, but what if the device you want to control is in another room entirely? Fortunately, we offer some great solutions with the Internal RF Adapter or Powermid.
The Internal RF Adapter is an exceptionally cool solution that uses your existing IR remote control. It consists of a device that inserts into the battery compartment of any remote control that uses AA or AAA batteries. This converter senses the infrared codes that the remote sends out and converts them into radio frequency signals that travel through walls and doors. On the receiving end of the radio frequency signals is a compact, AC-powered receiver that you place in the same room with your A/V system. It picks up these signals, converts them back into infrared and beams them to your TV. Each command takes fractions of a second, with no perceptible delay.
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Another option for room-to-room control of audio/video devices is the Powermid. To set it up, simply place the transmitter in the room where you plan on using the remote control, and then place the receiver in the room with the original equipment (click to see the full size diagram). Both units need to connect to an AC outlet. Once the parts are in place, you'll be able to control devices from up to 100 feet away, even through walls and doors.
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The systems above are great for control of a few audio/video components from other parts of the house. But if you have several A/V components that you'd like to control from multiple rooms, you may need something with a little more flexibility. For example, what if you wanted to watch your family room home theater system in your bedroom upstairs? Even if you have already run the video cables for remote viewing, you'll still need a way of actually controlling the devices from there.
 A hardwired IR distribution system will allow complete, reliable control of remote components. The SmartPath Kit is a great solution for those just starting out with IR distribution, because it contains everything you'll need to control components remotely. This infrared repeating system allows you to place IR receivers in any room. Point your existing remote at the receiver, and the SmartPath Kit will deliver your commands to your A/V components, regardless of their location in your home. The kit includes a surface-mount IR receiver, an amplified terminator, a power supply, and four IR emitters for controlling four components from one remote location. Numerous expansion accessories are available to customize your system.
The IR receiver sends your remote control's infrared commands to the connecting block, which distributes commands to the desired component. (Depending on the length of the cable run, use 18-gauge to 24-gauge unshielded solid or stranded copper wire for room-to-room applications; wiring is sold separately.)
Four IR emitters are included with this kit to control four of your components; the connecting block may be cascaded to power all of your A/V components remotely through the IR repeater. The included power supply powers all of the included components.
The AT-1.0 Amplified Terminator Block, 12-Volt DC 200mA Regulated Power Supply, IRE-3.0 IR Emitters, and IRC-2.1 Surface-Mount Mini IR Receiver are also available to be purchased separately.
For additional IR signal distribution options, click here.
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