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Review on πŸ“Ί Enhance Your Xfinity Experience: XR8 U1 Remote Out of Sight Adapter with Pairing - Sleek & Compatible with XR11 Voice Control Remote by Donnie King

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Made it work on a PC using Lirc/WinLirc

I wanted to be able to use the XR11 on a PC so I hacked the cable for the XR8 to provide the required 5V from the USB port and then route the signal to the Line -In my sound card further. I then used Lirc or WinLirc to detect IR with the sound card. It works perfectly. I have an XR8 connected to a server that's in the middle of a closet and the XR11 works from all corners of the house. You can't beat $15 for an XR11/XR8 combo. In case anyone is interested. Here is the pinout for the XR8: Tip = 5V, Center = IR Data, Base = Ground.

Pros
  • . Compatible with the XR11 remote with voice control
Cons
  • Available in white only