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Review on BAFX Products IR Remote Control Extender | IR Repeater Kit - Control up to 8 Devices (Expandable to 12) by Steve Cooper

Revainrating 5 out of 5

It works out. It just works. The sensor works in my open plan home over 30 feet. Skip the others and just buy this one!

Perfect product that does what it promises and does it well. I set this up to replicate IR in a new A/V install in a closet with a TV on it. The devices are located inside on a full pull-out shelf. The sensor cable is long enough to pass through the hole in the back of the cabinet to the top/front of the TV and to the repeater on the back of the shelf even when fully extended. The repeater cables are approximately 6 feet long. The sofa in the rectangular room is about 4.5 m from the TV and the sensor attached to it. I bought a second sensor (which would fit) assuming I would need it to walk about 30 feet back into the kitchen. I laid a repeater cable in the wall for this. Well I'm happy to report that a sensor works all the way from the kitchen! So I have an extra sensor. For what? Well that was a pleasant surprise. So I'd suggest if you don't need to go around some IR blocking obstacles (and can't detect, maybe place the sensor on top or side etc.). The emitters have a double output. This may seem normal - and often it is - and you can compress more blocks if you like. For me I would rather have 6 to 8 single radiators than two. The reason now is that two devices are wired together. It seems fine once it's set - but you can still use flatbread. Pros: - Works. It just works. - Sensor range 30-35 feet in my room - with LEDs and incandescent bulbs and nothing obviously blocking the path. - Lots of inputs and outputs. - Mounted (I use industrial grade Velcro on the back of the device drawer. Cons: - Personal preference or single emitters, although I've used "dual" with HDMI control for a few devices and left the 2nd emitter on the corner.

Pros
  • IMPROVED! Now compatible with ALL IR controlled devices, with better performance, no lag and easier operation. Now also compatible with Marantz devices! Compatible with all component brands such as: Uverse, ATT, Cisco, Scientific Atlanta, Yamaha, Sony, Logitech, Verizon, LG, Apple and more!
Cons
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