Review on Aketek Infrared Extender Receiver Repeater by Sally Romero

Purchased for my A/V Receiver which is on the bottom shelf of an entertainment counter partially blocked by a coffee table. That meant holding the remote up in the air and pointing it at the device to change the volume or other settings. Or if you turn everything off with the Harmony remote, the audio/video stays on. I would love to get one with a phono plug on the transmit end as I have an A/V input but at this price point and the good reviews it was easy to try and see if it works. Installation was easy and they give you lots of cables. I used the USB port on the back of the cable box for power, which eliminates the need to plug anything else into an outlet. Although the receiver and small transmitter are self-adhesive, I simply placed the receiver in front of the cable box and simply hung the transmitter over the A/V in front of the IR window. I was absolutely amazed at the difference it made. The receiver works so well that I can point the remote up and at the wall behind me and it works like a charm. For the price it was money spent and I see no point in trying another with a fork.