IR Remote Repeater 100 ft Range Infrared Extender Kit, Radio Frequency IR Blaster Extends Control for Cable Box, Chromecast, Roku, Fire Stick
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Brand | NEXTGEN |
Special Feature | Rechargeable |
Color | Black |
Max Number of Supported Devices | 1 |
Compatible Devices | Television |
About this item
- MODERN & MINIMAL – Simplify and streamline your entertainment center with this IR repeater kit. Use the IR extender for a cable box, TV, receiver, streaming stick, amp, Blu-ray player, and for controlling various IR-controlled devices to extend distance and versatility.
- EXTEND TV POWER & VOLUME TO STREAMING DEVICES – This infrared extender works with certain streaming devices to extend TV power and volume distance, using the streaming device remote. Compatible with Chromecast remote, Alexa voice remote, Alexa voice remote pro, and Roku simple remote (NOT compatible with Roku voice remote, Apple TV, or Roku Remote Pro)
- MORE CONTROL FOR TV – Wield greater control over your TV volume and channel changing ability. Use it as an infrared extender for TV remote to change the channel or adjust the volume from any room, including downstairs to upstairs. Works with all AA and AAA remotes.
- 100 FT. RANGE THROUGH WALLS – The infrared remote extender transmits your remote's signal up to 100 feet through walls, floors, windows, and doors offering limitless control, even from outdoors. Enjoy flawless performance with zero lag and impressive user-friendly functionality.
- EASY TO INSTALL – Place the receiver in front of the component you wish to control or attach the bright eye emitter to it. Then simply replace one of the AA or AAA batteries in your remote with the included transmitter. Enjoy newfound freedom to control from room to room – no direct line of sight needed! KIT INCLUDES – 1 x IR receiver extender. 1 x Power adapter. 1 x Single eye IR emitter. 1 x Transmitter. 1 x Transmitter adapter for AA compartments. 2 x power rechargeable power cells.
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Product Description
Effectively change your infrared remote to a more powerful radio-frequency signal.
How It Works
NextGen includes rechargeable batteries which slide into RF transmitters, to fit the standard AAA battery compartment on your existing remote. An adaptor is also included for AA compartments.
Replace one of your remote's batteries with this device, and it picks up the hint of radio-frequency signals emitted by IR remotes, amplifies it, and sends it to the base station. The base station emits the IR signal, effectively turning your IR remote into a long-range RF model.
The base station has a built-in charger for powering up the custom batteries. Brilliant, effective, and effortless.
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The Results
This device lets you go from room-to-room and control your components from up to 100 + feet away, with no direct line-of-sight needed. It even works through closet doors and closed entertainment system cabinets.
Unlike other remote control extenders, there's no need to attach anything to the front of your remote, or to be limited to using it in one room. And by simply installing extra battery transmitters you can convert as many remotes as you like--works with virtually every remote control.
What's in the Box
Remote Extender Base Station, Two 2/3 AAA Rechargeable Batteries, Power Supply. 3 and 6 eye emitters, a stand alone USB charger, and additional transmitters are also available but sold separately.
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Adhesion | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.3 | — |
Remote Control | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.5 | — |
Tech Support | 3.3 | — | 4.3 | 4.0 | — |
Easy to install | — | 4.6 | 4.3 | — | 4.7 |
Sold By | NextGen Products LLC | e-TekDepot | CreativeState | Unique Products Online | Sewell Direct Corp |
compatible devices | Television | A/V or IR enabled equipments | Television, DVD/Blu-ray Player, Home Theater | Universal | Television |
connectivity tech | Infrared | wireless | USB | Infrared Wireless | Infrared |
maximum range | 100 feet | 656 feet | 10 meters | 40 feet | 9 feet |
model number | 433 KIT | CE-RC0014-S1 | eggreh-001 | Deluxe IR 1204 Repeater system | SW-29311 |
Product information
Product Dimensions | 10 x 8.2 x 2.1 inches |
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Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
Manufacturer | Next Generation |
ASIN | B000C1Z0HA |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 433 KIT |
Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #49,050 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #66 in Remote Control Extenders |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 18, 2005 |
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Customers like the performance, ease of installation, and value of the remote control. For example, they mention that it works well, is simple to set up and use, and is good value for money. Some like the range. That said, opinions are mixed on the remote, battery life, speed, and quality.
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Customers like the performance of the remote control. They mention that it works well, the batteries last, and it works with every device without a problem. Some say that the transmitters respond well to inputs from a Verizon remote and their actual cable remote. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.
"...UPDATE, February 11, 2011. The little guy still works great, can't believe how long the batteries last; but I've got a problem now...." Read more
"...At this price it is a no brainer since it works so well and avoids drilling and setting wires, etc.Update #2 - 03/17/2020..." Read more
"I bought one. It worked reasonably well with most of my components. It did not work with my Scientific Atlanta cable box...." Read more
"...It worked with every device without a problem. I was amazed. It worked in every corer of my 14x19 room, and even when I blocked the IR on the remote...." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the remote control to be extremely simple. They mention that it can be installed in less than 2 minutes, with no programming or technical knowledge required. The principle is simple, and the instructions are understandable and easy to follow. Customers also mention that the base unit is small and unobtrusive.
"...This remains one of the most useful, simplest electronic products I've ever owned...." Read more
"...Even if it just lasts a year, given the price and ease of installation, it would be worth it for me...." Read more
"...Just saying.BTW installation is a breeze, plug it in one end of your HDMI at the cable box and then plug it in the other end at the TV...." Read more
"...So, set-up and use is super easy...." Read more
Customers like the value of the remote control. They say it works as promised, is a great buy, and is cheap.
"...That's OK for me because the price is cheap enough that if I want to, I can buy another transmitter (I'd get the other frequency) for the rest of my..." Read more
"...my weekend home, but I stand by my original review and it is well worth the money...." Read more
"...extender, this is a amazing device that works as promised and of great value. When buying it, consider the number of IR ports you need...." Read more
"...This little product is much simpler, insanely cheaper, and, amazingly, works the way I expected...." Read more
Customers like the range of the remote control. For example, they mention it has a great range, the signal is very strong, and it has better reception than the Terk. The transmitter is powerful and the emitters have a much stronger signal. Overall, most are satisfied with the range and accuracy of the product.
"...It's a bonus that the range of remote has now been greatly extended...." Read more
"...In any case, the signal is evidently received from anywhere in the house, there is no noticeable time lag so button response is crisp, and the..." Read more
"...This product works great. It has far better reception than the Terk. It is hidden on shelf out of the way. The channles change faster than ever...." Read more
"...This method has a better range as the transmitter is more powerful...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the remote control. Some mention that it works great from any room, and it's compatible with every remote that they've tried. However, others say that the remote antenna is very unreliable, and the remote would only operate the upstairs TV if they pointed it directly at it.
"...The vendor said it would solve my problems, no lag, works on my own wi-fi, blah, blah...." Read more
"...It looks like a throwback from the 60s with UFO shape, and FM hand held radio antenna...." Read more
"...And the best part is that you can continue to use your existing remote...." Read more
"...still has all the battery power it needs, but now it transmits via radio as well as infrared...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the remote control. Some mention that it comes with an extra battery to keep charged all the time, while others say that the 2/3 battery runs down and needs to be recharged every 2-3 months. The product makes no claims about battery life.
"...guy in, so I can't comment on the battery life, but since it comes with a 2nd battery that stays charged in the base unit, I imagine it will not be..." Read more
"...The 2/3 battery runs down and needs to be recharged every 2-3 months depending on usage. That is why you receive two...." Read more
"...noticeable time lag so button response is crisp, and the rechargeable battery has lasted for several weeks so far...." Read more
"...However I am disappointed that the two batteries will no longer recharge after just 2.5 years...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the remote control. Some mention that it works seamlessly with zero delay, and the channels change faster than ever. However, others say that it has annoying lag when playing back from the DVD, and is not responsive.
"...is evidently received from anywhere in the house, there is no noticeable time lag so button response is crisp, and the rechargeable battery has..." Read more
"...It is hidden on shelf out of the way. The channles change faster than ever...." Read more
"...That worked pretty well except for the really annoying lag when playing back from the DVD - controlling fast forward/rewind, etc was very annoying..." Read more
"...This is seamless and invisible to the user as long as you remember to point the remote at the IR controlled component (in my case, the TV)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the remote control. Some mention it's reliable, strong, and long-lasting. However, others say that it'd be unreliable and weak if it bounced the signal. The batteries are also of poor quality and have failed after almost a year.
"...Well the damn thing kept losing the connection, had to be reset constantly, when it didn't work the remote said to use the iPhone app until it..." Read more
"...that make up my complex system, and with just as quick and reliable a response as with the direct original remotes...." Read more
"...It started being intermittent and when a freshly recharged battery didn't help I changed the position of the transmitter in the remote...." Read more
"...On rechargeable batteries: they have proven to be long lasting, I think I might have had to recharge the batteries about three or four times only,..." Read more
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I hid my simple components (cable box and DVD) in a cabinet to the side of my fireplace after mounting a plasma over the fireplace. Problem was, I had to open the cabinet to watch TV because of the IR remotes. The guy who installed the TV (that is a whole other story...pick your AV guy carefully or better yet, do it yourself) tried to sell me a $300+ dollar, complex, RF remote system. While I'm sure that system is great for a true video nut, my need was simple: watch cable with the cabinet closed.
Enter the Next Generation Extender. You charge the two batteries in the base for 36 hours, then put one of them in your remote. Next, place the "flying saucer" base where it can "see" your IR sensors, and plug it in. Works like a charm, and as simple as anything I've seen.
The unit comes with a little eye you can tape to the IR sensor if you put the flying saucer behind the component, but I had enough room in my cabinet to set it right in front of the cable box and DVD player, so I didn't even need that part.
I am amazed and thrilled with this little gem, especially after listening to all the head-spinning, complex, expensive solutions the AV guys tried to pitch me.
UPDATE November 23, 2009: After almost 2 months, I've had to swap the battery one time. Pretty impressive. And since they are rechargeable and there is a spare, it takes about 30 seconds and I was back in business. This remains one of the most useful, simplest electronic products I've ever owned.
UPDATE April 16, 2010: I still haven't had to swap the battery yet. It's been 5 months. And when I do, the newly charged one is just waiting. I am so impressed with this little product I put a 2nd one in my basement.
YET ANOTHER UPDATE, August 9, 2010: DO NOT BUY TWO!! Okay, I still love this device, but you can't use two of them at the same time, even in different rooms. I have a TV in the basement pretty far from the one where the original unit was installed, and if both TV's are being used, the remotes change channels on both TV's at the same time. For example, I was watching a baseball game in the basement, and when my kids upstairs changed channels, it changed the channel on my TV too. The RF works too well....it goes through walls and everything else.
UPDATE, February 11, 2011. The little guy still works great, can't believe how long the batteries last; but I've got a problem now. Someone else in my neighborhood must have one too, because every so often the TV just starts changing channels. I unplug the extender and it stops; so the device is clearly picking up a radio signal from something. Kind of frustrating, but it doesn't happen all the time, and for the money you can't beat it.
UPDATE, April 21, 2011. So I guess you get what you pay for, because as much as I love the functionality of this little guy, every evening about the same time, my channels just start changing. It is therefore not working for me anymore, which is a bummer. They should have a way to use different channels like a cordless phone, but not sure infrared works that way. So alas, I can't say with confidence to buy one anymore, unless you live in a very isolated area where there is no chance someone else's remote will change your channels.
UPDATE: They sent me a new one on a different channel. I'm back up and working great. They need to make one with the ability to change channels.
I hesitated to buy this since others who had Time Warner Cable Boxes had compatability issues, but decided to take a chance. It took me only a few minutes to hook up (I am not a tech person, but did benefit from the tips given in some of these reviews). It is working fine even though I have one of the Time Warner Cable HD DVRs(Scientific Atlantic Explorer 8300HDC to be specific). It appears that Next Generation (or maybe time warner in the case of the cable/dvr) has more recently fixed some of the issues others brought up in older reviews:
-The directions must have been updated because they were fine. Each part was clearly labled, directions were concise, illustrations were included.,
-Directions did indicate that with some cable boxes, you might have to switch the position of the switch on the bottom of the transmitter (UFO guy) to the "A" postition to get it to work. This is something I DID have to do given the cable box I use.
-Directions do mention that you "may sometimes need to adjust the position of the RF transmitter inside your remote for better RF performance". That's a little vague, but was enough to remind me that others had mentioned that if it doesn't work you might have to switch the transmitter/battery into a different battery position within the remote control . As it turned out it wasn't an issue for me.
-The battery charger has a big sticker warning people not to put their own batteries in the charger slot(a mistake other reviewers made in the past back when the instructions were unclear).
The downside: because I had to switch the position on the Receiver to the "A" slot, It won't work with my DVD player or other equipment (I believe-I haven't tried yet). That's OK for me because the price is cheap enough that if I want to, I can buy another transmitter (I'd get the other frequency) for the rest of my equipment.
I just wanted to get something that would allow my remote to work on the cable box which is enclosed in a cabinet. It's a bonus that the range of remote has now been greatly extended. I can change channels from the far end of my kitchen which is 40 feet away.
By the way, I first went to Best Buy looking for something that would allow my remote to work even though the cable box is in a cabinet. They said they didn't have anything (she was unclear whether they discontinued products that would address this or whether they were out of stock). I went to a television/audio specialist store that had equipment that ranged from $300-$900 and required wiring and installation. This Next Generation product is CLEARLY a better option for me.
We did just receive it, though, so I can't attest to it's durability. I will come back if it breaks or stops working in the next few months and amend the review. Even if it just lasts a year, given the price and ease of installation, it would be worth it for me.
updated to add: Just wanted to say that it is now 3 1/2 years since I wrote this review and the remote control extender is still going strong! Very happy with the purchase.