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[Press2Esc]

What is the best way to distribute IR & RF remotes throughout the house? What hardware and costs are we looking at to accomplish this request. :?:

Thanks in advance.

P2E

[Ralph]

RF remotes it depends on the remote itself (most come with their own repeaters) the IR remotes I would reccomend a wire Xantech IR system. If you send me the specs I will work one up for you.

[Ryan]

Hello!

You have many options, depending on how much you'd like to install, how clean you want it to be in the end, and your budget.

The following sections of products are all related to what you're trying to accomplish.

The Powermid system is the easiest to install (just plug it in and set it down) and low cost. It is a very simple transceiver system, which listens for IR commands within the room(s), sends them over RF and then converts them back to IR in your other room(s). The Extender Set includes everything you need to get started (transmitter and receiver). IF you'd like to extend to other rooms, simply add on additional receivers or transmitters

Xantech has a large selection of IR products. These are more expensive and permanent, but much more clean and professional. The system can be customized as per your needs. See Xantech Receivers and Xantech Emitters. If cost and installation is not an issue, I'd personally recommend Xantech.

If you have further questions about any of the products, post back here or give us a call and Ralph our Technical Support Specialist will be able to help you.

[Ryan]

Haha I was hoping I'd get in before you could Ralph

[Press2Esc]

I am new to the forum and I love a clean fight. You guys are awesome... I have semi-researched your solutions and here's my thoughts...

#1 Although I am not a big X10 fan, but I see that Powermid is X10-based... So, let me understand how it operates... At the various (VCR, DVD, SATV, CATV, etc) video sources, the video units IR (or RF ?) control signals are converted and modulated over (X10) power lines to a central X10 command console? Note, I am obviously missing something, as I am not quite sure what benefit the command console provides... And at the recieve end, in a seperate room, the user would use an X10-based hand remote control unit to (1) select the video source and (2) select channel info that he/she wishes to switch via pointing the remote to a seperate (or common?) X-10 reciever unit? In response to my concerns with X-10, any comments or feedback on the reliability or limitations of the Powermid?

#2 The Xantech appears to carry both a composite A/V transmit signal and DC powered IR (and RF?) control lines via coax cable - correct? Not sure how the reciever side, in an alt room, works..

My 2cents - the X10 appears to be the simpliest, while the Xantech appears to be limited to composite video signal and coax cable... Correct? Also, the Xantech appears to be carrying both the control and video data, whereas the X10 is only carries control (switching) info...

Ok, am I on the right page or I am clear as mud??

Q: One for the road... is anyone carrying the remote/control info via CAT5 a/o TCP/IP?

Thanks again?

David

[Ralph]

Press2Esc wrote: #1 Although I am not a big X10 fan, but I see that Powermid is X10-based

Actually...it's just manufactured by X10, the device itself simply converts IR signal at a receiver position, to RF and then transmits it. The receiver stations convert the RF back to IR and emit that signal (there is also an IR emitter output).

Press2Esc wrote: #2 The Xantech appears to carry both a composite A/V transmit signal and DC powered IR (and RF?) control lines via coax cable

This is one of their solutions, they also have a low voltage thin gauge wire solution which can be altered based on the existing needs.

Press2Esc wrote: Q: One for the road... is anyone carrying the remote/control info via CAT5 a/o TCP/IP?

No one that I can find, although I haven't stopped looking.

Perhaps a little more info on your situation and we can suggest a clearer idea of an answer. Meantime, welcome to the forums and thank you for your participation.