On March 25, 2017 at 22:10, P2P said...
Haven't held the 5x1 so I can't say, but the 3x1 does not have an IR receiver on it. You have to use the IR receiver dongle that comes with it.
Edit - I just looked at it on the Ethereal web site. Hate to tell you, but there is no built in IR receiver. You have to use the dongle that plugs into the 3.5mm jack labled IR.
Hate to tell you, but it's right on the front, in the middle, with a label that says IR. Also, if you look on the back there is no place for a dongle
[Link: metrahometheater.com]And if you look at the product manual, it clearly shows in detail where the IR receiver is located, and it shows all items that come in the box with the switch, and an IR dongle is not on the list.
[Link: metrahometheater.com]I'll now restrain myself from saying anything else.