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| Topic: | Whats everybody using for this? This thread has 10 replies. Displaying all posts. |
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| Post 1 made on Thursday March 15, 2018 at 06:55 |
I'd like to know what everyone is using for the simple one room solution.
Just a cable box that needs concealed and a display.
Remote? IR, RF, IP, IR repeater? Brand and model
Everyone has there go to solution for someone that doesn't want to pay for a spare bedroom or workout TV. The spectrum boxes are getting smaller but they are still alittle tough to strap to the back of tvs. That and you can't always count on catching the IR(bounce).
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| Post 2 made on Thursday March 15, 2018 at 07:24 |
buzz Super Member |
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Which TV and cable box? Some pairs will use CEC for communication. Some cable boxes use RF. You may be able to use the TV's voice response and CEC. Usually, I can work out an arrangement using only the cable box. and TV. If this does not work, I'll use Niles IR repeater.
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| Post 3 made on Thursday March 15, 2018 at 08:05 |
goldenzrule Loyal Member |
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Xantech Dinky Link if cable box only. If more sources are involved I do URC CCP RF base and remote. If part of a larger system will do Total Control
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| Post 4 made on Thursday March 15, 2018 at 08:09 |
Craig Aguiar-Winter Senior Member |
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Many times in used a 14" or 21" structured wiring enclosure. Behind the TV. All of the cable boxes in my area are huge. Allows for that, a recessed recepticle, surge protector, and a Xantech IR repeater kit. TV mounted with a low profile mount and its invisible. Obviously has to be a mid sized TV.
Craig.
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| Post 5 made on Thursday March 15, 2018 at 08:43 |
drewski300 Super Member |
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Most cable boxes are RF now. Call the provider and have them switched out.
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| Post 6 made on Thursday March 15, 2018 at 09:20 |
goldenzrule Loyal Member |
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On March 15, 2018 at 08:43, drewski300 said...
Most cable boxes are RF now. Call the provider and have them switched out. Out of the 3 cable providers in the areas I service, only 1 has rf remotes currently.
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| Post 7 made on Thursday March 15, 2018 at 10:18 |
drewski300 Super Member |
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On March 15, 2018 at 09:20, goldenzrule said...
Out of the 3 cable providers in the areas I service, only 1 has rf remotes currently. Sounds like you have a provider to recommend then! ;)
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| Post 8 made on Thursday March 15, 2018 at 14:35 |
ichbinbose Select Member |
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On March 15, 2018 at 09:20, goldenzrule said...
Out of the 3 cable providers in the areas I service, only 1 has rf remotes currently. What about offering Tivo?
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| Post 9 made on Thursday March 15, 2018 at 15:08 |
Impaqt RC Moderator |
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Since most of our homes feature Control4 already, we just add a Z2IO and a SR260.
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| Post 10 made on Thursday March 15, 2018 at 19:03 |
goldenzrule Loyal Member |
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On March 15, 2018 at 10:18, drewski300 said...
Sounds like you have a provider to recommend then! ;) 3 different coverage areas. Not all providers in one area.
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| Post 11 made on Friday March 16, 2018 at 07:40 |
thecapnredfish Senior Member |
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Spectrum techs have a USB powered IR repeater on vans. 12ft long, powered off box USB jack. Emitter for box and a nice large ugly sensor to point remote at. Bring your own double sided tape. They use small circle of Velcro.
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