IR relay/repeater (1 Viewer)

[zamboknee]

I'm looking for something to relay the TV commands to my TV who's remote sensor is blocked by the soundbar.
I think the 'passthru' on my soundbar isn't working otherwise I wouldn't need to post this.
Below is the thing I bought to resolve this but it's not working.
Thanks

Cable Matters Infrared Remote Extender Cable, IR Repeater Cable - 10 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014EDRH3G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.guKDb529V4VD

 

[JohnRice]

That's what you need. Of course, the USB has to be plugged in to a USB power source, then the blaster goes somewhere the TV sensor can receive it, and the sensor goes where it can receive the signal from your remote. It might take some experimenting to find the right location for the blaster.

It says the blaster has to be within 5" of the TV's sensor.

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

You’re going to have to locate the TV’s IR sensor and make sure the blaster is directly in front of it.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[zamboknee]

I have the blaster stuck to the TV immediately below it's IR sensor.

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

It needs to be exactly on top of the IR sensor.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[zamboknee]

It needs to be exactly on top of the IR sensor.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

So stick it (bottom) on TOP of the TV's IR sensor? Thereby blocking/replacing it?

 

[JohnRice]

Did you read the instructions?

I suspect Wayne may be right. I was thinking the blaster was the type that comes with Harmony hub based remotes, that are placed close to and aimed at the sensor, but this one might be intended to cover up the sensor.

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

It would be best to locate the blaster in front of the IR sensor. If it can be attached to the back of the soundbar, directly in front of the TV’s IR sensor, that would be ideal. If the soundbar is fully up against the TV, then you’ll have to attach the blaster to the TV itself, again directly in front of the IR sensor. However, unless the blaster radiates the signal out the back as well as the front, the front of the blaster will have to be attached to the TV.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[zamboknee]

So.....I'm stupid. The power plug I have the extender attached to was in, effectively, a dead outlet. It's plugged into a good outlet now and works just fine.
Ugh.
Thank you so much for allowing me to waste your time.

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

Did you read the instructions?

I suspect Wayne may be right. I was thinking the blaster was the type that comes with Harmony hub based remotes, that are placed close to and aimed at the sensor, but this one might be intended to cover up the sensor.

Typically these devices can be located somewhere in front of the component. However, if they are going to be attached directly to it, it needs to be directly over the IR sensor.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt