The range on my original remote is only about 20 feet. Does this one do any better?
1607021
It the range was only 20 feet it was probably a weak battery. If you haven't changed the battery, do so. Your range should way beyond that. I've set my panic alarm by accident from inside my house. Hope this helps. These remotes are cheap and identical to my factory remote. It can't hurt to buy an extra.
1607022
My original works up to around 35-40 feet and this one does also. Haven't tried it beyond that range. I'm very pleased with this unit and you can't beat the price! Just follow directions carefully during setup and you shouldn't have any problems.
1607023
No unfortunately no extended range but it does work the same as the oem version.
821822
if i'm off to the side of the fan it only has a range of about 6 ft and that's when i'm standing up and the remote is slightly lower than the bottom of the fan (where the eye is that detects the remote). if i'm standing directly in front of the fan it's range is probably 8 to 9 feet. bottom line is ... the remote is kinda cheesy, it should have a range of at least 14 feet, closer to the size of an avg. room.
2252970
The remote is a direct line of sight so the remote has to point directly at the sensor. That being said mine has worked at about 4-8 feet away.
590595
It seems to me that I have to be considerably closer than 20 feet to activate it.
1683592
You can do both. The remote only have a 2ft Max range. The actual light on the front panel of the unit is the switch u press. Hope this helps.
389186
Lots. You'll have to see if you have the long range antenna or not. This is the long range remote
12964
Yes you can use a universal remote, but it doesn't help the range - you still need to be about 4 feet away...
611839
I bought a universal remote for mine and it does pretty much everything an original remote does and I gave less than 12 for the remote
566673
This remote control has very short working distance. About 3 meter maybe...I have same trouble.
1611365
I have two of these and they work alright. The problem you're having is probably the distance between the unit and remote is to great.
1735265
Well, I tried my remote about three feet below, unit is about four feet from the floor and the unit responded. Not a "scientific" test, but the unit also responds about a distance of fifteen feet at a near side angle. Probably best to verify with Frigidaire, but I think from my experience it will work for you.
1123619
My remote works approximately 100' from the unit. If you are getting significantly less then that, you may have some RF shielding close to the unit. Move the unit away from any large or metal grounded structures or equipment such as metal garage doors, water heaters, HVAC units, etc.
1413860
I've had good luck with the remote up to and around 300 yards. I even had it on the other side of a small rolling hill at 200 yards and it still worked for me. All around a great call, especially for the price you can't beat it.
2016022
I agree, the reception from the remote is pretty bad. I don't have a distance problem, but I do seem to need to have the right angle. I would look into a universal remote if it bothers you that much. Logitech has some nice models. Good luck.
2241631
It's not as far as it says. I've use it out about 25 yards or so. It must be off the ground for the remote to pick it up also. It works good for the price though.
1451464
Approx 15 - -20' I already had a pre-wired room so didn't need any more then a couple of feet. I don't know about the remote, but it has all the codes for other tv's.
1454282
The spec is that the range of the remote from the base unit is 600ft. Depending on walls etc it could be less.My aunt uses it in her single family 1 story home without problems.