Where do you place the sensor? Hi,I'm thing about getting this Hot Link Pro Remote Control Booster. I'm just not sure where you place the sensor? Do you attach it to the side of the TV?Thanks Where do you place the sensor? Hi,I'm thing about getting this Hot Link Pro Remote Control Booster. I'm just not sure where you place the sensor? Do you attach it to the side of... » Read More Where do you place the sensor? Hi,I'm thing about getting this Hot Link Pro Remote Control Booster. I'm just not sure where you place the sensor? Do you attach it to the side of the TV?Thanks « Show Less
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Thanks Marcus. One more question. How long is the wire for the sensor. I ask because my components are about 5 feet away from the TV. Would this be a problem?
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Hello M. Waiter:The sensor does not need direct line of site and can be mounted on the back of the TV and still "see" the remote commands. It has a velcro kit and a plastic clamp and screw for mounting the Eye in a door slot, toe-kick or behind a cabinet, speaker grill or even a wall plate. The primary intention of the Hot Link Pro sytem is to not drill a hole and still see remote controls. So hide the AV gear and Hide Hot Link Pro.Best regards,Marcus, Microsmith Inc.
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The remotes and sensors in all these devices are infrared. All the Hot Link Pro does is receive the signal from the remote and sends it on to the IR LED in the little transmitter you attach to each device. It doesn't change the signal being sent, just amplifies it and applies it directly to the receiver sensor on each of the devices it is attached to.
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The sensor is located on the under side (base)of the unit. The unit itself is located on a shop behind the house.
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Depending on whether or not it's an open or enclosed structure will determine placement. It's designed to pull the hot air away from your equipment and push it in the opposite direction. So wherever you can best accomplish that is where you should put it. If it's a fully enclosed case I recommend putting it at the top or flipping it upside down and putting it at the bottom.
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thank you for all your replies..surely everyone also has mixed views about where the hot side is..i think im better off opening one and post my finding here..the problem with my needs is im going to use this on my rc plane transmitter.dont want the wrong side pointing outward cause my plane has no return to launch feature..i just rely on my telemetry beeps when going out of range.
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Hi Brent - I am with BAFX Products Support.The IR receiver needs to be within the line of sight of the remote and can be as much as 30' away from the remote control. You can mount it anywhere you like, including the ceiling, however you will need to point the remote at it. It does not need to be pointed EXACTLY at it, but it does need to be pointed at it. Some remotes will need to be pointed more precisly than other remote controls, this really just depend son the remote control itself.The IR receiver of our kit is like taking the IR receiver of your device and placing it where you want to point the remote, it still functions just like pointing the remote at the device.Regards,BAFX Products Support Hi Brent - I am with BAFX Products Support.The IR receiver needs to be within the line of sight of the remote and can be as much as 30' away from the remote control. You can mount it anywhere you like, including the ceiling, however you will need to point the remote at it. It does not need to be pointed EXACTLY at it, but it does need to be pointed at it. Some remotes will need to be pointed more precisly than other remote controls, this really just depend son the remote control itself.The IR receiver of our kit is like taking the IR receiver... » Read More Hi Brent - I am with BAFX Products Support.The IR receiver needs to be within the line of sight of the remote and can be as much as 30' away from the remote control. You can mount it anywhere you like, including the ceiling, however you will need to point the remote at it. It does not need to be pointed EXACTLY at it, but it does need to be pointed at it. Some remotes will need to be pointed more precisly than other remote controls, this really just depend son the remote control itself.The IR receiver of our kit is like taking the IR receiver of your device and placing it where you want to point the remote, it still functions just like pointing the remote at the device.Regards,BAFX Products Support « Show Less
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Good evening. The sensor must be placed next to the unit when first turned on. Once the base receives the signal for the sensor, you may then re-locate the sensor outside. Melissa S. ~Wind & Weather Customer Service
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We hooked up the WII through the wireless transmitter - the WII console is in kids bedroom upstairs and the TV downstairs in the living room. Worked perfectly with the Magic Motion remote. For WII Sensor we placed two candles at the base of the TV and everything worked like a charm.
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I don't have a sound bar in front of the unit, but I can guess this would cause problems with the remote. The model I have has a very specific spot you need to point the remote. If I don't have the remote aimed correctly then the tv doesn't respond. The sensor seems to be on the lower left of the screen so you might be okay but if the sound bar blocks line of sight to this location from any spot in the room I would guess that this would definitely cause a problem. Caveat: The sensitivity of the remote seems abnormal so I might have a bad/weak sensor in the TV I got. Your results may very, good luck. I don't have a sound bar in front of the unit, but I can guess this would cause problems with the remote. The model I have has a very specific spot you need to point the remote. If I don't have the remote aimed correctly then the tv doesn't respond. The sensor seems to be on the lower left of the screen so you might be okay but if the sound bar blocks line of sight to this location from any spot in the room I would guess that this would definitely cause a problem. Caveat: The sensitivity of the remote seems abnormal so I might have a bad/weak sensor in the TV I got. Your results may very,... » Read More I don't have a sound bar in front of the unit, but I can guess this would cause problems with the remote. The model I have has a very specific spot you need to point the remote. If I don't have the remote aimed correctly then the tv doesn't respond. The sensor seems to be on the lower left of the screen so you might be okay but if the sound bar blocks line of sight to this location from any spot in the room I would guess that this would definitely cause a problem. Caveat: The sensitivity of the remote seems abnormal so I might have a bad/weak sensor in the TV I got. Your results may very, good luck. « Show Less
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The system provides what they call a TV remote signal receptor/emitter that is attached to the top of the soundbar/speaker. You position the signal emitter to face the center of TV remote control sensor. Hope this helps. If you can google the owners manual it is shown on page 6 under preparation/placing.
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I used the edge expandable pyrometer set up because you can add to it if you ever want to add any other sensors. It allows you to piggy back the sensors and have one plug in to the monitor.
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no,never happened but you might want to reposition where your sensor is.Remember reading that your problem might happen if it's too close to certain objects.
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The sensor I got did not come with the mounting hardware, I used the hardware from my old sensor. It should be noted the the pic of the product does not show the mounting hardware. I purchased my sensor about 6 months ago.FYI mine worked perfectly and was shipped very quickly.
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Your Remote Control needs direct line of sight to the receiver - so as long as that is true you are all set. I have my TV mounted above fireplace with receiver mounted under the mantel, this has worked out great.
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The cord is for the sensing unit you see on the left side. If you want to place that sensing unit somewhere other than on the side of the unit, the cord is coiled inside the unit. I leave the cord inside, pick the unit up and go anywhere.
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I bought only the sensor. I'm on my second sensor now I got about a years use out of the first one.
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Are you serious? It senses anything in front of the sensor! What would make you put it in an enclosed place when there is something in front of the sensor at all times????