Does the remote need to be pointed at the device? Or will it work well if the device is plugged in a wall behind a desk?
1154209
My base unit is plugged in the wall in my dining room, behind curtains and a small table. I use the remote from the top of the stairs to turn on a light on the table. The stairs are curved, so it is not a straight shot from the top of the stairs to the lamp on the table. It works better than my remote car start that won't work with my car directly in front of my house pointing the remote from my front door!
1154210
One device works as it should from any location, the other two work sometimes and most of the time from only inches away. Not worth the aggravation!
1177384
More or less. I have it plugged in behind my entertainment center and it works as long as my phone is within about 10 feet of the unit. Go behind a wall and forget it. I bet if I had the receiver out in the open instead of behind the entertainment center it would have better range, but I am happy with the range it has now. This device is pretty sweet!
960602
As far as I know, this item does not work with a remote. It's battery operated and the "On" button is located on the front of the device.
304199
I do not have that problem. My remote controls the device from across the room, which is probably 15 feet, without any difficulty. Sounds like the device or remote is faulty that Barb W. has.
1910744
Works with the wall switch. However to use the remote the wall switch needs to remain in the on position. I believe that is pretty standard.
1593983
Yes. Once you plug the numbered, remote receptacle into the wall, the POWER LED will light indicating power is available. If you wish to press the ON button on this numbered, remote receptacle, then power will flow through the receptacle and into your device. Also, once you manually press the ON button, the REMOTE LED will light up further indicating power to your device. The remote will continue to work even if you turned the receptacle on manually. You can manual ON then remote OFF or vice versa. Phil.
1077285
Yes, the device transmits a radio signal that will go through most walls. The receiver for these signals emits infared light pulses just like the remotes that came with your units in another room, so this remote must be placed so the light it emits is seen by the sensor on the units being controlled.
333640
No it is RF not "line of sight" so it works behind doors or walls. 100ft of open space. The more that is in the way, the weaker the signal gets. (doors, walls, etc) but it is very powerful. It's my go-to remote for any presentation. Hasn't failed me once.
706514
yes it has to be pointed directly to the unit to set it. IT does have a 10 sec relay so it does give you time to move away from it after its set. Also you can be a few feet away to set it.
1510572
It must be plugged in/powered on to pass a signal through the switcher, even if you're only planning to use it manually (without the remote). Also be aware that it uses an external 9v "wall wart" power supply, so it will crowd your power strip a bit.
1066816
It should be line-of-sight. You could try to send the signal thru a wall, but I cannot speak to the quality or strength you'll get. I even had to buy a USB extension cord for the transmitter and it's even in the same room!
212280
I'm not 100% sure I understand the question, but I think you ate talking about the I.R. emitter. .. you plug that into the back of the main unit (like the one near the cable box), you then take that blue part and face it towards the same place you point your remote on the cable box... that way you can point your remote at the "slave" unit (where the cable box isn't) and the signal can go into the slave, to the main, it then will travel through the cord thingy to the cable box (or whatever you're using).
1864147
No, it behaves like a regular tv remote, press a key, a signal burst goes out. The mouse would require a continues beam.
1424634
Thanks for your question. Line of sight with Roku is not necessary for the remote to work. If you have an infrared (IR) light remote, the light emitted from the remote bounces off the ceiling or the wall behind the television and then hits Roku's sensor. By the way, if your TV is located in a room with a two-story high ceiling, you will need to get a Roku 2 or Roku 3 for the remote to work.
1738087
Does the remote need to be pointed directly toward the camera, or I could I discretely signal the shutter release with my hands behind my back for example? Hoping to avoid running back and forth for large group photos.
370923
Not sure what old dongle you have, but this takes minimal setup. You select which keyboard key you'd like to link to a remote button, and then press that button on the remote. Simple, easy.As for a blinking light - I don't believe so. Mine is hidden under my tv, and I've never noticed any sort of light coming from that area.
771410
I believe the remote requires line of sight to the optical splitter. Almost a year in, and working great :)