How Does a Remote Control Extender Connect?

Remote controls can be easily extended for more versatile use.

Progression of technology has brought about a myriad of different remote controls, from controlling the television to the home stereo. For those with larger homes, or those with many obstructions within the home, a remote control extender offers an advantage.

Function

A remote control extender consists of a transmitter and a receiver. If a remote control is pointed at the transmitter and a function is pressed, it can relay that information to the designated audio/video device, through the receiver, for the subsequent reaction.

Features

This extender connection is made between the transmitter and receiver by radio frequencies, or RF. Because the connection is made virtually through the air, an audio/video device can be controlled from a completely different room, or even another level within the home.

Considerations

Keep in mind that the receiver must be placed so that it is facing the IR, or infrared, receiver of the device being controlled. The transmitter can then be placed within 100 feet of the receiver to complete the connection.

References

• Radio Shack: Wireless IR Remote Extender