Ok, heres my setup:

Samsung LN-46A750 connected to
-Monoprice HDMI switch connected to
--Apple TV
--Cable box PVR

What I want to do is put all of this in a closet so its not under the TV. Once I do that, obviously the remote won't be able to control anything. But I've heard of IR extenders and would like to know more.

I have a Logitech Harmony 880 remote, how can I get this set up to work? Can anyone recommend an IR Extender? if you don't mind explaining exactly how u set up an IR extender also that would be sweet :D thanks!

The Microsmith Hot Link pro is a good and reliable option and they have a lot of great info on their site about just how they work. That should answer a lot of your questions
http://www.hot-link.com/

The Microsmith Hot Link pro is a good and reliable option and they have a lot of great info on their site about just how they work. That should answer a lot of your questions
http://www.hot-link.com/
Thanks! I'm trying to decide between Hotlink, Xantech, and the Next Generation Radio Frequency... do you actually have a Hotlink hooked up? Can you hide the eye completely? I have a brick wall so I'm worried the IR may not reflect well.

Thanks! I'm trying to decide between Hotlink, Xantech, and the Next Generation Radio Frequency... do you actually have a Hotlink hooked up? Can you hide the eye completely? I have a brick wall so I'm worried the IR may not reflect well.

I have a xantech system in my house and I absolutely love it. It's extremelty easy to set up - although the receiver cannot be "hidden" completely (something has to be visible to the IR signal). I have mine actually velcroed to the bottom of a plasma TV. No interference issues at all.

Setup depends on how long your run is. The receiver comes with a 10' mini jack that goes into the connecting block (which would sit in your closet). You could extend that pretty easily with a mini-jack extension. If the run gets too long (mine is 75 feet), you'll need to splice it to cat5. It sounds like your run is probably not that long so an extension for the supplied cord should do fine. Should take you 1/2 hour to set up.

I have a xantech system in my house and I absolutely love it. It's extremelty easy to set up - although the receiver cannot be "hidden" completely (something has to be visible to the IR signal). I have mine actually velcroed to the bottom of a plasma TV. No interference issues at all.

Setup depends on how long your run is. The receiver comes with a 10' mini jack that goes into the connecting block (which would sit in your closet). You could extend that pretty easily with a mini-jack extension. If the run gets too long (mine is 75 feet), you'll need to splice it to cat5. It sounds like your run is probably not that long so an extension for the supplied cord should do fine. Should take you 1/2 hour to set up.

hmm... the hotlink seems like it doesn't have to be in line of sight, so i might go with that, but I do hear good things about xantech...

Hot Link and Xantech function exactly the same way. The HotLink eye does need to be in line of site to receive the IR commands

Stay away from Speakercraft IR systems. Over priced and works no better then a cheap $40 systems from Amazon..

Hot Link and Xantech function exactly the same way. The HotLink eye does need to be in line of site to receive the IR commands

hmmm... on the website it says it doesn't need o be in line of sight

Stay away from Speakercraft IR systems. Over priced and works no better then a cheap $40 systems from Amazon..

what would you recommend? the problem is i have the logitech 880 harmony remote and so i cant get the next generation RF-IR

what would you recommend? the problem is i have the logitech 880 harmony remote and so i cant get the next generation RF-IR


If you read some of the reviews on Amazon for IR systems you'll see that these systems work great for some and not for others. IR interference plays a big part if the system works or not. I have tested a few IR systems such as Hot Link and Xantech. I like the Hot Link system, it's fast and doesn't have delays like other systems do. Your TV will also play a big part as to what system you need. If you have a plasma TV you will need to get a plasma proof IR receiver. Just make sure wherever you buy the system that you can return it for a refund incase it's problematic for you.

hmmm... on the website it says it doesn't need o be in line of sight


That's a silly claim - by definition, IR needs to be in the line of site otherwise it's RF. With any IR repeater system, your remote needs to point at the receiver. Some might have wider range than others and allow more extreme angles, but essentially the eye needs to pick up the signal.

I'm sure that Hot Link is fine, probably a six of one, half dozen of the other. I can only vouch for my experience with my Xantech system, in which the receiver is not just near a plasma, it's attached to the bottom of it. Zero delay, zero problem in two years. I'm sure Hot Link does this as well, but you should look for a receiver that provides "feedback" i.e. flashes a small light to let you know that it's picked up the signal you sent it.

Next Generation is an excellent product. It brings Harmony remote to a new hight.

That's a silly claim - by definition, IR needs to be in the line of site otherwise it's RF. With any IR repeater system, your remote needs to point at the receiver. Some might have wider range than others and allow more extreme angles, but essentially the eye needs to pick up the signal.

I'm sure that Hot Link is fine, probably a six of one, half dozen of the other. I can only vouch for my experience with my Xantech system, in which the receiver is not just near a plasma, it's attached to the bottom of it. Zero delay, zero problem in two years. I'm sure Hot Link does this as well, but you should look for a receiver that provides "feedback" i.e. flashes a small light to let you know that it's picked up the signal you sent it.
yeah thats true but the IR reflects off walls so I guess thats why they say it doesn't have to be in line of sight. Kind of misleading, I think im gonna just buy the Harmony 890 since it comes with an RF extender...