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- Wireless range extender for remote controls
- Increases the range of any remote control up to a 100 feet (may vary based on environment)
- Power Supply: AC 120V, 60Hz (in), DC 12V, 120mA (out)
- Triple Infrared extension
- Allows you to control Satellite receiver, DVD player, personal video recorder, cable box, VCR, stereo receiver
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Product Description
From the Manufacturer
The Terk Technologies LF-IRX Leapfrog Remote Control Extender can control virtually any household device that is operated via infrared remote control, including satellite receivers, personal video recorders, VCR's, CD players, stereo receivers, tape decks, and other components.
Leapfrog, the industry leader in multi-room audio/video transmission products, introduces a line of remote control range extenders. The extenders convert the infrared signal from a standard remote control into a long-range RF radio signal, allowing components to be controlled from virtually anywhere in the home without the need for additional equipment or wiring.
Remote control extenders allow owners of satellite systems to control a single receiver from any room in the home, creating an instant multi-room solution. Simply network any TV set in the house to the receiver, set up the appropriate remote control extender, and enjoy the show. Remote control extenders put the full functionality of your satellite remote control right at your fingertips, at a fraction of the cost of a new receiver and multi-satellite dish.
Remote control extenders use the 418 MHz frequency band to command components through any obstacle, including walls and floors. The product is ready to use in seconds simply by placing the LF-IRX's extension unit in the appropriate room. All remote control extenders come with all the required equipment, including batteries. Just take it out of the box, set it up, and enjoy your components from wherever you choose.
Product Description
Model- lf-irx vendor- audiovox electronics features- leapfrog ir remote extender extends the range of any remote control and operates through obstacles from up to 120 feet away. Freestanding units works with most remote controls and a/v components. Installs easily expandable system: add an additional receiver (lfirx-rx) and/or transmitter (lfirx_tx) sold separate.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
79 of 81 people found the following review helpful
I purchased the Terk Leapfrog to control my Tivo from the bedroom, after running cables for the audio/video through the wall. In the end, this has worked excellently for me - so let me explain why it doesn't get the full 5 stars.
Initial setup with this product couldn't be easier. You simply unpack the two pieces, plug in the two included AC adapters - and that's it! I was surprised there was no programming it to accept certain IR codes... it just picks up whatever the remote might be throwing out, and relays it appropriately. When I first unpacked it, I set the one unit right in front of my Tivo, sitting about 2 inches from the Tivo's IR receiver. I took the other one into our bedroom and plugged it in. Presto - I could control the Tivo from the bedroom.
Now that I'd confirmed it worked, I went back to my living room to try and find a nice, out of the way place for the Terk Leapfrog to sit. It obviously had to have a clear line of sight to the Tivo... which I figued left me with plenty of choices. I tried putting it on a bookshelf, that was on quite an angle from the Tivo - but with no luck. I tried hiding it behind a picture frame (where is still had a clear line of sight to the Tivo) on a table that was closer to the Tivo... but again no luck. I went on to try 4-5 other places around the room, but could never make it work consistently.
Finally, I placed it *behind* the tivo, and used the included IR 'extender' (which is a little cable, with a peanut sized IR transmitter on the end). I snaked this little cord under the tivo, and then attached the little IR transmitter so it's aiming right at the Tivo's IR reciever. This, finally, worked. Just for comparison, I can aim my Tivo remote almost anywhere in the room and have the signal picked up by the Tivo, so I'm confident that the Tivo is not the problem here.
So... The good thing about this product is that it does work... the bad thing is that it seems it needs to be aimed by a professional sharpshooter to get the signal to your device.
Pros:
-Super fast setup
-Works great with your Tivo
Cons:
-Hard to get the 'placement' of the IR sender just right.
Initial setup with this product couldn't be easier. You simply unpack the two pieces, plug in the two included AC adapters - and that's it! I was surprised there was no programming it to accept certain IR codes... it just picks up whatever the remote might be throwing out, and relays it appropriately. When I first unpacked it, I set the one unit right in front of my Tivo, sitting about 2 inches from the Tivo's IR receiver. I took the other one into our bedroom and plugged it in. Presto - I could control the Tivo from the bedroom.
Now that I'd confirmed it worked, I went back to my living room to try and find a nice, out of the way place for the Terk Leapfrog to sit. It obviously had to have a clear line of sight to the Tivo... which I figued left me with plenty of choices. I tried putting it on a bookshelf, that was on quite an angle from the Tivo - but with no luck. I tried hiding it behind a picture frame (where is still had a clear line of sight to the Tivo) on a table that was closer to the Tivo... but again no luck. I went on to try 4-5 other places around the room, but could never make it work consistently.
Finally, I placed it *behind* the tivo, and used the included IR 'extender' (which is a little cable, with a peanut sized IR transmitter on the end). I snaked this little cord under the tivo, and then attached the little IR transmitter so it's aiming right at the Tivo's IR reciever. This, finally, worked. Just for comparison, I can aim my Tivo remote almost anywhere in the room and have the signal picked up by the Tivo, so I'm confident that the Tivo is not the problem here.
So... The good thing about this product is that it does work... the bad thing is that it seems it needs to be aimed by a professional sharpshooter to get the signal to your device.
Pros:
-Super fast setup
-Works great with your Tivo
Cons:
-Hard to get the 'placement' of the IR sender just right.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Unlike some other reviewers I've had no problems with this product whatsoever. I was dubious about buying this low-priced unit in light of these other reviews and what I thought would be a challenging environment. I set up the two units easily in less than 5 minutes and it worked great from the get-go. I'm throwing the signal about 50 feet through three household walls (from my house to my mom's house next door). I'm really not sure why other users had problems but I was very pleasantly surprised with how effortlessly it all went together.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
You might notice that the newer reviews are harsher than the older ones. I just purchased this from Circuit City and it does not work. I tried a variety of rooms, remotes and configurations and only time it worked was then the remote was less than 6 inches from the sender unit.
As a side note...I have tried to write this review on CC's website and I keep getting an error message...yet the ratings on CC's website are very high- shady.
As a side note...I have tried to write this review on CC's website and I keep getting an error message...yet the ratings on CC's website are very high- shady.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Would recommend to a friend.
I purchased this to see if it would work with my Directv HD/DVR and it does. I just wish it had more range than it does.
Published 18 hours ago by Roger
A very important tip
I have had this device for about 5 weeks. It would work perfectly for a while then, several hours or a day later, it stops working even with the transmitter and the receiver both... Read more
Published 19 days ago by STE
not so great
not a very good the range between the receiver and transmitter also the unit seems to lock up sometime and I have to turn it on and off
Published 22 days ago by Pascal Lemarie
Did not work - Flimsy, science fail contraption
Bad! Bad! Bad!
What can I say, this thing did not work. I got maybe 1 or 2 signals to actually reached and functioned my component inside my cabinet. Read more
What can I say, this thing did not work. I got maybe 1 or 2 signals to actually reached and functioned my component inside my cabinet. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kagoshiman
Terk Leapfrog
These things work quite well. Setup couldn't be easier, and I couldn't be happier. The instructions for setup are clear and concise making setup a "no-brainer". Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lindy
Room to room
Works perfect for room to room tv control. 100% satified. Makes it possible to change the channel on my cable box while in another room watching a second tv hooked into the same... Read more
Published 2 months ago by JimL
Leapfrog Remote
This product worked flawlessly, follow the simple installation instructions, and it did everything that I wanted it to do. Read more
Published 4 months ago by BobbyV
Wish I could give product and customer service zero stars
We received this as a Christmas gift. Thought it would be the perfect solution to keeping DVR & cable box inside a closed cabinet and away from our curious baby. Read more
Published 4 months ago by May1
Uses same bandwidth as Powermid
This is an excellent product which I purchased and installed, but have had to remove due to the fact it is on the same bandwidth as the similar Powermid product. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mark Greer
THIS NEW VERSION DEAD-AGAIN (OLD VERSION WAS GREAT)
GOOD REVIEWS HERE WERE FOR THE PREVIOUS DESIGN. NEW MODEL NO GOOD--AGAIN AND AGAIN.
The old version was great (different design, same model number). Read more
The old version was great (different design, same model number). Read more
Published 5 months ago by THE ULTIMATE PIZZA MANUAL Fan
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