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compatible devices	Home Theater	Amplifier, Cable Box, Stereo Receiver, Satellite TV Receiver, CD Player, DVD Player, Blu-ray Player, etc.	Television	Dish Hopper, Joey Receivers	Universal	Television
connectivity tech	Infrared	Infrared	Bluetooth	Infrared	Infrared Wireless	Infrared
maximum range	70 feet	100 feet	10 meters	10 meters	40 feet	10 meters

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Product Dimensions	8.25 x 7.1 x 2.5 inches
Item Weight	1 pounds
Manufacturer	Microsmith
ASIN	B00023JJV6
Item model number	8225P
Customer Reviews	351 ratings 4.1 out of 5 stars
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Date First Available	February 28, 2006

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You can hide audio/video equipment behind cabinets or walls without sacrificing remote control by using the Hot Link Pro IR Remote Extender, 6 Emitters. This complete kit boosts IR remote control signals for up to six A/V components, allowing you set up an out-of-sight home theater or audio system that conveniently performs on command. It's the perfect solution for controlling hidden DVD players, DVRs, CD players and more! How It Works: The Hot Link Pro system extends the range of your remote controls' IR signals by enhancing IR sensitivity for the receiving devices. The small, slim IR receiver eye mounts near your A/V components inside the cabinet, along with the included repeater box and IR emitters. With four times the sensitivity of standard IR receivers, this long brass tube senses even the weakest IR remote control signals, and then routes them to the repeater. The repeater transmits the signal through the appropriate connected IR emitter, which then transmits a new IR signal to the A/V device. The IR receiver eye is designed for flexible mounting out of sight. Because the eye is so sensitive, it only needs to be in the same room as the remote control. Its 3-foot cord also allows mounting away from the repeater box. Place it wherever is most convenient - on the back of flat panel displays, behind door slots, speaker grills, cabinets or wallplates, or under toe kicks or subwoofers. FEATURES: Extends IR signal range up to 70 feet in daylight. Repeats carrier frequencies 18 to 120Khz. Blue LED confirms receipt of IR commands. CONTENTS: Hot Link Pro Repeater Box, (6) IR Emitters, IR Receiver Eye, Power Adapter, Mounting Accessories.

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Customers find the remote extender works well with various devices, including Pioneer plasma displays and Harmoney Remote, and appreciate its easy setup with concise directions. The device is sensitive, with one customer noting it can detect the weakest of signals, and customers like that it works from all over the room and is easily hidden. The signal strength receives mixed feedback, with some reporting super strong reception while others experience dropped signals to HD boxes. The blue LED indicator receives mixed reactions, with some customers appreciating its brightness while others find it annoying.

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211 customers mention "Functionality"189 positive22 negative

Customers report that the remote control extender works well with various devices, including Harmoney remotes, Pioneer plasma displays, and cable boxes.

"...After six months, my Hot Link Pro is still working perfectly, just as if the components were stacked up in the living room..." Read more

"...I ordered it from Amazon (yes, the SAME day), plugged it in and BAM, it WORKS!! Everything it claims to be is 100% accurate...." Read more

"...the receiver behind the TV at the top pointing it at the wall, and it works well. RTFM :-)..." Read more

"...This is just a wonderfully well-engineered product, at a very reasonable price... highly recommended!" Read more

110 customers mention "Ease of setup"100 positive10 negative

Customers find the remote control easy to set up, with concise directions and one customer noting that it accepts commands on the first try.

"...EDIT: I've since discovered that my DirecTV remote can be easily programmed to operate all four of my components: TV, DirecTV receiver, Blu-Ray/DVD..." Read more

"...The system took only a couple minutes to connect and set up and I couldn't be happier!..." Read more

"...This unit was just right for this application. It is simple which keeps it relatively inexpensive..." Read more

"...These are both the real deal, and easy to install." Read more

40 customers mention "Sensitivity"30 positive10 negative

Customers appreciate the remote extender's sensitivity, noting that it is more sensitive than a normal IR receiver, with one customer mentioning it can detect even the weakest signals.

"...(no problems with sensing IR signals with the grille in place)...." Read more

"...is basically a far more sensitive IR receiver which can detect the weakest of signals from the RCA (or any IR remote) - bounced off walls to its out..." Read more

"...The Hot-Link sensor/receiver is very sensitive, but it's easy to watch the blue LED during installation to see best placement: Get it as DIM as..." Read more

"Chose this product based on customer feedback and discrete profile of IR sensing eye...." Read more

38 customers mention "Value for money"35 positive3 negative

Customers find the remote control extender to be a great product for its price and consider it well worth the investment.

"...It is simple which keeps it relatively inexpensive..." Read more

"...This is just a wonderfully well-engineered product, at a very reasonable price... highly recommended!" Read more

"...Great technology at a great price -highly recommended!" Read more

"...Great product, inexpensive, well-supported, well-made, easy to install and use." Read more

27 customers mention "Remote control"21 positive6 negative

Customers are satisfied with the remote control's range, as it works from all over the room and can be pointed roughly, with one customer noting it picks up signals from any angle.

"...One remote for all four components, and everything but the TV out of sight. Couldn't be better. [EDIT: November 28, 2012.]..." Read more

"...this completely eliminated the stray light, but lets the remote control IR pass easily...." Read more

"...the TV - got a little noise input (dim LED), but it picked up every remote from ANY angle. I pointed it at the wall behind me, ceiling, floor, etc...." Read more

"...Hot Link system we can sit anywhere in the room and operate the remote to control our equipment (which sits inside a cabinet with closed doors), it..." Read more

21 customers mention "Hideability"21 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate that the remote extender allows them to hide all their equipment, with one customer specifically mentioning how it keeps everything but the TV out of sight.

"...One remote for all four components, and everything but the TV out of sight. Couldn't be better. [EDIT: November 28, 2012.]..." Read more

"...Only one outlet needed. It can control six devices and works behind closed doors..." Read more

"...of the system is that it is simple to set up, you can stash all the boxy components and wires out of sight and you just use the component..." Read more

"This was an awesome solution to hiding my peripherals...." Read more

42 customers mention "Signal strength"25 positive17 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the remote control's signal strength, with some reporting super strong reception while others experience dropped signals to HD boxes.

"...It also works with a larger array of devices because of its extended frequency range. So far, I have very few complaints...." Read more

"...I received the system and it did not repeat any of the signals from the U-Verse remotes, but would repeat and operate my other components...." Read more

"...I pointed it at the wall behind me, ceiling, floor, etc. All signals came through strong...." Read more

"...As well, the IR receiver was different than the one pictured!..." Read more

23 customers mention "Brightness"14 positive9 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the brightness of the remote control's blue LED, with some appreciating that it comes on brightly, while others note that it remains continuously lit.

"...supplied velcro with super sticky backing, and this completely eliminated the stray light, but lets the remote control IR pass easily...." Read more

"...About a week later, and about 60-days of total use it stopped flashing blue on its own, and began responding to the TV remote -- sort of...." Read more

"...There's also a signal confirmation blue diode which flashes to indicate it is receiving input from the remote - handy, especially when deciding on..." Read more

"...device also has no lag when you press a button and I like the LED as a little feedback that the signal is working since all the components now are..." Read more

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Coffee Drinker
HOT LINK PRO. Easy set up. Works great.
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2012
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I'm using Hot Link Pro with a 55-inch Visio LCD (fluorescent edge lighting, not LED edge lighting) TV, a DirecTV satellite receiver, a Panasonic Blue-Ray/DVD/CD player, and a Magnavox VHS/DVD/CD player. The TV is mounted high on a living room wall; the other three components are in a closet in the next room and are connected to the TV by three high-speed HDMI cables through a 2-1/4" hole in the wall behind the TV and into the next room's closet. The TV's power cord also goes through that hole, as do the Hot Link cables. Absolutely nothing is visible in the living room except what appears to be a wireless TV on the wall. The Hot Link's "eye" is located entirely behind the TV so is not visible at all--the signals from the remotes bounce off the wall and into the eye. Works smoothly and consistently. The blue "confirmation light" is so tiny as to be visible only when it blinks when you press a remote button, but when it blinks you can't miss it.

I used this system for a week before my Hot Link Pro arrived, and I had to go into the closet of the next room with the remotes to activate any feature of the DirecTV receiver, the Blue-Ray player, or the VHS player. When my Hot Link Pro arrived, that all changed in a matter of a half-hour or less. Now all the remotes work perfectly from my chair in the living room. No hitches. (The next step will be to get an All-in-One remote like the Logitech Harmony One.) EDIT: I've since discovered that my DirecTV remote can be easily programmed to operate all four of my components: TV, DirecTV receiver, Blu-Ray/DVD player, and VHS player. It handles them all perfectly through my Hot Link Pro. So I won't be needing a new remote. Just do a google search for: "DirecTV remote code" and also include the model number of your component. You'll find forum websites where good geeks talk to each other and share all those codes. Easy.

I contacted the company by phone to find out if I needed to unplug the Hot Link when it wasn't in use. They said, no, you just leave it plugged in all the time. Perfect. I really didn't think that you had to plug the Hot Link in every time you wanted to use it, but it didn't hurt to check. By the way, if you want to get an idea of how well this company backs its products, check the COMMENTS to the one-star reviews and see how much they care about good service.

TIP: When you are looking for your component's IR receptors so you can stick the Hot Link's emitters directly in front of them, remember that there is a difference between your component's IR receptor and its associated confirmation light (if it has one). Often they are side-by-side and you can find them only by using a flashlight to search through the smoky plastic front of your component. The stick-um on the Hot Link's emitters seems perfectly adequate, but I secured them all again with clear plastic tape anyway.

[EDIT: August 29, 2012.] After six months, my Hot Link Pro is still working perfectly, just as if the components were stacked up in the living room with my TV. One remote for all four components, and everything but the TV out of sight. Couldn't be better.

[EDIT: November 28, 2012.] After nine months, no problems, no changes. Everything works perfectly.

[EDIT: February 15, 2013.] After one year, everything still perfect.

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R. Precourt
If you need a repeater for AT&T U-Verse this is it!
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2014
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I recently had custom built-ins installed in my living room, which include enclosed cabinets on each side of the fireplace with flat screen mounted above. I wanted to keep all the A/V equipment inside the cabinet out of sight, so I needed an IR repeater to accomplish this.

I have had AT&T U-Verse for about 4 years and love it. However, several years ago I tried to get a repeater to control the U-Verse receivers and never could find one that would work with them. They would all control my other equipment, but not the U-Verse box.

Being aware of this experience this time around I searched thoroughly for systems that gave some type of indication that they would work with U-Verse, or at least state that they could repeat a broader frequency spectrum.

I first purchased the IRP-BU kit from Infrared Technologies, as it specifically states that it works with U-Verse receivers. I received the system and it did not repeat any of the signals from the U-Verse remotes, but would repeat and operate my other components. This was the same experience I had several years ago. The IRP-BU has a really nice, streamlined design, but since it doesn't work for my application, that really wasn't important.

I began searching again and found the Hot Link Pro which had some reviews that indicated it worked with U-Verse. Since it also stated it repeats a much broader frequency range, I bought it, got it the same day I ordered it from Amazon (yes, the SAME day), plugged it in and BAM, it WORKS!!

Everything it claims to be is 100% accurate. I was able to place the sensor in the small gap below one of the cabinet doors where you can't even see it and everything works flawlessly! There is no lag or missed commands and everything works as good, or better than it did before, but with the doors closed.

The system took only a couple minutes to connect and set up and I couldn't be happier! Design is very good and could accommodate up to 6 devices.

The only con I could mention is that when I took the unit out of the box the button plastic plate just came off in my hand. Not sure why, but I just pressed it back in place. It did not seem to 'snap' back in, so I don't know if it would come back off again, but it's just sitting inside the cabinet now, so I don't foresee any problems from that.

Bottom line; this is a great product that really does work. If you need to repeat AT&T U-Verse signals you need this!

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Just an embeded engineer in Texas
Whoaah, Samsung LN46B650 puts out a lot of IR, must place the sensor behind the TV
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2009
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Did not see much mention of use with a LN46B650, but I guess there is a lot of IR coming from the TV. Just finished look at it, and even the reflection from my grey shirt was enough to keep the blue signal LED maxed out.

As well, the IR receiver was different than the one pictured!

BUT, after more play, looking at their web-site I put the receiver behind the TV at the top pointing it at the wall, and it works well. RTFM :-)

I would like to change it to 4 starts, but this page does not permit that. Anyway, for the price, I am going to keep the product and would recommend it, you just have to put the sensor on the back of the TV.

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Dave Wilga
Great concept, lousy electronics.
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2017
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I purchased this critter in January and it lasted until about the end of March. After a bit over two months had passed, the unit gave all indications of being locked in transmit mode (blue light always blinking regardless of remote usage) this of course negated the ability to change channels on the TV since it was always regenerating a phantom signal and the unit could not be bothered with listening for a real signal. About a week later, and about 60-days of total use it stopped flashing blue on its own, and began responding to the TV remote -- sort of. It now blinked indicating receipt of signal from the TV remote, but would not re-transmit the received IR signal to its emitters (as verified with a cell phone camera).

I then purchased a replacement unit (silly me) and that unit was DOA with similar issues. I'm looking to a different manufacturer for a solution. Unfortunately, my cable box is somewhat unique and needs the extra bandwidth that only these more expensive units provide.

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Brand	Microsmith
Special Feature	Ergonomic
Color	Blue
Max Number of Supported Devices	6
Compatible Devices	Home Theater

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5.0 out of 5 stars HOT LINK PRO. Easy set up. Works great.

5.0 out of 5 stars If you need a repeater for AT&T U-Verse this is it!

3.0 out of 5 stars Whoaah, Samsung LN46B650 puts out a lot of IR, must place the sensor behind the TV

1.0 out of 5 stars Great concept, lousy electronics.

HOT LINK PRO. Easy set up. Works great.

If you need a repeater for AT&T U-Verse this is it!

Whoaah, Samsung LN46B650 puts out a lot of IR, must place the sensor behind the TV

Great concept, lousy electronics.