how to hide dvd and cable box? (1 Viewer)

[tspunk]

Hi guys,

I was wondering if there was a way to do this:

I want to get an LCD to mount on my wall, but I don't want to put the dvd and cable box below it because i want it to be simplistic and clean looking.

Is there a product that let's me mount a sensor to the tv and then have the boxes under my bed or something? so when i point the remote at the tv, it's switching the channels on the box or controlling the dvd player that is under my bed or in a cabinet?

I'm not sure what my options are...

 

[Ed Moxley]

You can get an RF remote, instead of using the usual IR remotes.
The RF remote will work through walls, with sources in another room.

 

[Jean D]

you could also get an IR Blaster. which would do what your asking of it.

 

[Robert_J]

Both Parts Express and Smart Home carry infrared distribution systems.

-Robert

 

[tspunk]

Hello Robert,

THanks for the website and info.

I went to smarthome.com and I am... overwhelmed. I clicked on the IR distribution link and find that i know nothing about the products listed.

Can you link me to exactly what i need (if possible and it's not too much trouble) to connect:

TV -> cablebox and DVD player.

with cablebox and dvd player hidden.

 

[Paul Padilla]

I 've used the Hotlink Pro from Smarthome more than once. Very simple to set up and can control up to 8 devices.

 

[Robert_J]

The cheapest and easiest to set up is the wireless "powermid". I got a similar product under the JVC name for $24 on Ebay. These are good products but not 100% reliable since they are prone to interference.

The wired product that Paul linked would be much more reliable but you will have to run cables through the wall.

-Robert