How can I hide my cable box if I use my remote?

How can I hide my cable box if I use my remote?

Remote Extender A remote extender is a tiny corded product that you attach to the front of your TV. It will pick up the infrared signal from your remote and pass it to your concealed or mounted cable box. This product is typically ready to use straight out of the packaging and can be purchased for around $15.

Where is the sensor on a cable box?

The IR sensor on the box is a cone-shaped area that is usually behind a dark plastic panel. Use a flashlight to locate it if you are not sure where it is located on your set top box.

What is an IR sensor cable?

The IR remote sensor wire is used for receiving the control commands emitted from IR remote controller. It could be plugged into a video source device that can support IR plug-in or video/audio extender and serves as the IR sensor probe for receiving the input of IR remote control signal.

How do I connect IR to cable box?

To use it, connect the IR Extender to the IR In input on the back of the TV Box or TV Adapter. Put the other end of the IR Extender somewhere that allows a direct line of sight between it and the remote.

Does cable box need to be visible to work?

Line of sight is not required as long as there are semi-reflective surfaces (i.e. walls) near the cable box. This helps to explain why your remote signal won’t travel through your cabinet door or around a corner yet it will work with your cable box hidden behind the TV.

Are spectrum remotes RF or IR?

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Your receiver and remote can be paired to use radio frequency (RF), which lets you use the remote normally even if your receiver is placed out of view. To pair your remote and receiver using radio frequency: Press MENU on the remote. Select SETTINGS & SUPPORT from the left menu shown on your TV.

Where is the IR sensor on a spectrum cable box?

From Google Search:” The new boxes are a bit fussy but the ir receiver is about 13 of the width from the left side of the box almost dead center of the height of the box. Shine a flashlight on the front panel and you will see a round bubble.”

Where is the IR sensor on Verizon FIOS box?

The sensor is on the right side of the display, about 1 inch to the right of the right-most digit. If you get a flashlight and shine on the front panel at an angle it is easy to see.

Is spectrum remote IR or RF?

Your receiver and remote can be paired to use radio frequency (RF), which lets you use the remote normally even if your receiver is placed out of view. To pair your remote and receiver using radio frequency: Press MENU on the remote.

Do universal remotes work with cable boxes?

A: You can use your universal remote with almost anything connected to your TV. You can control your Blu-ray, DVD, VCR,DVR, cable box, satellite, digital converter box, streaming devices and more.

Can you use a universal remote for Spectrum cable box?

1-3 of 3 Answers. Yes, this remote will work with Spectrum and LG TV.

Does spectrum have RF remotes?

Your receiver and remote can be paired to use radio frequency (RF), which lets you use the remote normally even if your receiver is placed out of view. To pair your remote and receiver using radio frequency: Press MENU on the remote. Select SETTINGS & SUPPORT from the left menu shown on your TV.

Does Verizon FIOS have a voice remote?

With the Fios TV Voice Remote, you can use your voice to tell your Fios TV One what to do. Simply press and hold the microphone button to give commands. Speak normally and hold the Fios TV Voice Remote about 12 inches from your mouth.