fish eye or remote

[Leal]

Guys, what do u think is better to use, fish eye or a remote that will send a signal threw walls?
Thanks

 

[highfigh]

RF isn't affected by line of sight blockage, sunlight, plasma TVs or flourescent lights. You'll probably still need emitters but it beats IR only. If you want to use all of the remotes that came with the equipment, you'll need to use IR but if you get a universal remote, get one that does both and has assignable outputs.

 

[Leal]

RF isn't affected by line of sight blockage, sunlight, plasma TVs or flourescent lights. You'll probably still need emitters but it beats IR only. If you want to use all of the remotes that came with the equipment, you'll need to use IR but if you get a universal remote, get one that does both and has assignable outputs.

RF doesnt need to to be visble? Can i put it behind the TV? RF is Fish eye right?

The rest of the paragraph i havent a clue what that is.

I have no equipment yet.

Thanks

 

[BMXTRIX]

Guys, what do u think is better to use, fish eye or a remote that will send a signal threw walls?
Thanks

In 10+ years I've never heard the term 'fish eye'.

Remotes are either IR or RF, and almost everything you buy will be IR.

To control IR devices (infrared), you need something which outputs IR. To get through walls you need EITHER: A IR repeater system, which could be that 'fish eye' you were talking about, but it is a IR repeater. That catches the IR signal you send towards it and then repeats it at another location. It works well, but it must be wired between the two locations (receiver/emitters).

The better solution is typically to use a RF remote. A RF remote takes the IR signal and converts it to RF. Then sends it via radio frequency (RF) to a receiver behind the wall. The receiver converts the RF back to IR and uses IR emitters on the equipment to repeat the buttons which you press. It is very reliable once it is set up.

Harmony remotes and URC (universal remote control) brands are excellent choices.