IR/RF trasmitter?

[jls944]

I am looking for an ir transmitter/receiver to create macros (i.e. turn on tv, turn on cable, turn on receiver with a push of a button) for my HT equipment? I was looking at the Ocelot and USB-UIRT but am not sure if they will work considering my computer is in a different room than my HT equipment. Would I have to go with something like a Global Cache to make the 50+ feet? Also, what if I wanted to control the HT equipment from another room? For instance, I want to change the radio station from my porch (porch speakers are powered by my HT receiver).

 

[rfdesq]

What about the equipment from universalremote.com. The MSC 400 with IR extenders should do what you want coupled with their remotes.

 

[aehusted]

check out this thread.
I talk a bit about IRTrans and a few others offered their solutions to a similar problem.

I am looking for an ir transmitter/receiver to create macros (i.e. turn on tv, turn on cable, turn on receiver with a push of a button) for my HT equipment? I was looking at the Ocelot and USB-UIRT but am not sure if they will work considering my computer is in a different room than my HT equipment. Would I have to go with something like a Global Cache to make the 50+ feet? Also, what if I wanted to control the HT equipment from another room? For instance, I want to change the radio station from my porch (porch speakers are powered by my HT receiver).

 

[jls944]

That solution seems a bit pricey for me. Also, I don't think it's compatible with Homeseer. Do you know if the Global Cache will allow for 2-way communication?

 

[DeLicious]

yes, HS just released a new Global Cache plug-in that can read IR input in addition to its older plug-in which handles IR output. of course, all communication with HS is done via IP.

 

[TCassio]

Have a look at the Powermids. I use them and they work great.

 

[CollinR]

I use an RF remote (Snapstream Firefly) and a USBUIRT with EventGhost, I don't know the actual max distance on the flashers but you could always go to an up the coax style system. I have all my stuff centralized so I manually turn TVs on/off, not a big deal to me as both are kinda in the way getting to a chair generally.

You can have something like 16 different Firefly's, each has ~100-150' range.