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alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 reviews of Wireless IR Remote Control Extender. The average rating for this product is 2.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the design and price are generally positive. The reliability and usability also get good opinions, but views are divided on the size.
usability, reliability, price, design
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Wireless IR Remote Control Extender is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 69/100 = Good quality.
Consumer review (radioshack.com)
The IR Remote Control Extender is marginal at best. Don't try to operate it in UV (sunlight) conditions. I wanted a remote to operate from outside my house. Wouldn't even work through a window with the unit 10' away. I dumbed down by opening a door to...
Consistent Performance
Inconsistent Signal
Consumer review (radioshack.com)
I could get this to work but only for 20 foot radius. The radio signal was too weak for the receiver.
Inconsistent Signal
Consumer review (radioshack.com)
it is nothing wrong with one , sometime led become red light itself because when your room was dark and turn light on cause the led red light is on and wait for less minute to back normal., other problem to solve,, you needs your finger to tap on it or...
Consistent Performance
Small problem
Consumer review (radioshack.com)
This system was a one star product before I opened it up and put a few repairs and tweeks into it. Prior to my repairs, it worked intermittently and was not reliable. Laziness prevented me from returning it as I was past the return period, so I decided...
Consistent Performance, Good Length, Rugged
Bulky
Consumer review (radioshack.com)
We purchased a set of these and the first set did not work so we took them back. Thinking we had a bad one. Only to find out the second set was just the same. We could not get them to work through a closed door. We had a differnt set many years back...
Did not work through door
Consumer review (radioshack.com)
Price was acceptable. Device works when it wants to. I have eliminated all other possible sources of interference. Remotes for all my devices need to be positioned about 3 feet in front of the transmitter to even have a chance of working.
Price easy to setup
Worked fine - for ONE day
Consumer review (radioshack.com)
After doing several things --- finding the right placement for the transmitter (this is key). I also had to place the reciever very close to my tivo box and place a cd case to reflect the ir signal or tilt the reciever up from the back. I still have to...
Inconsistent Signal
Consumer review (radioshack.com)
It works okay most of the time, but the distance is not great. More troubling though, is that once or twice a week it goes crazy! Channels continually switch regardless of my attempts to stop them. It is not my remote since the second I disconnect the...
Works sometimes
Bulky, Inconsistent Signal
Consumer review (radioshack.com)
I have used for years to change channels on cable box or Dish/Direct TV box in another room from TV.
Consistent Performance
Consumer review (radioshack.com)
Complete piece of junk.[$] down the drain
Inconsistent Signal, No Performance Increase
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