Next Generation Remote Control Extender by Next Generation
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Digital camera reviews of Next Generation Remote Control Extender
Digital camera Review: Amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
I just plugged this little guy in, so I can't comment on the battery life, but since it comes with a 2nd battery that stays charged in the base unit, I imagine it will not be an issue. But as far as first impressions:
I hid my simple components (cable box and DVD) in a cabinet to the side of my fireplace after mounting a plasma over the fireplace. Problem was, I had to open the cabinet to watch TV because of the IR remotes. The guy who installed the TV (that is a whole other story...pick your AV guy carefully or better yet, do it yourself) tried to sell me a $300+ dollar, complex, RF remote system. While I'm sure that system is great for a true video nut, my need was simple: watch cable with the cabinet closed.
Enter the Next Generation Extender. You charge the two batteries in the base for 36 hours, then put one of them in your remote. Next, place the "flying saucer" base where it can "see" your IR sensors, and plug it in. Works like a charm, and as simple as anything I've seen.
The unit comes with a little eye you can tape to the IR sensor if you put the flying saucer behind the component, but I had enough room in my cabinet to set it right in front of the cable box and DVD player, so I didn't even need that part.
I am amazed and thrilled with this little gem, especially after listening to all the head-spinning, complex, expensive solutions the AV guys tried to pitch me.
UPDATE November 23, 2009: After almost 2 months, I've had to swap the battery one time. Pretty impressive. And since they are rechargeable and there is a spare, it takes about 30 seconds and I was back in business. This remains one of the most useful, simplest electronic products I've ever owned.
UPDATE April 16, 2010: I still haven't had to swap the battery yet. It's been 5 months. And when I do, the newly charged one is just waiting. I am so impressed with this little product I put a 2nd one in my basement.
YET ANOTHER UPDATE, August 9, 2010: DO NOT BUY TWO!! Okay, I still love this device, but you can't use two of them at the same time, even in different rooms. I have a TV in the basement pretty far from the one where the original unit was installed, and if both TV's are being used, the remotes change channels on both TV's at the same time. For example, I was watching a baseball game in the basement, and when my kids upstairs changed channels, it changed the channel on my TV too. The RF works too well....it goes through walls and everything else.
FINAL UPDATE, February 11, 2011. The little guy still works great, can't believe how long the batteries last; but I've got a problem now. Someone else in my neighborhood must have one too, because every so often the TV just starts changing channels. I unplug the extender and it stops; so the device is clearly picking up a radio signal from something. Kind of frustrating, but it doesn't happen all the time, and for the money you can't beat it.
Digital camera Review: Amazing
Summary: 4 Stars
I was skeptical when I read the description of this product and could not believe that it would perform as stated, but I have to say, this thing is amazing. I have a Comcast DVR that is hooked up to 5 TV's spread out through a 3300 sq ft house and it works like a charm. You have to disable the IR part of the remote (I covered the sender on the remote with black electrical tape) or it will confuse the DVR or whatever you are using. Batteries last a long time. I would buy this again and have recommended it to many friends.Digital camera Review: Amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow, this thing is great! Worked with my Verizon FiOS remote and box. Works like a charm...set-top box is hidden in closet.Digital camera Review: Amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
This little thing works just as it says it does and maybe even better. I blew $300 on a Harmony 890 thinking it was my only option to control my components in a cabinet. This works better than the harmony and doesnt have near as many wires.Digital camera Review: Amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought this to control our living room Tivo from the bedroom and seriously had my doubts after reading how many of these products completely fail to live up to even half of what they claim, but was very surprised. The whole system is just ingenious and it works flawlessly - no lag, great battery life and priced far below anything else that might even compare. I'm not sure how this thing stays under the radar as much as it does (maybe because it is a UFO), but it certainly would be worth it at 2-3x the price.