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Old 20-02-2005, 10:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Question IR remote around corners

I'm thinking of getting some IR remote dimmers to replace my standard dimmers controlling the lights in the lounge but they will need to work around a corner

Has anyone else tried this, will it work ? I know (for instance) I can control my tv even when pointing the remote away from the tv and the signal must bounce off the walls, or am i better getting rf dimmers?

Can someone with IR dimmers try operating them by pointing the remote away from the sensor and post some results.

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It all depends on the reflectivity at IR of your wallcoverings and the angles between the units - it's just light after all. I can operate my rear curtains by pointing my remote at the TV screen - it reflects the signal back over my head!

You can get IR repeaters that use a radio link to get around corners, if it does not work in your room.
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I've had no problems operating a varilight remote dimmer with a pronto .
The pronto seems to send a fairly strong signal, so you might get different results with different remote controls. A strategically placed mirror or large flat surface (projector screen?) will probably help if you have problems!

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I used two mirrors to get the signal into the alcove containing my stereo as a student...you had to have good aim though!

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