[mythtv-users] Not impressed with the iMON remote

[Kevin Ross]

On 11/26/2010 01:46 PM, dave cunningham wrote:
> In message <4CEFEFAB.3030207 at rogers.com>, Christian Szpilfogel wrote
>
> <snip>
>
>> I use an Harmony 880 on one system and an 890 with RF to an IR 
>> transmitter on a second system.
>>
>> The 880 still needs line of site to the iMon receiver unlike some 
>> other IR devices I have which seem to be able to receive reflections 
>> (less finicky). It is a bit of a pain for me as the unit is below 
>> table level and I sometimes have family walking in front me when I'm 
>> trying to shut stuff down.
>>
>
> Thanks, looks like a cheap harmony's not going to be any good then :(
>
> With the 890 + RF receiver can you power on via the remote or does the 
> RF unit need the PC switched on (power/driver) to function?
>

You can use an IR repeater with any remote you choose.  I use this:

http://www.amazon.com/Link-Remote-Control-Booster-System/dp/B00023JJV6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1291074657&sr=8-1

The receiver is *very* sensitive.  I actually have the receiver taped 
*behind* my LCD TV, completely out of site.  I just point my remote in 
virtually any direction (almost any direction, 180 degrees away won't 
work) and it picks it up.