Sewell SW-32988 Direct BlastIR Wireless Pro IR Repeater, Remote Control Extender Kit (IR Emitter and Receiver),Black

Maybe it's an installation problem for others or not changing the channels it operates on if there is interference or what. In my case it was perfect.The install couldn't be easier. Pads for surface so it doesn't slip, foam dual sticky sided 3m mounting pads and magnets to attach it to metal were all included. The size of these is amazingly small.As far as spread speed etc. I have a closet about 30ft from the TV and it is immediate response. I use it with a Sofabaton because that remote doesn't have it built in its only IR is the hub which sits inside my closet.Plugged the blaster in behind my TV andounted it on the bottom lip of my LG OLED. Insanely discreet size.Overall worked out of the box as expected. With receiver and blaster IR built in you can go solo or plug in the included wired extenders on each end.Overall very well thought out product, packaging and execution. Probably a life long Sewell fan.

I need to convert from an old URC RF system to IR due to a failing and expensive remote. To simplify my setup I decided to convert to IR. I was originally planning to extend the IR pickup over Cat 5 until I ran across these. If they did not work I figured I would just return them; however, I had them up and functioning as advertised in less than 30 minutes. The blaster function on the receiver puck seem to work well. It would be useful if it had more than one IR emitter port. I would recommend them.

Purchased multiple transmitters and receivers and set them to different "channels" to control multiple devices hookedbto central distribution system from different rooms in the home. Like that the devices are small, but the fact that they're round and too light makes it difficult secure them discretely for a clean look. They work well for their intended purpose and don't appear to suffer from interference from my neighbors infrared solution like my previous solution did.

My MBR TV set-up incorporates a cable box set up in a closet about 50 feet from the TV (hung over a fireplace). When it was set up the A/V used a wired infra-red set up that was wired thru the walls, under the floor, into the closet. Unfortunately some mice nibbled on the wiring and it does not work. I have tried everything including the Next Generation extender (over the years bought 6 of them for different TV's) and most recently the Startech. The Next Generation have not been updated in years and over time completely lose their ability to operate. No customer service at all; emails go into a black hole. I had high hopes for the Startech. Easy to set up and worked out of the box. The problem is the lag time. I could live with it when watching live TV, but it was totally impossible when it came to playing back programs from the DVR (which is cloud based). I was losing hope until I tried the Sewell Blaster. Took me less then 5 minutes to set up and it worked instantly. Little or no lag to speak of and I couldn't be happier.NB. Speaking of Sewell, the absolutely BEST way to control your HDMI based TV is the Sewell Direct SW-30062 Dual Band InjectIR sold by Amazon for $55. This is truly plug 'n play and operates with absolutely no lag. Bought 2 of these to operate TV's in my apartment where I had to hide boxes in closets. Well made, great instructions (coordinated with the devices) and I just love this product. I bought mine direct from Sewell ) same price) because I couldn't find them on Amazon when I needed them, but they have a great return policy and I'm told great C/S. If you can't use these then go for the Blaster.

The IR receive itself works but the IR receiver plug doesn't work. I wanted to big receiver and use the IR eyes but it didn't work. The emitter works well but. No issue there. Luckily the IR receiver box was small enough so I mount it on the bottom. No worth the hassle to return when everything else works beside the IR receiver plug. Just keep that in mind if you plan to use the small IR receiver plug then it might not work on all devices like the emitter.