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TV Remotes

Red Rover, Red Rover, Send Tige Over
Last Changed 4/24/2016
We had this problem with TV remotes because all the inside TVs are from LG.  This is not an LG problem but having three TVs from the same manufacturer in a small space.  If we turn on the main TV, the front TV or the Bedroom TV or both will also turn on.

This is due to the infrared remotes using the same codes.  Infrared is used as the light from the remotes bounce off surfaces to get to the TV sensors so you don't have to point the remote.
Loft Bed This what we did for the front TV.  This TV was easier to fix since we had sliding doors on each side of the TV
Forward TV Power The AC power receptacle of the front TV is behind the right sliding door.  We made an extension cord to add the power source for the infrared extender and mounted the two power bricks under the ledge behind the door.
Forward TV Infared Remote Extender We mounted the infrared repeater receiver on the edge of the cabinet frame. 

The sensor will only be exposed when the door is slide a little open thus we can control the remote function of the front TV by opening and closing the door.
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Behind Forward TV The front TV's remote sensor is under the front edge of the TV. 

We taped the infrared repeater LED to the TV's sensor using black Gorilla tape.  The tape holds the repeater LED and blocks the TV's sensor.

For the front TV this was a good solution because we may not use this TV very often.  Opening the sliding door is reasonable.

We are still working on a solution for the bedroom TV. It is very close to the main TV and there is not a convenient cabinet door to hide an infrared repeater receiver behind.
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