The 9 Best IR Repeater kits (2023 reviews)

The nextgen ir repeater kit is capable of outshining several other kit featured in this list in overall features. This is perfect for flat screen TV that you hang on the wall or ugly cable boxes that sit near the TV. It works through 1 exterior and 2 interior walls at a distance of about 25 feet. It can be touchy to set up to reliably transmit the signal. The base station emits the ir signal, effectively turning your ir remote into a long-range rf model.

This device lets you go from room-to-room and control your components from up to 100 + feet away, with no direct line-of-sight needed. It works well until the rechargeable battery gets low. This is VERY easy to install for.

Why We Like This:

Excellent transmitter with good range, works well through walls and obstructions
Works very well controlling a projector from 70 feet away
Nice to have an extra battery ready & charged in the unit
Impressive job of making it simple and flawless

Best For An Infrared Extension: Obvis IR Repeater Kit

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention obvis ir repeater kit for daily purpose. This IR repeater cable lets you store your equipment out of sight, yet still operate it with its infrared remote control. It is great with a fire stick remote. The TV has an unused USB port that now powers the IR extender perfectly. It works well and doesn't need to be super close to the device you want to control.

This device will work with any infrared signal pc home audio equipment ect. It is easy to install and you basically just plug the USB to a power source. The small ir piece is placed near the ir receiver of the device you want to control. This product works really well, but there is an always-on LED inside the receiver.

Why We Like This:

Great extender, that works from inside a cabinet
Easy set up, works perfect, not too noticeable
Plugs into usb of the cable box

Best With Devices: TNP Products IR Repeater Kit

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The tnp products ir repeater kit should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. This only extends the infrared signal from a remote control. It allows ir signals (remote controls) to be able to work without line-of-sight to the receiving devices. It includes multiple ir emitters and it is easy to set up out of the box.

These are very small units but work perfect. It will send the ir from multiple remotes to any device that is close enough. It can be used on a wall mounted tv. The bright blue receiver light constantly flashes, indicating a constant signal is being received.

Why We Like This:

Small and easy to put out of sight
Really nice easy to set up out of the box
Good investment for long term

Best For Tv Cable Box: SIIG IR Repeater Kit

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention siig ir repeater kit for daily usage. This unit works very well in controlling DirecTV in the first floor kitchen from the second floor. It is set on top of the device to be controlled, or better yet on the shelf right in front of the unit to be controlled. It is great as a control extender.

The units are compact and work thru walls. It is perfectly with no lag whatsoever. It works great and has a very small footprint. It just repeats what it receives. It may be useful if you want to control a device in the same room from a distance few meters longer than the average remote range.

Why We Like This:

Works great & very easy to set up
Worked seamlessly from 2nd floor to basement
Easily controls the cable box, av receiver and dvd player

Best IR Blaster Kit: Hdtvhookup IR Repeater Kit

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The hdtvhookup ir repeater kit is suitable and reliable and fits well with your daily purpose. The Advanced ir repeater system allows you to control home theater components located behind cabinet doors. They flood the area around it with ir signals that way you can control those components of your entertainment system. It is used for ir extender for cable box and other set top boxes for home theater systems / soundbars. There are little eyes that cover the eye on the device and is relayed to the small box they provide which in turn transfers the signal. It is perfectly, after a few minutes to warm up.

This is the brain of the system that you hide in your cabinet. It is to open the doors before each use, and close the doors after. The ir emitters are what puts out the ir signals to what you want to command. It comes with a dual freq ir receiver for the latest in technology audio and video control.

Why We Like This:

Plug into a small hideaway connection hub, and a power supply
Easy to install for your home theater control
Offers full infrared tv and cable box control

Best With almost All The IR electronic appliances: Wenkedigi IR Repeater Kit

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The wenkedigi ir repeater kit's superior materials makes sure that it ages well with use. The High sensitive dual frequencies ir receiver supports infrared signals from a wider range of your ir remote control. It allows you to control a/v equipment with your existing ir remote controller. It has a lot of wires. It is easy to install, no more cables showing. It is small and easy to store.

The total length of ir receiver cable is over 10 meters, another 12v 1.5a power adapter ( not supplied) is needed to replace the supplied 12v 200ma adapter ( not supplied) is needed to replace the supplied 12v 200ma adapter.

Why We Like This:

Remote signals are still instantaneous and reliable
Dual band mini bar ir receiver
Nice and tiny transparent abs housing

Best For Use: ENSIGEAR IR Repeater Kit

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If you are currently in the market looking for a popular kit for your daily purpose, you cannot go wrong with the ensigear ir repeater kit. This ir repeater system makes it possible to control multiple devices while these are in a closed cupboard or in a remote location out of sight. It is a great ir repeater for your home av system. It can be powered by either the included "wall wort" power cord, or can be hardwired into a 12 volt power like you would find in an rv or camper. It comes with everything you need in the box.

A nice feature is that when you try to trigger a device, the main sensor has an LED that blinks to confirm an IR signal is getting there. There is an LED in the receiver too so you can tell when it is receiving commands from your remote. It is easy to use ethernet extension, an extra terminal block, sold separately, will also be required that the ir receiver will then plug into.

Why We Like This:

Reception range and off-angle reception are excellent
One of the new comers and featured product

Best For Harmony hub: BAFX Products IR Repeater Kit

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The bafx products ir repeater kit is capable of outshining several other kit featured in this list in overall features in its price range.

Why We Like This:

Compatible with all models of bafx products ir repeater kits
Good brand reputation

Best Feature: Easy To Install: Xantech IR Repeater Kit

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If you need an IR kit to work 100% from day 1, then this is the kit for you. It sports a surface-mount design with a low profile and a low profile. The signal is received through the door and the cable box works perfectly. It includes a xandl85 ir receiver, xan78944 connecting block, 12v dc regulated power supply, 4 blink-ir designer emitters, instruction manual and white, silver and black trim kit to match a/v components. It's a very clean look.

Why We Like This:

Works with led, lcd & plasma tvs & cfl lighting
One of the new comers and featured product

The 9 Best IR Repeater kits (2023 reviews)

Our Top Picks:

Best Overall: Nextgen IR Repeater Kit

Best For An Infrared Extension: Obvis IR Repeater Kit

Best With Devices: TNP Products IR Repeater Kit

Best For Tv Cable Box: SIIG IR Repeater Kit

Best IR Blaster Kit: Hdtvhookup IR Repeater Kit

Best With almost All The IR electronic appliances: Wenkedigi IR Repeater Kit

Best For Use: ENSIGEAR IR Repeater Kit

Best For Harmony hub: BAFX Products IR Repeater Kit

Best Feature: Easy To Install: Xantech IR Repeater Kit

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