I need a system like this for a concealed inswing door. I will use the remote for access. Will the remote work through the wall ? RF?or Line of sight ?
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The system works with radio frecuency, line of sight is not necessary but concrete, brick or other very dense wall materials do limit its wireless range. The system has a range of well over 150ft. In line of sight conditions.
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We are out of US and have concrete walls other systems would not work. We have doorbell button mounted on thick wood gate which is 40 yards away from the receiver. The motion detector is about 35 yards. They work great together and currently we are waiting on another receiver that someone is bringing to us to be able to put in another location so we can hear it by the back pool. We tested the first receiver and it went that far throught the solid block walls - 60 yards
1177386
No, the device does not have to be in direct line of sight. It is bluetooth (radio), not infrared. Mine is plugged into the rear of an amplifier inside a cabinet. Does need to be within 30 feet of source.
1069810
That's correct, no line of sight is needed. The directions insert shows the signal bouncing off the ceiling or wall - and I guess that's what happens because I just point the remote slightly toward to ceiling and it works like a charm.
1271570
The range depends on what is between the transmitter and receiver. For example, a reinforced concrete wall or one with a foil vapor barrier will reduce it considerably. In my case they are separated by about 50 feet with only interior walls between them. The only way to check is to install the device and see if it works.
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This connects to your existing door chime. I wouldn't put it inside a wall, as that would probably block the signal. It is very small, so even if you mount it on the wall near the chime, it won't be too obtrusive. I didn't have any problem fitting it inside the cover for the existing chime. That leaves it hidden and doesn't block the radio signal. Joe
1002311
It uses radio frequencies (not infrared). Yes, it will go through windows and walls. I can't comment on the range, as the furthest I've used it was about 30'.
1298485
The remote uses IR to control the receiver. I would just make sure that your enclosure does not obstruct line of sight between remote and the IR-receiver (front of unit)... If you're connected through wi-fi, you could just use the android/iOs app and not worry about line of sight issues.
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Rusty, the remote has to be aimed at the radio, I believe it is infrared. It will not work any other way. I have tried it.
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it will works through a thin wall if the remote is very close to the sensor
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We have only used inside building with it passing through walls @ a distance of 150' I am not sure about distance for line of sight.
1164737
It depends on the ceiling construction, but the range is pretty good. I have two of these in an old plaster house and the receiver unit is completely above the plaster ceiling and they both work anywhere within the room, and anywhere in the adjacent room that is within line of site of the doorway. They do not reliably function through a plaster wall.
1600671
You need to get RF universal remote which don't require direct line of sight. Logitech ones are great.
654911
I would say the range is about 10 ft or less and it does not go through walls. Mine actually acted up (main unit and remote needed re-syncing every few hours) and I ended up returning it. Otherwise, it seems to be useful if used in a small space.
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Sidney, I wonder if you tried it? If so, how did it work for you? I am considering the same setup. I cannot run a wire from the inside wall to the outside wall so I was thinking simply mounting the units on opposite faces of the door, hiding the wire inside the door itself. (sorry if this comment is entered in the wrong place)
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I mounted mine to the wall, but it can be used like a remote, so long as you are in range.FYI It looks just like a regular toggle switch, though the contact is not great and doesn't switch on/off everytime.
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No. This is an infrared remote, which works only on line-of-sight with your components; meaning that you should have no problems with it interacting with any gear at which it's not pointing. The beam won't even penetrate a thin wood cabinet door, let alone a floor, nor a wall, at all. If the URC R40 were an RF (radio frequency) remote, then you might have problems, but only if other gear shared some of the same codes with which it's been programmed.