What are the advantages of an RF remote control?
Since the RF remote does not require line of sight it is obviously better for multi-room and whole house audio set-ups. It is an excellent option for controlling equipment inside of a cabinet. And, an often-overlooked feature is that RF remotes will execute complicated Macros and Activity functions more reliably. If an IR remote is pointed down or if an object interferes in its path while a macro is being executed the results may be drastic. Youll now have to troubleshoot your system to find out what command was missed before your components will all work properly. An RF system will continue to execute its macro. What are the drawbacks to an RF system? RF signals are subject to environmental interference so configuring a system may require trial and error placement of the RF receiver. Ideally an RF receiver should be at least 10 feet away from your AV gear (especially the TV and even further away from a Plasma TV) but exact placement may vary from one room to another. How does an RF re
Since the RF remote does not require line of sight it is obviously better for multi-room and whole house audio set-ups. It is an excellent option for controlling equipment inside of a cabinet. And, an often-overlooked feature is that RF remotes will execute complicated Macros and Activity functions more reliably. If an IR remote is pointed down or if an object interferes in its path while a macro is being executed the results may be drastic. Youll now have to troubleshoot your system to find out what command was missed before your components will all work properly. An RF system will continue to execute its macro.
