changing channel on a cable box in a diff room

**MetalKettle** · 18 May, 2009, 13:50

Originally posted by tamgunner

hi guys does anyone no if theres any way of changing a channel on a dbox two thats in a different room. is there any magic eyes that work with it.?

There's plenty of remote extenders you can buy. something like this...

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http://www.sparky-uk.com/one-for-all-wireless-remote-control-extender--converter-sv-1100-133-p.asp

**Dreamer** · 18 May, 2009, 13:51

Some info here.

Digital Kaos

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f34/watch-tv-downstairs-upstairs-2165/#post120910

Id you want to find more posts then use the search button and just put in "wireless sender" or similar

the 5.8mhz ones will not interfere with other wireless things like the wii.

**tamgunner** · 18 May, 2009, 13:55

i thought all the cable boxes use irda and not ir.?

**MetalKettle** · 18 May, 2009, 14:00

Originally posted by tamgunner

i thought all the cable boxes use irda and not ir.?

A normal extender will work fine m8.

**deano1981** · 18 May, 2009, 21:09

Originally posted by tamgunner

hi guys does anyone no if theres any way of changing a channel on a dbox two thats in a different room. is there any magic eyes that work with it.?

not sure if can on dbox but should think so, i got my itgate box connected to a router and can change channel from my laptop.

**thebigman** · 18 May, 2009, 21:19

Originally posted by deano1981

not sure if can on dbox but should think so, i got my itgate box connected to a router and can change channel from my laptop.

You can if the dbox is networked using yweb.

thebigman

**stewy101** · 19 May, 2009, 10:39

i'm using a ?25 video sender i brought from argos & works absolutly fine....

**nnnn** · 19 May, 2009, 12:12

thanks for your ada

**tamgunner** · 20 May, 2009, 12:17

anyone know where i can download yweb i had a look on google but couldnt find anything

**psats** · 20 May, 2009, 13:53

Originally posted by tamgunner

anyone know where i can download yweb i had a look on google but couldnt find anything

just type your box,s ip into browser

there is allso a programe called {dbox remote} to use from pc if networked

**tamgunner** · 20 May, 2009, 14:23

sorry i may sound daft here but if the dbox is networked and i type the ip address into ma web browser wot will that let me do exactly?

**ManofScience** · 20 May, 2009, 14:39

Originally posted by tamgunner

sorry i may sound daft here but if the dbox is networked and i type the ip address into ma web browser wot will that let me do exactly?

all sorts. change channels, bouquet edit, change settings.

**tamgunner** · 20 May, 2009, 14:41

cheers im going to set the network up and try it

**tamgunner** · 20 May, 2009, 14:42

i could use a xover cable between the box and laptop.?

changing channel on a cable box in a diff room

changing channel on a cable box in a diff room

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