Xbox One uses the Kinect to control your home cinema equipment through infrared (IR) signals, the same technology used in remote controls. If you’re having trouble controlling your home cinema from Xbox One, and all other troubleshooting has failed, you can use an IR extension cable to control your home cinema. An IR extension cable can help deliver the infrared signal directly to your devices, even when they’re closed away in cabinets.
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There are a few reasons why you may need to consider an IR extension cable:
An IR extension cable is a thin cable with an IR emitter(s) on the end. It allows you to emit IR signals to a location that the Kinect can’t reach. You can position an emitter in otherwise difficult-to-access spaces and work around things like media cabinets, decorations and so on.
Almost any off-the-shelf IR extension cable will work with your Xbox One, as long as it meets the following requirements:
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You can install an IR extension cable in a few simple steps:
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