What is an IR cable for Xbox One?

Xbox One uses the Kinect sensor to control your home theater equipment through infrared (IR) signals, the same technology used in remote controls. If you’re having trouble controlling your home theater from Xbox One, you can use an IR extension cable.

What is IR cable used for?

IR Extender cable enables us to control connected external devices with TV using the Smart Touch Control. IR Extender sensor sends an IR signal into a corresponding external device.

Where is the IR receiver on Xbox One?

The location of the IR sensor is to the left of the eject button (usually silver but can depend on the version of the Xbox itself).

What is the IR out slot on the Xbox?

Ir Out on Xbox One is a feature that allows users to control their devices with an infrared remote. This feature is useful for devices that are not compatible with the Xbox One’s Bluetooth capabilities.

What is a IR OUT port?

IR out: Infrared output port for IR blaster (optional; IR blaster not included). The IR port is designed to control devices via an IR transmitter such as a home theater system.

Where do I plug in the IR extender cable?

Connect the IR cable to the IR out port on the back of the TV and position the emitter near to the device that you want to control and then select OK to continue. The IR Extender cable relays signals between your TV and other devices.

What is IR connection?

IR wireless is the use of wireless technology in devices or systems that convey data through infrared (IR) radiation. Infrared is electromagnetic energy at a wavelength or wavelengths somewhat longer than those of red light.

What is an IR adapter?

If you want to keep your TV Box or TV Adapter out of sight and still use your remote control to change channels, you’ll need to use an IR Extender or IR Receiver. An IR Extender or IR Receiver is included with your TV Adapter equipment.

How does an IR extender cable work?

An IR extender cable is an Infra-Red Eye Extension to instead of pointing the remote control directly at the TV, you can point the remote directly toward the IR Eye sensor instead, giving you a much greater range and more versatility with the remote controller features.

How do I connect IR to cable box?

To use it, connect the IR Extender to the IR In input on the back of the TV Box or TV Adapter. Put the other end of the IR Extender somewhere that allows a direct line of sight between it and the remote.