RF universal remote for two Tivos

[AZ_Tivo]

Alright! I was pretty happy to get a universal remote RFS-200 (RF-20 with power blaster) as it controls lot of devices using RF. The line of sight is not required anymore. Well, I discovered that RF-20 was sending signals to both my Tivos at the same time. So when I hit play on one the other Tivo was also playing something. The workaround for this is a huge PITA (manually make it learn every keystroke for both Tivos).

So..... I want to know from folks who have multiple Tivos and a need to be RF, what do they use?

[hiker]

I use a URC MX-3000 and have many TiVos in the same room. The workaround you describe is the only way to control the Tivos independently that I know of. Set up a separate device for each TiVo on the RF-20, program each device on the RF-20 for unique TiVo IR codesets and use the instructions here (http://www.tivo.com/setupandsupport/technicalsupport/compatibilityhelp/Controlling_Two_TiVo_DVRs_with_One_Remote.html) to program each TiVo to use the different IR codesets. Works well once you make the effort to set it all up.

[bomberjim]

Since you're only talking 2 Tivos, can't you use a corded IR emitter (the IR Flasher) on one Tivo and the front blaster of the power blaster on the other? This would require you to build a tent over the flasher to block the power blaster's signal.

Jim L

[AZ_Tivo]

Since you're only talking 2 Tivos, can't you use a corded IR emitter (the IR Flasher) on one Tivo and the front blaster of the power blaster on the other? This would require you to build a tent over the flasher to block the power blaster's signal.

Jim L

I am afraid I don't get it. Can you explain it in more details?

[Edmund]

Since you're only talking 2 Tivos, can't you use a corded IR emitter (the IR Flasher) on one Tivo and the front blaster of the power blaster on the other? This would require you to build a tent over the flasher to block the power blaster's signal.

Jim L

No, the Rf20 is not addressable remote, nor is the mrf100 RF basestation.

If you had an addressable RF system, like say the URC mx-350. You can setup two identical devices on the remote, using the exact same IR codesets. But you would set up each device to RF only, then assign different output on the basestation to each device, then IR repeater cables attached to those outputs are taped to the tivos so no other signal but whats coming over the repeater cable can get through to the tivos.

[AZ_Tivo]

No, the Rf20 is not addressable remote, nor is the mrf100 RF basestation.

If you had an addressable RF system, like say the URC mx-350. You can setup two identical devices on the remote, using the exact same IR codesets. But you would set up each device to RF only, then assign different output on the basestation to each device, then IR repeater cables attached to those outputs are taped to the tivos so no other signal but whats coming over the repeater cable can get through to the tivos.

Yes, that's the route I was thinking of going. Any other good options out there?

Also, I was thinking that I *may* be able to work without RF. That is, if I can put an IR repeater. That option will give me more choice in remotes.

[classicsat]

See if you can get a One For All 9910 remote system or two. It is RF, learnable, and upgradable over the phone or with a cable. They aren't made anymore, so might be hard to find. I have the non RF version called the 8910.

My RF remote system consists of IR Receiver/RF transmitter units, and an RF receiver hard wired into the IR circuit on the TiVo. I use standard TiVo remotes with them.

[windracer]

I use a simple RF solution:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C1Z0HA

It turns any remote into an RF remote by replacing one of the batteries with the RF transceiver. So, I can use my existing Glo remote to control both TiVos over RF. Works pretty well.

[Edmund]

See if you can get a One For All 9910 remote system or two. It is RF, learnable, and upgradable over the phone or with a cable. They aren't made anymore, so might be hard to find. I have the non RF version called the 8910.

My RF remote system consists of IR Receiver/RF transmitter units, and an RF receiver hard wired into the IR circuit on the TiVo. I use standard TiVo remotes with them.

Do not get the 9910, they don't upgrade over the phone anymore, the RF stinks of any Rf remote I have ever known. and if you don't get into jp1, you are stuck only being able to teach 25 or so commands for the whole remote.


It will take you no more then 5 minutes to teach the commands to the RF20.

[bomberjim]

Oops, I was thinking the addressable version (as Edmond said) sorry for the confusion.

Jim L

[AZ_Tivo]

I use a simple RF solution:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C1Z0HA

It turns any remote into an RF remote by replacing one of the batteries with the RF transceiver. So, I can use my existing Glo remote to control both TiVos over RF. Works pretty well.

If it was just two Tivos I would go that route. This would be a great solution. But I also want to control my Onkyo 805, BR player, TV, Sat box and media center extender. :) So I need a universal remote.

Also, some remotes don't use AA/AAA batteries.

Like Edmund said, I may end up keeping RF-20 and just program (make it learn) all the buttons. :(

[windracer]

If it was just two Tivos I would go that route. This would be a great solution. But I also want to control my Onkyo 805, BR player, TV, Sat box and media center extender. :) So I need a universal remote.
True. I occasionally will switch the transceiver into my Harmony 670 when I need to control the whole home theater setup over RF.