How IR Control Works with JubileeTV

overview note this article explains how ir control works with jubileetv for troubleshooting steps, see one of the articles listed below docid\ aeir7ezbnmwgpfrcgdhfu docid\ js1llp0ugkqfp7jyso6tq docid\ qrnwkfegyb lsjdecv6zb most traditional remotes work on a "line of sight" basis—you must point the remote directly at the tv or the device you're controlling to work jubileetv uses a more advanced relay system phase 1 the bluetooth link unlike standard remotes, the jubileetv remote does not have an infrared (ir) bulb at the front instead, it uses bluetooth to talk to the jubileetv console no pointing required because bluetooth doesn't require a line of sight, you can point the remote in any direction—even from under a blanket or another room—and the command will reach the console phase 2 the console "brain" once the jubileetv console receives your bluetooth command, it translates it into the specific infrared (light) code that your tv or source devices understand it then "blasts" this signal to your source devices in these ways 1\ built in ir blasters (the "flood" method) the jubileetv console features powerful, wide angle ir emitters built into the chassis if the console is placed in an open area with a clear view of your tv and source devices, it "floods" the room with ir signals these signals often bounce off walls and furniture to reach your equipment, much like a light bulb filling a room with light 2\ external ir blaster cables (the "targeted" method) for setups where equipment is hidden or tucked away, jubileetv includes an ir blaster cable this cable acts as a wired extension of the console’s "brain" for hidden gear if your source device is inside a closed cabinet or the ir receiver for your tv is blocked, the signal from the console cannot reach it precision control you can plug the ir blaster cable into the back of the console and place the dome like emitter bulbs in front of the ir receiver windows on your hidden source devices and tv this ensures the command is delivered directly to the device/tv, even through wood or metal cabinet doors why this matters for troubleshooting if your ir controlled device isn't responding, the "break" in the chain is usually in phase 2 is the console blocked? even a small decorative object in front of the console can block the "flood" of ir light is the emitter stuck correctly? if using the external cable, the tiny dome like bulb must be placed in front of the device's sensor to work see https //docs getjubileetv com/tmhy jubileetv console#i cant control my devices with the jubileetv remot for troubleshooting