IR extender on IPV 5050

[IslandGuy]

If an IR extender is plugged into the back of a 5050 will it override the IR control on the front of the box or will both work.

I want to control one box from two separate  rooms where both tv's will likely never be on at the same time so one channel will do..!!

Thanks 

[xray · Accepted solution]

Most extenders run in conjunction with the built in IR sensor. If the extender bypasses the built in IR sensor it will likely do so with a physical switch on the connector. It's easy enough to test even if you don't have an IR extender. Just plug in a 3.5 stereo headphone jack the remote still works.

[IslandGuy]

I treid an old IR extender plugged into the back of the 5050.It didn't work to no surprise but it did override the front IR.

[xray]

In that case since you are buying a new IR extender get one with multiple sensors and put one on the box to maintain remote functionality in that room.