Can I move my cable box to another room?

Yes, if you have an active cable coaxial outlet in the other room, you can move the modem yourself. If not, you'd need to get the coaxial connection moved/extended to the other room. If you have the expertise or know someone who does could add a new cable run inside your home.

How can I put my cable box in another room than my TV?

If there's nowhere to hide your cable box, you can choose to put it in a nearby cabinet or closet and send the video signal and IR commands with a wireless HDMI kit. A basic kit, like the IOGEAR Wireless 4K @ 30Hz Video Extender with Local Pass-through, is easy to install and works at a distance of up to 150 feet.

Do you need a cable box for every TV in your house?

Cable TV is best enjoyed from every room of the house, and you do not need to have a cable box to connect your cable to another room. Even without a cable box, you can still watch your cable from multiple TV sets in your house.

Does cable box need to be near TV?

For the Internet items - the router and modem do NOT have to be near the TV, because it has wireless and will use your Wi-Fi to connect, assuming you have that in your router (most all do these days). The cable box does need to be there, for the cable connection.

How much does it cost to relocate a cable outlet?

Replacing an existing cable outlet with a new one should take no more than 30 minutes and can cost as little as $60 for parts and labor.

Moving cable wire across room

Can I plug my cable modem into any outlet?

Because the DSS01 is designed using patented technology to detect a specific range of frequency signals from your Cable Internet provider, you can be assured that the results are extremely accurate. Once you have found a valid working coax wire or outlet, you can connect your cable modem or router.

Where does cable box go when TV is above Fireplace?

The rule in place is to keep the wall-mounted television about 3 to 7 inches above the fireplace. It gives you a good viewing angle. It also helps you easily conceal the HDMI cables using a wire raceway.

What do I do with my cable box when I mount my TV?

Among other options, you can use cable ties or adhesive hanging strips to attach the cable box and cords to the TV. However, many televisions do not offer sufficient space to hide different cable boxes, especially if they are bulkier (such as those with DVR functionalities).

Can you hide cable box behind TV?

Note, even if you don't have an outlet behind TV, you can still hide 99% or your boxes and wires if there's no outlet there – you'll just have one power cord to discreetly mount to feed everything going behind your TV. 2. Cable hookup behind TV (again, for FULLY hidden setup).

Does a smart TV need a cable box Spectrum?

No matter the TV entertainment service you're using, you need to connect a cable box. Though it might appear like a hassle, the cable box adds to your viewing experience as well. Spectrum on their part, value cable box that is the reason why different models are added to their system.

How do I connect my smart TV to cable without a box?

Connect a coaxial cable (not provided) to the ANT/CABLE IN jack on the back of your TV and to the antenna or cable TV wall jack. Plug your TV's power adapter into a power outlet, then turn on your TV. Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list. to highlight TV, then press ENTER.

Can Roku replace a cable box?

No Roku device of any kind has a DVR function, so you can't replicate that with a Roku. But using something like an HDHomeRun might work. If all you desire is to drop the TV and continue your Internet connection via Comcast, you won't need a cable box but you do need a cable modem.

Can I connect cable box to TV wirelessly?

With a wireless video HDMI kit, simply connect a transmitter to the existing set top box in your living room and a receiver to your TV. It's a great option for people who don't want to run cables across the house. Instead, you and your friends can enjoy a wireless streaming experience wherever you place your TV.

Does Spectrum have wireless cable boxes?

So, in order to avail this TV streaming service, you need to sign up for Spectrum Internet, and only then can you unlock the high-quality streaming channels offered by the provider. So, to answer the question, Spectrum does not have wireless boxes but it does have wireless TV service, which users can easily afford.

Can I put my TV on top of my cable box?

The TV should NOT be on the cable box! It would make the TV stand unsteady and would block the vents in the cable box.

Can you buy a cable box?

Cable operators purchase TV Boxes from TV Box manufacturers that they then rent to their customers. While these boxes are generally not intended for retail sale to consumers, some of the boxes find their way into the marketplace (lawfully or not) and are sold by resellers to consumers ("Off-Market TV Boxes").

Should the TV go over the fireplace?

It's not advisable to mount a TV above a fireplace because excess heat and electronics don't mix. The area above the fireplace is often warmer than other wall surfaces in your home.

What is the difference between a modem and a router?

Your modem is a box that connects your home network to the wider Internet. A router is a box that lets all of your wired and wireless devices use that Internet connection at once and also allows them to talk to one another without having to do so over the Internet.

Where should modem be placed in house?

Choose a central location in the home, close to where you connect to WiFi the most—especially for streaming video. Keep it visible. Do not place inside or behind cabinets or furniture, and make sure modem vents are not blocked to prevent overheating.

Does TV and internet use same cable?

Cable internet service uses the same coaxial cable network as cable television to provide your home with internet. First, your internet service provider sends a data signal through the coaxial cable, or coax cable, into your home—specifically, to your modem.