Will my remote work through glass?

Editor – Typical TV/Audio component remotes normally function fine thru frosted glass. IR glass does impede IR remotes somewhat, but from our experience , angling your remote helps the function command being recognized.

Will a TV remote control work through glass?

They should work perfectly through glass, as long as it's not "smoky" or otherwise not transparent. If it's transparent to your eyes, it's going to be transparent to the remote.

Do remotes work through cabinet doors?

There are two types of remote controls: infrared (IR) or radio frequency (RF). IR remotes rely on line of sight from the remote to the component. RF remotes don't need a clear path to the component. The radio waves can penetrate walls and cabinet doors.

Will a TV remote work through plexiglass?

Note: All plexiglass sheet is infrared transmitting. This grade is opaque to visible light and allows infrared light through. Unlike glass, you can put all grades of plexiglass in front of DVR's, cable boxes, DVD players, etc. and your remote control, wireless router, etc. will still work.

Can IR signals pass through glass?

Visible light will not be absorbed by the electrons in glass, so it shines through. Certain wavelengths of infrared light can also pass through glass, but many are blocked as their energy is absorbed.

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Does a TV remote work through a mirror?

Yes, IR remotes will reflect off shiny glass (ie. a mirror.) It's light.

Can IR remote go through tinted glass?

The tinted glass conceals unsightly wires and components, but is compatible with the infrared (IR) signals used by many remote controls.

Is plexiglass transparent to IR?

Plexiglass Sheets Infrared Transmitting

Note: All transparent plexiglass sheet is infrared transmitting. This grade is opaque to visible light and allows infrared light through. Unlike glass, you can put all grades of plexiglass in front of DVR's, cable boxes, DVD players, etc.

Is acrylic transparent to IR?

Some transparent plastics such as acrylic glass are used where there is need to transmit IR-light or visible light. Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) passes infrared light of up to 2,800 nm and blocks IR of longer wavelengths up to 25,000 nm.

Does plexiglass block infrared?

Infrared Acrylic Plastic Sheets

Although all plexiglass sheeting transmits infrared light, only this specialty sheeting blocks visible light and only transmits infrared. The physical properties of infrared plastic are the same a traditional acrylic sheeting, with the only difference being the light transmission.

Can I hide my cable box and still use a remote?

Will My Remote Work (If I Hide My Cable Box)? Again, YES, but there are a few things to consider. If your remote uses Bluetooth or RF technology, you don't have much to worry about as these don't require line of sight. As long as you're within range of your cable box, your remote should work fine.

Can remote control go through walls?

RF remotes use specific radio frequencies, typically a license-free 2.4 GHz bandwidth, to transmit a signal to a receiving device. The signals are able to be sent through objects like walls and furniture, extending the remote's range.

Can TV remotes go through wood?

Also, your remotes won't work through a wood cabinet door, but will through metal sheeting. You can also use an RF remote control system that allows you to keep your TV electronics in another room -- I'll add a link to that at the end of the post.

What materials can infrared pass through?

Infrared radiation in this range will not pass through many types of material that pass visible light such as ordinary window glass and plastic. However it will pass through, with some attenuation, material that is opaque to visible light such as germanium and silicon.

Can infrared pass through plastic?

Far-infrared light is not detected by digital cameras and will not pass through clear plastic or water.

Does plexiglass block UV light?

Although UV filtering plexiglass can not completely prevent colors from fading or darkening, it does filter out up to 98% of harmful UV light. This makes it the ideal plastic sheet material for protecting artwork, paper, or other keepsakes, that can turn yellow, fade, and become brittle.

Does polycarbonate block IR?

Polycarbonate Sheet blocks heat from IR/NIR radiation.

Does polycarbonate absorb IR?

IR polycarbonate sheets absorb the infrared rays that cause heat build up in the environment, while also protecting from the harmful action of UV rays. These sheets are able to absorb the solar energy and release it outside as heat.

Is polycarbonate opaque to IR?

Latest polycarbonate grade from Sumitomo Chemical affiliate Sumika Polycarbonate shuts out IR irradiation, and in doing so has a cooling effect in vehicle interiors.

Does cable box work through glass?

Even infrared remote signals usually penetrate through glass doors just fine, as long as your remote has direct line-of-sight to the devices.

Can IR bounce off a mirror?

Heat can be radiated by infra-red radiation. Mirrors, such as polished metals, can reflect IR rays.

Does IR from a remote bounce off walls?

These keystones are IR receivers which receive a signal from a handheld remote control. Transmission is line-of-sight with a standard maximum distance of approximately 15 feet (5 meters). However, IR transmission can bounce off walls and other 'hard' objects to a certain amount.

Is infrared reflected by mirrors?

Hot mirrors reflect the infrared radiation while transmitting most of the useful visible light. (They are sometimes called heat reflecting mirrors, although strictly speaking they reflect infrared radiation.)

How do I get my TV remote to work through my cabinets?

An IR extender can reach anywhere

Operating your equipment in a closed TV cabinet can be quick and easy by connecting an infrared extender. This allows you to increase the range of your infrared remote control. Extending the infrared signal is achieved using a tiny, virtually invisible sensor.

Will remote work through speaker cloth?

Registered. Yes. I have my equiptment in a cabinet I built beside the screen and built a door which is basically just a big frame and then wrapped it in black speaker cloth from Joann Fabric. It disappears when lights are off and the IR remotes are still able to work the equiptment.