Bending or concetrating infra-red remote beam

[joewa]

Hi

We have sky+ and an XBOX 360 which sits at 90 degrees to our viewing position.

Both appliances are sporadic at receiving IR signals from their remotes.

Is anyone aware of something like a prism or bulb that I can put over the IR receiver to "bend" the signal?

I would prefer something passive rather than an IR repeater.

Thanks

Joe

 

[FDJ]

I would prefer something passive rather than an IR repeater.

Thanks

Joe

Like a mirror perhaps?

Frank

 

[mattylad]

Yes, a small vanity/compact/make up Mirror should to it. Set it at the appropriate angle, stick it down with Blue tack to check it works.

The IR signals are blatted all over the room so should be picked up.
Try it & come back & let us know how you got on.

 

[mattylad]

BY the way, changing the batteries might help