X2-Place the Hub
To ensure reliable lR control, choose the best placement for your environment.
1. Hub Placement in an Open Location (Recommended)
This setup provides the best performance for the Hub’s powerful,multi-directional lR signals.
- Placement:
Position the X2-Hub on top of your cabinet or on a large, openshelf, ensuring it is unobstructed.
- Controlling Hidden Devices:
To control devices that are inside a cabinet, box, or behind adoor, connect the included wired IR blaster. Aim its emitterhead directly at each device’s IR sensor.
2. Hub Placement Inside an Enclosure
When placing the Hub inside a cabinet or other enclosure:
- For devices also inside the enclosure:
The Hub can typically control these directly with its own powerful IR signal.
- For devices outside the enclosure:
You must use the included IR blaster. Run the blaster’s cable outside and aim the emitter head at each external device (e.g., your TV, soundbar).
3. Advanced Solutions & Alternatives
Consider these options for difficult setups.
- Using the Remote’s Built-in lR:
If the Hub’s placement makes it ineffective for a specificdevice (like a TV off to the side), you can enable the remote’sown lR emitter in the app settings. This allows for traditional,direct line-of-sight control using the remote itself.
- Extending Signal Range:
If the Hub’s siqnal or the lR blaster’s cable can’t reach a deviceuse an R1 IR Repeater (sold separately) to amplify and relay thecommands over a longer distance.
