Using Multiple Flirc Devices in the Same Room

[stu424]

Hi. As the topic subject mentions, I'm interested in using multiple Flirc devices in the same room. Is there a way to assign separate remote codes to each Flirc device to avoid crossing IR signals? 

 

Thanks!

[jason]

Yes, pair one at a time. (only one in the machine at the time of pairing), and you are good to go.

[yawor]

You also need to use an universal remote which can control multiple devices or have multiple remotes for different manufacturer or hardware type.

 

If you have a Harmony remote then you can't use Flirc/XBMC profile on all of them - you need to select a single Flirc you want to use that profile with and disable built-in profiles on others.

[stu424]

Thanks so much for the quick responses!

 

I do, in fact, have a Harmony remote. Currently in my Harmony configuration, my Flirc is using the Panasonic TC-P65VT30 profile. Am I understanding you correctly that I'd need to set up my second Flirc using another profile (not the Panasonic)? 

 

I'm looking to use my Harmony remote to control two separate HTPCs, each with its own Flirc. 

 

Thanks again!

[yawor]

Yes. You need another profile for the second Flirc. I recommend choosing a different manufacturer than Panasonic because there is a less change of conflicting signals than for the same manufacturer but different model or device type.

[stu424]

Makes sense. Thanks again, guys! I'm a big fan of Flirc.