- 1). Purchase an IR to RF remote control converter unit. These units typically sit on or near your television set (or whichever device is being controlled via remote) and intercept the IR signals from the remote control. The signals are then converted to RF and passed along to the connected device. These boxes can be found in many electronics retailers as well as on the World Wide Web. Many such converter boxes also act as range extenders, allowing you to control your device from much farther distances than normal.
- 2). Connect your IR to RF converter to your television set. This will happen in one of a few different ways, depending on which unit you buy. Some will require you to place a device over top of the RF sensor on your electronic equipment. Others may connect to the antenna jack on your television set or other similar equipment. For the most specific instructions, consult the manual that came with your IR to RF converter.
- 3). Connect your remote control to your IR to RF converter. The methods in which you will perform this task are also dependent on what type of IR to RF converter you have purchased. Some will require you to use a universal remote control, while others will allow you to use any IR remote control that you have so long as it is a compatible model. For the most specific instructions, consult the manual that came with your IR to RF converter. Once this connection is made, you will have successfully converted IR to RF.