I have a ceiling fan that is control by a rf remote. I want to somehow tie it in with all the IR remotes to leave me with one remote to control them all. Any ideas? Are there aftermarket IR controls to install in ceiling fans to control the lights and fan speed?

There is nothing on the market that will learn and re-issue RF commands. The problem is that there are a great many frequencies available for manufacturers to use for RF remote controls and it is prohibitively expensive to detect and switch frequencies in remote controls at this time. Eventually, someone will bring one out, but for now you have two solutions, neither very nice:

1. Replace the fan with an IR controlled version.

2. Install a relay in the fan to control it's on, off and various speeds. Couple the relay to a Xantech IR to contact closure device and program your controlling remote with the unique Xantech IR codes.

Best Regards,

-Eric

Eric Johnson
www.hometheaterpro.com

Phone 1-800-247-7001

Hi All,

Actually this can be done however like Eric said there is nothing sold on the market to do it. Who makes the remote for the fan? I have a Harbour Breeze RF remote for the fan that I control with my IR pronto device. I had to make an IR2RF converter to do this. It has an IR receiver to accept the input from the pronto and transmitts the command to the fan via RF. The cost of buying the parts is about $30.00. Checkout [Link: laser.com] for more info. I worked with Dave to build mine. Works great.

Brad

Thanks Brad. Who is Dave and how can I get a hold of him?

Check out [Link: laser.com] it has all the info on how to build the deivce and where to get the parts. Dave's email address is there as well. I will also try to answer any questions I can.

Brad

Brad I appreciate any and all help. If you wouldn't mind emailing me, I would appreciate it. That way I can quit tying up this message board.

I sent you and email to your personal account.

Brad

Brad, Hi

This was very interesting I also is looking for a way to control a RF ceiling fan whit my Marantz rc 5000. Can you send me some more info how you did this

Rolf