What is this?

[roadsmash]

Having a clear out and found this. Looks like a 3.5mm jack on one end and then a light on the other end (although I’m sure it isn’t a light!), any thoughts from the PH collective?

[illmonkey]

IR extender

[Corso Marche]

Looks like a receiver for an IR remote. Only guessing at first glance though.

[roadsmash]

Ah nice. Thank you!

A quick Google suggests you’re on the money, although most appear to have USB on the other end.

What would be the use of having a 3.5mm jack? What would this be used for?

[illmonkey]

My HDMI over Ethernet has IR extenders with 3.5mm ends. Cheaper?

[Zad]

Ever had an TV tuner card / USB stick for your PC? It will have plugged into that.

[alorotom]

Or old school sky ... used to have one of these a LONG time ago

[roadsmash]

Thanks all

[voyds9]

External GPS receiver for old satnav?

[anonymous-user]

Defo an IR extender. Common place with Harmony remote hubs etc. Almost always with the same plug on the end. It's a passive item, it requires a box to plug into.

[anonymous-user]

anonymous said:

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I mean they need something to power them. They don't work on their own.

Not the best choice of words, I meant they are passive when not plugged in.