lipper is an IR (infrared) remote control, which means it requires direct line of sight to operate both the TV and STB/cable box.
Finding Your Box
In assisted living facilities, cable boxes are sometimes
hidden:
✔ Behind the TV
✔ Inside a cabinet
✔ Mounted on a wall
✔ Placed behind furniture
Even if you are using an Xfinity remote to change channels, there is still a box somewhere—often a small white box installed discreetly.
What If My Box Is Not Visible?
If your cable box is hidden and cannot be moved, Flipper will not work properly.
Solution: Use an IR-RF Extender
An IR to RF extender allows the Flipper remote to send IR signals even if the cable box is hidden.
🔹 Available at Amazon, Best Buy, or similar retailers.
Recommended Products:
- BAFX IR Extender: Amazon Link
- Next Generation Remote Control Extender: Amazon Link
These devices relay the IR signal to the cable box, ensuring Flipper works even if the box is out of sight.
Final Steps
✔ Locate the cable box (or
confirm that it is hidden).
✔ Try repositioning it if
possible.
✔
If not, use an IR extender
to make Flipper work.