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RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8GHz Wireless AV Sender with IR Remote Control

  • Price: $94.54
  • GBP 60.36
  • B&H # RF5.8WTRD
  • Mfr# AVS-5811

Product Highlights

  • Includes 5.8GHz Wireless AV Transmitter
  • Includes 5.8GHz Wireless AV Receiver
  • Transmission Range Up to 300' (91.4 m)
  • Up to Four User Selectable Channels
  • Transmit AV from Cable & Satellite Boxes
  • Send TV Signal to Any Room Wirelessly
  • Send Wireless Stereo Signal to Speakers
  • Wireless Surveillance with Video Camera
  • Supports NTSC & PAL System Standards
  • Features a Built-In IR Remote Extender

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The RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8GHz Wireless Video/Audio Sender consists of one transmitter and one receiver. This device transmits wirelessly vivid video and hi-fi stereo sound from a VCR,TV set, LD, DVD, VCD, Satellite Receiver or cable set top box to any TV or monitor. It can also be used in conjunction with a camcorder or CCD camera and turns into a wireless security monitoring system. As to the transmission capability, the signal can go up to 300 feet clear line-of-sight.

In addition, four user selectable channels allow multiple transmitters to multiple receivers operation in the same area. All these advanced features will fill your home life with amazing convenience and joy.

Avoid the interference from crowded 2.4GHz ISM band applications such as Video Sender, 802.11b Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, Cordless Phone, Microwave Oven, etc.
5.8 GHz wireless transmitter and receiver with 4 selectable channels.
Transmitting and receiving of crisp video and hi-fi stereo.
Long transmission range up to 300 feet clear line-of-sight.

Applications

Simultaneous viewing of video programs on a 2nd TV/monitor without wires.
Wireless transmission of hi-fi stereo to any active speaker.
Remotes monitoring of live video from a camcorder or CCD camera.
Local area broadcasting of audio/video programs for multiple viewers even in different rooms.

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless A/V Sender
 
4.2

(based on 113 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (65)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (29)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (7)

87%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (70)
  • Highly compatible (26)
  • Professional quality (12)
  • Easy to install (10)
  • Improves performance (10)

Cons

  • Lacks functionality (4)
  • Limited compatibility (4)
  • Poor performance (3)

Best Uses

  • Home movies (15)
  • Home (13)
  • Inside (7)
  • Complex projects (4)
  • High-end equipment (3)
    • How long have you owned it:
    • A month or less

       

      53% 

      (9 reviews)

      One-to-three months

       

      Three-to-six months

       

      More than six months

       
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Enthusiast (28), Business owner (11), Tech savvy (9), Casual user (8), Casual do-it-yourselfer (7)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (16), Business (4)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (29)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Worked Perfect

I found the product to be very useful and easy to setup. My need was to send a signal from my cable providers HD/DVR box to my under cabinet Radio/TV. I wasn't ...Read complete review

I found the product to be very useful and easy to setup. My need was to send a signal from my cable providers HD/DVR box to my under cabinet Radio/TV. I wasn't sure how I would get a wire all the way over to my kitchen without cutting up the wall or dragging a really long coax cable around my house. Either of those options sounded like to much work for a 9" LCD that I only use when cooking.

B&H's 5.8mhz link sounded like a great alternative. I was a bit hesitant after reading some reviews, but with B&H's 15 day money back guarantee I figured why not. I couldn't be happier! The signal travel from 35' feet away through my fire place, stair well that contains a tone of stuff underneath it, then a wall, then my refrigerator, then behind the cabinet door that hides the unit. No loss in quality in sound or picture. Best of all my wireless network, cordless phones, blackberry's, and microwave do not interfere at all.

My only recommendation is you strongly consider your needs. If you just need to send a signal to a TV in your kitchen or bathroom then is should be fine for temporary usage. Remember it is only RCA (composite red/white/yellow cable) technology. If you're thinking about setting up your 72" inch TV in the spare room for your man cave, you may want to consider spending a few hundred extra to buy top quality wireless equipment, or hiring a contractor to run the cable wires for you.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Beware of other 5.8 GHz devices!

I bought this product to extend video to another room where it would have been difficult to run cable. The unit was complete and went together without a problem, however there was little information ...Read complete review

I bought this product to extend video to another room where it would have been difficult to run cable. The unit was complete and went together without a problem, however there was little information on troubleshooting. On initial power-up I had interference bars in the remote picture and crackling sounds in the audio similar to what other reviewers have said about the product. I eventually traced the problem to our 5.8 GHz wireless phone system. All channels of the video device were equally affected by interference from the phone base station. It made no difference whether the phone was idle or busy. Net result, we have to turn off the wireless phone system while watching video in that room. This makes the use inconvenient, as it is easy to forget to activate the phone after watching. The remote extender is a nice feature, though and the video remote is very good!

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 113 customers

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5.0

Excellent experience

By NickSimoneau.com

from Victoriaville, Québec

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Use
  • Great Interface
  • Improves Functionality
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • No portable power source

Best Uses

  • Daily Usage
  • Home Use

Comments about RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless A/V Sender:

AVS-5811 are perfect to use with a camcorder and a external power source to live stream what you are recording to a projector. The only "bad" thing is the compagny doesnt sell external powerpack to use it so you have to use a battery backup or any other power source

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  • No

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5.0

great product

By Boba

from Powell River BC

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Use

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home Use

    Comments about RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless A/V Sender:

    The product installed easily and quickly in our kitchen getting the signal from the bedroom.
    Picture and sound is clear through two walls and the remote feature works well, but it also changes our main set, which is no big deal except during football season.
    A whole lot easier than running a cable for sure, and we would still have to go to the bedroom to change channels.

    If it lasts as well as it works, its a winner.

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    • No

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    5.0

    Very happy

    By Back yard homebrewer

    from Atlantic City, NJ area

    About Me Gear Head

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home Use

      Comments about RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless A/V Sender:

      I use the a/v sender and receiver for a tv in my back yard. Works great and no wires everywhere. I have not noticed any interference, even when my 5.8 GHz cordless phone is in use. Great product

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      • No

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      5.0

      Works as adveritsed

      By paul

      from omaha,ne

      About Me Gear Head

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless A/V Sender:

          I use this product to send my directv broadcast to my basement while using the weight room equipment. Tried it upstairs first on a closer TV to get a feel as to setup. It worked great right out of the box with no problems. A very good product for me. [...]

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          • No

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          5.0

          A/V SENDER

          By M.T.

          from WATFORD ONTARIO

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless A/V Sender:

              Such a good alternative to satellite receivers and no wiring necessary!! This is the second one I've ordered.

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              3.0

              Not amazing, but works.

              By Sandro Vargas

              from São Paulo, Brazil

              About Me Casual User

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Simple Controls

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Home

                Comments about RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless A/V Sender:

                It Could has a better sound quality.

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                • No

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                4.0

                Cheaper than an additional receiver.

                By Steve the Novice

                from Clarksville, TN

                About Me Casual User

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Fast Setup
                • Improved Audio/Video

                Cons

                • Some interference

                Best Uses

                • Home

                Comments about RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless A/V Sender:

                I'm using this device to transmit satellite A/V signals to my outdoor pavilion (approx. 75 feet). Previously tried a [...]version but this device has much better picture quality and less interference. There is still momentary interference when someone passes between the devices or stands in front of the receiving unit. May not be suitable for areas of high traffic but works great when people are well away from the line-of-sight signal.

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                • No

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                4.0

                Works as advertised

                By atsu

                from Lexington, KY

                About Me Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Fast Setup
                • Simple Controls

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Home
                  • Office

                  Comments about RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless A/V Sender:

                  Used this devices to send live video feed from camcorder to the TV in different room. Image quality is decently good, however, this device must be in stationary. A good line of sight is also required, otherwise the noise will appear on the screen immediately.

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                  • No

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                  5.0

                  Just a great product

                  By Guysmilley

                  from Ottawa, Canada

                  About Me Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Fast Setup
                  • Simple Controls

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Home
                    • Movies

                    Comments about RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless A/V Sender:

                    I installed a TV on my deck and got this product so I can watch my favourite programs and movies. It was simple to install and works flawlessly going through walls and furniture (great image and sound). I HIGHLY recommend this product to anyone who wants to watch TV in another room without running wires. I also receive the unit in no time after placing the order so that's also a great bonus!

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                    2.0

                    Sub-par image quality and stability

                    By Michael C Gorman

                    from Bloomington, IL

                    About Me Casual User

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                      Cons

                      • Low signal strength
                      • Not for long-term use

                      Best Uses

                      • Home

                      Comments about RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless A/V Sender:

                      I'm not a big TV aficionado; I have an old 27" Panasonic CRT from 1998. My cable comes in to my office, but my TV is in the next room over (about 14 feet away, through a wall). I plugged it into my TiVo in my office so I could get rid of the cable running across my living room. It worked well enough for a few days, but I soon started to notice that, when left on for a few hours at a time, it would cut out. I'm leaving the cable running through my living room, but I'm also keeping this device; even though it didn't really work well for me this time, it could still come in handy in the future.

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                      • No

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                      5.0

                      Does What I Want

                      By drclar

                      from Saint Petersburg, Florida

                      About Me Casual User

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Fast Setup
                      • Simple Controls

                      Cons

                      • NONE

                      Best Uses

                      • Home

                      Comments about RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless A/V Sender:

                      Wanted a device to send a signal to an outdoor seating area to watch TV on a small flat screen.
                      It was easy to setup, and it totally surpassed my expectations.

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                      • No

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                      5.0

                      It Works

                      By Drclar

                      from Tampa Bay, Florida

                      About Me Casual User

                      Verified Reviewer

                      Pros

                      • Fast Setup
                      • Simple Controls

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Home

                        Comments about RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless A/V Sender:

                        It was simple to put together....worked well the first time.

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                        • No

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                        5.0

                        As advertised

                        By Lee

                        from New Braunfels, TX

                        About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy to Install
                        • Easy to Use
                        • Safe
                        • Well Designed

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Inside

                          Comments about RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless A/V Sender:

                          The distance between the receiver and transmitter is 25 ft. and does not go through any walls.

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                          5.0

                          Great reception

                          By Satellite TV watcher

                          from Westchester, N.Y.

                          About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy to Use
                          • Well Designed

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Inside

                            Comments about RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless A/V Sender:

                            I bought this wireless transmitter so that I could watch a small portable TV while in bed. The video reception is great, with no static and has great sound. You can broadcast any A/V source throughout the house, including DVD players and output from satellite TV broadcasts.

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                            5.0

                            Works great!

                            By Joe

                            from San Marcos, Texas

                            About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Easy to Install
                            • Easy to Use
                            • Well Designed

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Inside

                              Comments about RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless A/V Sender:

                              I had another brand that received video and audio "noise" from wireless phones and other 2.4 mhz gadgets. This one is clean and noiseless.

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                              5.0

                              Good product - worth the money.

                              By Dixie11

                              from Birmingham, AL

                              About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy to Install
                              • Easy to Use
                              • Safe

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                  Comments about RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless A/V Sender:

                                  We use it to send a TV signal from the bedroom to an outside patio. Great picture/audio transmission. Fast set-up but NOTE: If you are sending a TV signal which comes off a satellite receiver such as [...], the RF transmitter unit must be connected to the video-out terminals ON THE [...] BOX, not the TV itself (i.e., connected to the source). The set-up instructions don't tell you this.

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                                  5.0

                                  Own two, want add on xmitter.

                                  By quietstorm

                                  from VA

                                  About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

                                  Verified Reviewer

                                  Pros

                                  • Durable
                                  • Easy to Install
                                  • Easy to Use
                                  • Well Designed

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Remote tv reception

                                    Comments about RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless A/V Sender:

                                    I own two separate units & looking forward to adding a transmitter only. For those with the negative comments, ask yourself is it cheaper to purchase & own this forever without a monthly charge or lease other receivers from service providers for a never ending payment? I simply love these units. So easy to install a cave man could do it.

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                                    2.0

                                    Depends on which way the wind blows

                                    By Matt Fitz

                                    from New York

                                    About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Easy to Install
                                    • Easy to Use

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                        Comments about RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless A/V Sender:

                                        I want to eliminate my second satellite box (and monthly charge). House is 1,800 sq ft. Transmitter on first floor, receiver on second with 2 walls and 26ft separating them. Works great sometimes, at others it receives interference. Extra movement on the house by people (or the dog) can cause brief interference too. When in bed at night and not moving around I'm satisfied. During day with extra interference from other signals (I guess) and human movement, it can be frustrating. Haven't canceled second Satellite box yet.

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                                        5.0

                                        I would buy this product again and again

                                        By Scubadiver

                                        from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

                                        About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Easy to Install
                                        • Easy to Use
                                        • Well Designed

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Inside
                                          • Small Jobs

                                          Comments about RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless A/V Sender:

                                          This product is very easy to install, the image is perfect and is very easy the operation system. Because of this I would buy this product again and again.

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                                          3.0

                                          Just stay close...

                                          By Genghis

                                          from Ohio

                                          About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Easy to Install
                                          • Easy to Use
                                          • Safe

                                          Cons

                                          • Limited distance
                                          • Not a great picture

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Just the other room

                                          Comments about RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless A/V Sender:

                                          Using it to transmit a church service, via a composite from a camcorder and audio out from a mixing console, to a TV in another room. The room is aprox 40 feet away. There is one door between the transmitter and receiver. There are also people moving between the units on occasion.

                                          The picture and audio are fair with occasional light shots of white noise and horizontal bands across the screen. The color is a bit degraded but usable for our purpose. I wouldn't want to watch a HD movie on it though.

                                          On attempt to use it with a downstairs TV, about 70' distant, the white noise and banding became unusable.

                                          If you are a person who can live without "superb" high quality picture, and you will be placing the receiver not too distant from your transmitter, this may be the unit for you.

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                                          What's in the Box

                                          RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8GHz Wireless AV Sender with IR Remote Control
                                          • Transmitter
                                          • Receiver
                                          • 2 AC Power Adapters
                                          • 2 Audio/Video RCA Cables
                                          • IR Mouse (extender)
                                          • 1-Year Limited Warranty
                                           
                                           
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