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product_id: 3638891
title: "IP2IR iTach TCP/IP to IR Converter - Connects Infrared Control Devices to a Wired Ethernet"
brand: "global caché"
price: "709.35 DT"
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# Flash upgradeable firmware 3 IR devices via Ethernet Works with PC, iOS & Android apps IP2IR iTach TCP/IP to IR Converter - Connects Infrared Control Devices to a Wired Ethernet

**Brand:** global caché
**Price:** 709.35 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Bridge your IR devices to the future of smart control!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** IP2IR iTach TCP/IP to IR Converter - Connects Infrared Control Devices to a Wired Ethernet by global caché
- **How much does it cost?** 709.35 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- global caché enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted global caché brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Setup:** Simplified web-based configuration with TCP/IP standards for fast, hassle-free installation.
- • **Future-Proof Firmware:** Flash upgradeable design ensures your device stays cutting-edge with ongoing updates.
- • **Remote Command Mastery:** Send IR commands over your network and control your entertainment devices from anywhere.
- • **Triple IR Connectivity:** Control up to 3 infrared devices simultaneously for ultimate home automation flexibility.
- • **Seamless Multi-Platform Integration:** Compatible with PC, iOS, and Android control apps to keep you connected anywhere.

## Overview

The Global Caché IP2IR iTach is a compact TCP/IP to infrared converter that connects up to three IR devices to your wired Ethernet network. Designed for seamless integration with PC, iOS, and Android apps, it enables remote control of IR appliances via IP. Featuring an easy web-based setup and flash upgradeable firmware, it’s the essential bridge for DIY home automation enthusiasts looking to unify IR devices under smart network control.

## Description

Product description Global Caché iTach IP2IR The iTach IP2IR IP to IR Converter provides wired TCP/IP connectivity to infrared (IR) devices. This device is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and can simultaneously support up to eight different connections at once. You can now easily connect, monitor, and control your IR devices, such as televisions, DVD players, and audio equipment, over the internet. It's compatible with Windows and Mac apps and high-end control systems, so you can easily integrate all your IR devices. Features Interface: 3.5mm stereo connectors, 3 IR emitters, 3 independent IR outputs/inputs, 1 IR blaster Casing: Aluminum extrusion case, rubber end caps, plastic faceplates Power Input: 5-16V DC @ 300mA wall power adapter Size: 3.3" x 2.3" x 1.3" Explore All of Our Global Caché Products Flex Family The Flex Family of Global Caché products instantly connects almost any electrical device to a WiFi or IP network, so you can access and control any standalone equipment in your home. Each device has a 4 conductor Flex Link Port that allows you to expand your system using Flex Link Cables (sold separately). iTach Family Global Caché's family of iTach products are ultra-compact devices that allow you to connect your devices over WiFi, wired, infrared, serial, and contact closure equipment. The design of the iTach allows for easy integration into network controlled solution. GC-100 Family The GC-100 line of Global Caché products provide an open network-based system that has the power to integrate with automated appliances seamlessly. The GC-100 adapters allow you to connect to and control various electronic devices, providing convenience and connectivity.

Review: Best option for integrating IR devices with a home automation network or otherwise sending commands from TCP - I do not believe the average home consumer purchases this type of device, so I'm writing this for the semi educated consumer that understands what they are buying or trying to achieve. This device acts as a "bridge" between two commonly used protocols: TCP and Infrared. Global Cache is one of the leaders in these types of devices, used by many home automation companies to integrate home automation controllers with receivers, TVs, and just about every type of device that has a remote control and takes infrared commands. Centralized home automation is not just for the uber-rich or the professional installer anymore. A Do it Yourself (DIY) community of people are out there that have built many great tools for building your own home automation solution. With the communization of devices like an iPad, you can use software to design your own remote control. These types of devices are critical to controlling devices in your house. RS232 is substantially better at delivering commands to a device than infrared, but many times you have no choice. In that case, this is the best device for bridging that gap to include infrared devices in your home automaton scheme. Keep in mind that infrared cannot give you feedback (such as acknowledgement that the device received the command, or the ability to ask a device a question - What is the currently volume level?) where RS232 and TCP do. So, if you want to communicate with a device via a home network, RS232 or TCP are preferred. These devices work great with a home automation package called Indigo by Perceptive Automation, and can be integrated using a plugin called Global Cache. Certainly these devices can be used with just about any home automation system, but these are two of the best for the DIY market. Feel free to reach to me if you have questions.
Review: Works great with OpenRemote & iRule - This is an awesome little device. The single IR blaster included works quite well. The two adhesive emitters were easy to set up and worked fine with a 25 foot 2.5mm stereo extension cable, to control a projector on/off. The IR learner was hard to use at first. Just put the iTach and the remote control on a flat surface, point the remote's emitter at the back of the iTach with about 2 inches distance between the two. There's a pinhole reset button that apparently also includes the recessed IR receiver. You may need to angle the remote, so it's IR emitter has a "line of sight" directly into this little hole on the back of the iTach. I get frequent crashes with the iLearn software if I use any of the functions except learning a code, trimming it, and saving it. Reconnecting the iTach (it apparently times out after a while), clearing windows, etc, caused the program to eventually crash. Other than that the iLearn and iConvert tools work perfectly. I tried both OpenRemote and iRule, and settled with iRule because I couldn't figure out how to get repeating IR codes to work smoothly with OpenRemote for my Motorola set-top-box. iRule occasionally goes into a mode where it fails to send commands to the iTach, but I think this mostly has to do with my Nook Tablet's groady wireless. Otherwise iRule and the iTach work together perfectly, including the extensive IR device library available with iRule. If using OpenRemote, assign the iTach a static IP _before_ programming a bunch of commands to save yourself a lot of grief when your DHCP server decides to play musical chairs.

## Features

- CONNECTS UP TO 3 INFRARED DEVICES - Through the Global Caché IP2IR iTach, you can connect up to 3 IR appliances to the internet through the 3.5mm stereo jacks. This makes the devices "IP-enabled."
- LETS YOU REMOTELY ACCESS IR DEVICES - Acting as a wire conduit, the IP2IR allows you to monitor and control "IP-enabled" infrared devices (e.g., DVD player, cable boxes) using control software/apps.
- WORKS WITH PC, ANDROID, iOS CONTROL APPS - The IP2IR has an open-network system, so it integrates seamlessly with PC-based control software, iPhone/iPod/iPad apps, and high-end monitoring systems.
- OFFERS A SIMPLIFIED CONFIGURATION - The IP2IR has an integrated web server that adheres to TCP, HTTP and DHCP standards. Using the iHelp Setup Utility Software, you can set up commands through TCP/IP.
- SUPPORTS FIRMWARE UPGRADE - Global Caché designed the IP2IR module to be flash upgradeable to accommodate future upgrades in the field.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003BFTKUC |
| Best Sellers Rank | #136,814 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #151 in Home Automation Hubs & Controllers |
| Brand | Global Caché |
| Built-In Media | Global Cache IP2IR iTach Wired TCP/IP to IR |
| Color | black & red |
| Compatible Devices | Monitor |
| Connector Type | RJ45 |
| Current Rating | 300 Milliamps |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 122 Reviews |
| Finish | Matte |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00810466010181 |
| Input Voltage | 16 Volts |
| Item Dimensions | 3.1 x 1.3 x 3 inches |
| Item Type Name | device-servers |
| Item Weight | 0.09 Pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 3.1 x 1.3 x 3 inches |
| Manufacturer | Gefen |
| Mfr Part Number | ITACH IP2IR |
| Model Number | ITACH IP2IR |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 3 |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Power Plug Type | No Plug |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Smart Home Compatible |
| Specific Uses For Product | DVD Player, Monitor, TV |
| UPC | 810466010181 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Type | Extended or Limited |

## Product Details

- **Color:** black & red
- **Compatible Devices:** Monitor
- **Connector Type:** RJ45
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 3.1 x 1.3 x 3 inches
- **Specific Uses For Product:** DVD Player, Monitor, TV

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best option for integrating IR devices with a home automation network or otherwise sending commands from TCP
*by M***L on June 23, 2013*

I do not believe the average home consumer purchases this type of device, so I'm writing this for the semi educated consumer that understands what they are buying or trying to achieve. This device acts as a "bridge" between two commonly used protocols: TCP and Infrared. Global Cache is one of the leaders in these types of devices, used by many home automation companies to integrate home automation controllers with receivers, TVs, and just about every type of device that has a remote control and takes infrared commands. Centralized home automation is not just for the uber-rich or the professional installer anymore. A Do it Yourself (DIY) community of people are out there that have built many great tools for building your own home automation solution. With the communization of devices like an iPad, you can use software to design your own remote control. These types of devices are critical to controlling devices in your house. RS232 is substantially better at delivering commands to a device than infrared, but many times you have no choice. In that case, this is the best device for bridging that gap to include infrared devices in your home automaton scheme. Keep in mind that infrared cannot give you feedback (such as acknowledgement that the device received the command, or the ability to ask a device a question - What is the currently volume level?) where RS232 and TCP do. So, if you want to communicate with a device via a home network, RS232 or TCP are preferred. These devices work great with a home automation package called Indigo by Perceptive Automation, and can be integrated using a plugin called Global Cache. Certainly these devices can be used with just about any home automation system, but these are two of the best for the DIY market. Feel free to reach to me if you have questions.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great with OpenRemote & iRule
*by M***M on October 23, 2012*

This is an awesome little device. The single IR blaster included works quite well. The two adhesive emitters were easy to set up and worked fine with a 25 foot 2.5mm stereo extension cable, to control a projector on/off. The IR learner was hard to use at first. Just put the iTach and the remote control on a flat surface, point the remote's emitter at the back of the iTach with about 2 inches distance between the two. There's a pinhole reset button that apparently also includes the recessed IR receiver. You may need to angle the remote, so it's IR emitter has a "line of sight" directly into this little hole on the back of the iTach. I get frequent crashes with the iLearn software if I use any of the functions except learning a code, trimming it, and saving it. Reconnecting the iTach (it apparently times out after a while), clearing windows, etc, caused the program to eventually crash. Other than that the iLearn and iConvert tools work perfectly. I tried both OpenRemote and iRule, and settled with iRule because I couldn't figure out how to get repeating IR codes to work smoothly with OpenRemote for my Motorola set-top-box. iRule occasionally goes into a mode where it fails to send commands to the iTach, but I think this mostly has to do with my Nook Tablet's groady wireless. Otherwise iRule and the iTach work together perfectly, including the extensive IR device library available with iRule. If using OpenRemote, assign the iTach a static IP _before_ programming a bunch of commands to save yourself a lot of grief when your DHCP server decides to play musical chairs.

### ⭐ great idea, but seriously poorly executed;
*by M***R on May 4, 2025*

great idea, but seriously poorly executed; the hardware seems well constructed but the documentation and tutorials are as bad as you will ever find anywhere. - 3.5mm ports not numbered and no manual or documentation indicating how to derive port numbering - A set of IR xmitters or something is included but the package no where indicates what is included and impossible to derive what was included. - The binaries on the web site are not signed and un-recognized by windows - Documentation on the binaries (Learn, test, etc) is non-existant or very poor, with many features not documented at all - In the new world of AI it is hard to understand why they did not engage an AI agent to produce useful documentation. - While It has been possible to get iLearn capture the IR codes, I have yet to get transmission to work. - This could have been an amazing product but lacks basic efforts to support the user with documentation or tutorials even after looking up IR codes in the database they have and writing python to send them, it is clear this device simply does not work

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