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  • Compact Design: Compact size remote control outlet switch takes up 1 wall socket only. Smaller than most of other indoor wireless outlets
  • High Quality & Strong Signal: ETL and FCC approved for safety and quality assurance. Strong RF signal works through doors and walls up to 100 feet without interfering with other electronics
  • Programmed & Expandable: Simply plug and play. It lets you activate multiple devices with one button or control one device with multiple remotes. Sync remote outlets together, regardless of frequency differences
  • Convenient Life & Save Energy: Turn off lights and appliances anywhere in your home. Eliminate wasteful standby power and reduce energy use. Save on your electric bills and extend product life. The socket will remain off after a power interruption to save energy
  • Made for Everyone: Perfect for the aged or the mobility impaired, giving them instant control over lamps, televisions, and more with a simple press of a button

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.3 x 3.07 x 2.13 inches; 1.17 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ BH9912U-5-2
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 2 12V batteries required. (included)
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 14, 2018
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Syantek
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07JW5SDZD
  • Customer Reviews:
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5 outlets + 2 remotes

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We strive to build on better living. We’re innovators, passionate about life and the things that make it better. When you partner with Syantek, you partner with the future.

  • Package Includes:
  • 5 x Remote Control Outlet Receivers
  • 2 x Remote Transmitters
  • 2 x 23A 12V Batteries

Syantek Wireless Remote Control Electrical Outlet Switch for Household Appliance

Link your everyday appliances to our handy remote control outlets. Each pack contains everything you'll need to set-up your home, room, or office.

Specifications:

  • Input Voltage: 120V, 60Hz
  • Max Power Rating: 10A / 1200W
  • Remote Battery: 23A, 12V
  • Transmission Frequency: 433.92MHz
  • Remote Control Distance: 100 Feet (Free Area)

  • Pre-programmed and ready to use
  • Strong & Unlimited connection
  • 100-ft range remote control
  • Low standby power
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100 FT Range in Open Area

Strong RF signal works through walls and doors.

Do not require line of sight between the remote and receiver.

The wireless range may be shortened by electronic devices, walls, or other physical barriers.

So in actual use, the distance may be slightly less than 100 ft.

Easy for everyone to use

Perfect for the elderly, pregnant woman and those with limited mobility or back pain; make your life easier and comfortable.

Remote and outlet have been pre-programmed for immediately use. Quick to install with tool-free set-up and battery included. Simple and easy to operate, save your time and effort!

Remote control electronics in hard to reach places

Easily turn on/off hard-to-reach outlets, ideal for tight spaces like behind furniture.

Outlets remain off after a power outage; Eliminate wasteful standby power and reduce energy use, Save on your electric bills and extend product life.

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Customers like the value, signal strength, ease of use, quality and versatility of the electronic switch. For example, they mention it's not bad for the price, has an excellent range and is easy to set up. Some appreciate the versatility and mention it works well for holiday lights. That said, they like the performance, and lighting control. One downside is the remote.

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317 customers mention312 positive5 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the electronic switch. They mention that it works fantastic, the remotes work great, and are very useful. They also say that it's easy to use and set up, works through walls, and is brilliant. Some say that the remote is super responsive and has been a perfect addition to their household.

"...It is too easy to use, and the remote works flawlessly...." Read more

"Great product and easy to use" Read more

"...They work well, and signals will penetrate walls and go some distance, but nowhere near the 100 feet that is advertised...." Read more

"This works well, and all I had to do was plug it in...." Read more

295 customers mention285 positive10 negative

Customers find the electronic switch easy to use and set up. They say it's very easy to plug in and use right away. Customers also say the instructions are included, but really unnecessary if using deductive reasoning. They mention the switch is convenient and can be programmed with minor difficulty.

"...This model is smaller, much easier to use and comes with an expandable remote (can add up to 5 devices)...." Read more

"Great product and easy to use" Read more

"Just wired the lights in my new garage. Saved a bunch of time & $$ since I didn't have to wire switch-legs for all my lights...." Read more

"These are easy to set up and to use." Read more

52 customers mention52 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the electronic switch. They mention that it is not bad for the price, reasonable, and a cheap solution. Some say that it's a great purchase and totally worth it.

"...these are worth every Penny!!" Read more

"...Brilliant! Affordable." Read more

"...Great for holiday lights or lamps, space heaters etc.. good buy!" Read more

"...Works great and good price" Read more

48 customers mention44 positive4 negative

Customers like the lighting control of the electronic switch. They say it's great to be able to control all the lights with 1 remote. They also say it makes controlling household lighting much easier. Some say that the remote control works beautifully and can control up to 5 lights. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's lighting control capabilities.

"...Code groups are easily changed on the receivers by the user, via the single button and a special sequence...." Read more

"...These outlets with a remote make it so much more convenient to use lamps for additional lighting. They come prenumbered and set to the remote...." Read more

"...Allows you to control multiple recievers with just one on/off control buttons or control all 5 individually. Very flexible. Easy to set up and use." Read more

"...Love that so many outlets can be controlled so easily." Read more

37 customers mention37 positive0 negative

Customers like the versatility of the electronic switch. They say it's great for holiday lights, perfect for lamps and holiday decorations, and makes holiday lighting a snap. They also say it saves time and prevents having to plug in. Customers also say that it'll light up their life.

"I love this product! It's perfect for Christmas lights - no more having to plug them in!..." Read more

"These have been a game changer for our Christmas decorations. I no longer have to run around unplugging stuff before we go to bed...." Read more

"These things are great. So easy to use and set up. Great for holiday lights or lamps, space heaters etc.. good buy!" Read more

"Wonderful for Christmas decorations around the house." Read more

29 customers mention25 positive4 negative

Customers like the quality of the electronic switch. They say it's very well made, reliable, and foolproof. Some say the remote control feels fragile but light weight. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's quality.

"...My units now were perfectly reliable going through the window, across the yard and to the next building or even from farther away...." Read more

"...I have two other sets that I bought several years ago and they don't seem to wear out." Read more

"...That is a positive!The remote control is strong enough that I can use it to turn on all my Christmas candles in my two story house from..." Read more

"...No more struggling to reach and plug them in. Work beautifully. Sturdy and easy to use." Read more

26 customers mention23 positive3 negative

Customers like the signal strength of the electronic switch. They say the range is excellent, impressive, and long. Some customers also mention that the remote reaches over 100 feet and is easy to use and install. Overall, most are happy with the signal quality and range of the product.

"...They work well, and signals will penetrate walls and go some distance, but nowhere near the 100 feet that is advertised...." Read more

"...Use for holiday lights. Excellent range for remote." Read more

"...None that I can think of. They work across the house well. Range is decent." Read more

"...The same easy process with #2-#5. The range is excellent...." Read more

121 customers mention73 positive48 negative

Customers are mixed about the remote. Some mention that the control is available with the remotes for all lights from either room, the buttons correspond to each outlet, and one remote can control each outlet. However, others say that the code group number prefix and it will not work independently. Some say that it's only functional with manual switches, and that poor engineering turns on all devices.

"...This model is smaller, much easier to use and comes with an expandable remote (can add up to 5 devices)...." Read more

"...sets happen to have the same code group number prefix and will not work independently...." Read more

"...They come prenumbered and set to the remote. Just attach the plugs to the outlet you want to set them in, and you are done! It is that easy...." Read more

"...I’m also a teacher and use these in my classroom!! So much easier to plug my lamps and LED lights into these and turn on with one remote..." Read more

Good, flexible system that can be modified for extended range
4 Stars
Good, flexible system that can be modified for extended range
This review is for the Syantek set of five remote control outlets with two 5-way remote controllers. My set was super easy to plug in and use right away, as they are all preprogrammed from the factory. I bought these primarily for remotely controlling two independent low voltage landscape lighting transformers for our deck and walkways, using two remotes from two different buildings. No matter which building I am in, I can pick up a remote to turn on the lights. So I have three receivers left over for other devices I would like to control. Note that these receivers are rated for 10 amp, indoor use only and are not weather resistant. My landscape transformers are protected from rain and weather so these devices will be okay for my application. They work well, and signals will penetrate walls and go some distance, but nowhere near the 100 feet that is advertised. For the average installation with transmitter and receiver in the same room of the house, or perhaps through the wall into the next room, these are plenty good. A metal wall, or foil covered sheathing in a wall will greatly reduce the range, since this is a UHF (434 MHz) radio signal. I had a little difficulty with reliable function fron inside one building, going through 1 window pane, 60ft through air to a non-metallic screen porch of a second building, where my lighting transformer was installed. I had to be in just the right position to get it to work every time. I also discovered that holding the transmitter button down a little longer seemed to help.These units have extremely inefficient antennas, resulting in limited performance. I could not even identify a connection or trace on the transmitter circuit board as being for an antenna. The receiver, on the other hand, has a separate miniature circuit board with one Trace marked "ANT", and a tiny little coil spring to act as a compact miniature antenna. This was terribly inefficient but easy to identify. However, as you can see from my photos, both transmitter and receiver can be easily modified for much greater range and reliability by soldering a simple 1/4 wavelength wire antenna on to the circuit board. I made a quick calculation for a quarter wave length piece of insulated wire for 434 MHz and that worked out to about 6.75 in Long as verified by before and after tests using a field strength meter. If you have any electronics hobby skills with a soldering iron, or a friend that does, this is a super easy modification. You Ham Radio operators will recognize this as the same technique to boost the performace of handheld radios. You don't need a meter, just solder on a piece of insulated wire about 6.75 in long as shown and you will be all set. My units now were perfectly reliable going through the window, across the yard and to the next building or even from farther away. This could probably just be done only on the receiver if you wanted and did not want to have a wire hanging out of your transmitter. Let me warn you ahead of time that the receiver unit is held together using triangle drive screws. I did not even know these existed so I ground a triangle driver bit from an old Allen bit using my bench grinder. I have since picked up a set of standard triangle drive bits. From what I have read, these are becoming more common on appliances and I was not aware of them.HOW THE PROGRAMMING WORKS: Receivers are already pre-programmed from the factory. Look at the small stickers on the back of each receiver. There's a 4 digit code group number prefix with a dash and one more number, such as "0308-1", "0308-2", "0308-3" etc. As is, these will respond to button rows 1, 2, 3 etc on each of the two transmitters (which came with "0308" sticker). Each transmitter button row has a separate ON and OFF button.Since all receivers and transmitters are using the same radio frequency, only 1 button on *one single transmitter* can transmit and be clearly received at a time. Pressing two buttons on the same transmitter simultaneously or two people activating separate transmitters at the exact same moment will cause the radio signals to mix and be garbled, much like trying to have more than one conversation at a time on the same telephone line, for example. Most likely, only the receiver that happens to be closest to its corresponding transmitter will activate.PROCEDURES1) To program a receiver to respond to an additional transmitter button (in *addition to* the ones it already responds to), even on transmitters from a different set, perform the following procedure. First unplug any device from the receiver. Then plug the receiver into a live receptacle/socket *without* pressing the programming button. Then press and hold the programming button for about 5 seconds until the light flashes, then press the transmitter button you wish to add. The light will finish flashing and go out. The manufacturer doesn't say how many separate transmitters can be learned by one receiver, but from what others have posted, it appears to be at least three.2) To erase all receiver memory/transmitter button pairings (receiver won't respond to anything), first unplug any device from the receiver, and unplug or remove power from the receiver itself. While pressing and holding the programming button, plug in the receiver or apply power to it. Continue holding the button until the light flashes, then release the button. The light will stop flashing and erasure is complete. Some people accidentally do this when they first plug in the receivers, and then think it's broken because it won't respond to anything.3) To completely reassign control of a receiver from one transmitter button to a different one, either on the same remote transmitter or a different one, first erase the programming with #2 above and reprogram with #1 above. This is what gets people in trouble trying to do only #1 above and then having the receiver responding to multiple buttons and getting all confused. I found a YouTube video explaining this with so many happy commenters thanking the poster for saving them from their frustrations! The same units seem to be available with other brand names. These, and most other radio/RF wireless remotely controlled outlet and lamp socket adapters, all seem to work the same way, having transmitters that use one frequency but send unique codes for each button group (1 through five), and receivers that can be programmed to respond to one OR MORE transmitter codes. The receivers (one or more) bundled in the kit come preprogrammed to listen and respond to specific buttons (one or more) on the remote, but by use of the single, multifunction ON/OFF/PROGRAM button on the receiver body, users can program the receivers to respond to different transmitter buttons, multiple buttons on the same or multiple transmitters, or respond to none (cleared programming). This flexibility makes the devices very useful but is confusing because there's no clear explanation of how this works.Note the two labels on the back of each device. These devices all use the same frequency, 433.92 MHz, which is listed on the large label on the back of both the remote (transmitter) and the outlet adapter (receiver). The transmitters for this set have 5 groups of ON & OFF buttons, numbered 1-5 from top to bottom, and transmit a unique identifier for each of the 5 groups, plus the command ON or OFF, when you press a button. The second, smaller sticker on the back of each device shows the code group that the devices have been set for. In my case, both transmitters have a little sticker with "0308" on them. The transmitter code groups are preset internally at the factory by little blobs of solder (solder bridges) on certain pads on the printed circuit board (see photo), and cannot readily be changed without soldering work. Each receiver has a corresponding sticker also, that includes the group number; "308-1", "308-2".......up to "308-5" (since this set has 5 receivers). Matching up the code groups on the smaller stickers is how you know which sets of receivers and transmitters work together, and which button group controls which receiver when your first get them from the factory. Code groups are easily changed on the receivers by the user, via the single button and a special sequence. The receiver circuit boards don't seem to have any code select group solder pads, so I believe that each receiver has the ability to learn and respond to any transmitter and sub group button on it!So here's the part that they don't tell you but is revealed in the lengthy question and answer section for this product. The outlet and transmitter sets sold on Amazon have random code groups pre-programmed in them but you cannot determine which group you will get when you buy them. The manufacturer directs you to contact their support division via email if you want to get a transmitter with different code groups, ( I assume by exchanging the transmitter for one that has a different solder pad setup as described above). This makes sense to me since electronics and soldering are typically beyond the average consumer's ability. I have seen and used more flexible remote control transmitters that have miniature groups of switches on the circuit board, called DIP switches, that you press with a pen tip to match up transmitters and receivers for independent function. Too bad these transmitters don't work that way. It would be nicer if this were better explained and users could select what code group they wanted when they bought the units. This doesn't matter if you're only buying one set for use around the house.Problems arise if you buy more than one set and you need independent control of all ten devices. I've seen this question over and over for these devices. If both sets have the same code group number prefix on the sticker, then all transmitters can be used interchangeably to control only five devices. If you bought two sets of these and wanted to control 10 separate devices, each set would have to be set up on two different code group numbers; the two transmitters of the 1st set would have the same code group number and would work interchangeably with the first five devices, and the second two transmitters from the 2nd set would have a different code group number and would work interchangeably with devices 6 through 10.Where people can possibly get into trouble is when they buy two sets and both sets happen to have the same code group number prefix and will not work independently. With a little soldering savvy, I'm sure that changing the position of the solder bridge on the transmitter circuit board allows you to change code groups and the receivers can just be programmed via procedures 2) then 1) above to learn the new code words from the modified transmitter. I have not yet bought a second set so I cannot say that I have tested this but I feel pretty certain this will work. I have not found any manufacturer's documentation to associate specific solder bridge patterns to code group number prefixes except for the single set I own where pin number four is bridged to ground and corresponds to code group prefix number 0308.Good luck with your application and I Hope this review has helped you.
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This review is for the Syantek set of five remote control outlets with two 5-way remote controllers. My set was super easy to plug in and use right away, as they are all preprogrammed from the factory. I bought these primarily for remotely controlling two independent low voltage landscape lighting transformers for our deck and walkways, using two remotes from two different buildings. No matter which building I am in, I can pick up a remote to turn on the lights. So I have three receivers left over for other devices I would like to control. Note that these receivers are rated for 10 amp, indoor use only and are not weather resistant. My landscape transformers are protected from rain and weather so these devices will be okay for my application. They work well, and signals will penetrate walls and go some distance, but nowhere near the 100 feet that is advertised. For the average installation with transmitter and receiver in the same room of the house, or perhaps through the wall into the next room, these are plenty good. A metal wall, or foil covered sheathing in a wall will greatly reduce the range, since this is a UHF (434 MHz) radio signal. I had a little difficulty with reliable function fron inside one building, going through 1 window pane, 60ft through air to a non-metallic screen porch of a second building, where my lighting transformer was installed. I had to be in just the right position to get it to work every time. I also discovered that holding the transmitter button down a little longer seemed to help.

These units have extremely inefficient antennas, resulting in limited performance. I could not even identify a connection or trace on the transmitter circuit board as being for an antenna. The receiver, on the other hand, has a separate miniature circuit board with one Trace marked "ANT", and a tiny little coil spring to act as a compact miniature antenna. This was terribly inefficient but easy to identify. However, as you can see from my photos, both transmitter and receiver can be easily modified for much greater range and reliability by soldering a simple 1/4 wavelength wire antenna on to the circuit board. I made a quick calculation for a quarter wave length piece of insulated wire for 434 MHz and that worked out to about 6.75 in Long as verified by before and after tests using a field strength meter. If you have any electronics hobby skills with a soldering iron, or a friend that does, this is a super easy modification. You Ham Radio operators will recognize this as the same technique to boost the performace of handheld radios. You don't need a meter, just solder on a piece of insulated wire about 6.75 in long as shown and you will be all set. My units now were perfectly reliable going through the window, across the yard and to the next building or even from farther away. This could probably just be done only on the receiver if you wanted and did not want to have a wire hanging out of your transmitter. Let me warn you ahead of time that the receiver unit is held together using triangle drive screws. I did not even know these existed so I ground a triangle driver bit from an old Allen bit using my bench grinder. I have since picked up a set of standard triangle drive bits. From what I have read, these are becoming more common on appliances and I was not aware of them.

HOW THE PROGRAMMING WORKS:
Receivers are already pre-programmed from the factory. Look at the small stickers on the back of each receiver. There's a 4 digit code group number prefix with a dash and one more number, such as "0308-1", "0308-2", "0308-3" etc. As is, these will respond to button rows 1, 2, 3 etc on each of the two transmitters (which came with "0308" sticker). Each transmitter button row has a separate ON and OFF button.

Since all receivers and transmitters are using the same radio frequency, only 1 button on *one single transmitter* can transmit and be clearly received at a time. Pressing two buttons on the same transmitter simultaneously or two people activating separate transmitters at the exact same moment will cause the radio signals to mix and be garbled, much like trying to have more than one conversation at a time on the same telephone line, for example. Most likely, only the receiver that happens to be closest to its corresponding transmitter will activate.

PROCEDURES
1) To program a receiver to respond to an additional transmitter button (in *addition to* the ones it already responds to), even on transmitters from a different set, perform the following procedure. First unplug any device from the receiver. Then plug the receiver into a live receptacle/socket *without* pressing the programming button. Then press and hold the programming button for about 5 seconds until the light flashes, then press the transmitter button you wish to add. The light will finish flashing and go out. The manufacturer doesn't say how many separate transmitters can be learned by one receiver, but from what others have posted, it appears to be at least three.

2) To erase all receiver memory/transmitter button pairings (receiver won't respond to anything), first unplug any device from the receiver, and unplug or remove power from the receiver itself. While pressing and holding the programming button, plug in the receiver or apply power to it. Continue holding the button until the light flashes, then release the button. The light will stop flashing and erasure is complete. Some people accidentally do this when they first plug in the receivers, and then think it's broken because it won't respond to anything.

3) To completely reassign control of a receiver from one transmitter button to a different one, either on the same remote transmitter or a different one, first erase the programming with #2 above and reprogram with #1 above. This is what gets people in trouble trying to do only #1 above and then having the receiver responding to multiple buttons and getting all confused. I found a YouTube video explaining this with so many happy commenters thanking the poster for saving them from their frustrations!

The same units seem to be available with other brand names. These, and most other radio/RF wireless remotely controlled outlet and lamp socket adapters, all seem to work the same way, having transmitters that use one frequency but send unique codes for each button group (1 through five), and receivers that can be programmed to respond to one OR MORE transmitter codes. The receivers (one or more) bundled in the kit come preprogrammed to listen and respond to specific buttons (one or more) on the remote, but by use of the single, multifunction ON/OFF/PROGRAM button on the receiver body, users can program the receivers to respond to different transmitter buttons, multiple buttons on the same or multiple transmitters, or respond to none (cleared programming). This flexibility makes the devices very useful but is confusing because there's no clear explanation of how this works.

Note the two labels on the back of each device. These devices all use the same frequency, 433.92 MHz, which is listed on the large label on the back of both the remote (transmitter) and the outlet adapter (receiver). The transmitters for this set have 5 groups of ON & OFF buttons, numbered 1-5 from top to bottom, and transmit a unique identifier for each of the 5 groups, plus the command ON or OFF, when you press a button. The second, smaller sticker on the back of each device shows the code group that the devices have been set for. In my case, both transmitters have a little sticker with "0308" on them. The transmitter code groups are preset internally at the factory by little blobs of solder (solder bridges) on certain pads on the printed circuit board (see photo), and cannot readily be changed without soldering work. Each receiver has a corresponding sticker also, that includes the group number; "308-1", "308-2".......up to "308-5" (since this set has 5 receivers). Matching up the code groups on the smaller stickers is how you know which sets of receivers and transmitters work together, and which button group controls which receiver when your first get them from the factory. Code groups are easily changed on the receivers by the user, via the single button and a special sequence. The receiver circuit boards don't seem to have any code select group solder pads, so I believe that each receiver has the ability to learn and respond to any transmitter and sub group button on it!

So here's the part that they don't tell you but is revealed in the lengthy question and answer section for this product. The outlet and transmitter sets sold on Amazon have random code groups pre-programmed in them but you cannot determine which group you will get when you buy them. The manufacturer directs you to contact their support division via email if you want to get a transmitter with different code groups, ( I assume by exchanging the transmitter for one that has a different solder pad setup as described above). This makes sense to me since electronics and soldering are typically beyond the average consumer's ability. I have seen and used more flexible remote control transmitters that have miniature groups of switches on the circuit board, called DIP switches, that you press with a pen tip to match up transmitters and receivers for independent function. Too bad these transmitters don't work that way. It would be nicer if this were better explained and users could select what code group they wanted when they bought the units. This doesn't matter if you're only buying one set for use around the house.

Problems arise if you buy more than one set and you need independent control of all ten devices. I've seen this question over and over for these devices. If both sets have the same code group number prefix on the sticker, then all transmitters can be used interchangeably to control only five devices. If you bought two sets of these and wanted to control 10 separate devices, each set would have to be set up on two different code group numbers; the two transmitters of the 1st set would have the same code group number and would work interchangeably with the first five devices, and the second two transmitters from the 2nd set would have a different code group number and would work interchangeably with devices 6 through 10.

Where people can possibly get into trouble is when they buy two sets and both sets happen to have the same code group number prefix and will not work independently. With a little soldering savvy, I'm sure that changing the position of the solder bridge on the transmitter circuit board allows you to change code groups and the receivers can just be programmed via procedures 2) then 1) above to learn the new code words from the modified transmitter. I have not yet bought a second set so I cannot say that I have tested this but I feel pretty certain this will work. I have not found any manufacturer's documentation to associate specific solder bridge patterns to code group number prefixes except for the single set I own where pin number four is bridged to ground and corresponds to code group prefix number 0308.

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Luis
5.0 out of 5 stars Interruptores inalámbricos para enchufes electrodomésticos syantek,
Reviewed in Mexico on March 8, 2021
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Arturo N. Corte Terán
5.0 out of 5 stars Funciona perfectamente con todos los aparatos sin necesidad de programar
Reviewed in Mexico on January 30, 2021
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