A friend of mine wants to buy an apple tv, and he wants to put it in his media closet which is a little ways, and use his universal remotes to contol them, but how would I do this? I was thinking about an IR blaster? I'm not sure. He really just wants it to work, so please, can anyone help me? Thank you!

IR Blasters/IR Repeaters work fine, I have several at home including one to the Apple TV. Smarthome, Buffalo even Amazon has those. You need the reciever, the modulator/connection block, the power supply and the flasher(s)

Would you link to the one that you use? I have heard some people have problems with them. Thank you.

I have always used Xantech products (http://www.xantech.com/products/ir_products.htm), I have the 789-44 Connector Block, the 480-B0 receiver (Dinky-Link) and the 284M Emitters.

At this point I have four of this systems at home, never had any trouble.

Ok. Thanks. I have to talk to my friend to see what system he has setup.