Which universal remote?
Discussion
I want a physical remote as opposed to using via a phone app, currently have a Logitech harmony which is playing up and I believe Logitech are ditching support, so wondering what is the best option?
It needs to control a Sonos surround sound, tv, bt Freeview box, Nvidia shield TV, plus other smart options would be a bonus?
It needs to control a Sonos surround sound, tv, bt Freeview box, Nvidia shield TV, plus other smart options would be a bonus?
Unfortunately there is nothing close to Harmony at the moment in the retail / consumer channel.
There are some in the Pro-Sumer / Installer sectors which I am working on making available to people who know what they are doing.
Next year we are expecting to see SofaBaton (stupid name) and YIO enter the market but how good their data base and price point is unknown at the moment.
There are some in the Pro-Sumer / Installer sectors which I am working on making available to people who know what they are doing.
Next year we are expecting to see SofaBaton (stupid name) and YIO enter the market but how good their data base and price point is unknown at the moment.
I'm a Harmony user with an understairs cupboard full of devices and a need to control them when Logitech decide to pull the plug on the servers, which could occur whenever they get bored, I guess.
I'm surprised no-one on Pistonheads has mentioned Broadlink. Specifically the Broadlink RM4 Pro, it's less than £50 on Amazon has IR and RF functionality and hooks up nicely with smart devices like Alexa and has an app for either running on a phone or perhaps dedicated tablet.
It gets pretty good reviews and only seems to be missing Bluetooth, which is slightly annoying as I use that to turn an XBox on/off in place of the controller.
I'm surprised no-one on Pistonheads has mentioned Broadlink. Specifically the Broadlink RM4 Pro, it's less than £50 on Amazon has IR and RF functionality and hooks up nicely with smart devices like Alexa and has an app for either running on a phone or perhaps dedicated tablet.
It gets pretty good reviews and only seems to be missing Bluetooth, which is slightly annoying as I use that to turn an XBox on/off in place of the controller.
didn't realise Logitech were stopping manufacture of the Harmony remotes, thanks for the heads up.
Having had a Harmony 1100 for ages (loved the small tablet style) which I upgraded a few years back to Harmony Elite (love it) for controlling hifi & AV set-up.... fans, lighting in my living room
nothing seems to come near it looking on line, and given Logitech's commitment to ongoing support to Harmony it buy another one IMHO
Having had a Harmony 1100 for ages (loved the small tablet style) which I upgraded a few years back to Harmony Elite (love it) for controlling hifi & AV set-up.... fans, lighting in my living room
nothing seems to come near it looking on line, and given Logitech's commitment to ongoing support to Harmony it buy another one IMHO
Where are we at on this?
Allways toyed with the idea but everything seems a bit lacking. But Have a silly amount of remotes now.
Sofabaton X1 looks nice and seems to offer a lot. With IR teaching I recon it should work the ceiling fan too! But reviews are polar, every other one claims you can talk to Jesus on it and every second one is current packaging it up for return. Who's telling the truth.
Allways toyed with the idea but everything seems a bit lacking. But Have a silly amount of remotes now.
Sofabaton X1 looks nice and seems to offer a lot. With IR teaching I recon it should work the ceiling fan too! But reviews are polar, every other one claims you can talk to Jesus on it and every second one is current packaging it up for return. Who's telling the truth.
Teddy Lop said:
Where are we at on this?
Allways toyed with the idea but everything seems a bit lacking. But Have a silly amount of remotes now.
Sofabaton X1 looks nice and seems to offer a lot. With IR teaching I recon it should work the ceiling fan too! But reviews are polar, every other one claims you can talk to Jesus on it and every second one is current packaging it up for return. Who's telling the truth.
A lot depends on the individual user's expectations. Allways toyed with the idea but everything seems a bit lacking. But Have a silly amount of remotes now.
Sofabaton X1 looks nice and seems to offer a lot. With IR teaching I recon it should work the ceiling fan too! But reviews are polar, every other one claims you can talk to Jesus on it and every second one is current packaging it up for return. Who's telling the truth.
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