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SofaBaton U1 Universal Remote Control US$40.84 (A$57.64) @ FastTech

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  • Control Protoco: Infrared (IR)
  • U1 Universal Remote Control with Sofabaton App
  • Update the database in real-time
  • One-key Macro Button
  • OLED Display and Scroll Wheel
  • Supports up to 15 Bluetooth & IR devices

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  • My remote control lags and also because of my sound bar blocks the signal somehow too.

    Will this help?

  • Looks interesting. Need a new universal remote. The buttons don't light up in the dark do they, which is definitely a down side.

  • +3

    10 to 30 days shipping. Hmm
    Might have to see if anything local or quicker
    Do need a new remote.. My Logitech 650 is showing it's age with some buttons intermittently working

    Wish Logitech kept making remotes though.

    • Encify, we recommend customers choose "Australia Expedited Air" for shipping, 11-14 business days for delivery.

  • No bluetooth? (for Chromecast, Playstation etc.)
    Does this do actions?

  • +2

    Got one of these. Can't speak to the Bluetooth.

    IR works, but isn't wonderful - the beam is highly directional and if the receiver sensor is badly placed it can be hard to trigger commands. So we can control an apple TV4 easily, a Yamaha Amp behind glass fairly reliably, but controlling a (admittedly very old) Samsung TV is hit and miss - powering on and off tends to a wild light sabre exercise and changing channel is a pain in the backside.

    On the upside, the app makes it easy to set up custom/mix and match controls between different devices.

    TLDR, don't know about the bluetooth, IR is a bit crap, overall programming functionality is good.

    At $40, I'd buy again, as nothing else seems to compete at the moment.

    • I agree with the IR. It's very awkward. My CCWGTV remote would work even pointed backwards.

  • +3

    It's a shame that Logitech is no longer in the remote business. The design of the SofaBaton is really similar to the Logitech Harmony Companion remote.

  • +1

    Anyone know if this is any good? Another Logitech user here that's on its last legs.

  • Also keen to know if it can replace the top Logitech,

    • Very unlikely if you are doing clever things with the logitech. The sofabaton is capable (but clunky) at replacing multiple remotes - it's supposed to support command chains, but I wouldn't expect it to be reliable given how finicky the IR beam is.

      But it also seems to be the only game in town at the moment.

      • I guess we wait for something to replace the Harmony Elite

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