SofaBaton U2 Universal Remote with Backlit Button and Upgraded Scroll Wheel, All in One Universal Remote Control with App Control, Custom Macros for Smart TVs,Sound Bar, DVD/Blu-ray Players and More

This remote is exactly what I needed. My Sony Bravia TV remote stopped supporting my TiVo. I used the app to program this remote for both the TV and the TiVo and then was able to assign simple macros to switch between the GoogleTV and the HDMI port for the TiVo and then change the “mode” of the remote. Finally I tweaked a few buttons to map to the TV while in TiVo mode. It’s perfect all around. My use was fairly straightforward but you can do fairly complex things with this remote - any button can be reconfigured to another button from any other remote in the database or any remote you can “learn” from. It also supports Bluetooth, but I didn’t try using the remote with Bluetooth to the TV. The app worked easily on my iPhone - aid say my whole setup was less than 30 minutes to finish.

I was a big fan of the old Logitech Harmony Remotes. But since they no longer make them I decided to give this one a try. I didn’t give it 5 stars because of some minor nit picks. Overall it’s a decent remote. It does the job even though it doesn’t have the other features the higher tier model has. Such as an Activity option, for selecting one action to perform functions for multiple devices. Pros: 1 - simple layout of buttons and easy enough to use for my 8yr old. 2 - wide selection of codes to work with newer and older electronics. 3 - somewhat easy setup: I’ll explain why in the cons section 4 - strong enough IR signal that it can read through my entertainment center doors 5 - Bluetooth option. Was very helpful when linking to my Apple TV. I found that it was the easiest way for the remote to link up. 6 - size and weight are just right. Not overly big or heavy. Cons: 1 - no ability to control multiple devices with one setting (like and activity setting on old harmony remotes). I’ve had both styles of harmony remotes - a WiFi one that was also liked to an App that could also work as a remote…. AND…. I’ve also had another IR type remote that had the ability to use activity settings. Both obviously had different pricing just like the SofaBaton. So I guess you get what you pay for. 2 - the setup was not very easy at first. Don’t use the paper instructions. Watch the video tutorials. It will make it much simpler. Also, I had problems setting up my Apple TV via IR settings and ended up having to use the Bluetooth option. Super minor but worth mentioning. 3 - there is a delayed response sometimes when using the remote with your device. Not annoying enough to return it but it does take some getting used to. Again you get what you pay for. I’m sure the more expensive version doesn’t have this problem. In summary, it’s not a harmony remote. And you could buy a cheaper universal remote and get a similar performance. But I did that prior to getting this one and I’m actually happy I decided to go with this one. Just go into knowing it’s not going to be perfect and you’ll enjoy it as well. Realistically no remote is going to satisfy everyone’s expectations. I would buy it again.

Interested in this product? Know the facts before you buy (see below) This review is not based on a single use (I purchased 3 of them and all of them perform the same), and is also based on 2 years of use. GOOD: - Has the ability to run multiple devices from a single remote - The configuration of this product is fairly easy BAD: - The IR (infrared) sensor has a very short range and requires the "PERFECT" angle from remote IR sensor to device IR sensor. If you are used to changing the volume while standing off to the side of your TV, you will not get that luxury with this remote. If you are used to changing the volume while in bed, you're getting your ass up and standing in front of the TV. - Multi-taps! This is by far the most annoying behavior of this remote. When pressing the select button you might select the option highlighted on screen, or you may end up 4 selections in. If you click on a category to see your options, half the time it starts a show at random because it multi-taps, so just by clicking category [x] the remote has taken you to the options, chosen the 1st option and pressed play in a single click. Don't even try to type in the on screen key board. Trying to search "Comedy" may get you "Commmm" or "Comm" and when you go to delete the extra "m" now you might have "Com" (if you're lucky) or "Co" or "C" and sometimes it deletes them all and you have to type it all again. - Unresponsive, the remote may take 3 - 5 clicks before it starts recognizing you are trying to use it. Maybe it's because you were not standing in the perfect spot in the room with the remote at exactly 3.58746 feet from the ground and an angle of 32.6587456 degrees to the IR sensor of the receiving device and you just farted so the dust particles are in the air obstructing the view. Or maybe it's because the company did not hire anyone to perform Quality Control. But these are CRAP!

Excellent product.

O controle é bom, fácil de programar, tem uma uma boa pegada e a tela facilita muito no uso. Mas tem um problema sério com a tecla de navegação pois ele é desbalanceada. É dura de um lado e macia no outro, sempre com cliques duplos no lado mais duro da tecla e isso se torna bem irritante. Recomendo apenas a compra da versão mais recente deste controle pois aparentemente este problema foi corrigido.

Bluetooth özelliği de var diye aldım ancak tanınmış bir kaç cihaz dışında cihaz tanımıyor. Diğer kızıl ötesi ile de cihazı tam tutturamazsan işlemiyor. Cihazlar arası geçiş için kullanılan tekerlek daha 2. ayda atlamaya ve teklemeye başladı kesinlikle bu paralara alınacak cihaz değil. Cok daha ucuz olan ONE For All kumanda var bundn çok daha iyi. Hiç tavsiye etmiyorum. Tek yıldız bile fazla.

This remote works really well with the multiple devices I have (TV, AV Receiver, Blu Ray Player, Firestick). You're also able to configure macros for multiple devices which is very useful. The negatives: The buttons are a bit "clicky" and the main method of switching devices is a scroll wheel, which in less than a year is no longer working properly. This Amazon purchase unfortunately isn't covered in Sofabatons 1 year warranty, so beware.