After using this remote for over a week I have to say that I am very impressed. As someone who used to have Logitech Harmony remotes and needed a replacement I can say these are far superior.
Compatibility: Setting up the remote to multiple devices is super easy with the app. There wasn't one item in my house that didn't have a profile in the software. The included hub and ir antennas make the range extremely far and I am able to work devices on the other side of the house.
Build Quality: I really like the way the slider and buttons feel. Very tactile without being overly clicky. I do wish there were more physical buttons but I like having a menu with all of the commands available on the lcd. Being rechargeable is a huge plus for me as the biggest headache I've had with the u series remotes was the battery door breaking off. The remote itself is light but feels sturdy and has survived a quite a few falls onto my tile floor without issue.
Ease of use: Navigating the menu can be confusing at first but once you get used to it it is very intuitive. Setting up activities in the app is a great feature.
Cons: very few if any, the only gripe I have is that I wish it had more physical buttons especially for trying to control tv inputs.
Overall I am really enjoying this remote and it is a must have if you hate the clutter of a ton of remotes for various devices all over your house. The features and build quality make this an excellent Logitech Harmony replacement for those who used to have them. Sofabaton customer service has been great for any issues I've had in the past as well.
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Product Description
SofaBaton X1S Universal Remote – Effortless Entertainment Control One Remote to Rule Them All
Revolutionize your home entertainment experience with the SofaBaton Universal Remote – the ultimate solution for streamlined control over all your devices. Say goodbye to the clutter of multiple remotes and embrace the simplicity of one smart, versatile controller.
1. Unmatched Compatibility:
The SofaBaton Universal Remote is designed to seamlessly sync with an extensive array of entertainment devices. From your smart TV and cable box to gaming consoles and streaming devices, experience universal compatibility like never before.
2. Easy Setup, Instant Gratification:
Setting up your universal remote has never been this easy. With a straightforward setup process, you can have your SofaBaton ready to roll in no time. Effortless configuration means more time enjoying your favorite shows and less time fumbling with complicated setups.
3. Smart Activity One-Touch Control:
Simplify your entertainment routine with SofaBaton's activity-based control. Press a single button to initiate a custom activity like “Movie Night” and watch as the SofaBaton orchestrates the perfect setup for your chosen activity.
4. Smart Home Integration:
SofaBaton universal remotes often support integration with popular smart home platforms.
5. Stylish Design, Comfortable Grip:
The SofaBaton Universal Remote not only excels in functionality but also in design. With its sleek and ergonomic build, enjoy a comfortable grip that complements your modern living space.
SofaBaton X1S Universal Remote – Ultimate Device Compatibility Infrared & Bluetooth & Wifi Devices
1. The smart universal remote control supports the IR & Bluetooth & Wi-Fi devices.
2. The X1s remote will be regularly updated to include new devices in the market and provide the latest codes for compatibility.
3. The Sofabaton X1S remote lets you control up to 60+ Devices, and works with over 500,000 Devices from over 6,000 Brands.
4. The X1S Universal Remote is designed to work with a broad spectrum of entertainment devices such as TVs, DVD/Blu-ray players, audio systems, streaming devices, gaming consoles, and more.
5. Notice That: We support most mainstream devices, if your device does not support it, let us know and we will add that to the database. The ability to customize and edit codes, or flexibility for users with unique or less common devices.
SofaBaton X1S Universal Remote – Unleash Activities Shortcut Commands in a Single Touch
Universal remote controls with activity-based functions are designed to simplify the control of multiple devices in your entertainment system by grouping related commands into specific activities.
1. Activity-Based Control:
The central feature is the ability to create and execute activities. Examples include "Watch TV", "Watch a Movie", "Listen to Music". Each activity is programmed to initiate a series of commands that turn on or off specific devices and set them up for the chosen activity.
2. Seamless Device Coordination:
Activities coordinate the actions of multiple devices with a single button press. For instance, selecting "Watch TV" might turn on the TV, cable/satellite box, and sound system while setting the appropriate inputs.
3. Customization Options:
Users can customize activities based on their specific setup and preferences. This may include adjusting the order of commands, setting delays between commands, or fine-tuning device configurations.
4. Macro Programming:
Activities often utilize macro programming, where a single button press triggers a sequence of commands. This simplifies complex tasks and minimizes the need for multiple button presses.
5. Easy Setup Process:
Setting up activities typically involves a simple process where users select devices, specify their current state, and define the desired settings for each activity. Advanced remotes may offer online setup options for convenience.
SofaBaton X1S Universal Remote – Seamless Control at Your Fingertips with Customized APP
The universal remote control is paired with a mobile app, turning your smartphone into a powerful remote control device.
The app typically features an intuitive interface, allowing to easily
Download the Devices、Create Activities、Reassign the Button、Use Macro、Add Favorite Channel and more functions.
About How To Download the Devices via Sofabaton APP?
For Infrared Devices:
Entering the Specific Brand & Model, such as Brand: LG Model: 60UF7300, or fuzzy search the Brand.
*We support most mainstream devices, if your device is not included, let us know and we will add that to the database.
For Bluetooth Devices:
Choose the way "Via Bluetooth", go to the settings, then pair the Sofabaton with your device via Bluetooth with the original remote.
For Wifi Devices:
Choose the way "Via Wifi", we only support devices Roku, Sonos, and Philips Hue, more devices will be developed in the future.
SofaBaton X1S Universal Remote – Intuitive Seamless Voice Activation Works with Alexa & Google Assistant
1. Activity-Based Voice Commands:
Launch or Turn Off entire entertainment scenarios with a single phrase. "Movie Night" "Music Mode" and more – your Voice Control-enabled remote sets the stage for your preferred activities effortlessly. The integration of voice control has become a prominent feature in modern smart home and entertainment systems.
2. Personalized Voice Commands with Activity:
Customize your control experience by creating personalized Activity- voice commands for your favorite functions. Make your remote truly respond to your unique preferences.
3. Compatibility Across Devices:
A robust voice control system is designed to work seamlessly across a variety of brands and models of entertainment devices. This ensures broad compatibility for diverse home setups.
4. Kindly Noted:
Before use, please sync the SofaBaton account with Alexa & Google Assistant. Voice commands ONLY support created activities, not single devices, so please create the activities to use that. The X1S remote control itself does not have a microphone, directly used with Alexa & Google Assistant.
SofaBaton X1S All-in-one Smart Universal Remote Control with Hub – Harmony in Your Hands
Compared to the X1 remote control, what upgrades and improvements have been made to the X1s ?
1. Raise to Wake:
The "Raise to Wake" allows the remote to automatically activate its display or wake up when you lift it, which enhances convenience and saves power.
2. Change in Fonts:
Changing the fonts of text on the remote control's display enhances readability.
3. Software & Hardware Updates:
Software & Hardware updates ensure that the remote stays current with the latest tech, addresses the issues, and introduces new functionalities to enhance the overall user experience.
Powerful Stable Hub:
The X1S smart universal remote provides a stable and powerful signal, put the hub in front of any device, or works with 2 included wired IR transmitters that you can hide in the cabinet.
Scroll Click:
It can be beneficial for precise navigation and selection. Scroll to choose between different devices and click to switch.
OLED Screen:
Clear and dynamic display of information, such as device status, and activity icons, providing a visually appealing and informative interface.
Beep Tracker Remote Function:
The beep tracker remote helps you locate the remote when misplaced. Activating this function triggers a beep or sound, making it easier to find.
Backlight:
The backlight function involves illuminating the buttons to improve visibility in low-light conditions, making it easier to navigate and operate the remote without struggling to see the buttons.
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| Sold By | SofaBaton | SofaBaton Remotes | Simeizai .Inc | Tianchang Xingju Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd | Dan's Electronics Etc., Inc. |
| compatible devices | Streaming Device, Television, Soundbar, DVD/Blu-ray Player, Home Theater | Set Top Box, Stereo System, Television, VCR, DVD/Blu-ray Player | Television/DVD/Blu-ray Player | Television | Television, Stereo System, DVD/Blu-ray Player, Home Theater, Projector |
| connectivity tech | Infrared, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, APP | Infrared, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Infrared | Infrared | Infrared |
| maximum range | 40 feet | 40 feet | 30 feet | — | 30 feet |
| battery quantity | 1 lithium ion | 1 lithium polymer | 2 aaa | — | 2 aaa |
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Well, the Sofabaton X1S is a work in progress ...On the positive side, the hand-held remote is well made and the simplicity of the layout might work for most streaming devices that you want to control with the X1S. However, if you want to use the Sofabaton X1S to control your Over The Air (OTA) recorder, note that the hand-held lacks a record button - as well as other transport controls.Perhaps Sofabaton's work-around for the lack of the record/transport buttons is that the device would be selected using the scroll wheel, and that one would actuate the button sequence using the scroll wheel / select actuations.For my ChannelMaster CM-7500, DVR+, OTA recorder, starting a recording using the X1S requires a bit of effort to scroll to the RECORD selection, followed by a press of the scroll wheel. Most of the confusion comes when you want to STOP the recording, which you do by scrolling and selecting STOP. However, the DVR+ wants you to confirm that you really want to STOP the recording, so a dialog appears on the TV screen asking for a CONFIRM. You then need to scroll to the OK selection and hit it to dismiss the dialog. At this point, perhaps you might think that the recording is over and you can watch OTA TV, but the OK actuation opens another dialog on the TV screen asking if you want to start a another recording. You then need to dismiss the dialog by scrolling to and hitting the EXIT selection. Otherwise, you need to wait a few minutes for the dialog to time out...At this point, I'm really irritated with Logitech for their abandonment of the Harmony remote, which had working RECORD/transport control buttons on the hand-held, as well as other features for easily dismissing the DVR+ dialogs.Another issue with the X1S is that each device as displayed on the hand-held's screen is listed as the manufacturer and not the model number (or preferably, a user-assigned name). Maybe there is a way to rename the device, but I did not find it.x1s-display.pngFor example, my media system includes a Sony XBR television, a Sony Blu-Ray DVD player, and a Sony Soundbar. Why must the Sofabaton X1S identify these devices using the name: "Sony" for all three devices?If you need to go to extended controls for the Sony Soundbar (like the rear speaker volume, for example), you need to remember which of the three "Sony" selections is for the Soundbar - before scolling to the control and selecting via the scroll wheel press.It is clear - that IF one can successfully configure the X1S, the best way to use it is for routine selection of devices for a desired activity as well as simplified configuration and control of your media system. The Sofabaton X1S is not practical for control of additional device features provided by the component's hand-held remotes that came with each component. In other words, using the scroll wheel for selection of these detailed commands is impractical. One might ask: what is the real purpose for the Scroll wheel and its display - given the issues with device naming and the actions required to select using the thumbwheel?Use of the original RemoteI don't often record OTA signals on my ChannelMaster DVR+. When I would want to, I would use the DVR+ hand-held remote control - to set up and start a recording. The DVR+ remote would also be used to fast-forward through commercials or to go back in a recording to replay. This approach is superior to trying to use the X1S scroll wheel...In other words, don't think that the X1S will allow you to stop using your old hand-held remote that came with the component, in this case, the ChannelMaster DVR+ ...Problems with Learning from another RemoteThe control code database for the Sofabaton X1S covers many components from numerous manufacturers, but there are instances where you may not find a device for your component in the database. For such cases, Sofabaton offers a learning feature that is used to record control codes from an existing hand-held IR remote.Unfortunately, the recording of control codes from the hand-held (IR-only) remote can be affected by many factors, which can make the recording of IR commands unreliable.For example, I plan to use a model: UHDS-401A, HDMI switch (manufactured by OREI), for selecting HDMI sources in my system. The Sofabaton database includes other OREI devices, but not the UHDS-401A, so I tried to record the IR control codes using the "Code Learning" feature.I think that the UHDS-401A hand-held remote sends multiple control messages in rapid succession whenever a button is pressed, and the X1S hub does not do an adequate job of finding the button-press message's beginning and end. The X1S records a corrupted version of the IR control message, and for the UHDS-401A remote, any attempt to use the recorded IR message will be unreliable. The recorded IR signal may work perhaps 50% of each attempted actuation, which is not acceptable for reliable control of a devices' button selection.Also, the configuration of a set of IR control codes for some non-existing device's IR remote, requires that you start with some other (unrelated/different) device in the Sofabaton database. Rather than provide some simplified tool to define user-entered button names with recorded codes, Sofabaton requires that you must find some other device/remote in the database, which you would then edit to assign recorded IR control codes to pre-existing buttons provided for that selected device.For the OREI, UHDS-401A, I decided to start with the UHDS-402A (which is in the database) and to edit the buttons with reciorded IR codes. So, for selection of the "In 1" HDMI input, I need to edit the button named "Up" by recording the IR code, while pressing the button for that function on the UHDS-401A IR remote.Instead of allowing the user to change the name of the button to "In 1", I must refer to the button selection as "Up", because I can't edit the button name! I need to maintain a table somewhere else (like an EXCEL spreadsheet), so that I know what button name corresponds to which functional selection on the actual HDMI switch.Because the recording of the IR codes would have been corrupted anyway, it is evident that I could not have used the modified X1S UHDS-402A device from the database to reliably control an OREI, UHDS-401A switch.The only recourse I had to go with was to find some other similar, OREI device in the database that might control the switch. With a bit of research, I found that the OREI, HDA-934 device, which is available in the Sofabaton database, does reliably control the UHDS-401A, HDMI input selection. However, the HDA-934 device does not support control of other button presses available on the UHDS-401A IR remote...Note: I found during the process for defining an activity, that it may be possible to change the name for the button; however, I was not able to test the renaming capability, because of a non-recoverable communication issue.The Last StrawWhile I was working on the X1S activity configurations, I ran into numerous issues with hub communication, where the WiFi connection between my cell phone and the hub would disconnect. After many tries to reconnect and finish the activity configurations, the X1S hub eventually refused to communicate with my cell phone over the WiFi network. I felt that my only recourse was to do a factory reset of the X1S hub and to start over with the configuration.I went to the Sofabaton website and sent a chat message to Sofabaton support, asking how I could do a factory reset for the X1S hub. The chat was not active, but my support request message was sent, and I got an email back a day or so later:reset-x1s-hub.pngUnfortunately, from the response from Sofabaton, performing a factory reset of the X1S hub, requires that you connect to the hub via WiFi, so that you can actually send the factory reset command. In my case, I could not connect via WiFi to the hub, so a factory reset was not an option.Note that the X1S hub did appear to work with whatever I had previously configured, so, for example, I could control my Apple TV with the Sofabaton X1S hand-held remote. The Bluetooth connection between the hub and hand-held apparently worked just fine, but the WiFi connection to my cell phone would not...Comment: The X1S hub includes a button to initiate Bluetooth pairing. It would make sense for the button to also function as a means to initiate a factory reset - by pressing and holding the button for say, 20 seconds. This way, the hub could be reset to a controllable state - without having to depend upon a WiFi communication link with the hub to issue the factory reset.I finally decided that the Sofabaton X1S was no longer worth the effort and that it was time to send it back to Amazon for a refund...
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As a happy owner of the SofaBaton U2 remote, I was hesitant to "upgrade." The one thing I did notice with the U2, is the Mrs, and the kid were shy about using it, as I think they were overwhelmed by it. The X1S solves that, everyone in the house loves this one. It is admittedly simpler to use.
Pros:
- As with other SofaBaton products, the fit, finish, and feel are very nice. The buttons feel good, and have a nice click to them.
- Backlight buttons, normally I don't care about back-lighting, but this is nice for dark rooms.
- This comes with a hub that sends out IR signals in all directions, a single IR blaster, and then a dual IR blaster (that can be situated to direct IR signals to two different devices). This is nice, as you can bury all your devices in a cabinet, and the remote will still work. The remote doesn't even have to point at anything in particular, or really need to be in the same room, just in range of the hub.
- This remote / and the X1S side of the app may give you access to buttons your original remote does not have. All of my devices I got access to buttons that are not on my original remote. For example when switching inputs on my brand new TV I'm stuck going through menus, or cycling the input button. With this remote I can jump directly to the correct input. This is very handy for creating macros, or activities.
- Macros / Activities. On my U2 I used Macros, so far the same thing that I did on that remote, I've just used Activities on this. So it turns on the TV, switches the input, turns on the receiver, and turns to the correct input.
- This time the remote doesn't have to control just one device. When setting things up, I can specify the volume buttons control the receiver, but the channel buttons control the TV when I hit watch TV. The off button turns EVERYTHING off. No more flipping back and forth. I believe this is why the rest of the family quickly just picked this one up.
- The find the remote button. Enough said.
Cons:
- The built in battery. It's rechargeable. I'm torn on this. This does make the device slimmer. It's also USB-C. Just a personal preference I prefer devices I can put batteries in. Battery life has been great though. I can understand if most would consider this a pro.
- Lack of keys. It's simplicity that makes it very easy to use, sometimes makes me still pick up my U2 remote. There are buttons you can program. You can also pull up a remote on your phone, and hit buttons. However just using the X1S, it's hard to just jump to a channel if you wanted to.
Overall the improvements in functionality over the U-series remote are quite noticeable. The thing that made this remote the big winner in my book, as everyone in the house, uses, and used it without any issues. No longing having to explain to a child why sound isn't coming out, because it's on the wrong input, or they are using the wrong remote, makes this worth the additional cost (compared to the U2). This you hit the button, it will take care of the rest.
Pros:
- As with other SofaBaton products, the fit, finish, and feel are very nice. The buttons feel good, and have a nice click to them.
- Backlight buttons, normally I don't care about back-lighting, but this is nice for dark rooms.
- This comes with a hub that sends out IR signals in all directions, a single IR blaster, and then a dual IR blaster (that can be situated to direct IR signals to two different devices). This is nice, as you can bury all your devices in a cabinet, and the remote will still work. The remote doesn't even have to point at anything in particular, or really need to be in the same room, just in range of the hub.
- This remote / and the X1S side of the app may give you access to buttons your original remote does not have. All of my devices I got access to buttons that are not on my original remote. For example when switching inputs on my brand new TV I'm stuck going through menus, or cycling the input button. With this remote I can jump directly to the correct input. This is very handy for creating macros, or activities.
- Macros / Activities. On my U2 I used Macros, so far the same thing that I did on that remote, I've just used Activities on this. So it turns on the TV, switches the input, turns on the receiver, and turns to the correct input.
- This time the remote doesn't have to control just one device. When setting things up, I can specify the volume buttons control the receiver, but the channel buttons control the TV when I hit watch TV. The off button turns EVERYTHING off. No more flipping back and forth. I believe this is why the rest of the family quickly just picked this one up.
- The find the remote button. Enough said.
Cons:
- The built in battery. It's rechargeable. I'm torn on this. This does make the device slimmer. It's also USB-C. Just a personal preference I prefer devices I can put batteries in. Battery life has been great though. I can understand if most would consider this a pro.
- Lack of keys. It's simplicity that makes it very easy to use, sometimes makes me still pick up my U2 remote. There are buttons you can program. You can also pull up a remote on your phone, and hit buttons. However just using the X1S, it's hard to just jump to a channel if you wanted to.
Overall the improvements in functionality over the U-series remote are quite noticeable. The thing that made this remote the big winner in my book, as everyone in the house, uses, and used it without any issues. No longing having to explain to a child why sound isn't coming out, because it's on the wrong input, or they are using the wrong remote, makes this worth the additional cost (compared to the U2). This you hit the button, it will take care of the rest.
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