This user-friendly universal remote control gets a 20% discount during Black Friday
I have been a user of the Harmony universal remotes for over twenty years and was very disappointed when Logitech discontinued the line. In the years since, many have tried, but only one other manufacturer has come close to replacing it: Sofabaton.
Sofabaton makes two universal remotes – the U2 – that you can get Now 20% discount at Sofabaton with the code BlackFriday20 — and the X1Swhich is reduced from $230 to $152 when you combine the Sofabaton sale with the promo code BlackFriday20. The devices are designed to condense all your remote controls into one. I reviewed the U2 and awarded it an Editor’s Choice Award, and I’m currently using it in CNET’s AV lab to control my test equipment. I love the U2 because it’s easy to use, affordable, and it’s just as easy to add more devices.
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The U2 remote control excels in ease of use
While the U2 remote isn’t as good as a Harmony or the more expensive Sofabaton X1S – which has Activity combos – the U2 can still control almost anything you plug into it. To that end, the remote has more than 500,000 devices in its database. The Sofabaton even improves Harmony by letting you connect the app directly to the remote control via Bluetooth. No logging in or dealing with network updates or slow connectivity. The remote can handle up to 15 devices at once, while the old Harmony 650 could only accommodate five.
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Programming the device is simple. After installing the Sofabaton app (iOS/Android) you can add new devices by choosing ‘Add’ at the top right. There you can enter the device manufacturer and model number and add it to the main menu. If your device is a little more obscure, you can use the manual learning mode to make your own copy of the remote, just make sure you have the original clicker handy.
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The remote fits comfortably in your hand and the indented thumbwheel (which lets you select the device you want to control) feels natural. The remote is also intuitive: my family was able to use the U2 without any guidance, unlike most Harmony’s.
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While you can pay a ridiculous amount for one of the older Harmony remotes – hundreds and hundreds of them – the Sofabaton U2 proves that you don’t have to spend a lot to get a great remote. With its ease of installation and ability to control a wide variety of devices, the Sofabaton U2 is the choice for anyone looking to simplify their living AV system.
Will Sofabaton universal remotes be on sale during Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
The Sofabaton U2 is currently on sale for $16 off with the code BlackFriday20making it an affordable $51. The X1S is currently $70 off, making it just $161 with code BlackFriday.
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