Sofabaton U2 Smart Universal Remote Review

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@MattRozema Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised nobody is simply emulating what the Harmony remotes do. I want to set up devices, then set up activities or macros that make use of the devices. Harmony activities could turn on and off the devices associated. The Sofabaton macros just fire the exact same codes with each press. Then theres no help function for when your remote accidentally misses turning on a device or switching to the correct source. I bought the U2, but I am going to return it. Wish I saw this review sooner.

@geektoolkit Жыл бұрын

It’s a frustrating hole that Harmony has left and I hope someone cracks the code soon

@Damomonopolos Жыл бұрын

Is there a way to set this up without a previously chewed up by the dog remote? This thing wouldnt find my TV. And i cant use IR to set it up remote to remote

@geektoolkit Жыл бұрын

If your tv isn’t in the database email their support and report it and they’ve been getting things added. Can you find the brand at least? Sometimes the same brand will get you close enough as well

@Damomonopolos Жыл бұрын

@@geektoolkit yeah it's an LG something something within the last 2 years, the problem is that it wont predictive text fill in, and I dont remember the exact model

@juliobro1 Жыл бұрын

From all that I understand it's not the Harmony replacement the hype pretended. That exclusive on-off issue Harmony solved by storing the devices status, so when doing combinations (macros), it didn't send a TV-ON again, if it's already ON. Hmmm...which is the next candidate?

@geektoolkit Жыл бұрын

The other one I reviewed is a step up, but has the same issue related to on/off, however it CAN communiate with home assistant. That would be a much more complex setup, but could be ideal. The Harmony macro memory is cool for pre-cec devices, but my devices sometimes turn each other on via CEC (for instance the xbox will turn on my reciever and tv) and I believe that would put it all out of sync. We REALLY need discrete codes to move the experience forward, and it's a bit frustrating that's not just a thing in recent devices!

@karenwolofsky1653 11 ай бұрын

Did you say that this 100% does not work if I keep my Directv box or this hub “behind” cabinet doors? My Harmony Ultimate is on the Fritz with battery issues. I use it for my Samsung & Sound Bar so kinda desperate what to replace it with. ?? Thx so much.

@geektoolkit 11 ай бұрын

@karenwolofsky1653 if the item uses IR then this won’t work without an IR repeater. IR repeaters are usually inexpensive and can route the IR through a cabinet. Just something good to look into. It’d allow this and other IR solutions to work

@eventhorizons Жыл бұрын

I went ahead and bought the remote, despite some of the negatives, because my Harmony has gone stupid. I like the idea of an App interface because that give so much flexibility. However, like you, I feel that creating an account for stupid things like this is bad. But I can deal with it. What you did not mention (or perhaps they added it since) is that it want to "access your location" and will not proceed without it. WTF do they need my location! Every time I go this Universal Remote cycle (I have had a number over the years) I am flabbergasted that nobody can make a remote that actually is good AT ANY PRICE! Sometimes I toy with the idea of just making my own!

@geektoolkit Жыл бұрын

It’s very frustrating that we don’t have a company that’s been able to nail this. I don’t recall the location requirement but the challenge with reviewing things like this is the mfg can update the app right after the videos recorded and make the whole thing outdated. I will keep an eye out for better options and see if any come my way

@chrissipko3105 Жыл бұрын

Great review. This made me decide on NOT buying the remote 🙂

@geektoolkit Жыл бұрын

Yeah a good review will hopefully help the decision not make it! This one I struggled with but it highlighted some of the issues in general with these smart remotes. I’m still looking for the perfect one!