App Profile: SofaBaton

RolandDT

Rating: 1/5

I bought the U1 Upgrade Remote to replace my aging Harmony remote based on reviews. Most of the feedback was generally positive, so I thought I’d give it a shot. After downloading the app registering my email, the device would not pair. I tried reinstalling the app, and also installed on my tablet to see if that worked and still could not get it to sync. I emailed customer service and all they were able to do is send me the same info that’s included in the instructions. I had a replacement remote sent to me to see if it was just a defective unit, but still had the same issue. And yes Bluetooth was enabled on the app. I am now stuck with a completely useless remote that I can’t program, so I would stay clear of this.

dwip4

Rating: 5/5

I, too, say don’t listen to the bad reviews. I had helped a neighbor setup a SofaBaton remote last year, and I thought it was easy to do. My universal remote stopped working, so I bought a U2. Everything worked as expected. I was pleasantly surprised that I could assign a key function from a different remote on the same device. For instance, I reprogrammed the volume controls for my cable box device using the volume controls from my Vizio sound bar. This way I don’t have to switch from cable device to sound device to control channels and volume. Macro keys work well and even allow a delay between actions. I love the fact that I can program the remote with the app on my iPhone. My previous remote made me run an app on my laptop and sync with the remote using a cable. It’s so much easier to do this with my iPhone and using Bluetooth, sending it to the remote. I liked the remote so much that I replaced another universal remote I had with a U2. The app pairs with either one so I can keep them separate, which I need to do since the devices (TVs, sound bars, DVD/Blu-Ray devices are different in each room). Overall, the remote and app are great!

ahahaheiejdheheebs

Rating: 5/5

Had Logitech and then Harmony remotes for a few years. My last one lasted almost 8 years until the battery wouldn’t hold a charge for more than one night and the hub kept losing connectivity. Wasn’t going to shell out $300+ on a savant remote that I wouldn’t be able to install or buy directly. Didn’t want to buy another Harmony. Found Sofabaton after an extensive and exhaustive search. Was a little apprehensive about the the way the UI looked. Bought it and after a few hiccups it’s worked flawlessly. Repeater on tv and receiver always send snd receive signal. Occasionally I lose signal from the remote but if I open the app it helps to recover the connection. That happens perhaps once every 6 months or so. Top notch replacement for the Harmony Elite.