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The process was quick and easy for each device.Īlthough you can select devices on the remote's LCD screen, you can't simply use the remote as a universal remote to control the TV or other device. I continued, adding an Apple TV 4K, a Chromecast with Google TV, and a Roku Soundbar.

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The app will quickly find the model, download the database, and sync it to the Sofabaton X1 remote control. To add a TV, look up the TV by brand and type in the model number. The hub communicates with devices via Bluetooth, WiFi, and IR blasters.įirst, add each device. To set up the Sofabaton X1 Hub, you'll need to download the Sofabaton app and connect the hub to WiFi. The screen is not a touch screen, so you use a scroll ball to choose the activity you want. The remote has an extended LED screen that displays a home menu with the options Devices, Activities, and Set (up).

The hub sends out command signals, and the remote sends commands to the hub. The Sofabaton X1 Hub and remote control come with a hub and a remote. But it is no substitute for what it is intended to replace. If you have your heart set on a single remote to control your various devices and you're willing to put in a lot of time to get it working, you may get what you need. The Sofabaton sounded promising with its vast database of codes for TVs and other devices.

When Logitech stopped making the Harmony remote controls in 2021, there were few options to take their place. Unfortunately, it doesn't hold a candle to Harmony's ease of use, compatibility, and design. There was hope that the Sofabaton X1 Hub and Remote could replace the now-discontinued Logitech Harmony Hub. Inconsistent and occasionally doesn’t work Must create workarounds for input switching I couldn’t find it, so I asked and they brought one out of the stock room for me.Bluetooth, Infrared (IR), and WiFi control If anyone cares, the Walmart site said they were in stock in my local store, so I dropped by to pick one up.

Hopefully it won’t take them long to get that sorted out. I also had a few problems getting it to control my TV, but I was able to fix that by deleting the settings that it put in during initial setup, re-adding, and switching to IR. I didn’t try the app buttons with Button Mapper, but they weren’t functional on the TS4k out of the gate.įrom my experience with the Onn device, I don’t think it is quite ready for prime time due to volume issues. The settings button couldn’t be picked up by button mapper and it didn’t work on the TS4k. The Bookmark button is recognized as 174 (Bookmark).

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On the Onn device, the button brings up a screen wanting you to install YTTV (Button Mapper doesn’t override this behavior). The TV button is actually the same as the TS4k Guide button and the and recognized by Button Mapper as 172 (Guide). I will double check tonight, but I can’t test the two together.Īll, I paired the remote with my TS4k and it worked fine (probably can’t program the TV IR stuff though). I think there is an option for sound bar as well. Tom, I have one and it supports TV power. While it does seem a bit more predictable since Chromecast with Google TV launched, I’m relatively content with my SHIELD TV remote. In any event, I lament the lack of a dedicated play/pause button from onn, TiVo Stream 4k, and Google itself since app providers remain inconsistent with their center button functionality. In that case, you have no way to configure the G10’s TV control buttons. The issue with the Chromecast and the G10 remote is if you do not have the original Chromecast remote at all. If you have the original Chromecast remote already configured to control your TV, those IR controls will automatically be programmed onto the G10 remote when the G10 remote is paired to the Chromecast. Seems like tv and settings might be meaningfully mapped by Google at some point and perhaps the Button Remapper app can provide some assistance.īeyond the basics, the more concerning elements initially are related to television IR control. While most onn buttons work as expected on the Chromecast, the tv, settings, and app shortcut buttons are currently non-functional. However, there are some notable caveats to be aware of and, depending what functions Ken or others are seeking, it may not pan out as desired. Well, it turns out AFTVNews has already conducted this comparison.

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Over on our “ who’s streaming with what” thread, Ken F wondered if he might be able to co-opt the remote control from the new Walmart onn Android TV streamer ($30) for his Chromecast with Google TV ($50).

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