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SofaBaton U1 Universal Remote with OLED Display and Smartphone APP, All in One Universal Remote Control for up to 15 Entertainment Devices, Compatible with Smart TVs/DVD/STB/Projector so on

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Special Feature Ble 4.0, IR
Color Black
Max Number of Supported Devices 15
Compatible Devices Television

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  • 【U1 Universal Remote & Replaces 15 Other Remotes】Our unique remote control support 500,000+ devices from 6000+ brands, the database will update as new devices come out, you don't need to worry about the newest device doesn't match. Both compatible both IR and Blutooth, Not support Wireless or Wifi (Such as Ruku Stick). Say goodbye to that jumble of remotes once and for all
  • 【App One-Touch Set Up】SofaBaton customized smartphone APP, one-button settings, no need to enter complex code to pair. Simple control for the whole house only by one remote, ditch all your complex remotes, just one remote for you. Compatible with / Ruku/ Kodi and other smart TV、STB 、Projector、DVD、AV Receiver and so on
  • 【OLED Display & Motion-Activated Function】The bright color OLED screen directly displays the current status and convenient for switching different devices. The motion-activated feature can automatically adjust the remote control brightness and save energy to gain longer battery life. A unique wheel design can easily switch devices just with a simple scroll. You must own this universal U1 remote!!!
  • 【Multiple Commands by One Macro Button】With one macro button push, it can output multiple commands. How excited when you just press a button and it can implement a series of operations one or between different remotes. And you can also customize the start time, for example, if you want to open your TV firstly and then turn on your set-top box after 5 seconds
  • 【After Service】SofaBaton offers 12 months warranty for exchange or refund service. If there are any problems, please feel free to contact us via the customer service email enclosed or call us for the highest quality and outstanding customer support. And we will provide you with instructions or specific video steps or other detailed solutions within 24 hours :)
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Customer Ratings
Remote Control
3.5
4.1
4.0
3.9
4.0
4.1
Volume control
3.8
4.5
4.3
4.3
4.2
Easy to use
3.5
3.8
4.3
4.6
Value for money
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compatible devices
Television
Home Theater, DVD/Blu-ray Player, Television, Stereo System, Set Top Box
Television, Streaming Device
Streaming Device, Home Theater, Television, DVD/Blu-ray Player
Sony, Samsung, Hisense, Westinghouse, LG, Toshiba, Sharp, Vizio, Insignia, Philips, TCL, Panasonic, Roku, Apple TV, Smart TVs, Streaming Players, Blu-Ray, DVD, VCR, Home Theater
Television
connectivity tech
Wireless
Bluetooth, Infrared, Wi-Fi
Infrared
Infrared, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, APP
Infrared
Infrared
maximum range
10 meters
40 feet
10 meters
60 feet
30 feet
10 meters
style
U1 Universal Remote
Universal
Blue Backlit
F2 Universal Remote Control
battery quantity
2 aa
1 lithium polymer
4 aaa
1 lithium ion
2 aaa
2 aaa
model number
SofaBaton U1
X1S
URC7935
40081

Product Description

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SofaBaton U1 Universal Remote Control With OLED Display & Smartphone APP For Up To 15 Entertainment Devices

The Best U1 Universal Remotes-Unify All Those Different Remotes Into A Single Wand That Feel Magical

Clutter on the coffee table?

Not knowing which remote to use?

Why not simplify your life with just one remote?

With the SofaBaton U1 Universal Remote, you can easily reach your dream!!!!!!

*Warm Notice*

1. Our U1 universal remote control only supports Most IR & Blutooth devices.

2. NOT support Wireless devices, such as Roku Streaming Stick, Sonos.

Support all Fire Family Remote except (Fire Stick 1st Gen model W87CUN)

3. Based on some customer feedback, we updated the device cloud database to use it normally.

4. If you encounter problems during use, you can Remove the device & Add it again so that you can use the device normally.

These devices include:

FireTV、FireTV 4K、FireTV Cube、Nvidia Shield

One Device For All-----U1 Universal Remote Control

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Strong Updating Codes One-For-All

  • By U1's ever-growing update database, it can surely work well with your newest devices.
  • Our remote support 350,000+ devices from 6000+ brands and the code still update as new devices come out.
  • Enjoy whole-house or single-room control with U1 handheld remote control for a clutter-free coffee table.

Your Exclusive Remote Control

  • Wheel Scroll Design: U1 universal remote allows you to simply scroll between different devices instead of click to switch or toggle between devices.
  • OLED Screen: The OLED display is convenient for directly viewing which device is currently using check the status of the current device.

World's Most Compatible

  • U1 universal remote control conveniently can control up to 15 devices in your house at once. It doesn't matter even if your remote is lost, the cloud code library can match your model.
  • Uniquely this one remote replaces the remote for your TV, DVD, Blu-ray, TV box and Streaming media players like Apple Tv、Roku

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SofaBaton U1 Unique Features-----APP Settings & Macro Buttons

1. SofaBaton Customized APP

  • After downloading our app, the top 4 are popular devices, such as Roku. If you happen to be this device, so lucky, you can directly one-click connect.
  • 3 ways of connection: IR Matching Mode、Traditonal IR Learning Mode、Bluetooth Mode.
  • IR connection mode is the most commonly used connection mode. You only need to select the brand of your device. More importantly, you never need to worry about your remote is lost, this mode can extract your brand's code directly from our updating cloud code library.

2. Macro Buttons

  • Customize your exclusive remote. In this smart U1 remote, each button can be edited according to your preferences.
  • You can integrate the required buttons from different devices into one device controlling page. You will be surprised by the unexpected trouble-free.
  • You can put the Samsung TV mute, volume button into the Roku button layout. In general, everything can be how you wish them to be.

3. Warm Tips

  • If you are a Bluetooth device, you can use "Learning Function" and "Reassign Key" on buttons without parameters.
  • If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Email or Professional Hotline or feedback through SofaBaton App " ! ". We promise to resolve your issue until you are satisfied and we will take responsibility for it.

Best U1 Universal Remotes

Here Are Some Tips-----To Help You Get Better With U1 Universal Remote

QA 1: Some buttons have not been successfully learned, what should I do?

Answer: You can extract the database from the cloud code library or learn from the original remote control. (We can provide you a video operation).

QA 2: Enter a number and appear 2 times. Why is this?

Answer: This is because of the compatibility of the device with the cloud code library. Please tell us your Device Brand & Model of your device. We will tell our technicians to upgrade the cloud code library so that can be used.

QA 3: Why is my device not working?

Answer: Please tell us your Device Brand & Model. If your device is the newest, our cloud code library may not be added. We will update the code library so that your device will work.

QA 4: Shall I add more than one Blutooth device?

Answer: Of course, you can add more than one ble device. Refer to many customers' advice from SofaBaton APP " ! ", they think it is inconvenient to open this "Multiple Blutooth Buttons" when adding more than one Blutooth devices.

So we have updated the firmware, cancelled this button, you can directly add multiple Blutooth devices, experience smooth flow between the switch or adding.

*For blu devices, you need to use the original remote to pair with the U1 in the settings.

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Customer reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars
3.6 out of 5
6,673 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the remote control, saying it's versatile and customizable. They say it controls all the functions. However, some customers have reported connectivity issues and poor range. They also dislike the button size. Customers also disagree on quality, value, ease of use, and performance.

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524 customers mention451 positive73 negative

Customers like the remote control. For example, they say it's a fantastic universal remote that controls all the functions of all your devices. It's better than using 3 remotes separately and is easier to use than the original remote. Customers also mention that it can learn IR signals from original remotes and program lists into the remote.

"...can live with these 5 things, then this remote is a cheap and VERY capable remote that can almost completely replace a Logitech Harmony remote...." Read more

"The SofaBaton U1 is a really good remote. Nice size, features and can be used to clear out the pile of other remotes laying around...." Read more

"...a device connect to my phone so easily, all done in app, no pairing fiddliness necessary..." Read more

"...For me it has been able to handle the most basic remote controls (turn on/off devices, adjust volume, etc.)...." Read more

1,090 customers mention491 positive599 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the remote control. Some mention that it works superbly well, the current version of the app works well, and is flexible enough to handle any task. However, others say that it didn't play nice with their Logitech Logi, the commands got partly executed, and there was a problem internally with the mechanism.

"...Pros:- Fit, finish, feel. All nice. The buttons have a nice click to them. No complaints there.- Buttons, again...." Read more

"...It took longer playing with Android apps to determine which ones I wanted in the default list, making that similar to organizing the apps on a phone..." Read more

"...At least, it works from the same distance and I don't feel like I have to be aiming right at the device like some cheaper remotes I've had over the..." Read more

"...However, the Sofabaton has a very slow setting. When I pressed and held a volume key, it would send a command about once every 2 seconds...." Read more

999 customers mention692 positive307 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the remote control. Some mention that the ease is unbelievable, and it's easy to program. However, others say that it takes some getting used to, the directions could be more detailed, and that it'll take some time to tweak to their liking.

"...Overall, this is my go-to remote. It's a solid choice, and easy to program, and use in my opinion...." Read more

"...It was pretty easy to setup using the app on my Android phone.A couple things became apparent though after using it for a bit...." Read more

"...Remember that both remotes will take time to setup and depending on the complexity of your request -- a lot more time...." Read more

"...It really can be quite powerful and you can do some really complex things, but sadly those capabilities are not documented at all...." Read more

301 customers mention200 positive101 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the remote control. Some find it to be a great value for the money, with customizable features. They say it's an inexpensive replacement for their Harmony remote. However, other customers complain that the design smacks of cheap and lacks refinement. They also mention that the screen is nice and clear, but a bit utilitarian.

"...If you can live with these 5 things, then this remote is a cheap and VERY capable remote that can almost completely replace a Logitech Harmony remote..." Read more

"...equipment and in my opinion the Sofabaton U1 is a great remote at a great price." Read more

"...I only gave it two stars because of poor execution of the good idea...." Read more

"...All worked very well. Price point is excellent for an all in one remote of this caliber...." Read more

213 customers mention75 positive138 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the remote control. Some mention that it is well-made, reliable, and has a nice feel when you hold it. However, others say that it's quite weak, poorly manufactured, and only about 80% reliable.

"...This is like poor quality beta software, full of bugs...." Read more

"...Pros:- Fit, finish, feel. All nice. The buttons have a nice click to them. No complaints there.- Buttons, again...." Read more

"...Because of the weak IR strength and the small area of IR illumination, as well as the others faults I mentioned, I cannot rate it a 5...." Read more

"...dropped and once the remote was dropped in such a way that it broke the scroll wheel that chooses the devices...." Read more

532 customers mention124 positive408 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the button size of the remote control. They mention that the number buttons are small and close together, making them difficult to press. Some customers also report that the power buttons cannot be in a macro. Additionally, some customers also mention that backlit buttons would be appreciated.

"...- The remote does not have distinct buttons for things like page up/down that most cable boxes have..." Read more

"...The fact that you can't program buttons to work properly defeats the core rationale for buying this...." Read more

"...Pros:- Fit, finish, feel. All nice. The buttons have a nice click to them. No complaints there.- Buttons, again...." Read more

"...The button presses produce a very noticeable "click" sound. It gets annoying and frankly sounds cheap...." Read more

176 customers mention11 positive165 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the range of the remote control. They mention that the IR range is poor, and the signal strength seems weak. Some customers also mention that they don't know if the RF transmitter is under-powered or if it's not picking up the signal. Overall, customers are not happy with the performance of this product.

"...If you're off just a few degrees, the device won't get the signal so this would be the equivalent of a sniper rifle...." Read more

"...The IR transmitter is very weak and has a narrow angles of illumination, especially in the vertical plane...." Read more

"...CONS:- As other reviews noted, the remote does need to be pointed more precisely at IR devices than other remotes...." Read more

"...about 12 feet away from the couch and after a few weeks the signal starts to weaken and it takes a few presses to get it to register...." Read more

171 customers mention34 positive137 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the remote control. They mention that it doesn't connect properly, it drops the connection a few times, and the Bluetooth keeps disconnecting. Some complain that the community selection on the web site fails to connect. They also mention that the remote has to be constantly connected to their TV in order to turn it on.

"...Where to start with what Steve work? It doesn't connect well to the phone and when trying to set keys and macros the app and device don't..." Read more

"...This connection is broken once you setup your first Bluetooth device to be controlled by the remote...." Read more

"...On to the FireTV. Simply, the remote doesn't pair with either FireTV in my house (see video). No apparent way to resolve this issue...." Read more

"...It’s also far quicker to get up and running by changing the batteries than waiting for a depleted remote to recharge...." Read more

Pretty easy to setup but a button stopped working after 1 month
4 Stars
Pretty easy to setup but a button stopped working after 1 month
UPDATE 2: Since Sofabaton replaced the defective one and told me to just keep the old one, I figured I'd take it apart to see what was wrong with it and just get an idea of the construction. The good news is it's relatively easy to open up (there are two screws under the rubber "nubs" on the bottom, just FYI). The buttons use a metal disc/membrane style. I was able to peel up the plastic covering the number section and I did see some corrosion or something on that metal disc for the "4" button which is why it didn't work. I used a little IPA to clean it, put it all back together, and it's working now. The metal discs are only held in place by the plastic sheet so if you had to do this on some other key in the middle, you may have trouble trying to get to it, but fortunately for me it was on the edge. So far, so good, I put this in my other room controlling just a few devices and it's working good so far. I'm attaching a photo of my disassembly and testing. I used an external power supply to test it out in place of a battery when I was working on that button (screwdriver is pointing to that flaky "4" button disc). My replacement is still doing well too. It seems like sometimes it doesn't "wake up" when I press a button even though the screen turns on. I've noticed this after a few days, and pulling the battery and putting it back in actually seems to get it working better. "memory leak" possibly? :)UPDATE: I reached out to the manufacturer and they were very helpful in sending out a replacement U2 remote which solved the issue (where the "4" button wasn't sending anything). Curiously, when setting up the replacement (I still wish there was a backup/restore feature) I noticed that the Denon AVR-S930H I previously used was now missing some of the discrete "input" commands, but I used a S950H model instead which had them all. So that tells me their command database gets changed/updated and maybe not always for the better. You might have to experiment with similar models to find one that has what you need. And I'm still hopeful that future app and/or firmware updates will add some of the missing functionality I'm hoping for.---Original review:I wanted a replacement for my aging Logitech that's been having issues. This one seemed to fit the bill the best out of all the options. It was pretty easy to setup using the app on my Android phone.A couple things became apparent though after using it for a bit.PROS:- I like the bluetooth support and I programmed a few keys to manage my HTPC so I could play/pause, etc. without having to use my wireless keyboard.- The app is pretty basic but easy to use, not much of a learning curve.- The IR power seems to be about the same as my Logitech was. At least, it works from the same distance and I don't feel like I have to be aiming right at the device like some cheaper remotes I've had over the years.CONS:- The "4" button no longer sends anything, no matter what device I'm controlling. It doesn't show anything on the display to indicate it's sending IR, like it does for other buttons. That's just weird. Maybe it never worked... I don't remember if I'd seen it working before, but I noticed after 1 month that when controlling my Xfinity X1 box, which I finally got to respond by adding an IR repeater (known issue with weak IR receiver on the XG1v4 box), I could put in any other # but not 4. Then I tried on my Tivo, Blu-Ray, Denon receiver, etc. and nothing, it just doesn't send, as if the button is physically dead. It clicks fine (super loud clicks like all the others), so maybe it's software/electronic related?- Once you setup a device, you have ZERO ways of modifying the type of device. Yes, you can modify key assignments, but you can't change what the device is. Like if you get a different Blu-Ray player, you can't change from Samsung to Sony, you have to delete the old device and setup a new one from scratch. Normally that wouldn't be terrible, but in my case I had a bluetooth device to control my HTPC and I had all kinds of custom buttons setup for it. Then I switched to a different computer and wanted to pair it up again with the new one and keep all of those button assignments, but you can't do that! I had to delete it and then spend a bunch of time remembering what all the customizations were. I should be able to pair it to a new device, right?- This brought up another aspect - there's no way to backup your configuration, or even view how your devices are setup. I have a list of all my devices (makes, models, etc) but maybe I want to make sure I put in the right info when I set it up? But again, all you can do in the app really is change the display name and modify buttons.- The remote does not have distinct buttons for things like page up/down that most cable boxes have (or I could have used that for Tivo thumbs up/down which is how I had my Logitech doing it with those separate up/down buttons on those). I worked around it by using a couple of the "color" buttons for page up/down but that only makes sense to me. Good luck to anyone else using the remote with instructions taped to it. :) The other color buttons I used to mimic the Xfinity "A", "B" (didn't care about C or D) buttons, so again, doesn't make a bunch of sense, but those are less common across other remotes so I'm fine with that. It would have been great to have a couple of "customizable" buttons though, for generic use.In the end, given the shortcomings and the fact that "4" doesn't work at all, I'm probably going to eat the cost of this and it'll become e-waste, unless the support email I sent to Sofabaton results in getting a replacement or something. I don't know if I can exchange through Amazon since I didn't keep the packaging, but I'll try that avenue if Sofabaton doesn't come through for me.On the flip side, if Sofabaton and/or Amazon does get me a replacement eventually, I'll bump my review, because the other cons I mentioned were kind of known in advance and maybe, just maybe, those could be addressed for the most part with some software/app updates, and my workaround for missing customizable buttons is good enough that I could live with it.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
Style: U2 Universal RemoteVerified Purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Remote, Especially for the Price
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
The SofaBaton U2 remote is almost the perfect remote. When you factor in the price, this absolutely would get my recommendation every time.

Pros:
- Fit, finish, feel. All nice. The buttons have a nice click to them. No complaints there.
- Buttons, again. There are plenty of them. This is nice as you may want to program the buttons. I did. My receiver for example. When I told the remote which receiver I had it pulled in many of the buttons for it, but it didn't pull in several of them. The sleep timer button for example, I use frequently. So I just programmed it to a button on the remote (See learned keys in the screenshot).
- The remote may have your device in a database and program itself automatically, or it can learn from the old device. Which also means if you have a specific key that's missing, you can make that key a button.
- Macros. I used these on this remote to do things like turn on the TV, receiver, and switch receiver inputs, all from a single button. Or turn everything off at once. These are just a way to string buttons or commands together.
- Replaceable Batteries. It takes double AAs. Some might think of this as a con. I personally think of this as a positive. I prefer something I can just swap out the batteries in.
- Customer support. I had one issue. SofaBaton claims a response time of 24 hours, and they actually mean it. They responded well within that time, answered my question, and it fixed my issue. My issue too, sort of seemed like a signal strength issue which have mentioned, I just needed to issue a duplicate command in my macro, and everything worked as it should.

Cons:
- Macros are limited to 10 commands. This can be an issue if you have a TV like mine where maybe you need to navigate a menu to get to something. You can quickly chew through this 10 command limit. (If you need more than 10, the X1S does 49)
- It's up to you to remember what learned keys do. If you don't remember, you're stuck pressing them. I almost wish the app would let you make notes.
- Same with Macro keys. However, here you can open the app, and view / edit the macro.
- Due the number of keys and being able to program them to random things, my significant other and son where a bit overwhelmed by this one.

Overall:
Overall, this is my go-to remote. It's a solid choice, and easy to program, and use in my opinion. Currently at $60 and being able to replace the mess of remotes I had before, easy recommendation.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2023
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4.0 out of 5 stars Works Well, Could be a little better.
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2023
The SofaBaton U1 is a really good remote. Nice size, features and can be used to clear out the pile of other remotes laying around. I like the method of programming using a cell phone, and the assignment and reassignment of buttons. All worked very well. Price point is excellent for an all in one remote of this caliber. However... there a couple of annoying things that could have been done better.

See the pic. It could use a few more assignable buttons. I am replacing the four remotes on the left with the U1 shown on the right. Note that the Verizon remote has numbered buttons for channel selection as does the TV remote. And the Denon AVR remote has a group of input select buttons. These are important for direct access to select channels without scrolling through all the intermediate stations. The Denon input select buttons are a nice direct way of selecting between the various signal sources such as the Verizon STB and Roku.

The U1 would be perfect if they added a small matrix of buttons (about 8) above the U-D-L-R-OK pad to complement the keypad at the bottom. I subbed the colored button row for the inputs I wanted on the Denon AVR. On the Denon there is no other way to access the inputs other than to pick up the Denon remote and select it from there. Four buttons on the U1 and at least 8 selections on the Denon.

An unavoidable issue is the selection of the particular device. With the U1 you choose the device on the little OLED screen with a roller and then operate the remote. With multiple controllers, you still have to find the right controller and then perform the function. So from this aspect, there is no time advantage. However having all remote controls in one package reduces clutter and fumbling around for separate controllers.

The keypad buttons are so small and close together, they are almost impossible to use without double hits or completely missing a number - sending you to the wrong channel. This was done to keep the product small, but is bad enough I'd call it a design defect. Ditto with the assignable "-" and "E" buttons to either side of the "0" key.

Setup: This is one of the best things about it, short of using it. However, you have to create an account from the cell phone app. Cannot be done on the computer, where I save my myriad of passwords in a password safe. Inconvenient, but workable. Just set up an account and add devices by brand and model. The button info is uploaded to the U1 from the phone via Bluetooth. You can then assign additional keys by simply touching the key on the cell phone and holding the device's remote in front of the U1 and hitting the key function you want to be assigned. The U1 reads the remote and records its code, assigning it to the selected button.

Macros: It is supposed to record macros so that a single button can enable multiple functions, such as turning all equipment on and off. It is supposed to include programmable delay periods during sequences so none are missed, a problem I have with the Verizon remote. To-date I have not found any information in the manual or on their website on how to do this. Although some operations are relatively easy to figure out without instructions, the macro implementation is a mystery and not explained.

The manual: In a word, Poor. Website info on operation of their product - poor - just the 6 page poor leaflet scanned in. The manual does not explain how to use all the features of the U1, which are a lot. Nothing on Macros.

Recommendation: The unit works well but documentation is sparse. For combining only two controls into one, it's not worth it. But if you have three or more, the U1 is a very good replacement. Recommended to reduce clutter.
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Jürgen
5.0 out of 5 stars sehr gut
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