Remote 3 is the next generation remote designed to revolutionize the way you control your home devices. It stands out by offering comprehensive control over a wide range of devices through infrared, Bluetooth, and your local network. What sets Remote 3 apart is its ability to integrate seamlessly with your home automation hub, providing a unified interface for all your home control needs. Whether you want to adjust your smart lights, control your entertainment system, or manage other connected devices, Remote 3 offers a streamlined and efficient solution. One of the key features of Remote 3 is its commitment to local control. Unlike many other smart home products, Remote 3 operates fully locally, eliminating the need for subscriptions or even a user account. This means you retain full control over your devices without relying on external servers or cloud services. The remote itself is equipped with the necessary hardware and software to function as the brain of your smart home, capable of managing devices via WiFi, Bluetooth, and infrared directly from the remote.
For those with an existing smart home hub, Remote 3 serves as a perfect companion rather than a replacement. It enhances your current setup by adding a layer of convenience and integration. However, if you have only a few smart devices, Remote 3 can handle those independently, making it a versatile solution for various levels of smart home complexity. The remote’s web interface and logic are entirely self-contained, allowing it to act as a standalone controller if needed. To extend its capabilities further, Remote 3 is compatible with Dock 3. This accessory enhances the remote’s infrared range, enables communication with wired RS232 devices, and adds voice satellite support. Dock 3 also serves as a charging station for Remote 3, ensuring it is always ready for use. However, thanks to wireless charging, Remote 3 can be used independently of the dock, offering flexibility and affordability.
Navigating Remote 3 is a new, intuitive experience. The touch-sensitive recessed groove in the glass guides your finger for seamless volume adjustment and page swiping. This innovative design element, combined with future software updates, promises to unlock even more possibilities. The remote’s beautiful display, with its crisp graphics and minimal bezels, offers an immersive visual experience, making it easier to interact with your devices. The button layout of Remote 3 has been refined to prioritize the most-used functions like stop, record, and guide. This design improvement not only enhances usability but also makes it easier to locate and differentiate buttons by feel. Additionally, the button backlighting now supports RGB colors, allowing for personalized customization to suit your preferences.
In terms of hardware upgrades, Remote 3 features a new actuator for precise haptic feedback, doubled RAM, increased eMMC storage, and a redesigned button controller for instant responsiveness. These enhancements ensure that the remote operates smoothly and efficiently, providing a reliable and responsive user experience. Furthermore, Remote 3 is equipped with an ambient light sensor to automatically adjust the display and button backlight brightness, an accelerometer to wake up the remote when picked up, and a microphone and speaker for voice capabilities. The built-in IR allows control of infrared devices, and the IR receiver can learn codes from other remotes. All these features combine to make Remote 3 a powerful and versatile tool for managing your smart home.