Everyone has their favorite remotes, hand controllers or keypads and I'm always on the hunt for new ones to add to my setup. Here's hoping to discover some new gems with your input.
Utility, ergonomics, style and reliability are typical measurement criteria and I will easily retire a device if it doesn't add to the UX or if the WAF is low. So here's my current list as paired to HS:
All time favorite
In the mix
Next on the list
I'd like to try out the RGBGenie 12 button remote (Zigbee). Also comes branded as iCasa / Sunricher / Envilar / Namron and probably more. Looks like an Amazon Firestick remote.
So, what are your favorite remotes?
Utility, ergonomics, style and reliability are typical measurement criteria and I will easily retire a device if it doesn't add to the UX or if the WAF is low. So here's my current list as paired to HS:
All time favorite
- Aeotec Minimote (Zwave) - have had these for years, still using 4 of them and they are superstars!
In the mix
- Lutron Picos (RF)
- Lots of them deployed, 10 to be exact. Fast response and rock solid but limited in their use due to form factor / visual layout
- Fibaro Button (Zwave)
- Hated this device until I found the perfect use, and now I love it!
- Zooz ZEN32 (Zwave)
- Genius device - great keypad, nice and clicky, lots of functionality for control and feedback. Can't say enough good stuff about it!
- Hank 4-button (Zwave)
- Sorta weird layout, similar to Ikea Tradfri. Couldn't get user buy-in so its been on the shelf for a while
- Aeotec Wallmote Quad (Zwave)
- Not happy with this one. Buggy and sends bad data when battery is running low. Keep it around in very limited personal use only because it cost me a pretty penny
- Aqara MiniSwitch (Zigbee)
- What a trooper this device is! Use it outside as a doorbell and at temps as low as -30C, it hasn't failed yet.
- Aqara Cube (Zigbee)
- Silly but fun device that responds to orientation. Flip it, slide it, shake it, etc all produce a unique central scene command. Don't have a use for it though so it sits as an objet d'art
Next on the list
I'd like to try out the RGBGenie 12 button remote (Zigbee). Also comes branded as iCasa / Sunricher / Envilar / Namron and probably more. Looks like an Amazon Firestick remote.
So, what are your favorite remotes?
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