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# IR/Bluetooth/WiFi/Alexa/Google Assistant Supports 60+ devices Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery SofaBaton X1S Universal Remote with Hub, Universal Remote Control with One Touch Activities, Customize SofaBaton APP, Compatible with 60 Devices, Compatible with Alexa Google Assistant, Raise to Wake

**Brand:** sofabaton
**Price:** B/.593
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 Master your smart home with the SofaBaton X1S — the ultimate all-in-one remote revolution!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SofaBaton X1S Universal Remote with Hub, Universal Remote Control with One Touch Activities, Customize SofaBaton APP, Compatible with 60 Devices, Compatible with Alexa Google Assistant, Raise to Wake by sofabaton
- **How much does it cost?** B/.593 with free shipping
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## Best For

- sofabaton enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sofabaton brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **One-Touch Activities:** Launch multiple devices and settings with a single tap—goodbye juggling remotes.
- • **One Remote to Rule Them All:** Control over 60 devices seamlessly with one sleek remote.
- • **Smart Hub with 360° Coverage:** Robust hub ensures uninterrupted control anywhere in the room.
- • **Voice-Activated Command Center:** Hands-free control via Alexa and Google Assistant integration.
- • **Raise-to-Wake & Backlit Buttons:** Instantly ready and easy to navigate even in the darkest rooms.

## Overview

The SofaBaton X1S is a cutting-edge universal remote control compatible with over 60 devices across 6,000+ brands, supporting IR, Bluetooth, WiFi, and voice assistants like Alexa and Google. Featuring a powerful hub with 360-degree signal coverage, customizable app control, one-touch activity sequences, and raise-to-wake backlit buttons, it consolidates your entire entertainment and smart home ecosystem into a single, intuitive device.

## Description

Product description SofaBaton X1S Universal Remote – Effortless Entertainment Control One Remote to Rule Them All Revolutionize your home entertainment experience with the SofaBaton Universal Remote – the ultimate solution for streamlined control over all your devices. Say goodbye to the clutter of multiple remotes and embrace the simplicity of one smart, versatile controller. 1. Unmatched Compatibility The SofaBaton Universal Remote is designed to seamlessly sync with an extensive array of entertainment devices. From your smart TV and cable box to gaming consoles and streaming devices, experience universal compatibility like never before. 2. Easy Setup, Instant Gratification Setting up your universal remote has never been this easy. With a straightforward setup process, you can have your SofaBaton ready to roll in no time. Effortless configuration means more time enjoying your favorite shows and less time fumbling with complicated setups. 3. Smart Activity One-Touch Control Simplify your entertainment routine with SofaBaton's activity-based control. Press a single button to initiate a custom activity like “Movie Night” and watch as the SofaBaton orchestrates the perfect setup for your chosen activity. 4. Smart Home Integration SofaBaton universal remotes often support integration with popular smart home platforms. 5. Stylish Design, Comfortable Grip The SofaBaton Universal Remote not only excels in functionality but also in design. With its sleek and ergonomic build, enjoy a comfortable grip that complements your modern living space. SofaBaton X1S Universal Remote – Ultimate Device Compatibility Infrared & Bluetooth & Wifi Devices 1. The smart universal remote control supports the IR & Bluetooth & Wi-Fi devices. 2. The X1s remote will be regularly updated to include new devices in the market and provide the latest codes for compatibility. 3. The Sofabaton X1S remote lets you control up to 60+ Devices , and works with over 500,000 Devices from over 6,000 Brands . 4. The X1S Universal Remote is designed to work with a broad spectrum of entertainment devices such as TVs, DVD/Blu-ray players, audio systems, streaming devices, gaming consoles, and more . 5. Notice That We support most mainstream devices, if your device does not support it, let us know and we will add that to the database. The ability to customize and edit codes, or flexibility for users with unique or less common devices. The X1S remote does not include an internal IR transmitter . The remote must be used with the included Hub to control IR-based devices. When the Hub is placed in a closed space (e.g., inside a cabinet), the IR extension cable (Included in the package) must be used to ensure proper line-of-sight signal transmission. SofaBaton X1S Universal Remote – Unleash Activities Shortcut Commands in a Single Touch Universal remote controls with activity-based functions are designed to simplify the control of multiple devices in your entertainment system by grouping related commands into specific activities. 1. Activity-Based Control The central feature is the ability to create and execute activities. Examples include "Watch TV", "Watch a Movie", "Listen to Music". Each activity is programmed to initiate a series of commands that turn on or off specific devices and set them up for the chosen activity. 2. Seamless Device Coordination Activities coordinate the actions of multiple devices with a single button press. For instance, selecting "Watch TV" might turn on the TV, cable/satellite box, and sound system while setting the appropriate inputs. 3. Customization Options Users can customize activities based on their specific setup and preferences. This may include adjusting the order of commands, setting delays between commands, or fine-tuning device configurations. 4. Macro Programming Activities often utilize macro programming, where a single button press triggers a sequence of commands. This simplifies complex tasks and minimizes the need for multiple button presses. 5. Easy Setup Process Setting up activities typically involves a simple process where users select devices, specify their current state, and define the desired settings for each activity. Advanced remotes may offer online setup options for convenience. SofaBaton X1S Universal Remote – Seamless Control at Your Fingertips with Customized APP The universal remote control is paired with a mobile app, turning your smartphone into a powerful remote control device. The app typically features an intuitive interface, allowing to easily Download the Devices、Create Activities、Reassign the Button、Use Macro、Add Favorite Channel and more functions. 1. About How To Download the Devices via Sofabaton APP? For Infrared Devices Entering the Specific Brand & Model, such as Brand: LG Model: 60UF7300, or fuzzy search the Brand. *We support most mainstream devices, if your device is not included, let us know and we will add that to the database . For Bluetooth Devices Choose the way "Via Bluetooth", go to the settings, then pair the Sofabaton with your device via Bluetooth with the original remote. For Wifi Devices Choose the way "Via Wifi", we only support devices Roku, Sonos, and Philips Hue, more devices will be developed in the future. 2. The volume button is missing and the button code library is inaccurate? You can achieve the following additional functions by Reassigning Keys Add More Buttons: You can add buttons that are not available from the cloud code library. For example, assign the volume buttons from your TV. Repair Buttons - Some buttons, such as the return button. Our code library has multiple similar function buttons such as return/back. If your keys are inaccurate, you can directly pull more similar function keys to fix the code base accuracy. SofaBaton X1S Universal Remote – Intuitive Seamless Voice Activation Works with Alexa & Google Assistant 1. Activity-Based Voice Commands Launch or Turn Off entire entertainment scenarios with a single phrase. "Movie Night" "Music Mode" and more – your Voice Control-enabled remote sets the stage for your preferred activities effortlessly. The integration of voice control has become a prominent feature in modern smart home and entertainment systems. 2. Personalized Voice Commands with Activity Customize your control experience by creating personalized Activity- voice commands for your favorite functions. Make your remote truly respond to your unique preferences. 3. Compatibility Across Devices A robust voice control system is designed to work seamlessly across a variety of brands and models of entertainment devices. This ensures broad compatibility for diverse home setups. 4. Kindly Noted Before use, please sync the SofaBaton account with Alexa & Google Assistant. Voice commands ONLY support created activities , not single devices, so please create the activities to use that. The X1S remote control itself does not have a microphone, directly used with Alexa & Google Assistant. SofaBaton X1S All-in-one Smart Universal Remote Control with Hub – Harmony in Your Hands Compared to the X1 remote control, what upgrades and improvements have been made to the X1s ? 1. Raise to Wake The "Raise to Wake" allows the remote to automatically activate its display or wake up when you lift it, which enhances convenience and saves power. 2. Change in Fonts Changing the fonts of text on the remote control's display enhances readability. 3. Software & Hardware Updates Software & Hardware updates ensure that the remote stays current with the latest tech, addresses the issues, and introduces new functionalities to enhance the overall user experience. Powerful Stable Hub The X1S smart universal remote provides a stable and powerful signal, put the hub in front of any device, or works with 2 included wired IR transmitters that you can hide in the cabinet. Scroll Click It can be beneficial for precise navigation and selection. Scroll to choose between different devices and click to switch. OLED Screen Clear and dynamic display of information, such as device status, and activity icons, providing a visually appealing and informative interface. Beep Tracker Remote Function The beep tracker remote helps you locate the remote when misplaced. Activating this function triggers a beep or sound, making it easier to find. Backlight The backlight function involves illuminating the buttons to improve visibility in low-light conditions, making it easier to navigate and operate the remote without struggling to see the buttons.

Review: An excellent product - I purchased the X1S in September of 2024. This is the second Sofabaton X1 I've had; I bought the first X1 version a little more than a year ago, and I have been very, very pleased with both models. I use the X1S for our main sound and video system, and the original X1 with an auxiliary TV. The codes for operating several hundred thousands of devices from several thousand brands are easily download from Sofabaton's data base, or the codes from your original remote controls can be learned by the X1S. A relatively simple scripting language lets you control and operate multiple devices with one operation or "activity", so the multiple remote control devices that you would normally have to use with the various devices in your A-V setup can all be consolidated and run on one remote, the X1S, with the press of one button. The setup is relatively easy. The device is well made and feels solid in your hand. After the X1S was configured and programmed, it has operated flawlessly for the past seven months -- this has also been the case with my original X1. The X1S remote controls your various A-V devices by communicating with a "hub" using RF signals, so the remote does not have to be pointed at the device; it can be pointed anywhere, and it has an impressive range. I recently did a major equipment and carrier switch involving one of my A-V setups, replacing several Comcast cable boxes for internet, phone, and tv, with one Xfinity unit. I simply added the Xfinity box to the main "activity" I'd programmed into the X1S, which automatically included the new device into the existing program and continued to function normally with no further requirements. I am sincerely impressed with Sofabaton's products. I could ask for the moon, I suppose, but I really can't think of much more I would want in a remote control device. Having said that, I do have one suggestion that I think would make the X1S an even more flexible device, which is to add an If-Then construct to the scripting language. Here's an example of how such a construct might be used: you can easily switch input sources from within an Activity, for example, from cable tv, to Netflex, or Youtube, etc. However, depending on your equipment, the key bindings for doing things like navigating up, down, right, and left, for example, may use different codes for different devices -- the arrow keys used when watching cable TV may use one set of codes, whereas if you switch to watching Netflix within the same Activity, there is no way to also automatically switch the navigation key bindings from those used by cable TV, to those needed by Netflix. The workaround is to create separate Activities for live cable tv and streaming sources. This is a wish list item; it would be nice to have, but it doesn't impact my general satisfaction with this product.
Review: Too many bugs for reliable use ... - Well, the Sofabaton X1S is a work in progress ... On the positive side, the hand-held remote is well made and the simplicity of the layout might work for most streaming devices that you want to control with the X1S. However, if you want to use the Sofabaton X1S to control your Over The Air (OTA) recorder, note that the hand-held lacks a record button - as well as other transport controls. Perhaps Sofabaton's work-around for the lack of the record/transport buttons is that the device would be selected using the scroll wheel, and that one would actuate the button sequence using the scroll wheel / select actuations. For my ChannelMaster CM-7500, DVR+, OTA recorder, starting a recording using the X1S requires a bit of effort to scroll to the RECORD selection, followed by a press of the scroll wheel. Most of the confusion comes when you want to STOP the recording, which you do by scrolling and selecting STOP. However, the DVR+ wants you to confirm that you really want to STOP the recording, so a dialog appears on the TV screen asking for a CONFIRM. You then need to scroll to the OK selection and hit it to dismiss the dialog. At this point, perhaps you might think that the recording is over and you can watch OTA TV, but the OK actuation opens another dialog on the TV screen asking if you want to start a another recording. You then need to dismiss the dialog by scrolling to and hitting the EXIT selection. Otherwise, you need to wait a few minutes for the dialog to time out... At this point, I'm really irritated with Logitech for their abandonment of the Harmony remote, which had working RECORD/transport control buttons on the hand-held, as well as other features for easily dismissing the DVR+ dialogs. Another issue with the X1S is that each device as displayed on the hand-held's screen is listed as the manufacturer and not the model number (or preferably, a user-assigned name). Maybe there is a way to rename the device, but I did not find it. x1s-display.png For example, my media system includes a Sony XBR television, a Sony Blu-Ray DVD player, and a Sony Soundbar. Why must the Sofabaton X1S identify these devices using the name: "Sony" for all three devices? If you need to go to extended controls for the Sony Soundbar (like the rear speaker volume, for example), you need to remember which of the three "Sony" selections is for the Soundbar - before scolling to the control and selecting via the scroll wheel press. It is clear - that IF one can successfully configure the X1S, the best way to use it is for routine selection of devices for a desired activity as well as simplified configuration and control of your media system. The Sofabaton X1S is not practical for control of additional device features provided by the component's hand-held remotes that came with each component. In other words, using the scroll wheel for selection of these detailed commands is impractical. One might ask: what is the real purpose for the Scroll wheel and its display - given the issues with device naming and the actions required to select using the thumbwheel? Use of the original Remote I don't often record OTA signals on my ChannelMaster DVR+. When I would want to, I would use the DVR+ hand-held remote control - to set up and start a recording. The DVR+ remote would also be used to fast-forward through commercials or to go back in a recording to replay. This approach is superior to trying to use the X1S scroll wheel... In other words, don't think that the X1S will allow you to stop using your old hand-held remote that came with the component, in this case, the ChannelMaster DVR+ ... Problems with Learning from another Remote The control code database for the Sofabaton X1S covers many components from numerous manufacturers, but there are instances where you may not find a device for your component in the database. For such cases, Sofabaton offers a learning feature that is used to record control codes from an existing hand-held IR remote. Unfortunately, the recording of control codes from the hand-held (IR-only) remote can be affected by many factors, which can make the recording of IR commands unreliable. For example, I plan to use a model: UHDS-401A, HDMI switch (manufactured by OREI), for selecting HDMI sources in my system. The Sofabaton database includes other OREI devices, but not the UHDS-401A, so I tried to record the IR control codes using the "Code Learning" feature. I think that the UHDS-401A hand-held remote sends multiple control messages in rapid succession whenever a button is pressed, and the X1S hub does not do an adequate job of finding the button-press message's beginning and end. The X1S records a corrupted version of the IR control message, and for the UHDS-401A remote, any attempt to use the recorded IR message will be unreliable. The recorded IR signal may work perhaps 50% of each attempted actuation, which is not acceptable for reliable control of a devices' button selection. Also, the configuration of a set of IR control codes for some non-existing device's IR remote, requires that you start with some other (unrelated/different) device in the Sofabaton database. Rather than provide some simplified tool to define user-entered button names with recorded codes, Sofabaton requires that you must find some other device/remote in the database, which you would then edit to assign recorded IR control codes to pre-existing buttons provided for that selected device. For the OREI, UHDS-401A, I decided to start with the UHDS-402A (which is in the database) and to edit the buttons with reciorded IR codes. So, for selection of the "In 1" HDMI input, I need to edit the button named "Up" by recording the IR code, while pressing the button for that function on the UHDS-401A IR remote. Instead of allowing the user to change the name of the button to "In 1", I must refer to the button selection as "Up", because I can't edit the button name! I need to maintain a table somewhere else (like an EXCEL spreadsheet), so that I know what button name corresponds to which functional selection on the actual HDMI switch. Because the recording of the IR codes would have been corrupted anyway, it is evident that I could not have used the modified X1S UHDS-402A device from the database to reliably control an OREI, UHDS-401A switch. The only recourse I had to go with was to find some other similar, OREI device in the database that might control the switch. With a bit of research, I found that the OREI, HDA-934 device, which is available in the Sofabaton database, does reliably control the UHDS-401A, HDMI input selection. However, the HDA-934 device does not support control of other button presses available on the UHDS-401A IR remote... Note: I found during the process for defining an activity, that it may be possible to change the name for the button; however, I was not able to test the renaming capability, because of a non-recoverable communication issue. The Last Straw While I was working on the X1S activity configurations, I ran into numerous issues with hub communication, where the WiFi connection between my cell phone and the hub would disconnect. After many tries to reconnect and finish the activity configurations, the X1S hub eventually refused to communicate with my cell phone over the WiFi network. I felt that my only recourse was to do a factory reset of the X1S hub and to start over with the configuration. I went to the Sofabaton website and sent a chat message to Sofabaton support, asking how I could do a factory reset for the X1S hub. The chat was not active, but my support request message was sent, and I got an email back a day or so later: reset-x1s-hub.png Unfortunately, from the response from Sofabaton, performing a factory reset of the X1S hub, requires that you connect to the hub via WiFi, so that you can actually send the factory reset command. In my case, I could not connect via WiFi to the hub, so a factory reset was not an option. Note that the X1S hub did appear to work with whatever I had previously configured, so, for example, I could control my Apple TV with the Sofabaton X1S hand-held remote. The Bluetooth connection between the hub and hand-held apparently worked just fine, but the WiFi connection to my cell phone would not... Comment: The X1S hub includes a button to initiate Bluetooth pairing. It would make sense for the button to also function as a means to initiate a factory reset - by pressing and holding the button for say, 20 seconds. This way, the hub could be reset to a controllable state - without having to depend upon a WiFi communication link with the hub to issue the factory reset. I finally decided that the Sofabaton X1S was no longer worth the effort and that it was time to send it back to desertcart for a refund...

## Features

- X1S Universal Remotes Updates and Smart Connectivity: Compared to the previous generation X1 remote, the upgraded X1S remote primarily enhances performance and compatibility, the Raise to Wake, changes in fonts, and other software and hardware upgrades
- Powerful Updated Code Database: The SofaBaton X1S universal remote works with over 500,000 entertainment devices IR Bluetooth Wifi. The updating cloud code library ensures compatibility with TV, DVD, Projector, Receiver, Soundbars, Blu ray Player etc
- One Touch Activities: The Activity allows the initiation of a series of predefined devices and settings. For example, when you set the activity "Watch TV", it can automatically power on the TV, soundbar, and adjust to the appropriate input source
- Customize SofaBaton APP: Convenient and personalized device control and customization features. Super easy to add devices with just one click. Moreover, you can reassign buttons, activities, favorite channel icons, use the Beep Remote Tracker, and more
- Works with Alexa and Google Assistant for Voice Control: It enables you to effortlessly control the on/off of the Activites through voice commands. It can integrate with smart assistants such as Google Assistant, Alexa and other smart home systems
- Powerful Hub: It provides 360 degree signaling and long-range to send strong signals. If you put the hub in the cabinet, please use the included 2 wired IR transmitters and put them outside. Then you could command your devices anywhere in the room
- Customizable Buttons: Tailor your remote control to suit your preferences with Sofabaton's customizable key functions. Easily assign or fix specific commands to each button you prefer, and break from the limitations of a finite number of buttons
- Macro Functionality: Create sequences of commands that can be executed with a single button press. Simplify your routine and enhance efficiency by programming macros tailored to your unique needs. Streamline complex operations with the macro
- Lift to Wake Function and Backlight Buttons: Sofabaton smart universal remote control featuring night glow on the buttons and a responsive lift-to-wake function. Navigate effortlessly even in the dark and instantly responsive when you need it
- Versatile API Integration: Easily copy these URLs and integrate them into popular platforms like IFTTT or iOS Shortcut. This empowers you to explore a realm of creative possibilities, turning your intelligent ideas into reality

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CTH5HGGT |
| Additional Features | Backlit, Digital Display, Ergonomic, Rechargeable, Universal |
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion |
| Best Sellers Rank | #13,503 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #610 in Remote Controls (Electronics) |
| Brand | SofaBaton |
| Button Quantity | 2 |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | DVD/Blu-ray Player, Home Theater, Soundbar, Streaming Device, Television |
| Connectivity Technology | APP, Bluetooth, Infrared, Wi-Fi |
| Controller Type | Button Control, Voice Control |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 out of 5 stars 562 Reviews |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 7.4"L x 1.8"W x 0.7"H |
| Item Weight | 0.65 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | SofaBaton |
| Max Number of Supported Devices | 60 |
| Maximum Number of Supported Devices | 60 |
| Maximum Range | 40 Feet |
| Model Name | HGL-US01-X1S |
| Model Number | HGL-US01-X1S |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Smart Home Compatible |
| Special Feature | Backlit, Digital Display, Ergonomic, Rechargeable, Universal |
| UPC | 741421609334 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** SofaBaton
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Television, Streaming Device, DVD/Blu-ray Player, Home Theater, Soundbar
- **Max Number of Supported Devices:** 60
- **Special Feature:** Raise to Wake, Pre Programmed universal remote, Voice Search, Rechargeable

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent product
*by D***H on April 3, 2025*

I purchased the X1S in September of 2024. This is the second Sofabaton X1 I've had; I bought the first X1 version a little more than a year ago, and I have been very, very pleased with both models. I use the X1S for our main sound and video system, and the original X1 with an auxiliary TV. The codes for operating several hundred thousands of devices from several thousand brands are easily download from Sofabaton's data base, or the codes from your original remote controls can be learned by the X1S. A relatively simple scripting language lets you control and operate multiple devices with one operation or "activity", so the multiple remote control devices that you would normally have to use with the various devices in your A-V setup can all be consolidated and run on one remote, the X1S, with the press of one button. The setup is relatively easy. The device is well made and feels solid in your hand. After the X1S was configured and programmed, it has operated flawlessly for the past seven months -- this has also been the case with my original X1. The X1S remote controls your various A-V devices by communicating with a "hub" using RF signals, so the remote does not have to be pointed at the device; it can be pointed anywhere, and it has an impressive range. I recently did a major equipment and carrier switch involving one of my A-V setups, replacing several Comcast cable boxes for internet, phone, and tv, with one Xfinity unit. I simply added the Xfinity box to the main "activity" I'd programmed into the X1S, which automatically included the new device into the existing program and continued to function normally with no further requirements. I am sincerely impressed with Sofabaton's products. I could ask for the moon, I suppose, but I really can't think of much more I would want in a remote control device. Having said that, I do have one suggestion that I think would make the X1S an even more flexible device, which is to add an If-Then construct to the scripting language. Here's an example of how such a construct might be used: you can easily switch input sources from within an Activity, for example, from cable tv, to Netflex, or Youtube, etc. However, depending on your equipment, the key bindings for doing things like navigating up, down, right, and left, for example, may use different codes for different devices -- the arrow keys used when watching cable TV may use one set of codes, whereas if you switch to watching Netflix within the same Activity, there is no way to also automatically switch the navigation key bindings from those used by cable TV, to those needed by Netflix. The workaround is to create separate Activities for live cable tv and streaming sources. This is a wish list item; it would be nice to have, but it doesn't impact my general satisfaction with this product.

### ⭐ Too many bugs for reliable use ...
*by C***R on March 25, 2024*

Well, the Sofabaton X1S is a work in progress ... On the positive side, the hand-held remote is well made and the simplicity of the layout might work for most streaming devices that you want to control with the X1S. However, if you want to use the Sofabaton X1S to control your Over The Air (OTA) recorder, note that the hand-held lacks a record button - as well as other transport controls. Perhaps Sofabaton's work-around for the lack of the record/transport buttons is that the device would be selected using the scroll wheel, and that one would actuate the button sequence using the scroll wheel / select actuations. For my ChannelMaster CM-7500, DVR+, OTA recorder, starting a recording using the X1S requires a bit of effort to scroll to the RECORD selection, followed by a press of the scroll wheel. Most of the confusion comes when you want to STOP the recording, which you do by scrolling and selecting STOP. However, the DVR+ wants you to confirm that you really want to STOP the recording, so a dialog appears on the TV screen asking for a CONFIRM. You then need to scroll to the OK selection and hit it to dismiss the dialog. At this point, perhaps you might think that the recording is over and you can watch OTA TV, but the OK actuation opens another dialog on the TV screen asking if you want to start a another recording. You then need to dismiss the dialog by scrolling to and hitting the EXIT selection. Otherwise, you need to wait a few minutes for the dialog to time out... At this point, I'm really irritated with Logitech for their abandonment of the Harmony remote, which had working RECORD/transport control buttons on the hand-held, as well as other features for easily dismissing the DVR+ dialogs. Another issue with the X1S is that each device as displayed on the hand-held's screen is listed as the manufacturer and not the model number (or preferably, a user-assigned name). Maybe there is a way to rename the device, but I did not find it. x1s-display.png For example, my media system includes a Sony XBR television, a Sony Blu-Ray DVD player, and a Sony Soundbar. Why must the Sofabaton X1S identify these devices using the name: "Sony" for all three devices? If you need to go to extended controls for the Sony Soundbar (like the rear speaker volume, for example), you need to remember which of the three "Sony" selections is for the Soundbar - before scolling to the control and selecting via the scroll wheel press. It is clear - that IF one can successfully configure the X1S, the best way to use it is for routine selection of devices for a desired activity as well as simplified configuration and control of your media system. The Sofabaton X1S is not practical for control of additional device features provided by the component's hand-held remotes that came with each component. In other words, using the scroll wheel for selection of these detailed commands is impractical. One might ask: what is the real purpose for the Scroll wheel and its display - given the issues with device naming and the actions required to select using the thumbwheel? Use of the original Remote I don't often record OTA signals on my ChannelMaster DVR+. When I would want to, I would use the DVR+ hand-held remote control - to set up and start a recording. The DVR+ remote would also be used to fast-forward through commercials or to go back in a recording to replay. This approach is superior to trying to use the X1S scroll wheel... In other words, don't think that the X1S will allow you to stop using your old hand-held remote that came with the component, in this case, the ChannelMaster DVR+ ... Problems with Learning from another Remote The control code database for the Sofabaton X1S covers many components from numerous manufacturers, but there are instances where you may not find a device for your component in the database. For such cases, Sofabaton offers a learning feature that is used to record control codes from an existing hand-held IR remote. Unfortunately, the recording of control codes from the hand-held (IR-only) remote can be affected by many factors, which can make the recording of IR commands unreliable. For example, I plan to use a model: UHDS-401A, HDMI switch (manufactured by OREI), for selecting HDMI sources in my system. The Sofabaton database includes other OREI devices, but not the UHDS-401A, so I tried to record the IR control codes using the "Code Learning" feature. I think that the UHDS-401A hand-held remote sends multiple control messages in rapid succession whenever a button is pressed, and the X1S hub does not do an adequate job of finding the button-press message's beginning and end. The X1S records a corrupted version of the IR control message, and for the UHDS-401A remote, any attempt to use the recorded IR message will be unreliable. The recorded IR signal may work perhaps 50% of each attempted actuation, which is not acceptable for reliable control of a devices' button selection. Also, the configuration of a set of IR control codes for some non-existing device's IR remote, requires that you start with some other (unrelated/different) device in the Sofabaton database. Rather than provide some simplified tool to define user-entered button names with recorded codes, Sofabaton requires that you must find some other device/remote in the database, which you would then edit to assign recorded IR control codes to pre-existing buttons provided for that selected device. For the OREI, UHDS-401A, I decided to start with the UHDS-402A (which is in the database) and to edit the buttons with reciorded IR codes. So, for selection of the "In 1" HDMI input, I need to edit the button named "Up" by recording the IR code, while pressing the button for that function on the UHDS-401A IR remote. Instead of allowing the user to change the name of the button to "In 1", I must refer to the button selection as "Up", because I can't edit the button name! I need to maintain a table somewhere else (like an EXCEL spreadsheet), so that I know what button name corresponds to which functional selection on the actual HDMI switch. Because the recording of the IR codes would have been corrupted anyway, it is evident that I could not have used the modified X1S UHDS-402A device from the database to reliably control an OREI, UHDS-401A switch. The only recourse I had to go with was to find some other similar, OREI device in the database that might control the switch. With a bit of research, I found that the OREI, HDA-934 device, which is available in the Sofabaton database, does reliably control the UHDS-401A, HDMI input selection. However, the HDA-934 device does not support control of other button presses available on the UHDS-401A IR remote... Note: I found during the process for defining an activity, that it may be possible to change the name for the button; however, I was not able to test the renaming capability, because of a non-recoverable communication issue. The Last Straw While I was working on the X1S activity configurations, I ran into numerous issues with hub communication, where the WiFi connection between my cell phone and the hub would disconnect. After many tries to reconnect and finish the activity configurations, the X1S hub eventually refused to communicate with my cell phone over the WiFi network. I felt that my only recourse was to do a factory reset of the X1S hub and to start over with the configuration. I went to the Sofabaton website and sent a chat message to Sofabaton support, asking how I could do a factory reset for the X1S hub. The chat was not active, but my support request message was sent, and I got an email back a day or so later: reset-x1s-hub.png Unfortunately, from the response from Sofabaton, performing a factory reset of the X1S hub, requires that you connect to the hub via WiFi, so that you can actually send the factory reset command. In my case, I could not connect via WiFi to the hub, so a factory reset was not an option. Note that the X1S hub did appear to work with whatever I had previously configured, so, for example, I could control my Apple TV with the Sofabaton X1S hand-held remote. The Bluetooth connection between the hub and hand-held apparently worked just fine, but the WiFi connection to my cell phone would not... Comment: The X1S hub includes a button to initiate Bluetooth pairing. It would make sense for the button to also function as a means to initiate a factory reset - by pressing and holding the button for say, 20 seconds. This way, the hub could be reset to a controllable state - without having to depend upon a WiFi communication link with the hub to issue the factory reset. I finally decided that the Sofabaton X1S was no longer worth the effort and that it was time to send it back to Amazon for a refund...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ If I Could Put a “Just Buy It” Button Instead of 5 Stars, I Would
*by B***D on November 17, 2025*

SofaBaton X1S — A Home Automation Powerhouse With Huge Potential Ahead The SofaBaton X1S has quickly become the command center of my entire home. I work with home-theater and home-automation equipment every day, and I’ve used more universal remotes over the years than I can count. Nothing I’ve touched matches the versatility, multi-protocol reach, and practical real-world capability this remote delivers. With IR, RF, Zigbee, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi support, this isn’t just a universal remote — it’s a universal controller. ⭐ What I Control With the X1S Here’s what this thing currently runs in my home: • Every TV in multiple rooms • A full home-theater projector setup • Room lighting and LED lighting • Motorized blinds, mini-blinds, and window shades • Smart AC, fans, and a bathroom heater • RF outlets for appliances • My router (rebooted through an RF plug) • My entire surveillance system • My home-security system — including arming/disarming Once everything was set up, it stopped feeling like “a remote” and became the central control hub for my whole smart-home ecosystem. ⭐ Remote + App = Total Control The handheld remote and the SofaBaton app mirror each other perfectly. The app works like a second remote, giving you full control even when the physical unit isn’t nearby. It’s fast, smooth, and extremely helpful in multi-room setups. ⭐ Suggestions for Future Versions (X2 / X3) The X1S is impressive, but a few additions would push it into legendary territory. 1. Customizable App Launch Buttons Instead of preset paid streaming buttons found on many remotes, fully customizable quick-launch buttons would be incredible. Let users create one-touch buttons for: • Tubi • Plex • YouTube • Smart-home scenes • Security toggles Physical buttons, a scroll-wheel menu, or a quick-launch panel would make this remote the most customizable in the industry. 2. Custom Icons for Activities A simple icon library — or lightweight custom icon uploads — would make navigation clearer and faster. ⭐ 3. App Interface & GUI Usability The hardware is outstanding. The app works, but the GUI would benefit from a more modern, intuitive design. Certain parts still resemble older universal-remote interfaces that became more complicated than they needed to be. Improvements that would help: • Cleaner layout • More intuitive navigation • Streamlined activity setup • Touch-friendly UI elements • Faster access to common functions Professional note: I think the visual approach used by Channels DVR is an excellent example of a clean, user-friendly smart-home interface. For context: I’ve used the SofaBaton U2 for years and recommended it constantly. The X1S is a major step forward, and the app now has room to evolve to match the hardware’s sophistication. ⭐ 4. Base Station Improvements The base station works very well for protocol management, but future releases could offer: • A more compact design • Additional mounting options • A higher-end model with extended range New Suggestion: A secondary wireless IR blaster would be extremely useful. If devices are spaced farther apart than the included IR-blaster cable can reach, users are forced to rely on RF/Bluetooth/Wi-Fi alternatives. A wireless IR module — connecting via Bluetooth, RF, or Wi-Fi — would allow IR control in rooms or cabinets without running long cables. This would dramatically increase flexibility for multi-room and multi-rack setups. ⭐ Final Thoughts The SofaBaton X1S is the most capable and forward-thinking universal remote I’ve ever used. It controls entertainment systems, lighting, blinds, HVAC, appliances, networking equipment, and even security systems — all from one controller. If you’re building a smart home and you want a single device that brings everything together, this is it. I’ve followed SofaBaton since the U1 croudfunding days, and with just a few refinements — customizable buttons, a modernized GUI, and expanded base-station options — the next generation could completely redefine the smart remote catagory. It has been my pleasure writing this review and making suggestions looking forward to the next release.

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