I Used The Best Universal Remote of 2024 - Goodbye Logitech! (YIO Remote)

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In today's tech deep-dive, we're saying a heartfelt goodbye Logitech and introducing a groundbreaking device that's set to redefine the universal remote landscape - the Remote Two by Unfolded Circle. Get ready for a detailed exploration of a device that's not just a remote; it's a revolution.

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I like Logitech because they have great database and support. Some time ago I had to add some device to my remote. I didn't have oryginał remote. The device also was unknown for Logitech database. But I wrote to support. They wrote me something like this: we don't have this model but it seems similar to other model. We added it to your account. Please update remote and tell us if it works. I tried, it won't work. Then they said: we added another model, please try now. And it worked. Then they added it to public database.

[Green__one]

I'm so glad to see this option on the market. I have the Logitech Harmony Hub, and being that Logitech has discontinued all of their remotes, I really question how long I'll be able to keep it going. Every time I make a change to my setup, I pray that the logitech servers haven't been shut down yet, because it all seems to rely on those.
Eventually I'll be needing to replace my remote. Knowing there are good, local, universal, options out there makes me sleep better at night!

[cromulence]

Looks great but that price is a complete non-starter.

[MARK]

amazing device, I’m especially pleased that it doesn’t depend on any third-party Chinese servers where you have to register, which constantly forget your settings and work with a delay

[dingbatt]

I got this as a replacement for my Harmony Elite. It is definitely still a work in progress and I’m hoping it’s ready for prime time by the time my Elite fails. The one integration I had hoped would be at the forefront was one for Harmony. There is a Home Assistant integration for Harmony, so it’s obviously possible. But it would be great if the Remote 2 could talk directly to the Harmony Hub rather than

[ghostbuttster]

Woohoo! I've been waiting for someone to cover this one. Thank you! I've been very tempted to back it. But I'm just not a fan of screens on remotes, as they quickly use up the battery. I bought my Harmony Companion used and still haven't changed the battery. And just having customized buttons ready to be pushed without having to swipe through options on a screen is very much preferred. But I do see the endless options with a screen. And cloudless, oh cloudless! It really should be the standard!

[hurricane]

One thing that these remotes with only a few buttons completely miss the boat on is this: Their reliance on LCD screens means that you have to take your eyes off the screen and look down. If you wear eyeglasses that means you usually have to rummage around for your eyeglasses to see the correct setting to change, then remove them to resume watching. if you need glasses for both near and distance vision, then there's the added task of taking off glasses, switching to a different pair, then reversing the process.

If the remote uses many mapped buttons, (Logitech Harmony 650/665 comes to mind), you quickly develop muscle memory for the location of different button and don't have to take your eyes off the screen.

I agree this remote shows promise, but for me the lack of buttons is a dealbreaker.

[davideyres]

It’s a shame that philips didn’t keep going with the pronto. The resistive touch screen isn’t as good as capacitive, but does work ok, the ui for the app is great giving me a lot more customisation that this does, it’s standby capacity is weeks, and it has macros I can program with a ton of customisations, in my opinion the pronto still stands up and I still use mine and reprogram it for new use cases like the latest oled and AV receivers. Just think what the pronto would be like now with wifi, Bluetooth, ir and a simple programming interface.

[paul]

A few comments regarding these new remotes. Maybe it's just me, but I like to be able to press buttons by feel. Something that, until the last models, Logitech was exceptional for. With a touch screen, you have to divert your eyes from what you are watching, and find what you want on the screen. This is a terrible trend for me. My favorite remote is still the Harmony One (I have a Harmony Elite, but always find myself going back to the One). Also, he IR database is a deal breaker for me. I have separates and some are not exactly common. Logitech had all of them in their database. They need to purchase a database from someone else if it's as bad as you say.

[soviut]

One feature I love from my LG remote is the internal gyro that lets it behave like an on screen pointing device. Is this remote able to replicate this?

[mobo]

Brilliant! Your jokes keep getting better. £450 remote...genius! 😜🤣

[xharoboyx]

I've been watching this company build this remote for a couple of years . I would like to buy one. Unfortunately, I dont believe this remote will ever come to a full public release.

[InterCity]

As a remote that doesn’t have IR out directly from the end, it’s a non starter unfortunately. Using AA or AAA batteries would also be sorta a must have. A couch based use case means it needs to live a long time in its batteries and then allow quick full charge (fresh batteries in) and be IR capable as there is no table or electrical outlet anywhere where the couch is and from the AV console it cannot see the IR receivers if the various gear.

[droidx]

Glad to hear there is an actual remote in development. I supported via Kickstarter a different remote (OYO), which was a criminal scam and never existed.

[Loneman_OG]

Oooooh, it's _almost_ perfect; I'd want it to also do RF transmitting, oh, and be a third of the price! 😆

[travissmith]

449 euros / 490 usd 😮 At least the Logitechs only came in at around $350, and have been great, but I too worry about when the servers finally go offline. This company has the right idea, and yes, it's not a large market, but it's hard for me to justify 1/3 the price of my TV just for a remote. Yes it can control a lot of things, but most are just lookig for TV, Streaming Box, Cable/Sattelite, Audio, BlueRay control. Perhaps they can do a scaled down model at a lower price point?

[compudude]

Looks promising, but ouch, that price. I hope they release a lower end unit with longer battery and a LOT more physical buttons, including some that are less flat? I prefer remotes I can navigate mostly by touch, without having to look down and take my eyes off the screen. And a lower price would help. I'm not completely against it, maybe, someday, but I'm going to expect something pretty perfect (and *done*) at that price. If you want to compared to the Harmony Elite, you should at least... compare to the Harmony Elite. (Although I'm more satisfied with my Harmony 650... best design ever made... but dying buttons means I don't have much time left before I have to crack open my last spare.)

[andymok]

Having support HA, is the big one for me. 2 years after I bought the Harmony, Logitech makes their announcement. Really need a dock with ethernet.

[cp]

Nice to see this is finally getting into the real world! I've been on the waitlist since May last year, and am looking forward to getting one when I finally get selected!

[gork]

For affordability they should release a phone case version of this that you stuff an old android phone into and put it in kiosk mode