What is Better? Tactile or Touchscreen Remotes?
Control4 Halo Touch Remote
Halo Touch is the new premium universal smart remote by Control4. The handheld device includes a host of user-driven features including a 3.2” color touch interface with a complement of backlit buttons, voice control, WiFi 2.4 and 5GHz support, and a redesigned UI with new interaction options. Halo Touch also includes end-user install capabilities. With a generational leap in functionality and refined design, Halo Touch will redefine the user experience.
The Halo Touch Remote shines best for TVs that are primarily used for streaming applications. The remote control does not have a physical number pad, this helps cut down size of the remote and places the transport controls at the optimum location!
Benefits of Halo Touch Remote
- Available in Black or Silver, the anodized aluminum body offers a premium look and feel
- Full color 3.2" LCD screen
- Touch interface for the selection and control of devices, media, favorites, automation, and menu options
- Redesigned user interface
- Sleep screen provides quick access to Watch, Listen, and Now Playing, while the Home button provides immediate access to room Favorites and a quick swipe for the room's Main Menu
- A full set of backlit buttons including the d-pad and all transport controls
- Optional soft numeric buttons can be accessed through the touch interface
- Capable of media browsing, device control, and scene selection for Watch, Listen, Lighting, and Comfort (security, and other experiences coming soon)
- Full complement of backlit buttons for easy and intuitive single-handed use in the dark
- WiFi Strength increased 3-5x over Neeo and supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands
- New Voice button dynamically functions as a Siri Remote for Apple TV or Xfinity Voice Remote for the Xfinity boxes (Xfinity integration coming soon)
- Ultra-low power processor with multiple configuration settings
Control4 Halo Remote (Tactile)
Halo is the new 'everyday' universal smart remote by Control4. The handheld device includes a host of user-driven features including a 2.8” color display with a complete set of backlit buttons, voice control, WiFi 2.4 and 5GHz support, and a redesigned UI with new interaction options. Halo remotes are also power packed with end-user install capabilities. With a generational leap in functionality and a refined design, Halo will redefine the user experience.
The Halo Remote (Tactile) is best suited for installations with cable boxes, the physical number pads are a key feature to switching channels in a hurry. No need to switch menus on the remote, simply press your desired cable channel and the system instantly responds!
Benefits of the Halo
- Full color 2.8" non-touch LCD screen
- Select media, favorites, automation, and menu options with three hard custom buttons that include digital labels for easy identification
- Color shortcut button accesses the red, green, blue, and yellow functionality of media devices and other programming
- Capable of media browsing, device control, and scene selection for Watch, Listen, Lighting, and Comfort (security, and other experiences coming soon)
- Full complement of backlit buttons for easy and intuitive single-handed use in the dark
- WiFi Strength increased 3-5x over Neeo and supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands
- New Voice button dynamically functions as a Siri Remote for Apple TV or Xfinity Voice Remote for the Xfinity boxes (Xfinity integration coming soon)
- Ultra-low power processor with multiple configuration settings
Control4 SR-260 Remote
Keep your SR-260 Remote Controls always charged and ready to control with this low-profile charging cradle which provides hundreds of charge cycles for years of performance. The Recharging Station is available as a charging cradle and battery kit for remotes you already own and as a kit with a charging cradle and an SR-260 if you want to add new remotes to your system.
The SR-260 uses Zigbee communication to 'talk' to the Control4 system. This ultra low communication spec means the remotes can save battery power when not in use. The batteries can last for weeks off the charger, making it ideal for kid's rooms where they may forget to charge the remote every night.
Benefits of the SR-260
- Low-profile charging cradle
- Inconspicuous charging indicator that can be dimmed or turned off
- Magnetic charging cradle and battery cover assures proper seating of remote control when charging
- Lithium-Polymer battery provides hundreds of charge cycles for years of performance
Control4 Neeo Remote
IMPORTANT NOTE: Limited final inventory of Neeo remotes are now available for order while supplies last.
The Neeo Remote for Control4 puts the power of Control4 Smart Home OS 3 in the palm of your hand. Engineered by our team of Swiss designers, the remote's machined aluminum chassis and intuitive interface are expertly crafted to bring a highly refined experience to your media room. The Neeo Remote controls television, movies, music, lights, thermostats, and virtually anything else in a Control4 Smart Home. Its 81 mm (3.2-inch), high-resolution touchscreen and software-driven graphical interface reduce the number of buttons and make personalized features of Smart Home OS 3—like favorites—available now from a handheld remote. It includes physical buttons for the essentials, so it’s easy to mute the movie or adjust the volume without looking down. The Neeo Remote is more than a television remote—it is a smart home interaction device that is always available and easy for anyone to use.
The Neeo Remote is the ultra minimalist remote. Extremely thin, no transport controls perfect for anyone who is looking for an ultra modern remote.
Benefits of Neeo Remote
- Handheld remote that leverages the power of Control4 Smart Home OS 3 to access the things you use most
- Built from machined aluminum, the remote is beautiful and fits comfortably in your hand; available in silver and black finishes
- Big, bright 3.2" high-resolution touchscreen is customizable using favorites and the Control4 mobile app
- Includes only the most important buttons, so it's easy for everyone to learn and use
- Wi-Fi connected for a graphical experience that you can use throughout the home
- Works with Control4 OS 3 release 3.1+
Remote Control Tips
- Select the TV/Room's main function IE cable watching (cable surfing) or streaming.
- Choose your desired remote and/or color if available.
- Let EVS activate the remote control then complete the first charge before use.
- Sit back, turn on your TV and relax!
Regardless of which remote control you select, it will deliver an outstanding user experience for your Control4 installation. Whether it's the long lasting batteries of the SR-260, the ultra slim Neeo, cable surfing Halo or the large touchscreen of the Halo Touch Remote, you can't go wrong!
Contact EVS today to see how we can help select the best remote control for you.
