The X10 iconRemote RF is a universal remote that can handle more than your home electronics, equally managing both lighting fixtures and home appliances. While it’s not as good at working your A/V gear as as the most high-end universal remotes, the X10 part makes it a rather compelling choice.
Programming the iconRemote RF works much like most easy-to-use universal remotes – just point it at the A/V equipment and stop cycling when it turns on. This makes setup extremely basic, but the lack of deeper programming options might frustrate hardcore A/V enthusiasts. Basically, if you have a complicated set-up, with multiple HDMI inputs and numerous components, it may not be enough to customize the controls to your liking.
Home automation, of course, is one of the device’s biggest selling points. As such, the X10 iconRemote RF package includes one wireless transceiver, one lamp module and one appliance module. If you’re serious about automating your home, you’ll have to purchase extra packages, which makes the $100 investment in the remote rather inconsequential. The whole system works well enough, although you’ll be required to put one transceiver on the same circuit as the control module. As such, you’ll need to install one for pretty much every room you want the remote to work in.
At its price, the X10 iconRemote RF is a good choice for a universal remote if you don’t have a complicated A/V setup and you’re looking to build up towards home automation. It’s far from complete, but it comes with everything you need to get started.
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