SOFABATON X1 REVIEW | Better than HARMONY ELITE in 2024?

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  • The X1 universal remote is a great remote with the potential to be the top universal remote in it's class and a massive improvement from it's predecessor the U1. But it's not perfect. Find out how it stacks up against the best Universal Remote the world has ever seen in this complete review.
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    Video Chapters:
    00:00 Intro
    01:34 Setup Process
    06:13 Customer Service
    07:51 Creating Activities
    09:31 Remote Finder
    10:40 Ergonomics
    12:35 Thanks For Watching
    13:20 Battery Life
    14:00 Remote Code Learning
    14:40 Smart Hubs & Voice Commands
    15:30 Software & Apps
    16:46 Touchscreen
    17:27 Who Is This Remote For?
    19:48 Final Thoughts & PSA
    23:09 Query of The Week
    23:23 Outro
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  • @hatoraidcowboy
    @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @leroywilliams1434
      @leroywilliams1434 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just orrdered the sofabaton x1 remote were there any software update improvements to the remote

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@leroywilliams1434 awesome, enjoy! Yea there has been, I havent used it in a while though.

    • @quinton9203
      @quinton9203 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any chance the promo could get extended again?

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello! Unfortunately I dont have control of the promo. They’ll just reach out to me and tell me that I can do a new one. But if they do another I’ll update the title and comments and description.

  • @michaelh7630
    @michaelh7630 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    First of your videos I've watched. Great presentation, succinct, thorough, honest, and great production quality. Listen to you talk felt more like a friend talking to me about the product than a "presentation". Nicely done!

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you I appreciate the kind words!

  • @jdsmooth72
    @jdsmooth72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is an outstanding review. Thanks for taking the time to do the video. Extremely informative!

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re welcome sir. Thank you for watching!

  • @dudestpriest504
    @dudestpriest504 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I thought about getting the X1 but my Harmony Elite and Harmony Touch both still work fine and I like having the docking cradles for charging, so for the moment I'm sticking with my Logitechs but thanks for the honest review. PS this is my first time watching your channel, but I like the honest review, so I will be checking more of your content out, thank you and have a great day.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @forty6an2 Thank you I appreciate your support. You’ll always get my honest review. 😁 I agree with you, right now Logitech remotes are still the ones to beat.

  • @scotts4125
    @scotts4125 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the review. I am also lucky enough to have one being sent for a review. Really looking forward to combining all my remotes. Not a problem for me but my GF doesn't get how to use them all. My last remote was a Pronto color touchscreen which was two houses ago. It seems encouraging they responded quickly to you. A good friend is the best low voltage guy I have ever met. He is looking for a fairly simple system to replace Harmony. He really dislikes the high end stuff that requires a programming guru every time you add a new piece of equipment.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Scott S Awesome on your review unit! I think you will enjoy the remote. Still has a lot if room to grow but it’s on the right track. Still love my Harmony Elite but I’ll probably move the X1 to the living room.

    • @scotts4125
      @scotts4125 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hatoraidcowboy I have no doubt your setup is a lot more sophisticated than mine. I have a Yamaha receiver, LG OLED TV, Shield Pro, Camera Input, and an AV box to play TV audio on the patio through the speakers instead of the TV speakers. I am hoping that this is so simple I will have less hiccups. I also have 3 Yamaha's for Musicast. My low voltage guy likes this better than Sonos as he has many problems with customers having the 2 Sonos apps. The Yamaha Musicast works pretty well for me. It's all zone controlled. I have 4 zones. The X1 should be here Friday so looking forward to it.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@scotts4125 I think it is more simple than a Harmony Elite. The setup process can leave much to be desired IF your product is not supported. But once you add all your components its basically a breeze and fairly simple.
      There is a bit of a learning curve but nothing crazy.

  • @coleygray8907
    @coleygray8907 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Hatoraide, another solid review man thanks!

  • @DiscoveryOwners
    @DiscoveryOwners ปีที่แล้ว

    Reviews like this, you gained a subscriber....and I just have a very basic TV, soundbar and three stream boxes. Hope my Harmony hub and Remote never break, but at least now I have a viable alternative.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      @ Bob Cook Thank you sir! 🙏 Yes I’m still holding on to my Harmony Elites. I’m gonna move my SofaBaton to the guest bedroom once I get my new office built. Thanks again for your support!

  • @matthewhess8015
    @matthewhess8015 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I purchased this on your recommendation. Thank you for the discount code! I am currently using 5 different remotes. Hope this fixes that issue.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Matthew Hess Awesome! Thank you for watching and supporting the channel. Yes I think you will def love only having one remote. Its truly a pain using multiple remotes LOL

  • @StephenAtt797
    @StephenAtt797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was a Kickstarter buy-in and have had this sitting aside cause of all the negative early reviews (Youthman etc) I figured software updates were coming, so after seeing your more positive review I figured I would give it a try. I have a logitech Elite, but I refer the Companion remote cause it has hard number keys and that is a big benefit when working the set-top cable box. I have two hubs set up, the primary one also interfaces with Alexa. The bedroom set up is a TV, Set top box and Firestick and I was using an older Harmony One, but w/o any Firestick activity (no bluetooth). Figured the X1 (if it worked decently) would be idea for this. Set up was a bear compared to Harmony. As it is now, the phone app gets disconnected from the hub whenever I leave the room and wants to do a new ADD Hub/Bluetooth connect. I found shutting and restarting the app solves that. I feel the device is clunky. Getting the device menu to respond is an adventure (could be me, I don't read directions much). I did set up activities and reprogrammed some keys, so I'll give it a try and see how it does over the next few weeks. The worst part looks like using the cablebox numbers to flip TV stations. I'm concerned about getting 3 digits entered before the set-top tries responding with the first two... time will tell. For cord cutters, without the need to enter digits, this may be a non-issue. And the BACK button is HORRIBLY misplaced (upper right), while the RETURN button icon visually conveys BACK. More to come I'm sure.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately I wasnt part of the kickstarter or beta testers so I dont know how bad the remote was at its inception, I have seen all the reviews though. But I know SofaBaton has released a lot of updates by the time I got one, and its def not perfect but it def has potential, they just need any and all feedback and they are willing to listen to customers and make improvements so I think because of that it’s only going to get better.
      The app does disconnect but in all fairness the logitech did the same when I had the remote as a beta tester and Logitech improved the speed at which it reconnects massively so I think that can also be improved with the SofaBaton. But functionality works really really well with the hub and ir blasters addition.

    • @StephenAtt797
      @StephenAtt797 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hatoraidcowboy I thought I'd share my latest comments I've sent to Sofabaton:
      issue 1, after latest firmware upgrade - remote indicated "lost hub" not even sure what that means. What is the protocol between the hub and remote - Bluetooth? Wifi? Proprietary (over what technology)? Remote is always within 15 feet of hub. At 12:15 am this morning, when I got that message, just left remote next to hub and grabbed my Harmony One to change TV channels.
      Issue 2, now that I got the numbers to show up in the LED for my activities, more than 50% of the time when I hit a number, I get a double digit. I suspect it’s due to the scroll wheel moving under pressure when selecting. I tried it a bunch of times and am constantly seeing repeated numbers where 22 becomes 222. This will be a non-starter for me, cause in the setup I’m using the X1, 95% of the time I’m working the TV and cable set-top box. Using the up and down channel selectors isn’t valuable when there are 300+ channels in the portfolio.
      The scroll wheel and the poorly located BACK button are really downers in this design. Maybe an X2 will resolve this, but I’m hard-pressed to see where I’ll be able to use the X1 as a single controller. hard number buttons is the main reason I prefer using the Harmony Companion vs the Eilte (I have both, the Elite sit idle 100% of the time).

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@StephenAtt797 Thank you for the feedback! I will forward this directly to SofaBaton. Keep the feedback coming!

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@StephenAtt797 Here is the response from my contact @ SofaBaton. Hope this helps!
      1. Lost hub is the remote control firmware upgrade or data synchronization when the speed is too slow, prompts after interruption, manually click the upper right corner to return. The hub and remote control are customized 2.4G, and the general control distance is 8-10 meters, but when upgrading or data updating, the longer distance will lead to slower transmission speed, and data loss or interruption may occur. It is recommended to place the remote control near the hub when upgrading.
      2. If you frequently switch multi-digit channels, it is recommended to set the macro button to trigger with one click.
      1). Create the device as an Activity. This Activity can be a single device or together with other devices
      2). In Activity mode, edit the selected Activity item through Edit----Assign keys for X1-Remote or Keys favorites (one is assigned to the physical key, and the other is only displayed on the screen)
      3). According to the prompt, choose to add Macro keys. If it is channel 1542, you can set a macro named 1542, including four commands 1, 5, 4, and 2.

    • @StephenAtt797
      @StephenAtt797 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hatoraidcowboy Thanks for relaying this... not sure if I grasp the details here ("macro button triggering"). Discovered last night that the up/down channel change arrows are actually moving the box 2 numbers at a time So from 151 to 149 and channel 150 can't be accessed. If that's a setting (like a mouse's wheel) I haven't found it yet. I'm trying to make this work, but seems like so many compromises. 3 devices/3 remotes may not be that bad. I hardly use the Firestick today and wonder if that will change even under perfect conditions. Chalk it up to "old guy stuck in his ways"! Mets/Astros World Series?

  • @welderfixer
    @welderfixer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sir, Thanks for reviewing this remote so completely. My entry level Logitech remote is getting old and my need to be replaced soon. The SofaBaton X1 may be a good choice when I can afford it. it is too bad that Logitech has abandoned their loyal customers. It think it is time to pay Logitech back by not purchasing any more of their products.
    All the very best and keep your great reviews coming.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Kevin Gardner Thank you very much I really appreciate the support.
      I agree…very sad times now that Harmony is no more. Its very baffling as to why. I dont think they have actually come out and explained why they did this. They still have a massive following.

    • @welderfixer
      @welderfixer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hatoraidcowboy Thanks for the reply. I heard elsewhere that Logitech dropped the product due to it being a very small % of their business. I suppose we will see GM close Cadillac in the same fashion. Hopefully, someone like SofaBaton will follow up with truly affordable remotes that doesn't require a PhD to set-up and operate. I use the $99 Logitech 665 and that is enough power for me.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Kevin Gardner I guess Logitech doesnt care about the little man…..While that may be true the Home Theater realm is still a massive community, as well as casual viewers with a simple setup. They had an amazing line of universal remotes(I use 3 different models in my home) with Elite being their bread and butter. I actually got that remote free because I was part of their beta program. Its still by far the best remote I have ever used.
      I think SofaBaton can eventually get there. I really like the X1. I’m excited to watch the company grow and evolve and very humbled that they trusted me to review their products.

  • @Intelp41969
    @Intelp41969 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your presentation!!

  • @lostalien
    @lostalien ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome honest review. Thanks.

  • @erick23d
    @erick23d 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have had my X1 for a month today as a matter of fact. And I still haven’t been able to get my configurations as far as activities go the way they should. I see that your video is from 2022 and it’s right now, 2024 and I still don’t see any improvements, which is a shame because universal remote control that again manage activities is hard needed.
    Like I said, I have been trying to set it for one month using all kinds of combinations and all kinds of configurations and I still don’t get it to work. The language that they use is confusing. And like you mentioned there is no way that I could choose the input that the devices have to switch to The television. Truly disappointed, but yet I think I will still keep it in the hopes that they will improve they use in settings. I’m glad that the experience that you have had an many orders have had have been positive. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same thing for myself.😮

  • @DaveLewis-LewisArtandPhoto
    @DaveLewis-LewisArtandPhoto ปีที่แล้ว

    You have the same Anthem MRX-720 as I do. What process did you use for input selection in your activities, or do you just use the Diva for all switching? Thanks,

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching! Yea I use the Diva for hdmi switching. But the X1 doesnt work right with the Diva. It doesnt switch the inputs properly. Its been a while since I’ve tested it though.

  • @giovanniturco6428
    @giovanniturco6428 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fantastic video I am happy with my harmony elite remote still work even the app when it doesn’t work no more then will buy different smart remote controller

  • @CaveWyatt
    @CaveWyatt ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review! I’ve been using Harmony remotes since I can remember and it was a devastating blow to hear they’d been discontinued. I never had a need to go all the way up to an Elite and I’ve been babying my…740’s?…745’s?…along, hoping to find a suitable replacement. With only 4 devices per TV now with all 3 game consoles gone (and no home automation) I’m wondering if the U1 might not be more my speed. Let’s go find your review of that one because this review was great!

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man!

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      I apologize in advance….The U1 review is not as in depth as the X1. I was still learning lol

  • @TecTimmy
    @TecTimmy ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree! Great job! This looks great especially now that they have worked out the kinks

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      @ Tec Timmy Thank you! I really appreciate the support.
      Yea looking forward to see how the remote and company grows.

    • @TecTimmy
      @TecTimmy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hatoraidcowboy Me too man. A young company full of dedicated engineers and their hearts seem to be in the right place. We should do a collab sometime....i have a very small tech channel but am working on it!

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TecTimmy Oh cool! I’ll check out your channel and see if we can come up with something.

    • @TecTimmy
      @TecTimmy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hatoraidcowboy sounds good man. lmk

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TecTimmy Hey bro! Checked out the channel. Good job growing the channel, keep up the good work. Its not easy trying to stand out in the tech world. Just keep working hard and you’ll continue to improve!
      I cant think of anything to collaborate on right now, I think our channel content is a little different, but if I think of something in the future that aligns I’ll let you know!

  • @bryanrossi4900
    @bryanrossi4900 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely not the best user experience setting it up but mine seems to be working good so far. My main gripe with it so far is that there is no way that I have figured out to add the voice command button to the remote for the firestick I use and the xfinity cable box remote. I'm guessing it doesn't have a mic on it which is a bummer as I use the voice commands all the time on both those remotes to search for movies and shows. I know a lot of people complain about not having a number pad but in my opinion the voice control completely removes the need for one. I guess I'll have to keep using those two remotes which is a bummer...

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Bryan Rossi yea I dont think it has a mic on the actual remote. It works with google and amazon’s voice control. I’ll relay this information to see what they say.
      But I agree once the setup process gets fixed that’s gonna improve the experience by a lot. Thanks for your input! SofaBaton is listening!

  • @liuesstuo9413
    @liuesstuo9413 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good luck. Make sure you check your exposure on both cameras to be the same and your colour direction. Also Fade in an out your audio between music beds and try not to have dead air.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea sorry bout that. I’m using my iphone with a filter for B-roll. I need a second camera that’s the same as my main camera…….Budget lol I probably wont use my iphone anymore lol

  • @maf11300
    @maf11300 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just got mine. Every "fault" you mentioned are the same I have found.
    If Harmony does go away, the X1 is a viable alternative. Touch screen would be a great improvement.
    One other thing, wakeup when you pick it up.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They are coming out with the X2 soon and I’m getting a review unit so we’ll see what improvements they’ve made.

  • @michelcouture7026
    @michelcouture7026 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like that remote a lot. I only have a problem with the sofabaton X1 with my hdfury Diva IR code for inputsel0x, the diva remote sensor see the code from my harmony 550 but can’t see the code from the X1 hub either from the data base nor the learn one from my harmony550. Do you have that problem? I received a new receiver, the problem is with SB or HD is steel there. I send the full IR codes to sofabaton, i did not had any feedback.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup. Same exact problem. They even sent me me new codes to work with the Diva and same issue. Works fine with my Harmony Elite.

  • @GrayWolf323
    @GrayWolf323 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the Harmony Smart control and I’m considering ‘upgrading’ to this one because I’m limited to 8 devices and it’s impossible to find the Elite or 950 which would let me control 16 devices instead at a reasonable price 😕
    edit: my concern is about game consoles so this was very helpful, have they finally added them yet?

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea its unfortunate Harmony remotes have gotten so expensive now that they arent manufacturing them anymore. Elite would be the way to go but alas….Give the X1 a try!

  • @josephdavenport6010
    @josephdavenport6010 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Building a system around the harmony elite remote. But I'm hesitant since its end of life. Is the sofabaton my only choice for a replacement? Dont want to use Alexa or google devices.
    Thanks.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      I think for most of us who invested in Harmony prior to their announcement of ceasing manufacturing, the Harmony Elite is still the standard and flagship for a universal remote.
      That being said, so far the X1 is the next best thing if you’re looking to start from scratch. Its still doesnt meet the standards of the Elite, YET…..But its gonna get there eventually I believe.

  • @dynacube
    @dynacube ปีที่แล้ว

    5:59 I don’t have the X1 yet to test, but I doubt it’s because of the adapter. I have the Harmony Hub Elite and wanted to control my Apple TV in a cabinet using an IR blaster. I didn’t have an extra Logi mini blaster, but I had lots of 3.5 mm blasters. So, I bought several different versions of 3.5 to 2.5 adapters and none of my blasters would work with any of the adapters. Is the Logi blaster somehow proprietary to the Logi hub? I also tried several different brands and styles of blasters, but no luck.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      They very well could be proprietary. It would make sense

  • @keepingupwiththejones2933
    @keepingupwiththejones2933 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We should be understanding of some of the limitations. No other companies are trying to make a budget universal remote. It will get better over time.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Keeping Up With The Jones’ I completely agree. As it grows and evolves it’s going to be a great remote. I actually like it a lot. Their customer service is stellar and I think that has a lot to do with the success of the company. They actually listen to feedback

  • @xrmte
    @xrmte 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey is it still worth getting the elite remote + hub?
    can get one used.
    Just worried about logitech not supporting this anymore

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’d say yes. Still love my elite if you can get a decent price on it. You can always teach the remote codes if the product isnt natively supported

    • @xrmte
      @xrmte 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No worries will look for a good deal then​@@hatoraidcowboy

  • @houston110A
    @houston110A ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review

  • @dabutt30
    @dabutt30 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank u so much 4 this vid. I jst found ur channel! The comparison is awesome!! Will u b doing a follow up? We r now r almost 4 months out frm this vid. Also... how 'bout extending the discount code , again? P-L-E-A-S-E?🙂

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL Thank you for watching! I may do an update at some point…I’ve got a bunch of stuff in the pipeline right now as well over the next few months so it might be a while.
      The discount code unfortunately is out of my hands. They actually extended it 3 extra months from its original time frame. But its really up to Sofabaton.

  • @BoyceSoundPro
    @BoyceSoundPro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wanted to buy it but no series x support is a no go for me. Will reconsider when they fix that Will stay with Harmony for now.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea that’s totally understandable. I’ll let you know when they get that fixed.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I woke up this morning to an email from my contact saying they will address the codes for XBOX & PLAYSTATION asap. So stay tuned…

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am happy to inform you that the Xbox Series X is now supported. Tested and tried myself! 👍🏻

  • @whocarescraig
    @whocarescraig ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just want someone to bring Harmony back. Mine still works, thankfully. But I don't understand how the roadmap has literally been laid by Harmony and this company is still having a hard time figuring things out...

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Man….it’s hard to replicate what Harmony did with their remotes. Harmony is a giant though and they have tons of revenue from other subsidiaries of the company they could use to fund R&D for their remotes. Not to mention years of experience.
      I dont know if ANYONE will be ever be to match 100% Harmony remotes but I think this company is on the right track with the X1….but only time will tell.
      But like you my Elite still works and I’m never getting rid of it until it bites the dust.

    • @whocarescraig
      @whocarescraig ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hatoraidcowboy wow,I definitely wasn't expecting a response within a few minutes. I'm glad you can at least understand where I'm coming from. Logitech shit harmony turn. SB better buy up then patents or something! Thanks for the review. I think since some of us are already spoiled by Harmony we actively look for a possible replacement. Thanks again!

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@whocarescraig You’re welcome! I always try to respond ASAP. Thanks for watching 😁 Yea I wish Harmony would sell their vast remote code database since they arent manufacturing remotes anymore. I’m sure companies have been chomping at the bit for them. But there are a lot of cool remotes about to come out that will def up the competition. So it’ll be interesting.

  • @1968steelernut
    @1968steelernut 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I liked your review, I have been looking for a good universal remote. I used the link you provided and the promo code says not valid. Any help would be appreciated.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Steve, I’m really sorry about this. SofaBaton paused the discount during Prime Day. I didnt find out until the day of. They will reactivate the discount for another additional month. I have already contacted them about it. As soon as it’s reactivated I will come back here and let you know. Again very sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for watching!

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I havent forgotten….I’m still working on this issue. Unfortunately sometimes what companies do are out of my control. I’ll make sure this doesnt happen again and will keep you updated as soon as my discount code is working again. Thank you for your patience.

    • @davidd3struction
      @davidd3struction 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hatoraidcowboy once the code works im buying one

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidd3struction Awesome! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Will update you guys as soon as it’s back up.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The discount code has been reactivated. Thanks for your patience!

  • @1968PDUK
    @1968PDUK ปีที่แล้ว

    Doe the X1 support Lutron RA2 lights?

  • @Cashyonyt
    @Cashyonyt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like others above, went to order after your great review and give it a shot but the codes not working. Will grab if they honour your original offer for you and your subs.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Michael McCash Thank you for watching and supporting the channel! Unfortunately, I am still waiting….I have reached out multiple times to get the code back up. The remotes were flying off the shelves with the discount prior to Prime Day. Not sure what’s taking so long but at this point I have no control. I really appreciate everyone being patient and understanding and voicing all your concerns here in the comments so SofaBaton can see for themselves people want to buy the remote. My apologies and I’m hoping this gets resolved soon.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m happy to let you know the code is back up and running. Thank you again for your patience!

    • @Cashyonyt
      @Cashyonyt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hatoraidcowboy You're a legend and we appreciate you pushing to get this back live. Just ordered 2, so it worked.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Cashyonyt Thanks bro, and I really appreciate all your guys’ support. Ya’ll are the legends!

  • @RoofusKit
    @RoofusKit ปีที่แล้ว +1

    PS5 is not and will not be supported by Harmony. So you can already see where issues are going to arise with support going forward.
    Also, game consoles are controlled with Bluetooth and don't have "remote codes" it takes a bit more effort to get them working, if there's even support for 3rd party remotes.
    Anything with Home Assistant support has home kit support, if you run Home Assistant.

  • @calinubro
    @calinubro ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you get the hub stand from?

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      There is no hub stand….LOL I used the Harmony Elite’s charging cradle as a prop so I could stand the remote up and rotate it. I just cropped in so you couldnt see the base

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      That was one of my nitpicks…I wish it had a charging cradle

  • @ProfSnakes
    @ProfSnakes ปีที่แล้ว

    LMAO. Every time you say nobody is going to take the time to do this ot that, I am that guy. I used the learning feature to get every button for my Sound Bar, I have sat and gone through the code lists to find which database has the most working codes for a few devices. Going through the code lists has gotten me access to functionality that was missing from my factory remotes. At this point I am thinking about getting a cheap learning remote so I can learn codes from the lists an then teach them to a different list.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL Hey man whatever floats your boat! That’s great! Sometimes we just have to have the patience 😁

  • @m1ner_k1d86
    @m1ner_k1d86 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The xbox series x is infact supported, however its under the brand microsoft in app instead, then for the model "Xbox Series X"

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for sharing this! I’m gonna try this out. They may have fixed it since my review. I tried every which way and it would not come up.

    • @Draco1544_
      @Draco1544_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, It’s the thing to do !

  • @calinubro
    @calinubro ปีที่แล้ว

    Why are there two different X-1’s and different descriptions on Amazons page, and also on SofaBaton’s store page???

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I believe it should be the exact same remote, but different factory supplier. I havent checked the description, let me look.

    • @calinubro
      @calinubro ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ok…. I just wanna make sure I get the right one!

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@calinubro I think you’re good!

    • @calinubro
      @calinubro ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hatoraidcowboy thanks again!

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@calinubro 😁

  • @lpad321
    @lpad321 ปีที่แล้ว

    Run an Ethernet cable next time and use that to splice two ends of the IR blaster. Much cheaper and more compatible than long cables

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the suggestion! I’ve seen that done on a few channels. Gonna have to try that

    • @lpad321
      @lpad321 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hatoraidcowboy added bonus is you can upgrade to control over Ethernet for control 4 or whatever the future holds…

  • @isaacquezada4300
    @isaacquezada4300 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can it work with a cable box?

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      As long as it’s in their database sure.

  • @takeiteasy1237
    @takeiteasy1237 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Harmony Elite is better in everyway but the Sofabaton is nice too.

  • @cjorgie1
    @cjorgie1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Discount code isn’t working. I wonder if they discontinued a few days early? Great review!

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!
      It should still work til the 31st. We’ve had some issues with amazon where for some reason the code is intermittent for a bit. Try again and let me know.

    • @cjorgie1
      @cjorgie1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hatoraidcowboy still a no go FYI!

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cjorgie1 Ok lemme check with my contact

    • @cjorgie1
      @cjorgie1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hatoraidcowboy 👍

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m still waiting for a response from my contact. Until then keep trying 🙂

  • @Mafioso1731
    @Mafioso1731 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does this work for PS4? Does this work for android boxes?

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      I couldnt get it to work with my PS4

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      It worked with my Nvidia Shield if you consider that an Android box.

  • @neallocurto548
    @neallocurto548 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any idea why the discount code is not working today?

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry I did not get an alert for this. Is it still not working? I think Amazon has been glitchy lately.

    • @neallocurto548
      @neallocurto548 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hatoraidcowboy Just tried again. Still not working.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@neallocurto548 Ok lemme see what’s going on. I just tried it as well. I think it’s Amazon

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Try it now, it’s working. Something is going on with Amazon. But its working now!

    • @neallocurto548
      @neallocurto548 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hatoraidcowboy it worked! I got it. Thank you so much!

  • @tomcooke6670
    @tomcooke6670 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    is the battery replaceable

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not sure. Its rechargeable though

  • @pg5797
    @pg5797 ปีที่แล้ว

    Backlit?

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately no backlight on this version.

  • @denodan
    @denodan ปีที่แล้ว

    Trouble is with tech advancing so fast, these high end products won't last long

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      True….but at least with a learning remote you can always teach it commands.

  • @briandeyoung8028
    @briandeyoung8028 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did you get this for free!?

  • @SRX2004
    @SRX2004 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm not going to buy this because it lacks the IR blaster. I think the company removed the IR blaster and added the hub to increase the overall cost. I don't like hubs. If they add the IR blaster, remove the hub and decrease the price I'll consider buying it. I just emailed the company telling them the same thing.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      @ D J it comes with 3 ir blasters.

    • @SRX2004
      @SRX2004 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hatoraidcowboy I'm talking about the remote itself. The remote has no IR blaster.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SRX2004 In a dedicated Home Theater setup most people have a rack or have their components in an enclosed space so kind of makes sense so you can just use the hub with mini infrared blasters. That’s just my guess though.

  • @sandeepys7560
    @sandeepys7560 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyone lucky with ps4?

  • @tomcooke6670
    @tomcooke6670 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    if it's not replaceable then remote is a consumeabl

  • @squared80
    @squared80 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Sofabaton is awful. Hopefully the YIO Remote Two actually comes to fruition; it sure looks promising.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hopefully I can get a review unit for the YIO.

  • @OhioBikeRider
    @OhioBikeRider ปีที่แล้ว

    News flash Logitech stop making

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup. But they still have the best universal remote to date.

  • @triumphlover7455
    @triumphlover7455 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well unless you returned the remote…. You got paid.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Remote was gifted in exchange for review. That’s not the same as being paid money.

  • @outtakontrolcustoms7654
    @outtakontrolcustoms7654 ปีที่แล้ว

    This remote sucks. The remote learning is trash.

  • @kelmitchell5467
    @kelmitchell5467 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I receive a coupon code is not valid error when I enter HATORAID

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Kel Mitchell My apologies…I’m waiting for SofaBaton to reactivate the discount code. They paused it for Prime day. I’m just waiting on them now. Your patience is appreciated.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The discount code has been reactivated. Thanks for your patience!

    • @kelmitchell5467
      @kelmitchell5467 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hatoraidcowboy Tried again and it still not working.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kelmitchell5467 Hmm, not sure why let me investigate. Thanks for the info. It was working the other day, I checked it myself. Lemme get back to you

    • @kelmitchell5467
      @kelmitchell5467 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hatoraidcowboy Tried it again and it worked this time. Strange but THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!

  • @stharani6043
    @stharani6043 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could not use the coupon code HATORAID ....can you please validate

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Apologies…..I’m waiting for SofaBaton to reactivate the code. It was paused during Prime day. I’m trying to get this resolved asap.

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The discount code has been reactivated. Thanks for your patience!

    • @DjLegacy80
      @DjLegacy80 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just tried the code it’s not working 😢

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DjLegacy80 Thanks for letting me know. Try waiting a few hours….There’s something going on with Amazon. There’s a glitch

    • @hatoraidcowboy
      @hatoraidcowboy  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DjLegacy80 Try it now. The code works and applies the discount but for some reason it says it’s not working you add it. Amazon!!! 😡