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What’s the Best 2-Way Remote? Integrators Weigh in

Integrators weigh in on their favorite low-cost two-way universal controllers.
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It can sometimes be hard to distinguish between a "universal remote" and a "home controller."

Increasingly, traditional handheld remotes are being used to operate lighting systems, thermostats, multiroom audio, media servers and more, all in addition to home theater.

Like never before, integrators can choose from a variety of handheld devices that offer two-way communications for metadata and control — without costly processors at the back end.

All these options prompted CE Pro to ask integrators, "What is your favorite low-cost, two-way universal controller?" (We considered only solutions under $3,000.)

We heard from nearly 100 CE pros. Click here to see what a few had to say.

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Article Topics

News · Product News · Slideshow · Home Automation and Control · Control Systems · Universal Remotes · Home Automation · Universal Remote · All topics

About the Author

Julie Jacobson, Editor-at-large, CE Pro
As a co-founder of EH Publishing in 1994, Julie has edited and contributed to all of the company's publications at one time or another. An authority on home automation, networking, integration, digital convergence and the CE pro channel, Julie speaks often about these subjects at industry events. She graduated with a B.A. in Economics from the University of Michigan, and received an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. Julie is a washed-up Ultimate Frisbee player.

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