Control4’s New Halo Remotes Are the Best of Both Control Worlds

Is the world obsessed with touchscreens? Maybe slightly, based on how often we use our smartphones for just about everything. Even automobile infotainment systems are all going for touchscreen control, with bigger screens in every generation. Does that mean remote controls with actual buttons are dead? 

Control4, the longtime industry leader and innovator in home automation systems, emphatically says, “No!” No slouch when it comes to making excellent touchscreen controls for smart homes, Control4’s new Halo remotes bring the best of touch control with good old-fashioned buttons that feel great in the hand. Learn more about the Halo remotes below to see if they’re right for your Salt Lake City, UT, smart home!

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A Remote Control You’ll Love

Most remote controls for consumer electronics are, shall we say candidly, not the easiest to use. Control4's Halo remote is not just for AV control; it's a control for everything in your smart home but optimized for AV control in a way that touchscreens are not. First, it's ergonomic, fitting comfortably in hand. The buttons are backlit for intuitive use in the dark. If you want voice control, dedicated buttons instantly summon Siri or Xfinity Voice at your command. Full Wi-Fi dual-band support assures seamless connections and instant responses to your inputs. And with its intuitive layout, you can use no-look muscle memory for simple things like volume, track skipping, menus, program guides, and more. 

A Personalized Experience

By combining a sharp 2.8-inch color touchscreen with a button remote, you get a customizable interface for all your smart home functions. You get a graphical display of devices, media, and favorites, so you can search for music or video to enjoy, control lighting, temperature, motorized shading, smart locks, and more. Coming in early 2023, the Halo Touch will include a larger 3.2-inch touchscreen and omit the numerical buttons for an excellent balance of AV-related hard buttons and a larger screen for your customized touch interface. 

Premium Look and Feel

The Halo remotes are available in black or silver finishes, with a brushed aluminum chassis that provides a premium look and feel. This is one high-tech remote that looks great on your coffee table. For convenience, extended battery life and a finding feature make this the perfect remote for your family or media room that everyone will enjoy using. 

Want a remote control that’s as good for media as it is to manage all aspects of your smart home? You will love the instantly intuitive new Control4 Halo remotes, backed by the power of Control4 home automation systems. For more information on the Halo and other smart home solutions, contact Show & Tell AV Solutions today! We look forward to working with you.