SofaBaton · Smart Home · Reviewed by MikeTheTech · Published 2026-06-23
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The reviewer highly recommends the SofaBaton X2, calling it a "super premium high-end nice feeling truly universal device" and an "absolutely solid solid device" with "no real downside." He expresses excitement about working with SofaBaton again and states he uses the device daily.
This review provides a hands-on look at the SofaBaton X2 universal remote, comparing its premium build quality and features to the plastic SofaBaton U3. It demonstrates the X2's ability to control various devices using IR, Bluetooth, and Home Assistant, including custom programming for obscure remotes.
The SofaBaton X2 is an exceptional high-end universal remote, offering a premium feel and truly universal control without any significant downsides. Its solid aluminum construction and faux leather accent provide a luxurious, heavy feel in hand, distinguishing it from plastic alternatives like the U3. The remote can easily learn commands from unique, no-name devices, such as a massage chair or random LED fan controls, simply by scanning the original remote's buttons. If you need a single, robust remote to control virtually every IR, Bluetooth, or Home Assistant device in your home, the X2 is highly recommended. However, if an air mouse feature is essential for browsing on your TV, you might consider alternatives until that functionality is confirmed or added.
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visual_inspectionpositivet=00:20–00:27
The SofaBaton X2 has a premium metal (likely aluminum) build, making it feel solid and heavy. It also features a nice faux leather accent on the back that is comfortable to hold.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Tyorv0PuMI
comparisonpositivet=00:28–00:34
The X2 has a premium metal feel, contrasting with the plastic build of the SofaBaton U3. The reviewer prefers the heft of the metal X2.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Tyorv0PuMI
specification_claimneutralt=00:40–00:42
The SofaBaton X2 supports infrared, Bluetooth, and full Home Assistant control.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Tyorv0PuMI
reviewer_claimpositivet=00:42–00:48
The X2 can be paired with repeaters, enabling multi-room control for devices throughout the house, even from a different room.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Tyorv0PuMI
hands_on_demopositivet=00:59–01:05
The remote uses a smartphone app where users can find and download pre-programmed macros for common devices, enabling out-of-the-box functionality.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Tyorv0PuMI
hands_on_demopositivet=01:09–01:28
The reviewer successfully programmed the X2 to control a unique office chair with massage and color-changing functions, demonstrating its ability to learn commands from any original remote.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Tyorv0PuMI
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The remote is compatible with a wide range of devices, including Home Assistant for lights, TVs, Android boxes, and various game consoles like PlayStation.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Tyorv0PuMI
comparisonnegativet=01:43–01:52
The reviewer notes that the SofaBaton X2 lacks the air mouse functionality found on the U3, which he prefers for navigating TV browsers and other screen interactions.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Tyorv0PuMI
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Despite the lack of an air mouse, the reviewer describes the X2 as a "super premium high-end nice feeling truly universal device."
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Tyorv0PuMI
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The reviewer states that he uses the SofaBaton X2 on a daily basis, indicating long-term practical experience.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Tyorv0PuMI
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The reviewer concludes that there is "no real downside" to the SofaBaton X2, strongly endorsing its quality.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Tyorv0PuMI
The X2 is described as having a very premium feel, made from what seems to be a solid block of aluminum, giving it significant heft. It also has a nice faux leather accent on the back, which makes it comfortable to hold, especially when compared to plastic remotes like the U3.
The SofaBaton X2 offers wide compatibility, connecting via infrared, Bluetooth, and Home Assistant. It's designed to control lights, TVs, Android boxes, and game consoles like PlayStation. Crucially, it can also learn commands from unique or obscure remotes, allowing it to control devices like a massage office chair or random LED lights.
The X2 uses a smartphone app where users can easily search for their devices and download pre-existing macros, making many devices work "right out of the box." For unique devices, the app guides users through a custom programming process where the X2 learns button commands directly from the original remote, making it adaptable to almost anything.
The reviewer explicitly states he hasn't figured out how to use air mouse functionality on the X2 and prefers the U3 for this specific feature. He notes the air mouse is useful for navigating browsers and other screen interfaces on a TV.
The SofaBaton X2 supports multi-room control by utilizing repeaters. You can place repeaters in various rooms, and the remote will send commands to the appropriate repeater, allowing control of devices even if you are in another room.
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The SofaBaton X2 is presented as a high-end, next-generation universal remote with a color touchscreen and a premium metal build, resembling an older iPhone. It supports IR, Bluetooth, Home Assistant, and can be paired with repeaters for multi-room control. A key feature highlighted is its ability to program custom devices, even those without pre-existing macros, by learning commands from original remotes. While the reviewer misses the air mouse feature of the U3, he ultimately praises the X2 as a solid, truly universal device.
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