I can’t quit universal remotes

I finally found a universal remote that can control my Apple TV, game consoles, receiver, Hue lights, and even my smart home—all from one remote. Here’s why the SofaBaton X2 replaced my old Harmony remote, what works great, what still needs work, and whether it’s worth buying. 📺 Sofabaton X1S (the one you should get) https://geni.us/lJNx21l Sofabaton X2 (the one I got with Home Assistant) https://geni.us/gtoQL61 ⭐️ Join my Shortcuts community! https://shortcut.bot/join 🎙️ My tech podcast @PrimaryTechShow https://primarytech.fm 📲 My Favorite iPhone Accessories Best MagSafe Battery https://geni.us/3ZJyCX AirPods Pro 3 https://geni.us/Ui9iIw Best HomeKit Lock with Home Key UWB https://geni.us/3If3NI 25W MagSafe Car Charger https://geni.us/WOBFRW Favorite 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger https://geni.us/4PBW1w My 3-in-1 Travel Charger https://geni.us/fDRule AirPods 4 with ANC https://geni.us/f5xhUl0 Multi USB-C Charger with Find My https://geni.us/qHAMwS Favorite Power Bank with Built-In Cable https://geni.us/KcDLzl Car Charger with Retractable Cable https://geni.us/DUeO 🏠 Full List of My Smart Home Devices https://beard.fm/homekit 📨 My Favorite Email Provider: Fastmail https://join.fastmail.com/beardfm 🌎 Follow me on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/stephenrobles.com Threads: https://threads.net/@stephenrobles Instagram: https://instagram.com/stephenrobles Chapters ➡ 00:00 Intro 00:32 Why Universal Remotes 02:17 What’s In The Box 02:35 Remote Hardware 03:48 Sofabaton App 05:33 Activities and Macros 05:58 Smart Home Integration 07:35 Shortcuts API 08:50 Final Thoughts 🛒 My Film Gear: Sony A7C II (B-Roll Camera) https://geni.us/klZFL Sony 24mm GM f1.4 (B-Roll Lens) https://geni.us/xbapXjH Sony A7 IV (A-Roll Camera) https://geni.us/PA1Qd (Amazon) Sigma 35mm (Main Lens) https://geni.us/YqQpgtx (Amazon) Sennhesier MKH416 (Video Mic) https://geni.us/VxF1g (Amazon) Aputure Amaran 200x (Key Light) https://geni.us/2KY3GV (Amazon) Light Dome III (Soft Box) https://geni.us/Rt08x (Amazon) Earthworks Ethos (Podcast Mic) https://geni.us/X7xC (Amazon) Podcast Mic Arm https://geni.us/5ydF0HM (Amazon) Sony a6400 (Top Down Camera) https://geni.us/VOyRX (Amazon) Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 (Top Down Lens) https://geni.us/lkuYqbH (Amazon) Elgato Key Light Air (Fill and Hair Lights) https://geni.us/UetzsS (Amazon) ATEM Mini Pro (My Switcher) https://geni.us/Dgiymx2 (Amazon) Rodecaster PRO II (Powers All Mics) https://geni.us/uMHZGgi (Amazon) Sound Devices MixPre-3 (Travel Sound Gear) https://geni.us/Nb6A4zo (Amazon) DISCLAIMER: I participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Other links to third-party products and services may also be affiliate links.