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Hands-Free Remote Control Responds to Voice Commands to Operate You TV and Cable/Satellite Box
Surfboard Voice Activated Home Theater Universal Remote Cont
Surfboard Voice Activated Home Theater Universal Remote Control

Surfboard Voice Activated Home Theater Universal Remote Control
11 customer ratings: Customers rated this product 3 Stars
Item# 80590
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Overview

  • Responds to voice commands right out of the box
  • No need for Source buttons, built-in technology commands for TV and cable/satellite box
  • Built-in help button and friendly voice prompts so you'll never need the manual
  • Easily learns buttons from the latest IR remote controls

Essential Info

Change the way you watch TV by using a unique remote control that not only makes channel surfing easier than ever, it even makes it more fun! The Surfboard Voice Activated Home Theater Universal Remote Control lets you control the volume, change the channels or turn on the TV by the sound of your voice using a state of the art voice recognition and voice response system that works right out of the box with any TV, DVD, cable or satellite system. A revolutionary HELP system uses friendly voice prompts that will talk you through every step of setup and command training, eliminating the usual challenge for non-technical people to set up a remote control for their individual requirements.

While the best feature is the ability to use voice control, this sleek stylistic remote can still be operated via your hand using large, ergonomic buttons that eliminates the bewildering clutter of rarely used buttons normally found on other universal remote controls. A patent-pending Smart Source™ technology further reduces the number of buttons and simplifies operation by intelligently knowing whether to send commands to the TV or to the cable/satellite box. This remote was developed by Innotech Systems based on intensive study of user interaction with remote controls and industry-leading experience in developing advanced-technology voice-operated, voice response, and conventional remote controls to produce modern, efficient product that will last for years to come. The Surfboard remote control requires the use of four AAA Alkaline batteries, sold separately.

Manuals/Software

What's Included

  • Surfboard Voice Activated Home Theater Universal Remote Control
  • Owner's Manual
  • More Info

    Learning New Codes
    While the library of devices in the Surfboard remote is extensive, it is not possible to support every new television, cable and satellite box because new devices enter the market all the time. The Surfboard remote contains an advanced IR learner that allows you to add to existing codes or completely program a new set of buttons. You can easily learn the code from the original equipment remote control using the user-friendly voice-prompting interactive help system.

    Training the Voice Operation System
    The Surfboard comes with five pre-programmed (speaker independent) commands: Power, Channel up, Channel down, Previous and Favorite. If you'd prefer, you can replace the pre-programmed commands with up to 12 of your own. The voice operation system can even be trained to associate channel numbers with you voice. For example, instead of saying a channel number, you can simply use such voice commands as "HBO" or "ESPN" or "surf."

    Voice Response
    A voice-response system tells users what button they have pushed, eliminating guesswork and minimizing the usual difficulty associated with using a new remote control in a dark room. The voice response may be easily turned on and off.

    Operating Time
    The factory set listen time is set to 10 minutes, but can be extended to 1 hour, 4 hours or forever. Please note however, if the listen time is set to over 10 minutes, standard alkaline battery life will be greatly diminished. A battery charger and four AAA re-chargeable batteries, each sold separately, are advised if you would like the remote to have a listening time that is longer than 10 minutes.

    Specifications

    Specifications

    Manufacturer:Innotech Systems
    Manufacturer Product No.:VR400
    UPC:890954000016
    Power Supply:Four AAA alkaline batteries (sold separately); optional power supply and four AAA rechargeable batteries (sold separately)
    Certifications:FCC


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    Reviews

    "Like the LARGE talking buttons However to utilize the speaking command on voice recognition the small button at the bottom of the unit is in a bad place (and too small) for people with bad eyesight and seniors. Had a problem programing handset but when I did it through remote controls lined up worked better" - JERRY - CAMBRIDGE, OH
    "Due to a high-level handicap I rely heavily upon voice-activated and voice controlled systems. Thought this to be a quick fix. Sadly mistaken. Have tried programming continuously. Follow recommendations. System responds poorly. Maybe one out of 10 command attempts meet with any success. Poor investment" - GARY - DELHI, NY
    "I am very disappointed in your product. I've tried to set up the remote several times as well as my husband and son and it only temporarily held a few of the commands. When I tried to say them again they no longer worked. I am a quadriplegic and was hoping this would let me change the channels but it did not. I am an engineer by degree but your product was not able to be set even by me. Basically I just wasted my money." - KRISTEN - MARS HILL, NC

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