The included remote is widely appreciated for volume, source, lighting, and sound-mode control from a desk or sofa. Some units respond slowly or require careful line-of-sight aiming.
Pros: Bluetooth range, optical
Cons: Home theater integration, Headphone output quality
Remote feedback was mostly positive for layout, controls, and feel, but several reviewers found it chunky or occasionally slow.
Pros: HDMI ARC, Stereo imaging accuracy
Cons: Surround sound simulation, Bluetooth codec support
Remote usability was mixed-positive: existing TV remotes usually work well, but some reviewers disliked the lack of a dedicated physical remote.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Spotify Connect reliability
Cons: Gaming HDMI passthrough, Video passthrough support
Remote opinions are mixed, ranging from cheap and easy to lose to very satisfying and well designed.
Pros: Chromecast compatibility, Spotify Connect reliability
Cons: Google, Privacy and data
Remote usability was mixed: some found it simple or well-designed, while others criticized cumbersome adjustments and missing shortcuts.
Pros: Soundstage height, Surround sound simulation
Cons: Chromecast compatibility, Google
Remote experiences are sharply mixed. The included remote feels comfortable and premium to some reviewers, but pairing failures, replacement shortages, third-party remote incompatibility, and outright remote failures are recurring customer...
Pros: Distortion at high volume, Bluetooth range
Cons: Spotify Connect reliability, Lighting effects
Remote usability was weak because one reviewer specifically noted that the speaker cannot be turned on or off remotely.
Pros: Google, Dust resistance rating
Cons: Wired input, Remote control usability