Bluesound RC1 - Simple IR Remote Control

I'll start (and finish!) with a moan. I actually cannot fathom why this remote is not included as standard with the Bluesound Node..oh wait, yes I can- extra currency for the manufacturer! There was a time not so long ago when every item of hifi that had remote capability came with a remote control.. now it's an optional extra, with the assumption being that the 3rd rate user-experience of using an app will suffice for most. Anyway the reason it's essential in my opinion, is that it saves the soul-crushing, rigmarole of swipe/unlock/press/swipe/swipe/press/swipe/jab/jab/swipe/press, etc, etc required everytime you want to do something basic like switch off the display or change track or source. The app is great for setting things up, but honestly, I look at my phone often enough without having to jab away at it every single time I want to do anything with the Node. So aye, I would say it's pretty much essential and improves the whole experience of using the streamer 100% Can't believe I waited a year of ownership before buying this. Oh wait, £50 more, that's why I waited! The remote itself is fantastic quality- as solid and premium feeling as any remote I've ever used. And the absolute best thing, is the presets. No longer buried under swipes and jabs sub-menus on a phone, but a single, instant change of preset. It's just like changing station on a radio or TV. There's no delay on the sources I've tried- I switch between Radio Paradise and Qobus and a station or two on Tunein, for example. A lovely user experience. But once again and finally, guys at Bluesound, just stop with the ringing every cent from the customer business model- just include the darned thing in with the Node; even if it raises the price by a bit. It really makes the Node far, far more usable- a game changer in daily usage for me.

Very well made and work well.

Works as intended, above standard build quality, and buttons well laid out for one-hand operation. Somewhat overpriced, so only 4/5 for overall rating.

Having read other reviews I was apprehensive about getting this but it works perfectly with my NAD C700. I had to change the IR channel to avoid a conflict with one of my other devices but having done that it works perfectly.

Premium aluminium RC. Recommended.

Not very responsive . You have to be pretty close for it to work

But I find I am using it less and less.

Simply good for what intended however bluesound should inc with their products even if slightly cost increase system's

Ich nutze die Fernbedienung für meinen NAD C700 BluO Streaming-Vollverstärker. Ich habe keine Lust immer ein Tablet oder Smartphone zu nutzen, da ist diese genau richtig. Mit dieser Fernbedienung lässt sich der C700 auch sofort ausschalten was mit einem Tablet oder Smartphone nicht funktioniert. Sie wird versorgt mit zwei flachen Knopfzellen die mit geliefert werden. Ich würde sie wieder kaufen.

À l’ère du Bluetooth, il y a encore des telcos qui sont vendues à des prix stratosphériques et qui sont encore à IR. L’avantage des Node et PowerNode est de pouvoir être cachés dans un meuble. Grace à cette télécommande, c’est désormais impossible ! Je regrette, non pas l’achat, mais qu’elle soit à infrarouge, qui m’oblige à ouvrir la porte du meuble pour m’en servir…

Broken after less than a year and not possible to make a complaint through amazon.

Después de haber operado el bluesound solo a través de la aplicación bluesound hasta ahora, ahora también he cambiado al control remoto, porque la operación es mucho más espontánea y rápida si ha preprogramado el teclado en consecuencia. Recomendaría este control remoto a todos los clientes del receptor bluesound conectados a la red.

I bought this for my Node Streamer. It’s really nice and looks premium to me. My main intention was to use present buttons and play/pause toggle. It does the job very well. The buttons are good, not too soft not too hard.