Snap One commenced worldwide shipping of its newest Control4 handheld remote, the Halo Touch, this week.
The remote offers management of Control4 systems through a customisable 3.2-in colour touchscreen with a new
graphical interface, backlit buttons, push-to-talk voice control and dual-band WiFi support.
Constructed from machined aluminium, the remote features voice integration with services including Apple TV and Xfinity and improved lighting control including full colour customisation.
It has backlit buttons for transport controls, user interface functions, and a machined aluminium DPad. Halo Touchincludes access to OS3 favourites for access to media content, comfort controls, lighting scenes and other experiences.
Halo Touch features an upgraded dual-band WiFi antenna to support 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks, improving reliability with up to five times stronger connections than previous remote models. When users press the new Voice button on the Halo Touch remote, Control4 captures the user’s command with the embedded microphone and routes it to the proper voice service via proprietary new technology.
Users can install and add the remote themselves through the Control4 app, allowing immediate use. This allows Snap One partners to sell and ship the Halo Touch without a site visit.
The Halo Touch remote enables TV control through Watch With Voice and also has a Recently Played function. It provides full control for the new Control4 Vibrant Linear Lighting Line and other colour-control features and products. The Halo family of remotes also allows users to access user-created favourites and other core smart home capabilities such as automations and customised scenes.
The Halo Touch remote is the second in the Halo line, following the original Halo remote released in January 2023.