We’ve tested the Control4 NEEO remotes in our Innovative Design Center, and if you don’t have two minutes to spare I’ll spare you the suspense. This remote is super fast, amazingly simple, and constructed using an industrial yet intuitive design reminiscent.
After unboxing the remote and connecting it to our WiFi, it immediately found our Control4 system. Once we programmed which room it would be used in most, it downloaded several updates. Make sure your remote is fully charged so it doesn’t lose power in the middle of the process!
After the updates were completed, all our Control4 rooms were shown as available and ready for testing. The difference between WiFi vs. ZigBee was immediately noticeable as there was zero control lag. None. It’s not uncommon to run into issues with new products during setup, but the NEEO remote exhibits no drama at all. However, we do have a fully updated Control4 system with the latest hardware. There’s a chance an outdated system or one with older hardware might need to be brought up to snuff to work.
We also tested the NEEO remote out with mesh networking. Unfortunately, after a factory reset it didn’t immediately pair with our Eero network. However, after updating Control4’s OS3 to the latest version it worked like a charm.
The Verdict
Because of the hurdles faced in pairing with our mesh network, this remote isn’t a self-install product. Guidance from a professional installer will help ensure seamless performance. That said, if you’re a Control4 customer who wants a faster, sleeker remote control experience, the NEEO remote comes highly recommended.
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