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

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.

I have two pulse 2i in stereo group setting and this remote helps to control volume instead of reaching for my phone every time