FUNCTION101 Button REMOTE for Apple TV REVIEW | MacSources

Remote provides added functionality but does still have limitations.

Earlier this year, we converted our smallest bedroom to be a working office for me. I, like so many others, have spent most of the year working from home. So, functional office space was a must. Along with this working space, I incorporated an area for relaxation that includes a TV, Apple TV, and a soundbar. The set-up is minimal, which is perfect for this space, but it does have one small drawback — three individual remotes. Even though the Apple TV remote will control the volume of the TV, it doesn’t work with the soundbar and I still need the TV remote to turn the unit on and off. Fortunately, Function101 has the Button Remote for Apple TV that can be programmed to work with TVs, soundbars, and Apple TVs.

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The Button Remote for Apple TV is designed for Apple TV users to provide them with a control option for multiple devices without needing to use the Apple TV remote. The device has standard remote control buttons built-in such as Menu, Power, directional arrows, volume +/-, mute, play/pause, stop, advance, fast forward, and reverse. The remote operates off of infrared technology (up to 12 meters) so it is compatible with most TV sets. The button placement is…