Savant Remoteby Savant

The complete lack of direct technical support is shocking for it being a professional system. Savant is great for Mac, iPhone and Android us…

The complete lack of direct technical support is shocking for it being a professional system. Savant is great for Mac, iPhone and Android users, but by lacking operating system and control technology diversity, it can be a limiting system.

Inside the remote is an Atmel processor and Bluetooth radio. The remote runs on the Android operating system.

Inside the remote is an Atmel processor and Bluetooth radio. The remote runs on the Android operating system.

Wireless control via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi means you don't have to flail about trying to find a direct line of sight between the remote and yo…

Wireless control via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi means you don't have to flail about trying to find a direct line of sight between the remote and your entertainment system or gadgets.

If a user were to hold down its speaker button and say “HBO,” the remote would be able to find HBO and put it on, even if the user was watch…

If a user were to hold down its speaker button and say “HBO,” the remote would be able to find HBO and put it on, even if the user was watching a Blu-ray at that moment, or if the TV was off.

When it comes to home automation, most experts compare Savant’s software to Apple’s. In my tests the company has plenty of software features…

When it comes to home automation, most experts compare Savant’s software to Apple’s. In my tests the company has plenty of software features that put it above the competition’s when it comes to making it easy to use.

It’s easily one of the world’s coolest clickers.

It’s easily one of the world’s coolest clickers.

The Savant Remote also works in conjunction with a smartphone app (Android and iOS), which lets you create scenes such as Home and Entertain…

The Savant Remote also works in conjunction with a smartphone app (Android and iOS), which lets you create scenes such as Home and Entertainment, as well as user profiles for individual family members.

What makes the system shine, however, is the ability to create so-called Scenes. ... dim the lights, turn on the television, and fire up App…

What makes the system shine, however, is the ability to create so-called Scenes. ... dim the lights, turn on the television, and fire up Apple TV all with the press of a button or the command “Movie Night.”

Its look and feel are in keeping with Savant’s luxury pedigree. The $500 device can control all your home entertainment systems and even you…

Its look and feel are in keeping with Savant’s luxury pedigree. The $500 device can control all your home entertainment systems and even your lights. So you can set your living room for movie night at the touch of a button.

While the Savant Remote is more expensive than the new Harmony Elite , it has a swankier design and a sharper, higher resolution screen. Wei…

While the Savant Remote is more expensive than the new Harmony Elite , it has a swankier design and a sharper, higher resolution screen. Weighing 4.4 ounces or 125 grams, it has a sleek, minimalist look and feels good in hand.

Voice control is the real killer feature in these remotes. Hold down the voice command button and say “Watch ESPN” and the macro is executed…

Voice control is the real killer feature in these remotes. Hold down the voice command button and say “Watch ESPN” and the macro is executed to activate the system and turn to ESPN. Or "Dim the living room lights" or "Listen to Classic Rock in the Den."