How to Setup and Use the SofaBaton App

SofaBaton is an all-around universal remote that supports more than 500,000 devices. You can create one-touch activities to launch your favorite apps or programs with a single click. The SofaBaton app is mainly used to manage your physical SofaBaton remote. Once you add devices to the SofaBaton app, you can customize buttons.

Key Features of the SofaBaton App

• Easy to configure the physical SofaBaton remote.
• It comprises a large database of IR codes for pairing any device.
• Compatible with both IR and Bluetooth remote control.
• It lets you program multiple commands into one macro button

How to Install the SofaBaton App (Android/iOS)

As the SofaBaton app is natively available in the Play Store and App Store, you can install it easily by following the steps.

#1. Open Play Store or App Store on your smartphone (iOS/Android).

#2. Search for SofaBaton and click on it from the search results.

#3. Click Get or Install to start the installation.

#4. Once installed, click Open to launch the SofaBaton app.

How to Setup the SofaBaton App (Android/iOS)

Follow these instructions to set up the SofaBaton app and connect it to your hub.

1. Launch the SofaBaton application on your Android or iOS smartphone.

2. Select your remote from the list of devices.

Note: You have to choose the appropriate remote, in my case, it is X1.

3. Ensure to connect your smartphone to your home WIFI network.

Note: You should also turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone.

4. Next, press the X-Hub button and hold for 3 seconds to turn on Bluetooth.

5. Choose SofaBaton X1 to connect to your home WIFI network.

6. Input the home WIFI password on the field and tap Next.

7. A confirmation message will be displayed if a connection is successful.

FYI: Those using a Logitech Harmony universal remote shall rely on the Harmony app for the initial setup.

How to Add Devices to the SofaBaton App

The following are the four methods to add a device to the SofaBaton app.

• Infrared
• Bluetooth
• WIFI
• Manual Learning

Using IR Mode

To control any device with the SofaBaton remote, you must add devices using the SofaBaton app. Follow the instructions to do the same.

1. Enter the Brand Name and Model in the Quick Search fields.

2. Select the device type from the list of options.

3. Choose the right code base from the following options.

4. Then click on Submit to download the code to your Hub.

5. Further, click on Power configuration to proceed.

6. Test the remote by following the on-screen instructions.

Using Bluetooth

Here are the instructions to sync Bluetooth devices with the SofaBaton app.

1. Under the Bluetooth device section, select your device by searching the term.

2. Check the device information and click on Submit.

Tip: Now, it lets you download the code to the hub.

3. Next, pair the original remote with your SofaBaton X1 using Bluetooth.

Using WIFI

The following are the steps to add devices to the SofaBaton app via the WIFI network.

1. Switch on your device, then connect it to your home WIFI network.

Tip: Ensure that the TV and smartphone are on the same WIFI network.

2. Select your device and tap Submit to download the code.

Using Manual Learning

Here’s how to add a device to the SofaBaton app manually.

1. Input the information related to the brand name and model of your device.

2. Then, enter the name of the button to learn.

3. Follow the on-screen prompts to finish the learning.

Note: Ensure to point the original remote closer to the hub. It should be at a distance of 3-5 inches.

Note: Sceptre TV users can use the Sceptre TV remote app to control the TV if the physical remote is lost.

Supported Devices

Devices should meet the following requirements to install the SofaBaton app.

• Android (requires Android 6.0 and above)
• iPhone (requires iOS 12.0 or up)
• iPod touch (requires iOS 12.0 or later)

Compatible Remotes

The following remote control can work with the SofaBaton app.

• SofaBaton U1
• SofaBaton X1

Frequently Asked Questions