Sofabaton X2 Remote - Step By Step Setup

If you’ve just picked up the SofaBaton X2 and want it to actually work the way it should, this is a complete, step-by-step setup guide covering everything from first boot to fully functional Activities. This isn’t a quick overview—we’re walking through the entire process in detail: setting up the Hub, connecting to Wi-Fi, adding devices (IR, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and RF), configuring power and input switching, and building Activities that reliably control your system with a single button press. AFFILIATE LINKS: Sofabaton X2 Official Store-$30 off: https://www.sofabaton.com/?ref=thrillcat US Amazon-15% off with code THRILLCATCL: https://amazon.com/dp/B0GTYFJZLC Sofabaton X1S Official Store-30% off: https://www.sofabaton.com/?ref=thrillcat US Amazon-35% off with code THRILLCAT: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNVDZHH1 Control Home Assistant with your Sofabaton X2: https://youtu.be/33b76zPGA0g The X2 can be a powerful universal remote, but only if it’s configured correctly. This guide focuses on the details that matter—command selection, emitter setup, input logic, and timing—so you don’t run into the common issues that trip people up. What this video covers: SofaBaton X2 Hub setup and Wi-Fi connection (2.4 GHz requirement) Adding devices via IR (database + learning mode) Bluetooth device pairing (Apple TV, streaming devices, etc.) Wi-Fi device setup (Roku, Sonos, Philips Hue, LIFX, Govee) RF device setup (433 MHz / 315 MHz remotes) Home Assistant integration (MQTT setup + automation triggers) IP control setup for advanced users (Denon, APIs, network control) Power On/Off configuration (including multi-step sequences) Input/source configuration (direct input, menu navigation, cycling) Creating Activities and assigning controls Macros, favorite keys, and startup command customization FULL TEST SYSTEM: JVC NZ700: https://audioadvice.io/4iF0ure Lumagen Radiance Pro: www.lumagen.com SeymourAV Proscenium Masking Screen (115” wide): https://www.seymourav.com/masking.php StormAudio ISP Core 16: https://www.stormaudio.com/processors/isp-core-16 StormAudio Impulsion 8: https://www.stormaudio.com/amplifiers/impulsion-8 NextLevel Acoustics Cinema 8 (x5): https://nextlevelacoustics.com/cinema-series-2-1/ NextLevel Acoustics Angled Satellite (x4): https://nextlevelacoustics.com/product/fusion-angled-satellite/ NextLevel Acoustics HV15 (x4): https://nextlevelacoustics.com/product/ci-hv15/ PowerSound Audio MT-110M (x2): https://www.powersoundaudio.com/collections/speakers/products/mt-110-m-1 Kaleidescape Strato C: https://audioadvice.io/3ZO6g1E Kaleidescape Terra 48TB: https://audioadvice.io/3BE9nBm AppleTV 4K: https://amzn.to/48Jc55X Panasonic UB820: https://audioadvice.io/4dadbJl HDHomeRun Flex 4K tuner: https://amzn.to/3Czw4aa Valencia Barcelona Grand Ultimate: https://us.valenciatheaterseating.com/products/valencia-barcelona-grand-ultimate-luxury-edition?sca_ref=7081756.CdTEGcxFKh&sca_source=thrillcat #SofabatonX2 #HomeAssistant #SmartHome 00:00 - Thrillcat Cinema Lab 02:02 - Setup a New Hub 05:33 - Add Your Devices 06:00 - Adding IR Devices 10:50 - Learning an IR Remote 12:25 - Adding Bluetooth Devices 14:58 - Add WIFi Control Device 16:32 - Add RF Devices 17:05 - Power On-Off and Source Input Settings 24:13 - Creating an Activity 27:01 - Macros & Favorite Keys 30:46 - What does it look like on the remote? 35:12 - Wrap up