troyfrezze Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 http://www.electronichouse.com/article/control4_debuts_remote_recharging_station/"It’s a bummer when you go to use gadgets, only to find dead batteries. Imagine if you need that gadget to turn on your lights! Something like that should always be ready at a moment’s notice, which is probably why Control4 has introduced the Remote Recharging Station.The new Recharging Station is designed for use with Control4’s SR-150 and SR-250 System Remote Controls. Instead of having to replace batteries all the time, this option adds in a lightweight, high-power-density rechargeable lithium polymer battery.The rest of the package includes the recharging station and a replacement battery cover with charging pins. Other features include a low-profile design and a charging indicator LED.Control4 will start selling the Remote Recharging Station this April, with an MSRP of $130. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turls Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Will be real interested to hear about battery life and lifetime with these vs. standard rechargeable. I've had bad luck with proprietary rechargeable solutions, for example official Microsoft packs for 360 controllers and Duracell branded rechargables for Wii controllers. Always go back to Eneloops/clones. I don't have issues with battery life so the dock seems kind of pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 ^Agreed- no problem with batteries here either. $130 buys many AAs. Is that $130 per station???? Yeah, I'm fairly sure I won't get on that wagon. Wouldn't it be better glitz to come out with a new remote just for the sake of something new? SRs work OK but, hey, I get tired of anything after awhile (don't tell my wife). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tebery Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 ^ agreed. They should have released a new updated higher end remote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qVAMPIREp Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Sanyo Eneloop's... battery problem solved forever for pennies per charge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterwilson Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Very steep price for 6 remotes, I don't need 6 charging docks. If they had a battery only option I might bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berazafi Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Battery only I think is an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodeman Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Very steep price for 6 remotes, I don't need 6 charging docks. If they had a battery only option I might bite.I have a friend with 50, I think he will stay with AAs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth_j Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Very steep price for 6 remotes' date=' I don't need 6 charging docks. If they had a battery only option I might bite.[/quote']I have a friend with 50, I think he will stay with AAs LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 ^^Wow. Is this for a hotel? And the rest of the world wonders why Americans are crazy... Makes you think twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonddesign Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Cody,Tell him .70 per battery X 200 x every 4 months that means his stations can pay for themselves in only . . . . (carry the 2) . . . 15 1/2 years. Plus he saves big time on our landfills with all that SR250 waste! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 ^Please. Is there any sanity to this site tonight?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdvr Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 ^ 3/28/2013 is always "insanity night" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 How about a solar-cell based SR- 350. I just got done slamming someone for slamming C4 but the product SR-250 is a very personal item that could stand to be redesigned to renew pleasure. Control4, do you really think that standing still will win the day with this? How many changes to the other interfaces can you guys go through before you come back around to this one?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdvr Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 How about a solar-cell based SR- 350. I just got done slamming someone for slamming C4 but the product SR-250 is a very personal item that could stand to be redesigned to renew pleasure. Control4, do you really think that standing still will win the day with this? How many changes to the other interfaces can you guys go through before you come back around to this one??ooooops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 ^I see, well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 ...me thinks those capitalistic pigs on ebay selling SR-250s for $200 may not fare well soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 How about a solar-cell based SR- 350. I just got done slamming someone for slamming C4 but the product SR-250 is a very personal item that could stand to be redesigned to renew pleasure. Control4' date=' do you really think that standing still will win the day with this? How many changes to the other interfaces can you guys go through before you come back around to this one??[/quote']ooooopsBrent, you dog you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisraza1 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Its look like you dont like ebay ??? Did you have any problem ? ...me thinks those capitalistic pigs on ebay selling SR-250s for $200 may not fare well soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Perhaps you guys could benifit from control4 giftcards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisraza1 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Control4 did some giftcard ?? Christmas is only in 9 months hahaPerhaps you guys could benifit from control4 giftcards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-L5S Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 ^ agreed. They should have released a new updated higher end remote.+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pstuart Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 FYI, need 2.4 for it to work correctly, without 2.4 the battery full charged will only show about 35%...I think the only good thing about this is that you now have a "place" to return the remote to and easily be found.The bad news is the battery will die so quickly in normal daily use, that if you lose it, or can't find it, the battery will be dead before you can send a ping to the remote to make a sound.Rechargeable AA's are the way to go, using James's logic, I just don't need a weak battery and a dock my kids can't find anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Throughout the beta cycles, I was getting 2 weeks out of my heavily used remote (with wake on motion enabled) and in my other locations I was getting 4-6 weeks, so it really depends on the use of the remote. Even with 2 weeks, if I wouldn’t have unplugged the USB connection from the power supply, we got in a habit of docking the remote every day. From my perspective, I was very impressed with the life. My wife commented on how she likes how light the remotes are with the newer batteries, if that interests you.I would be interested in hearing feedback from others as these are rolled into production.Will be real interested to hear about battery life and lifetime with these vs. standard rechargeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodeman Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Throughout the beta cycles, I was getting 2 weeks out of my heavily used remote (with wake on motion enabled) and in my other locations I was getting 4-6 weeks, so it really depends on the use of the remote. Even with 2 weeks, if I wouldn’t have unplugged the USB connection from the power supply, we got in a habit of docking the remote every day. From my perspective, I was very impressed with the life. My wife commented on how she likes how light the remotes are with the newer batteries, if that interests you.I would be interested in hearing feedback from others as these are rolled into production.Will be real interested to hear about battery life and lifetime with these vs. standard rechargeable.Im getting at least one. My sr250 just said "low battery" last night. Hope to never see that again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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