Magic Remote for LG Smart TVs - useful or not?
The "Magic Remote" from the manufacturer LG is a remote control with which you can control the LG TV via mouse pointer on the screen. The effect is similar to a pointer in a presentation. Voice commands and gestures are also possible. You can find out here whether a "Magic Remote" makes sense for LG Smart TVs or not.
Design and handling of the LG remote control
- The latest version of the Magic Motion Remote (AN-MR300.AEU) shines in a noble black design. The slim and lightweight plastic housing is ergonomically in the hand.
- The central scroll wheel can be easily reached with the thumb. As soon as the Magic Remote is calibrated, the hand movements are also transferred smoothly to the screen of the Smart TV.
- Conclusion: The operation works surprisingly well. After a few minutes of practice with the Magic Remote, you can control the TV almost intuitively.
The functions of the Magic Motion Remote
- As soon as you point the remote at the TV, a cursor appears. This allows you to navigate through menus in a playful manner using gestures. Standard functions can be triggered with special hand movements (e.g. wiping from left to right) - for example, to return to the last transmitter. The whole thing worked in the test trouble-free by infrared.
- At the center of the Magic Motion Remote is a scroll wheel, with which you can easily move through the websites and station lists of the SmartTV portal. This works quite well in a direct comparison test with a normal remote control.
- You can operate frequently required functions, such as changing channels or volume control, directly using the buttons.
- In addition to gesture recognition, the remote also understands voice commands thanks to the integrated microphone. For example, you can easily dictate search terms on websites in the integrated browser.
- With the help of an on-screen keyboard, you can enter program numbers directly via the cursor or call up a teletext page. However, the input is less convenient than with the numeric keypad of the common remote control.
Conclusion: Magic Remote or classic remote control?
- The SmartTV menu of the latest LG TVs has been specially adapted for use with the Magic Remote. With a little practice, you can move surprisingly quickly and comfortably through the menus of your LG TV.
- Not only technology enthusiasts will like the new operation. You quickly get used to the controls with the Magic Remote, you hardly need the conventional keyboard remote control (usually included in the scope of delivery of the TV model).
- Although all LG SmartTVs are compatible with a Magic Remote, not every new device comes with a copy. The 50 euros for the current Magic Motion are well invested money. The previous model of the Magic Remote does not include voice control, but it only costs around 20 euros. This remote control is also compatible with standard LG SmartTV models.
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