Do you have to use the remote to operate the phone, or is this optional?
507121
That is optional. In case of emergency you would push the button to dial 911.
617326
You may need the remote at the initial pairing..however once your device recognizes the speaker it is not necessary to have the remoteYou can turn the speaker on and off with a switch but if you turn it on and want to keep the speaker on but not the light...you will need the remote to turn off the lightHope this was helpful!
1005738
No you don't have to be pointing directly to the camera to operate the remote. It works very well from any angle.
1161690
It it's my understanding that you do not need to program the remote. It's comes pre-programmed. It either works or doesn't.
751862
No Remote. The unit has a "Talk" Button, you push it to place or take a call.
1194216
The programming instructions were easy. They came with the remote. I also was able to google them. I programmed it myself which is amazing because I cannot even use a smart phone. You should be able to program it with no problem. You have to remove a fuse and then just follow the programming directions. I hope that helps.
1241463
I'm not sure about an actual physical remote, but the last update allows you to use a smart phone as a remote
2195942
No remote comes with it but you can control the volume and play/pause, advance/rewind with the phone or whatever other device is streaming music to it.
2201252
magic remotes are extra. but you dont really need it as LG has an ap for one that is free. So if you have an iPhone or android you can download it for free and use your phone as remote.
2257963
You can use the remote but it is not instant. You hold the button and a message comes up and you have to arrow up to "turn off console". Not instant but pretty quick.
279113
You don't *need* to use the phone feature. It's optional. But it does need a landline. Cell phones will not work.
151750
There's no remote. One switch to make the unit either receive a signal or transmit a signal. I use it only to recieve so it's essentially a "set it and forget it" type of situation.
1548489
There is no remote control - so you can't control it without touching it - to "control it" you then need the infra red transmitter and receiver as well (for wireless operation) HTH
767822
Hi Heather, Only the basic operations are accessible without the remote control. -Anthony
366758
No. You have to buy the remote control separately, which is full functioning.
1446855
No, you don't need a phone line unless you are going to use the remote calling feature.
1875918
We use the remote. However, since I got my universal remote I only use that one.