--- product_id: 620679737 title: "Skip 1s Universal Remote Control" brand: "flirc" price: "£54.65" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Flirc" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/620679737-skip-1s-universal-remote-control store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 1 year battery life USB-C fast setup 3 activities, 8 devices each Skip 1s Universal Remote Control **Brand:** flirc **Price:** £54.65 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎯 Skip the hassle, own your entertainment kingdom. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Skip 1s Universal Remote Control by flirc - **How much does it cost?** £54.65 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/620679737-skip-1s-universal-remote-control) ## Best For - flirc enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted flirc brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plug & Play Setup:** Instantly configure your remote with the SkipApp via USB-C—no cloud accounts, no codes, just pure simplicity. - • **Flirc USB Integration:** Expand control to non-IR devices with seamless Flirc USB compatibility—future-proof your setup. - • **Ergonomic & Built to Last:** Sleek IR-compatible housing with comfortable buttons and AAA batteries lasting up to a year. - • **Master Your Media Universe:** Control up to 18 devices seamlessly across 3 customizable activities—no more juggling remotes. - • **Personalized LED Experience:** Assign unique LED colors per activity for effortless navigation and a touch of personality. ## Overview The Skip 1s Universal Remote by Flirc is a sleek, ergonomic controller designed for modern media setups. It supports up to 18 devices across 3 customizable activities, integrates seamlessly with Flirc USB for non-IR devices, and offers a fast, code-free setup via USB-C and the intuitive SkipApp. With personalized LED colors, durable build, and up to one year of battery life, it’s the perfect all-in-one remote for professionals seeking effortless control without cloud dependency. ## Description Product description One Remote, Your Way The Skip 1s Universal Remote makes controlling your entertainment center a breeze. With support for 3 different activities that can be activated with the click of a button, a universe of device combinations is at your fingertips. Leave the simplicity to us, and we'll leave the creativity to you. The Skip 1s - A Modern Marvel With the Skip 1s and Skip App, we took a look at the many universal remote offerings over the years and worked to improve and refine the entire process. Flirc USB integration means support for previously unsupported devices. No reliance on the cloud, frequent updates, simple software, a powerful and growing database, and the ability to quickly and easily share your configuration means a better, faster experience, so you can get to watching your media the way you want. The Skip App Use the Skip App to quickly and easily add all your activities! No login and no codes needed. Designed for the modern user. Create an activity and sync your remote in seconds, no cloud needed Setup your devices and quickly test them with the built in testing tool Record any IR remotes Evolving, massive database Customize your remote with unique LED colors. Pick a different color for each remote! Simple drag and drop interface to fine tune every aspect of your remote experience Quickly create and edit macros, for any button you want, across the entire remote. The power is in your hand! Three activities with support for up to 8 devices in each activity New features regularly added Requires: macOS 10.10+, Windows 11, 10 (64 bit). Linux support coming Hardware Features The Skip 1s is designed with ergonomics in mind, built to be comfortable in the hand and on the couch beside you Built with quality components and IR compatible composite, built to last Each remote supports standard AAA batteries that last up to one year IR receiver and transmitter Programmable processor that can regularly be updated with the latest features The Skip 1s LEDs are multifunctional, providing information about the remote and your ongoing activities USB-C to USB-C cable, so you can easily connect your remote to your laptop for quick setup Key Features Flirc USB Seamless Integration For any devices that don’t support IR remotes, the Skip 1s works seamlessly with the Flirc USB to add IR support into any device with a USB port. Personalize your Skip 1s Have a big family? Does everyone brag about their own custom media setup? Individualize your media center activities by assigning your own personal colors to your Skip remote LEDs. I mean, Jedi’s have different color Light Sabers right? Just saying. Windowless IR No more dealing with broken IR windows. Our Skip remote housing is made entirely of IR compatible housing. Clean and sleek. USB-C Let's be part of the transition and move forward. Our Skip 1s remote is USB-C compatible and comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable for quick connection with a laptop or USB-C powered desktop. Review: Great for basic TV setups, and feels nice to use - Ever since Logitech discontinued their Harmony line of computer programmable universal remotes, other companies swooped in to provide alternatives, but one thing in common is that they seemingly all aim to provide substitutes for high-end Harmony models. There weren't any modern substitutes for low-end Harmony models until FLIRC released their first universal remote, the Skip 1s. In my opinion, I find high-end universal remotes great for complex setups like in a loungeroom or home theatre, but overkill for basic setups like in a bedroom where there may just be a TV and a pay TV receiver, or even just a TV with built-in smart functionality and a built-in tuner connected to an aerial (antenna). I use this particular remote I bought in one of the bedrooms in my flat (apartment), where there's an old TV with smart features I don't use (due to app support being almost entirely gone), a pay TV receiver, and (controlled via a FLIRC USB) a streaming box. The documentation for the Skip remotes, as well as other FLIRC products, can be accessed through their website. They include a card with a QR code that's intended to link to a quick start guide, but the code for mine had a broken link, however I was able find my way to the support section of their website where I could download the ‘Skip App’, the app used to program Skip remotes like the 1s. A USB cable and batteries are included, so I could get started right away. After opening the Skip App for the first time, it took me through a step-by-step process to set the remote up, name it, and create the first activity. Similar to Harmony remotes, the focus is with activities, which allow users to control multiple devices without switching pages. For example, you could power on a TV and switch inputs, then directly adjust the volume on a sound bar (if either or both the TV and sound bar do not support HDMI ARC), and when switching to an external device input, control that device directly, especially if there were poor or no HDMI CEC support on either the TV and/or device sides. I should also point out that unlike with Harmony remotes (as well as some universal remotes from other brands), an online account is not needed to set up and program a Skip remote. Instead of backing up configuration data to a cloud service, they can be exported to files and imported back in. I do warn that the remote, at least with PCs running Windows, can only be connected to a USB-C port, which are usually found on PCs built in 2018 or later. I did try connecting this to a USB-A port on the same PC I set mine up on, as well as the USB ports on an old laptop from 2015, but the remote didn't get detected in both cases. (Edit: It may work with USB-A ports on some PCs or USB-C to A adaptors, but it didn't work on my PCs, instead being detected by Windows but not by Skip App, so this issue may be fixed in a future software update) In the app, activities can be managed easily. When configuring an activity, you could click on buttons on the remote graphic to see what they're assigned to, delete commands, and when you want to add a command to a button, just drag the associated circle from the command list onto the button. By default, the software does add power toggle commands for each device added to an activity to the power button, but for more complex setups, as well as TVs from certain brands which have hidden commands for separate power on, off, and input selection, those can be added manually after creating the activity. In the list of commands associated with the power button, "Up" refers to the power on action, and "Down" refers to the power off action. This remote feels quite nice to use, especially when navigating menus. It's clear to me that FLIRC put thought into their design and, unlike with the original remote for the TV I'm using this to control, knew not to go with thick blocky rubber buttons that would feel uncomfortable after some time. In the current version of Skip App as of posting this review, there's the ability to learn entire remotes in the event the device isn't in the app's device database and does use an infrared remote, but there isn't yet the ability to learn missing commands and add them to existing control sets, however they may fix that in a future software update. As a workaround when the command set for the pay TV receiver I use is missing a couple of buttons, I added the service itself as a device, then added the brand and model of the pay TV receiver they provided me to get one of the missing buttons, and added an additional entry for a discontinued received model previously used by the service to get the other missing buttons, as both receivers use the same IR command set. The 4 colour button below the direction pad is referred to as the Skip Key, and by default has the 4 colour buttons (red, green, yellow, black) that some devices have. In my use case, I reassign the Skip Key buttons to access extra commands that don't fit on the remote itself. Review: Could use some improvements, but overall I like it - First things first, it works. Thats pretty much all that I am looking for in a universal remote. Finding my devices and setting it up on their app was really easy. I found myself just clicking away and things just worked. The quality of the remote looks and feels great. Once its all set up, it performs smoothly. They’ve also got new features coming up that I’m excited about, especially the ability to record devices that are not found on the their software. All that said, it definitely has some room for improvement. Things did just work when I started clicking away, but I was a little confused. For some devices, the codes were generically labeled, like “Codec 1 (Most models)” so you kind of have to go through a process of trial and error. Luckily my first choices did seem to work but if it didn’t, the process to making adjustments isn’t the best. Some areas in the software are a little finicky, but TBH I’m just pretty happy that it works, and works well. Its kinda hard to beat what it has offer for that price. I own a few of their other products like the Flirc USB and their Raspberry Pi cases, so I felt comfortable and confident purchasing their remote. From my experience they listen to customer feedback, so I’m looking forward to their future updates. ## Features - Control your TV, streaming box, DVD/Blu-Ray player, AV Receiver, HTPC, and more. Compatible with all Flirc USB devices. - Setup through USB using our cross platform SkipApp. - Three assignable activities labeled A, B, and C. Each activity can have up to 8 devices. - Massive database of remote controls ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BN2XCC1C | | Additional Features | Ergonomic | | Battery Type | Alkaline | | Best Sellers Rank | #57,238 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #2,937 in Remote Controls (Electronics) | | Brand | Flirc | | Button Quantity | 36 | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Home Theater, Laptop, Stereo System, Streaming Device, Television | | Connectivity Technology | Infrared | | Controller Type | Button Control | | Customer Reviews | 3.5 out of 5 stars 69 Reviews | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8.66"L x 3.15"W x 1.57"H | | Item Weight | 3.6 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Flirc Inc. | | Max Number of Supported Devices | 18 | | Maximum Number of Supported Devices | 18 | | Maximum Range | 15 Meters | | Model Name | Skip 1s | | Model Number | Skip 1s | | Number of Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) | | Special Feature | Ergonomic | | UPC | 090281900014 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Flirc - **Compatible Devices:** Home Theater, Laptop, Stereo System, Streaming Device, Television - **Connectivity Technology:** Infrared - **Max Number of Supported Devices:** 18 - **Special Feature:** Ergonomic ## Images ![Skip 1s Universal Remote Control - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517aZ63odYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for basic TV setups, and feels nice to use *by K***N on October 23, 2024* Ever since Logitech discontinued their Harmony line of computer programmable universal remotes, other companies swooped in to provide alternatives, but one thing in common is that they seemingly all aim to provide substitutes for high-end Harmony models. There weren't any modern substitutes for low-end Harmony models until FLIRC released their first universal remote, the Skip 1s. In my opinion, I find high-end universal remotes great for complex setups like in a loungeroom or home theatre, but overkill for basic setups like in a bedroom where there may just be a TV and a pay TV receiver, or even just a TV with built-in smart functionality and a built-in tuner connected to an aerial (antenna). I use this particular remote I bought in one of the bedrooms in my flat (apartment), where there's an old TV with smart features I don't use (due to app support being almost entirely gone), a pay TV receiver, and (controlled via a FLIRC USB) a streaming box. The documentation for the Skip remotes, as well as other FLIRC products, can be accessed through their website. They include a card with a QR code that's intended to link to a quick start guide, but the code for mine had a broken link, however I was able find my way to the support section of their website where I could download the ‘Skip App’, the app used to program Skip remotes like the 1s. A USB cable and batteries are included, so I could get started right away. After opening the Skip App for the first time, it took me through a step-by-step process to set the remote up, name it, and create the first activity. Similar to Harmony remotes, the focus is with activities, which allow users to control multiple devices without switching pages. For example, you could power on a TV and switch inputs, then directly adjust the volume on a sound bar (if either or both the TV and sound bar do not support HDMI ARC), and when switching to an external device input, control that device directly, especially if there were poor or no HDMI CEC support on either the TV and/or device sides. I should also point out that unlike with Harmony remotes (as well as some universal remotes from other brands), an online account is not needed to set up and program a Skip remote. Instead of backing up configuration data to a cloud service, they can be exported to files and imported back in. I do warn that the remote, at least with PCs running Windows, can only be connected to a USB-C port, which are usually found on PCs built in 2018 or later. I did try connecting this to a USB-A port on the same PC I set mine up on, as well as the USB ports on an old laptop from 2015, but the remote didn't get detected in both cases. (Edit: It may work with USB-A ports on some PCs or USB-C to A adaptors, but it didn't work on my PCs, instead being detected by Windows but not by Skip App, so this issue may be fixed in a future software update) In the app, activities can be managed easily. When configuring an activity, you could click on buttons on the remote graphic to see what they're assigned to, delete commands, and when you want to add a command to a button, just drag the associated circle from the command list onto the button. By default, the software does add power toggle commands for each device added to an activity to the power button, but for more complex setups, as well as TVs from certain brands which have hidden commands for separate power on, off, and input selection, those can be added manually after creating the activity. In the list of commands associated with the power button, "Up" refers to the power on action, and "Down" refers to the power off action. This remote feels quite nice to use, especially when navigating menus. It's clear to me that FLIRC put thought into their design and, unlike with the original remote for the TV I'm using this to control, knew not to go with thick blocky rubber buttons that would feel uncomfortable after some time. In the current version of Skip App as of posting this review, there's the ability to learn entire remotes in the event the device isn't in the app's device database and does use an infrared remote, but there isn't yet the ability to learn missing commands and add them to existing control sets, however they may fix that in a future software update. As a workaround when the command set for the pay TV receiver I use is missing a couple of buttons, I added the service itself as a device, then added the brand and model of the pay TV receiver they provided me to get one of the missing buttons, and added an additional entry for a discontinued received model previously used by the service to get the other missing buttons, as both receivers use the same IR command set. The 4 colour button below the direction pad is referred to as the Skip Key, and by default has the 4 colour buttons (red, green, yellow, black) that some devices have. In my use case, I reassign the Skip Key buttons to access extra commands that don't fit on the remote itself. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Could use some improvements, but overall I like it *by T***R on August 7, 2024* First things first, it works. Thats pretty much all that I am looking for in a universal remote. Finding my devices and setting it up on their app was really easy. I found myself just clicking away and things just worked. The quality of the remote looks and feels great. Once its all set up, it performs smoothly. They’ve also got new features coming up that I’m excited about, especially the ability to record devices that are not found on the their software. All that said, it definitely has some room for improvement. Things did just work when I started clicking away, but I was a little confused. For some devices, the codes were generically labeled, like “Codec 1 (Most models)” so you kind of have to go through a process of trial and error. Luckily my first choices did seem to work but if it didn’t, the process to making adjustments isn’t the best. Some areas in the software are a little finicky, but TBH I’m just pretty happy that it works, and works well. Its kinda hard to beat what it has offer for that price. I own a few of their other products like the Flirc USB and their Raspberry Pi cases, so I felt comfortable and confident purchasing their remote. From my experience they listen to customer feedback, so I’m looking forward to their future updates. ### ⭐ Simply doesn't do what it claims - don't buy it! *by S***N on September 20, 2025* This product simply does not do what it claims. If you need a remote to control one piece of equipment (like a TV), it would work, but you can find much cheaper options. But if you want it to control multiple items of equipment, like a TV, Roku, and amplifier, and then switch between multiple activities (like streaming, playing a Blu-ray, watching TV), this product CANNOT do it. The instruction manual admits this shortcoming: even though there are three "activity" buttons (A, B, C), they don't actually change anything on your equipment, like switching inputs. They only change how the remote behaves. If you buy this remote, hoping for functionality similar to the excellent (but sadly discontinued) Logitech Harmony universal remotes, you will be vastly disappointed. Save yourself the return hassle and just don't buy it. I bought three of them, hoping they would work for three different entertainment center areas in my house, but sent them all back. The makers of this product could have made it much, much better. It actually has the capability to perform like a Harmony remote, but it seems like they just gave up on development before it was fully functional. Their online manual shows when the last updates were made, and they are all over two years old. They seem to have given up on the product and are just milking it. 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