The Magic Wand Remote Control
Your swish is my command!
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Harry Potter might be a dab hand at casting spells but we’ve yet to see him use his wand to switch off American Idol, series link 24 or mute Tyra Banks mid-rant. And that’s because the annoying little brat has only got a wand, not the Wand.
Utterly astounding, this beautifully crafted gizmo looks like the kind of thing you might find in Diagon Alley. The difference is you use it to control your telly, Cable, digibox, stereo or any other infra-red device via various abracadabra-ish gestures. Simply swish, whirl and flick to change channels, adjust volume and much more. Incredible! The Hills *ZAP!* Who cares? Your swish really is its command.
Totally button-free, the Wand can ‘learn’ up to 13 infrared codes from your existing remote(s) and fling them into the ether when you perform one of 13 predefined gestures. It’s a kind of magic. Okay, it isn’t but making Sharon Osbourne vanish has never been such fun. Silencio Imbecilicus!
You can assign various functions to various moves: flicks to turn on and off; spins to control volume; big swishes to mute and so on. You’ll be flicking just for the fun of it. Better still, rival wizards will be unable to mess with the telly or digibox unless you show them your moves. Hocus flippin’ pocus!
To add to its supernatural nature, the Wand also features a ‘heartbeat’ in the form of various pulses that confirm gesture recognition and tell you when the batteries are low. It even goes into sleep mode after 60 seconds of inactivity and ‘wakes’ when you pick it up. It’s just like having a real magic wand, only you won’t have to wear a stupid cloak or marry Claudia Schiffer. Magic!
Gorgeously packaged in a smart presentation box, the Wand is set to become the remote control of choice for any gadgeteer with Potter-esque aspirations. So don’t be a Muggle, get ordering. It’s totally wizard!
Some example gestures:
The Wand: Watch a swish demo!
Download the manual here
You can assign various functions to various moves: flicks to turn on and off; spins to control volume; big swishes to mute and so on. You’ll be flicking just for the fun of it. Better still, rival wizards will be unable to mess with the telly or digibox unless you show them your moves. Hocus flippin’ pocus!
To add to its supernatural nature, the Wand also features a ‘heartbeat’ in the form of various pulses that confirm gesture recognition and tell you when the batteries are low. It even goes into sleep mode after 60 seconds of inactivity and ‘wakes’ when you pick it up. It’s just like having a real magic wand, only you won’t have to wear a stupid cloak or marry Claudia Schiffer. Magic!
Comes in a smart presentation box
Some example gestures:
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FLICK RIGHT: A short positive flick of the tip of the wand, to the right, moving wand back slowly does not confuse the gesture. (Rating-Student) |
FLICK DOWN: A short positive flick of the tip of the wand, moving wand back slowly does not confuse the gesture. (Rating-Student) |
BIG SWISH: A powerful movement from the top straight down in front of you, needs practise. (Rating-Graduate) |
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VOLUME UP: Roll your wand between your thumb and fingers slowly & smootly. Volume up & down, usually clockwise and anticlockwise (Rating-Graduate) |
SINGLE TAP: Hold your wand by the handle and tap firmly with your index finger, ideally on the crisscross area. (Rating-Graduate) |
SIDE TAP: Rotate wand a quarter turn so that your index finger is at the side wait half a second and tap on side of wand. (Rating-Graduate) |
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More Info
Please Note:
- To download the Instruction Manual, please click here.
- Requires 2x AAA batteries (included)
- Wand measures 14"(L) x 0¾"(D)
- 1 - Rotate anticlockwise (typically used for “volume down” function)
- 2 - Rotate clockwise (typically used for “volume up” function)
- 3 - Flick upwards
- 4 - Flick downwards
- 5 - Flick left
- 6 - Flick right
- 7 - Tap on top
- 8 - Tap on side
- 9 - Big swish
- 10 - Push forward
- 11 - Pull back
- 12 - Double tap top
- 13 - Double tap side
- Practice mode - allows the user to practise making the gestures and verify that they have been recognised correctly before learning associated IR data.
- Sleep mode - the wand will enter a low-power sleep mode after 60 seconds of inactivity.
- Learning mode - you can teach it one or more new codes for any of the possible gestures.
Reviews
Press Reviews...
"Great fun."Sunday Mirror - Feb '10
"It is surprisingly simple to programme... The satisfaction of switching Celebrity Big Brother off with a dismissive wrist-shake is incredible."The Times - Jan '10
"Using technology not so different from a Wii remote, fans of wizardry can now indulge themselves with this universal remote..."Empire - Dec '09
"Bored of having to use plain old remote control handsets to switch channels? This wand offers the perfect substitute for Harry Potter wannabes everywhere. Just be careful not to turn the cat into a frog."What Video & Hi-Def TV - Dec '09
"This has got to be our number one gadget this Christmas..."Express.co.uk - Nov '09
"Pushing buttons is so dreary - WIRED wants gestures for everything... Magic."Wired - Nov '09
"Chuck away your old remote, and start controlling your gadgets with The Wand Remote Control... it really does look like magic."The Daily Mail - Nov '09
"... this is enormous fun."The Independent - Nov '09
"If you think this is as cool as I do, they’ll start shipping on October 1..."
Click for more...OhGizmo! - Oct '09
"Firebox has really outdone themselves with their latest product - the Magic Wand Remote. Straight out of a Harry Potter film, the device allows all youngsters out there to mimic their favourite wizard...
This could shape up to be a nice little present for the kids come Christmas and you could even have a play when they're not looking. Go on you know you want to..."
Click for more...T3 - Oct '09
"...quite possibly the coolest remote control ever."Tech Digest - Sep '09
Visitor Reviews...
I bought this for my brother for Christmas. He's a big HP fan so he was really thrilled. Programming was a little tricky, but after about 15 min of practising the gestures we had no problem. Now he's controlling the TV, the cable box and his HI-FI sound system with only one "magical" remote. I can't wait to see his friends' reaction. :)
What I find most amazing about this thingy is that I ordered it on Tuesday and I had it in my hands on Saturday - during the week before Christmas which is supposedly the busiest time of the year for the websites like Firebox. I was stunned. I'm not used to service like this in Hungary. :)
Great product, highly recommended.Balazs, Debrecen, Hungary - Jan '10
I bought two of these for gifts and opened one as soon as it arrived. It took me about 3 minutes to program it for the volume of my TV. Very easy and fun. They come in a nice case and the instructions are easy step by step/.Heather, Potomac Falls, VA - Dec '09
Wow, a gun remote, now this. Wow all we need now is a lightsaber one :).Sam Morris, Upton Wirral - Nov '09
Firebox says: We'll be sure to pass it on!
Very easy to use, only took about 20 minutes to master and program. Not very many gestures, but enough to make this a fun, great gift worth every penny.Asa, UK - Dec '09
I love this wand! It is simple to program, simple to use, and is wicked Potterly cool!
I would NEVER use it on a television though I mean seriously people nobody in the wizarding world has a tv. Lame! I purchased some infrared activated plugs and plugged in various things around my house, such as lamps (Lumos!), fans (Enwindum!), Radio (Musicatum!), and even an infrared controlled bolt lock on my door (Aloha Mora!). Yes I made up some of those spells. But my house is now totally magical and controlled by a flick of the wand. *puts on dork of the year crown* Thank you, thank you.Tim, Miami - Mar '10
Wand arrived the next day. Product excellent-Sweets for Valentine's day amusing and a lovely touch.Cathie Williams, Bishopbriggs Scotland - Feb '10
Would this work for electric white boards like at school, and also would this work for car stero's because my car stero has a remote controll....Joe White, Uk - Jan '10
Firebox says: It should control any device which has a infa-red remote control.
I am incredibly tempted to buy one, especially if it works on my PS3 as I play all my films through that and the wireless remote control is forever running out charge. I think it SHOULD work as the PS3 is infra-red I believe. Hmm more research needed but gawd I'm tempted!!Alison, Newcastle - Dec '09
If you have a remote controlled golf ball could you move it with the wand please reply.Tyler Morse, Wales, Barry - Nov '09
Firebox says: If the golf ball is infrared, yes.
Wow I want one! This is definitely on my Christmas list! Would it work with my laptop?Rukia, Hertfordshire - Nov '09
Firebox says: Ha! probably not Rukia
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Firebox's Michael Smith demonstrates The Wand at Gadgethon
Video URL: http://www.firebox.com/video/2419
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