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 Holby City, series link EastEnders or mute Jeremy Kyle 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, Sky, 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! What Katie and Peter Did Next? *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 Vernon Kay 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 Debbie McGee. 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 Debbie McGee. 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 35.5cm(L) x 2cm(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...
"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
"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...
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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!
I got one for my 18th birthday, and now my parents get no rest from TV channels changing and the TV 'mysteriously' turning off during the football. Very easy to pick up the little movements, and a bit of effort put into learning the harder ones. But you feel powerful once you've mastered it. Truly awesome.Sarah Murdoch-Smith, North Baddeslely - Nov '09
Can you really switch off lights with the wand? Or is there only certain lights you can switch on and off with the wand?Alex, Wirral - Nov '09
Firebox says: They need to be special lights, controlled by some kind of intra-red.
I purchased this fun gadget recently from firebox as it sounded like great fun, even though I was slightly apprehensive about how accurately it would read my gestures as I have a wii console and know that motion sensing isnt always that reliable. However I am pleased to report that after practising using the wand for about half an hour I now have about a 95% success rate with it recognising my gestures and transforming them into changes in volume, channels e. T. C. It is also dead simple to program and after an hour, using the wand has become as natural as using a standard remote control. All in all this is another firebox purchase that I am delighted with. Great for children and the child within older children like me (37yrs!!!).Simon Turk, Tonbridge Kent - Nov '09
And also, does it control light switches and stuff like that like on the videos on youtube.Oliver, Derbyshire - Nov '09
Firebox says: provided the light switches etc. are controlled via infrared, yes!
I want to buy it but if I dont like it can I get a refund?? please answer.Oliver, Derbyshire - Nov '09
Firebox says: Click our help link at the top of the page to find details of our Returns Policy.
So, in theory, you could (try to) controle a pico-z with one xD?Stan, Sheffield - Oct '09
Firebox says: Hmm....we're not sure that would work to be honest!
It looks wicked im thinking of buying one but I might wait im thinking it might come down in price.Scott, Chester - Oct '09
It looks fantastic, especially - and I know this is not the market you were thinking of - for those of us with difficulty using our hands/fingers. Can it only control one gadget, or could the various commands be assigned to different things e.g. a TV and a CD Player?Sara Rosen, West Sussex - Oct '09
Firebox says: Yes, you can use up to 13 different commands and use with any/all of your infrared remote-controlled gadgets... magic!
Looks really cool, though does this work with Sky?Wayne, Somerset - Oct '09
Firebox says: Yes (you won't be able to use every function the Sky remote has though)
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