Hi, I’m Dr. Alan Weidner from Massage Chair Relief, and today we’re going to talk a little bit about the different types of remote controls you’ll see on the chair you purchase.
Massage chairs used to rely more on push-button remote controls, where you had to press individual buttons or use arrows to adjust the positioning of the chair or activate zero gravity. There are still quite a few chairs that use push-button remotes, but now the industry is moving more toward touchscreen remotes.
For example, if you look at the Osaki Maestro chair, you’ll see a menu of programs and options on the touchscreen. You just push the button for the program you want, and the chair does it. That’s the direction most massage chairs are going—touchscreen remote controls. Each brand configures them a little differently. The Luraco, for instance, has a layout more like an iPhone or smartphone. Some remotes are wireless, like the one on the Hybrid. Others are bigger or smaller. So there are different types of touchscreens, but the trend is clearly toward touchscreen remotes.
We’re also seeing more of something I like to call “quick keys.” Quick keys are extra little adjustment buttons located on the chair itself. They allow you to quickly turn the power on, adjust the program you’re in, or change the chair’s position. For example, on the Super Novo, you’ll find a separate set of quick keys. On the OHCO M.8 (Master Drive), there are quick keys located here as well. The Titan Fleetwood has quick keys along the side that are not only functional but also have a nice aesthetic appeal.
Quick keys are designed to save you from having to navigate through the remote to find the program you want. They let you control the basics right at your fingertips. However, most quick keys can’t do everything the main remote can. They’re great for getting you started—turning the chair on, selecting a basic program, or adjusting the position—but for in-depth use of the chair, you’ll need to use the remote control.
At first, the remote can feel a little intimidating when you get a new massage chair, but the learning curve is quick. You’ll get the hang of it in no time.
Some chairs now also come with voice command features. For example, the Daiwa Pegasus can be set up to respond to voice commands. The owner’s manual lists the available commands, such as “power on,” “relax program,” or “morning program.” You can even say “power off,” and the chair will shut down. It’s getting to the point where you can simply tell the chair what to do.
There are also some chairs that support Apple or Android apps, allowing you to control the chair from your phone. We saw more of these in the past, but many had connectivity issues, especially with Bluetooth, so they didn’t work as well as companies had hoped. As a result, most chairs today don’t use apps, though a few still do.
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I’m Dr. Alan Weidner from Massage Chair Relief, and I’ll see you on the next video.
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