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  • Chris D
    Moderator Emeritus
    • Dec 2000
    • 16877

    I found a floating, waterproof remote control!

    I followed up on my previous post of needing a waterproof remote control by buying a Balboa Dolphin Flier remote, and thought I'd post information on it that could help others. I've run into several people who are looking for a similar type of product with no luck.

    I'm very impressed with the remote so far. This provides a solution for anyone needing a way to control any audio, video, or other infrared controlled items in a wet environment. It can work for a swimming pool, hot tub, spa, or bathroom. The remote is fully waterproof, and even floats, which is coming in VERY handy to keep it close and easily locatable. My wife continually remarks how great it is to grab the remote with no regards to having wet hands or even to use underwater.

    The remote has six different component control selectors, in addition to its capabilities to remotely control features on Balboa spa and bath control units such as jet pumps and lights. The design is very intuitive for various components, making memorization of specific button assignments minimal, even for special buttons, like a DVD "menu" button or directional arrows.

    The remote is fully learning capable, but is also pre-programmed with many existing component codes. I was able to find codes for all my needed equipment, with only a few additional buttons that had to be learned. I was even able to select a completely secondary set of codes for my Yamaha RX-V2095 receiver for the second zone output controls instead of controlling the main unit.

    But the Dolphin Flier not only broadcasts IR with every button press, but simultaneously emits an RF signal as well. If you pick up the optional RF receiving base unit, you can place it next to A/V equipment in another part of the house and control items remotely. Therefore I'm able to lie in my bathtub, watching a DVD movie that I've wired from another room and still able to fully control all aspects. Pretty cool. It's packed with just about any feature you could want from such a remote control.

    More info, see:



    Hope this helps others who have been searching like I did.




    CHRIS
    Luke: "Hey, I'm not such a bad pilot myself, you know"
    CHRIS

    Well, we're safe for now. Thank goodness we're in a bowling alley.
    - Pleasantville
  • Classic
    Junior Member
    • Sep 2004
    • 1

    #2
    I picked up a Dolphin remote from a guy on another forum, and it works great, but I need to know where I can buy the RF receiving unit. You can't buy anything direct from Balboa, from what I can see.

    thanks

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    • Lex
      Moderator Emeritus
      • Apr 2001
      • 27461

      #3


      There you go, listed right on their main page.

      Lex
      Doug
      "I'm out there Jerry, and I'm loving every minute of it!" - Kramer

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      • Chris D
        Moderator Emeritus
        • Dec 2000
        • 16877

        #4
        Cool... I haven't gotten on their websites for some time now, so it's good to see updates and that the purchasing process has gotten a little better. I still routinely use and enjoy my Dolphin remote. My wife loves using something in the tub. I'm not much of a bath-type guy, though, preferring showers.
        CHRIS

        Well, we're safe for now. Thank goodness we're in a bowling alley.
        - Pleasantville

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        • Gordon Moore
          Moderator Emeritus
          • Feb 2002
          • 3188

          #5
          Originally posted by Chris Dotur
          My wife loves using something in the tub. I'm not much of a bath-type guy, though, preferring showers.
          You maaaaaaaay want to give that another read :W :rofl:
          Sell crazy someplace else, we're all stocked up here.

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          • Menasce
            Junior Member
            • Apr 2004
            • 16

            #6
            Been away from this forum for a while and just saw this thread today...

            A waterproof, floating remote :E ... Geez! Now I've heard everything!

            No disrespect intended, but I can think of plenty more interesting things to do in a hot tub with the wife/GF then watching movies... :twisted:

            Have fun and have a great day!
            best regards...
            Peter

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            • Chris D
              Moderator Emeritus
              • Dec 2000
              • 16877

              #7
              Heheheeee... both of you guys are so bad. ops: Okay... to add a few more words there, I don't use the bathtub very much, as I just take showers. But my wife likes doing the girly-thing and soaking in a hot bath for a while. Now, instead of just reading a book, she can watch a movie too while in the tub and even control it with a remote without having to worry about getting it wet.

              Is it a bit over the top? Sure... nobody NEEDS a waterproof, floating remote. But do any of us NEED big projectors, $6,000 amplifiers, etc? Of course not. It's just setting up your house for entertainment and enjoyment.
              CHRIS

              Well, we're safe for now. Thank goodness we're in a bowling alley.
              - Pleasantville

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              • ajpoe
                Senior Member
                • Jul 2004
                • 439

                #8
                couldn't you just put your regular remote in a glad zip lock bag and still be able to see/push all the necessary buttons? my guess is that would be a lot less expensive :B

                ajpoe
                AJPoe - - Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional!

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                • Trevor Schell
                  Moderator Emeritus
                  • Aug 2000
                  • 10935

                  #9
                  What do you need the remote for??
                  Wouldn't you prefer to see her get up and reach to change the channel!!
                  Trevor



                  XBOX 360 CARD

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                  • Uncle Clive
                    Former Moderator
                    • Jan 2002
                    • 919

                    #10
                    I'm sooo confused here Hehehehehe!! CHRIS hit the edit button :rofl:
                    CLIVE




                    HEY!! Why buy movie tickets when you can own a Theater?

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                    • Chris D
                      Moderator Emeritus
                      • Dec 2000
                      • 16877

                      #11
                      Eh? What's confusing, Uncle Clive?

                      And no, the Dolphin remote doesn't come with an "edit" button. :rofl:
                      CHRIS

                      Well, we're safe for now. Thank goodness we're in a bowling alley.
                      - Pleasantville

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                      • Prozakk
                        Senior Member
                        • Jul 2004
                        • 104

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Menasce
                        No disrespect intended, but I can think of plenty more interesting things to do in a hot tub with the wife/GF then watching movies... :twisted:
                        Porn (making &/or watching)? :E

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