the essence 2 is the ideal universal remote to control all your equipment without switching between device modes. you can now control your tv and set-top- box as if they were one. no more switching between different remotes. the essence 2 operates tv, lcd, plasma, sat/cable/ dvb-t, free view, up to 2 devices.an integrated 160 degree infrared lens makes it possible to operate all essence universal remotes at just about any angle.control your tv and set-top- box as if they were one. the automatically installed combi control button allows you to control the tv volume and your set-top-box channels without having to switch the one for all? remote?s control mode, let alone switch between two different remotes.