Hello Jones and thank you for your review.We are glad to hear you are enjoying the sound of your Solo soundbar 2If you wish to use only one remote your system can be controlled by universal remotes that send IR (infrared) commands. You do not need to change any settings on your system. Just be sure not to block the IR remote control sensor on the front of your system.To program a universal remote, refer to the programming instructions for it. Many universal remotes include codes for different brands. For these remotes, try each code provided for Bose to determine if one can control your system. (Tip: Some codes for a brand may offer more control than others.)If you run into any issues, please reach out to support and we’ll be happy to help!https://bose.life/globalsupportThanks Jack - Bose Customer Support

I'm glad to hear that you're happy with your soundbar's volume. While the performance of a soundbar vis-à-vis other soundbars can be down to personal taste, I'm glad to hear that you gave the Solo Series II soundbar a try! We would always recommend this, so that you can see how you get on with the soundbar, and please remember that our support team is also on hand to answer any questions you may have: https://support.bose.com/s/get-help-landing-page?language=en_US. Warm regards, Fiona M. - Bose Customer Support

I'm happy to hear you've enjoyed using your Solo Soundbar 2 so far! If the remote doesn't work, this can be looked into and - if need be - replaced. Try changing the batteries in the remote, and if that doesn't help, our support team will do some troubleshooting with you: https://support.bose.com/s/get-help-landing-page?language=en_US. Warm regards, Fiona M. - Bose Customer Support