At IBC2026, t4h. is showing what happens when the remote control is treated as part of the pay-TV infrastructure, not an accessory.
From AdaptiveKey, which turns programmable buttons into a live revenue channel, to smart voice, cross-platform compatibility, sustainable hardware and new applications beyond entertainment, Stand 1.D81 is where the next generation of the pay-TV remote comes together.
Almost 20 years after t4h. built its first remote, the question is no longer what a remote can control. It is what else it can deliver.
Turn the remote into a revenue channel
Every operator wants more revenue. Every subscriber already has the device needed to create another opportunity.
AdaptiveKey puts a display directly into the button surface, allowing the label, destination and function of the key to change through software.
That means operators can:
- Promote services, partners and offers
- Create new upsell opportunities
- Deliver targeted campaigns directly to the household
- Update keys as content strategies change
- Keep the same hardware relevant across the life of the fleet
No new hardware. No app download. No new customer behaviour. The keypad becomes digital inventory the operator owns.
Make every interaction work harder
Retention is not only about what happens in a billing system. It is about how easily subscribers find, discover and use the services they pay for.
t4h. remote controls are designed to reduce friction across the entire subscriber journey.
Smart voice makes content discovery faster and more natural, including far-field configurations that bring voice beyond simple channel navigation.
DAS simplifies pairing and setup, helping operators reduce onboarding friction and unnecessary support calls.
And with compatibility across Android TV, Android, RDK, Linux and native environments, t4h. helps operators manage complex, multi-platform estates without adding unnecessary complexity.
Sustainability that starts with the hardware
Sustainability is built into the design, not added to the marketing.
t4h. solutions incorporate technologies and materials including recycled and bio-based plastics, solar and USB-C charging, low-power chipsets, e-paper and OLED displays, and designs engineered for longevity and recyclability.
The Olo M5e Solar Remote Control, developed with MEO, demonstrates what that means in practice. With five major international design accolades, including the German Design Award, Red Dot Award and iF Design Award, it combines sustainability with a premium user experience. Because the most sustainable remote is one that does not need replacing.
And the remote is only the beginning
At IBC2026, t4h. is also looking beyond the traditional remote. The same engineering expertise that puts a better device in the subscriber’s hand can extend further into the connected home.
Visitors to Stand 1.D81 will get a first look at where t4h. is heading next: beyond entertainment, into gaming and smart living, extending the operator’s relationship with the household beyond the television.
The opportunity is bigger than the device itself. The remote is already in millions of homes. t4h. is showing operators what it can become.
Meet t4h. at IBC2026
If you are looking at new revenue streams, subscriber retention, platform migration, fleet sustainability or the next generation of your connected-home strategy, come and talk to the team.
Stand 1.D81 | RAI Amsterdam | 11–14 September 2026
Book a meeting with t4h. and see what the next generation of the pay-TV remote looks like: sales@tech4home.com
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