Jio stb comes with bluetooth based remote (not infrared) so you don't need to point the remote in direction of stb to operate it. You can even be in another room and the stb remote will work just fine. You can also check battery status of the remote on Jio stb. There is mic button on the remote for voice-based operation. Furthermore, you can operate Jio stb from your android phone by using Jio Home app on your phone. This app makes it easy to type on the screen as well. I personally don't like the build quality of the remote. Also, the buttons on the remote is too crowded. Jio should have offered a remote with better-build quality and less buttons. Pressing the button doesn't give premium feel as is offered by firetv remote or mi tv remote, etc.