Liberty Global and Sunrise partner with Universal Electronics to launch Babylon Green remote control

Liberty Global and Sunrise, in close collaboration with Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI), have announced the launch of the Babylon Green remote control.

The Babylon Green remote represents a new industry benchmark for sustainable design. Built from recycled plastics, delivered in fully recyclable packaging, and powered by UEI's proprietary UE961 chipset, the remote sets a new standard in both performance and energy efficiency.

Specifically developed by Universal Electronics - a worldwide leader in wireless control technology for entertainment and smart home devices - for remote control applications, the UE961 enables ultra-low power consumption, resulting in a battery life of more than 5 years, depending on customer usage patterns.

This means most consumers won't need to replace the batteries for the entire lifecycle of their subscription.

Chris van der Linden, Director of Entertainment Platforms at Liberty Global, said: "Babylon Green is the result of smart engineering and a shared commitment to sustainability. Our goal was to create a remote that didn't just perform brilliantly - but did so with minimal environmental impact and we are delighted with the result."

Kuldip Singh Johal, Senior Vice President Global Business Development & Sales at UEI, said: "With Babylon Green, we are demonstrating that sustainability and innovation can go hand in hand. Our UE961 chipset is engineered from the ground up to reduce power consumption without compromising functionality, helping our partners Sunrise and Liberty Global offer their customers a better, greener experience."

By significantly reducing power consumption, Babylon Green is expected to save millions of batteries over its lifecycle, dramatically cutting down on environmental waste, reducing carbon emissions and contributing to a hassle-free experience for users.

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