The Zenith Space Command remote control.

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To minimize "remote control clutter, " both devices connect to any Denon receiver using the dock control port and give users command and control of their iPod via the receiver's remote control.

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Chief amongst them is the Wireless Command Center, an oblong remote control useable from anywhere in the home that lets users steer the Roomba, send it back to its base, schedule a cleaning and adjust its clock.

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