Passende Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu Massage Chairs - Guide & Useful Information
Massage chairs can be controlled in five ways: via buttons in the armrest, via a wired remote control with a display, via a touchscreen, via a smartphone app, and for some models, via voice commands. Basic models only offer armrest buttons, while high-end models combine touchscreen and voice control. Ten minutes of trying one out will reliably show you which control method suits you best, more so than any data sheet.
Previously, there have been numerous articles on our blog explaining how massage chairs work, including their various features. With this post, we return to the basics, which are not necessarily obvious to someone who has no experience with massage chairs.
The chair can be controlled in many ways, not just by remote control.
The design of the remote control and the functions that can be controlled with it naturally depend on the technological sophistication of the model.
Now let's get to the point, i.e., the different ways of controlling massage chairs.
Economical massage chairs, which offer basic functions, have easy-to-use controls integrated into the chair.
These controls are all very similar visually. What they also have in common is that the activated functions are indicated by LEDs.
Passende Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu Massage Chairs - Guide & Useful Information
In some models, the controller is used to select an automatic program, the position of the massage arms, the massage technique, and the intensity levels of the air massage.
The most common way to control massage chairs is by means of a control unit connected to the body of the chair with a cable.
In some models, it is a controller without a display, and the function change is indicated by sound and LEDs.
More advanced chairs have classic control panels with displays. Their design and operation are quite similar.
The active functions and selected massage parameters are displayed on the screen.
Thanks to the navigation buttons, switching between settings is easy and intuitive.
Selected settings can also be changed without going through the controller's menu – for example, extending the massage time or selecting a technique (depending on the model).
The arrangement of the buttons on the chair's controller is well thought out, so that the user can easily find the main functions and adjust the massage parameters to their needs.
TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLS
tablet is not necessary for all groups of people who want to buy a massage chair.
The control of other models is different – all are equipped with a touch panel, or rather two types of them.
The chairs have controllers with touch-sensitive buttons arranged around a color display. Other models are controlled by a panel whose entire surface is touch-sensitive.
In these chairs, the arrangement of the buttons depends on the current interface screen that is displayed.
This is a very convenient way of controlling: despite the abundance of functions, it is easy to switch from one menu setting to the next, each screen is intuitive, clear and easy to understand.
Another way of controlling is via a mobile app that can be installed on your smartphone.
The chair that offers this type of control is the most advanced model, not only because of all its functions, but also because of its control options. The chair's operation can be controlled via an app with proprietary software.
Basic functions in technologically more advanced chairs can also be controlled via a practical, built-in control panel. In some models, the control panel is located in the right armrest, while in other models it is located above the air cushions that massage the forearms. This is a convenient way to change basic settings or quickly turn the chair on/off. Depending on the model, you can adjust the position of the backrest or footrest, turn on the heating, increase or decrease the massage intensity, or activate voice control.
Finally, we move away from all types of controllers.
Finally, we move away from all types of controllers.
Some of the chairs also offer a function for using specific voice commands.
This makes control much easier – you don't have to remove your hands from between the massage air cushions to use the controller and change settings.
This type of control is found in these chairs.
As mentioned earlier, this function can be activated by pressing a button on the built-in control panel or by saying the command “Hi Alice”. Once you hear the response “I am here”, you can start giving commands in English. For details on voice commands, please refer to the respective chair manuals or the back of the controller.
So, if you are looking for an electric massage chair with a dedicated controller, then… every chair meets the criteria.
And which control method is the best? As always, it depends on the user's preferences. The easiest way is to visit one of our showrooms and try it out. Come on over!
Related: What is the difference between cheap and expensive massage chairs? and How does the body scan work in massage chairs?.
Passende Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu Massage Chairs - Guide & Useful Information
Written by NAIPO Editorial Team · Massage & Product Experts from Hamburg
Product experts, service technicians, and massage enthusiasts at Alsterwell GmbH — specializing in massage technology for over a decade, with our own workshop and showrooms for test sitting.
Fact-checked by David Eberst · Mitgründer von NAIPO
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