A rectangular white controller box with a black top panel featuring six numbered ports and a green reset button.

IR Controller

by Inclusive Technology

Est. $150–$400, see price history

Typical price range, not a vendor quote. Confirm it with the vendor before buying.

Professional guidance helps The unit itself is simple, but it only works as part of a bigger setup: an AAC device with IR output, customised control pages, and switch-adapted equipment. A family member may get it running with help from the instructions. A therapist or AT professional can make the control pages and output modes fit the person much better, so professional input is recommended.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The IR Controller lets someone who uses an AAC (speech-generating) device run switch-adapted equipment from that same device. It picks up the infrared signal the AAC device sends out and turns it into six separate switch outputs. Those outputs can run things like a switch-adapted bubble machine or an appliance controller such as the iClick mains controller. Each output can work in Latched, Timed, or On/Off mode, and ready-made Gridsets/Pagesets (the page layouts used on AAC devices) can be downloaded and changed with your own pictures and button sizes. It suits someone who would rather control their surroundings through the device they already use than through a separate switch. It is a piece of a larger setup, so you will need an AAC device with an IR output and something switch-adapted to plug in.

Getting it

Try before you buy

Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

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Where to get it

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Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
Est. $150–$400
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Plug your switch-adapted devices into the six outputs once the unit is powered.
  • With a guide
    1. Download the control Gridsets/Pagesets and load them on the AAC device, then check that its IR output reaches the controller.
    2. Test each output and choose Latched, Timed, or On/Off mode for each device you plan to run. Expect about 30-60 minutes. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
  • With professional help
    An SLP, OT, or ATP can help decide which devices to connect and set up the control pages with fitting pictures, button sizes, and modes. Plan on one session, longer for several devices.

View official support docs → (opens in a new tab)

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Inclusive Technology — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked October 31, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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