A black rectangular USB interface device with a printed label, attached to a cord and a small USB adapter.

Control USB

by Inclusive Technology

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Professional guidance helps The unit is simple to plug in, but it only helps once it sits inside a bigger setup: grid software, an access method, and the devices to be controlled. Designing grids that suit the person and linking them to the right devices goes better with an AT professional's input, though a determined family could work it out alone.

What it is

Summary

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

The Control USB plugs into a Windows computer and lets someone run other devices from an on-screen grid. It sends infra-red signals to anything that takes an IR remote, such as a TV, a toy, or sensory equipment. It can also switch up to 16 mains-powered devices, but that needs the Enabler Socket+, which is sold separately. You build the grids yourself, choosing the pictures, the text, and the number and layout of cells, and one cell can run a whole sequence of commands. It works with The Grid 2, Grid 3, and PowerPoint, and with whatever access method the person already uses, including mouse, keyboard, or eye gaze. This suits someone who controls a computer in a non-standard way and wants to use it to run things around them.

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

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Professional guidance helps
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  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Plug the unit into a USB port on the Windows computer.
  • With a guide
    1. Open The Grid 2, Grid 3, or PowerPoint and set up the on-screen grids you want, choosing images, text, and cell layout.
    2. Teach the unit the IR commands for each device, such as a TV or toy, and link them to grid cells. Add the Enabler Socket+ if you want to switch mains devices.
    3. Test each cell with the person's own access method and adjust the layout until it works for them. Plan on an hour or more for a first set of grids. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
  • With professional help
    An AT specialist, OT, or SLP can help choose which devices to control, design grids that fit the person's access method, and set up macros. This usually takes one or two sessions.

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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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