Abstract: A system for controlling a controllable device, in particular a navigation device, comprises a controllable device (450) comprising a user input (460), a controller (452) and a wireless communications interface (454). A remote control device (400) comprises a user input (410), a controller (402) and a wireless communications interface (404). The remote control device (400) transmits a pairing request to the controllable device. In response to receiving a confirmation, it pairs with the controllable device. In response to a user activation of the user input, it transmits a command to the paired controllable device. The controllable device (450) receives the pairing request from the remote control device. It enables a user to allow or reject the pairing request by means of a user input (460). In response to the user allowing the pairing request, it transmits the confirmation to the remote control device and pairs with it.