Abstract: A video conferencing endpoint (terminal) is equipped with one or more screens, one or more loudspeakers, a microphone and a codec. The user usually interacts with the endpoint by a remote control 100 or a user panel and a GUI 110 displayed on the screen for controlling the endpoint. The most basic commands are related to making a call and receiving a call. The communication is one-way communication from the remote control the endpoint, that may be provided by Infrared signals. However, according to embodiments herein, a feedback channel from the endpoint back to the remote control is provided. In addition, the different buttons 101-106 on the remote control are provided with illumination means of different colors corresponding to colors highlighting icons in the GUI 110 representing user actions which are being activated when pushing the respective buttons.