Abstract: A device for controlling a controlled device includes a remote control unit having a transmitter, a processor, a clock connected to the processor, and a control keypad. The remote control unit is removably engageable in a support, and when the remote control unit is in a first position relative to the support, manipulation of the keypad results in sending programming commands to the processor such that the processor can transmit control signals to the controlled device at user-defined times. On the other hand, when the remote control unit is not in the first position relative to the support, manipulation of the keypad causes the transmitter to send commands to the controlled device. Alternatively, when the remote control unit is in the first position relative to the support, the keypad is disabled, such that commands may be sent to the controlled device from the device only automatically at preprogrammed times.

Abstract: The device for the remote control of a comfort management system of so-called home automation type, exhibits at least two operating modes, a first automatic operating mode (A), and a second manual operating mode (B). It comprises a remote control (1) consisting of a box (2) comprising at least one remote control transmitter (4) and a control keypad (5), wherein said box (2) is mounted movably in a support (3) between a first position, corresponding to the first operating mode, and at least one second position, corresponding to the second operating mode and wherein it comprises means (13) for detecting the position of the box (2), with respect to the support (3) and means (14) allowing modification of the operating mode as a function of the detected position of the box.