Razer Wireless Control Pod: Advanced Audio Control for Nommo V2 & Leviathan V2 Speakers - RGB Light Customization - Rotatable, Clickable Dial & Source Button - Durable Aluminum Alloy - USB & Bluetooth

This is marketed as primarily an audio control knob, but audio control is actually just one use case. It has so many more uses if you configure the functions in synapse. It is my doomscrolling device, and I love it. Spin right scroll down, spin left scroll up, push down once = middle click to open in new tab. I use it with my left hand so my right hand can operate the mouse aiming simultaneously without having to worry about operating scroll or click with my fingers.It's also great for scrolling through pdf files and jogging through my NVR recordings so I can see the always prompt Amazon delivery persons and judge about at what height they dropped my latest package onto my front porch. I award style points for creative tosses.No but really if you do a lot of scrolling, maybe a paralegal suffering through legal docs or a video editor jogging through your latest edit, this thing is amazing.

This review is from the perspective of someone with a Mac running Sequoia, but I don't know what I was thinking buying a Razer product again. I've had one of their cameras and I charger for a PS5 controller, the controller was fine but not great, the camera wasn't very good. This is similarly disappointing because it's oddly large and has a cheap feel to the build quality. I also dislike seeing the Razer logo on the top. The reason for the 1-star review is that beyond those nits, it's really not compatible with a Mac unless you want to use version 2 of the Synapse software that allows you to customize the controls, version 3 and 4 only work on Windows, and version 2 is only compatible with older Mac OS releases before Sequoia. Maybe it will work with Sequoia, I don't know because I didn't like the feel of the device enough to try. I will say, though, I have no idea why anyone would say it's hard to open it up to access the batteries. I found it too easy to open, I would be concerned about the cover coming off accidentally.

I bought this only to control my volume on my PC running Windows 11. I have no other Razor products, this works directly with my PC's Bluetooth. It works directly from the box without drivers or using Razor software.Functions- Turning right or left controls the volume- Pressing down once mutes- Double press pauses the audio (Does not work with Youtube)1. Unlike other reviews it wasn't hard at all to install batteries, turn to release the back, turn the opposite way to lock the back, super easy.2. I place the controller on mouse mat material and turning the wheel does not move the base as well, this would have been a deal breaker for me but was happy this wasn't the case for meOnly Negative- If I were to really nit-pick, I would say the the wheel is chucky (not alone isn't bad), it's a solid piece of hardware, being that the wheel is on the large size, the volume increments is smaller since it takes longer to turn the wheel. So going from 0 to 100% will take a few full turns to complete (but how often do you need to go from 0-100% quickly). Again, not a deal breaker.Overall, I'm really happy with it and recommend it fully as a volume controller.

Update: 3rd try finally got me a new device. The knob is sturdy and nicely built. Some of the photos have a grayish metal color. The device is darker metal material. Comes with 2x AAA Duracell batteries. I am using it for a easy volume control for my Windows machine on my desk. Love the way if feels an turns. It has a nice feel.At first the knob turn was a little more sturdy than I wanted. I opened the battery cover, removed the 4 screws, removed the part that holds the batteries, and then loosened the 2 board screws a slight bit. This will make your knob less firm and allow for the wheel to turn a slightly more with ease. Then I placed the parts back together making sure not to over-tighten 4 screws. Love it so far at 1 week of use.Original Review:Not sure what the problem is here, but I have ordered this product twice and it has been a used item. It has been opened, new seal broken, fingerprints all over, batteries already installed. Suppose to be new, and I am getting second hand product. I want new if it says NEW!

It was easy to set up to the app and to the speakers itself. The controller is easy enough and it was bigger than i expected.

It does everything it's supposed to, yet at a ridiculous price.You can adjust the volume up and down.Tap to mute or unmute.Takes real batteries.Has bluetooth.I have no idea what justifies the price tag.