MEOpresents the M5e Solar Remote, an innovative device that improves the way customers interact with television and digital services. Combining cutting-edge technology, sustainability and accessibility, this remote has already won some of the most prestigious international design and innovation awards, including the Muse Design Awards, German Innovation Award, German Design Award and the Red Dot Award.
Sustainable innovation at the service of users
MEO's M5e Solar Remote Control has been developed to respond to customer needs, offering an ecological solution without compromising functionality, usability or the brand's characteristic elegant design. Its main innovations include:
- Elimination of disposable batteries: incorporates an ultra-thin bifacial photovoltaic panel, capable of capturing energy from both natural light and artificial lighting;
- USB-C port for backup charging, guaranteeing autonomy even in low-light environments;
- Structure made from 100% recycled plastic, designed to facilitate renovation, extend the product's useful life and promote the circular economy.
For Tiago Silva Lopes, MEO's Director of Products and Services, "The launch of the M5e Solar Remote represents MEO's commitment to sustainable innovation and excellence in user experience. Designed to eliminate the environmental impact of disposable batteries, this remote integrates cutting-edge technology and award-winning design, guaranteeing our customers an ecological solution without sacrificing functionality or comfort. It's another step by MEO towards technological leadership and the promotion of the circular economy."
With a slim, ergonomic and sophisticated shape, this remote control provides a comfortable, inclusive and intuitive experience. The keys, more comfortable and organized by function, and the shiny details that highlight the most used areas, ensure simplified navigation. The MEO key, with its exclusive color and material, guarantees immediate access to the start menu, reinforcing the brand's iconic identity.
International recognition
The excellence of the M5e Solar Remote has already been recognized globally, with awards that value innovation, design and user experience:
- Muse Design Awards 2025 - Product/Accessories and Product/Media & home categories;
- German Innovation Award 2025;
- German Design Award 2025;
- Red Dot Award 2024 - Innovative Products & TV and Home Entertainment categories.
Graça Cândido, Commercial Director and Co-Founder of Tech4home, said: "We are extremely proud of the M5e Solar Remote and the international recognition it has achieved, including prestigious awards such as the Red Dot Award, the German Design Award, the German Innovation Award and the Muse Design Awards. These distinctions prove our commitment to combining cutting-edge innovation, sustainability and an excellent user experience. This product, which eliminates the need for disposable batteries through a bifacial photovoltaic panel and uses 100% recycled plastic, is the result of our entire team's dedication to actively promoting the circular economy. The M5e Solar Remote Control is the perfect example of how sustainable technology and award-winning design can coexist in perfect harmony."
National pioneering spirit
MEO reaffirms its pioneering position by integrating sustainable and innovative solutions into its products. This leadership reinforces the brand's commitment to offering excellent technology, award-winning design and environmentally friendly solutions. The M5e Solar Remote is now available to all new and existing MEO customers, consolidating the commitment to a superior user experience that combines technological innovation and sustainability.