Alice in InfoLand

Our ancient air-conditioner finally died, after 35+ years of steady service. So we bought a newer, quieter (yes!!) more efficient model, and as Himself was installing it, I realized that it comes with a Remote-Control device.
The manufacturer is afraid you might work up a sweat if you have to walk over to the actual machine to turn it on or off?
That’s waaaay too much techno-glitz for me, thank you!