The Smittybilt Gen2 X20 winch remote is a hybrid unit that supports both wireless and wired operation.
Wireless Operation: The remote uses a built-in transmitter to communicate with the winch’s integrated receiver, allowing you to operate the winch from a safe distance away from the vehicle.
Wired Operation: You can plug a physical cord/cable directly from the remote into the winch control pack if you prefer a direct wired connection or if the wireless battery/signal is an issue.
Replacement Note: If you are buying a replacement remote (such as the Smittybilt X2O Gen 2 Replacement Remote w/ Receiver), note that a new remote typically requires pairing with a matching receiver if replacing an older or broken setup
