Requires Bluetooth Remote Control Module, sold separately.
For use with CT 26/36/48 EI (electronic interface) models, CT 26/36/48 models with the optional Bluetooth module (202097) or new 2019 Bluetooth-enabled CT MINI/MIDI models.
Festool 578499 Bluetooth Remote Control Overview
The Festool 578499 Bluetooth Remote Control is a hose-mounted remote control accessory for Festool CT dust extractors. This is a remote control designed for starting and stopping dust extraction from the suction hose, so you do not have to walk back to the extractor every time you switch tasks.
In real work, this is all about flow. When you are sanding a small area, routing a dado, or doing a quick cleanup around a bench, stopping to reach the extractor is wasted motion. With the remote on the hose, you start dust extraction right where your hands already are. It is also built for occasional cleaning tasks, letting you switch to cleaning mode without changing the extractor from automatic to manual operation.
The system side matters too. The Bluetooth module on a CT dust extractor can communicate with Festool Bluetooth battery packs, which helps the extractor start automatically when a cordless tool is switched on. In other words, the remote control is part of the wider Festool dust-free setup when you are mixing corded and cordless work.
Range is solid for a shop or jobsite room-to-room movement. Festool lists a reach of 32.8 ft (10 m), which is plenty to keep the extractor parked where it belongs while you work around a bench, assembly table, or floor space.
Mounting is straightforward. The kit includes fastening straps for D27 and D36 suction hoses, so the remote stays attached to the hose instead of disappearing into a pocket or getting buried under offcuts.
If you are running a CT 26, CT 36, or CT 48 with the Electronic Interface models, or a Bluetooth enabled CT MINI or CT MIDI, this is an easy quality-of-life upgrade. Just note that pairing and Bluetooth functionality require the correct Bluetooth setup on the extractor.
- Tool Type: Bluetooth hose remote control (dust extractor accessory)
- Primary Use: Remote start/stop for dust extraction and quick cleaning tasks
- Power Source: Bluetooth (wireless control)
Control dust extraction at the point of work
When the remote lives on the hose, you start the extractor exactly when you need it. That keeps suction available for quick cleanup passes and short bursts of tool use without breaking your workflow.
- Start the CT dust extractor directly from the suction hose
- Ideal for small, occasional cleaning tasks while the extractor is in automatic mode
- Reach: 32.8 ft (10 m)
Stays put on common hose sizes
The included straps secure the remote to the hose, so it is always in the same spot and easy to hit without looking. That is the difference between a feature you use daily and an accessory you forget you own.
- Includes fastening straps for D27 and D36 suction hoses
- Hose-mounted design keeps controls where your hands are
Made for quick cleaning mode
This remote is built for those in-between moments: clean the track, clear the bench edge, or tidy a cut line without walking back to the extractor controls.
- Bluetooth technology
- Designed as an add-on for Festool CT dust extractors with Bluetooth
Cleaner bench, fewer steps
For sanding stations and work tables, this is a simple productivity upgrade. You can pulse suction for cleanup as you go instead of letting dust build up and doing a big sweep at the end.
- Designed for dust extraction and cleanup workflow
- Remote can be paired to a compatible extractor
What’s in the Box
(1) Bluetooth wireless remote control for hose (202098)(1) Fastening strap for D27 (27 mm) suction hose(1) Fastening strap for D36 (36 mm) suction hose
Requires a compatible Bluetooth-equipped CT dust extractor setup.Key Specifications
578499
Bluetooth
32.8 ft (10 m)
0.2 lb
D27 and D36 suction hoses
Dust extractor accessory (remote control)
Compatibility
Built For
Pro Tip
If you want hose control from multiple stations, you can pair up to five remotes to one compatible extractor. Set one on your sanding hose and keep another on a dedicated cleanup hose.
The accessory you stop thinking about
The Festool 578499 Bluetooth Remote Control is for anyone who is tired of walking back to the CT extractor just to run quick cleanup or start suction for a short task.
- Who it’s for: CT users who do lots of short tool runs and frequent cleanup at the bench or on a work table.
- Why it stands out: Hose-mounted control keeps dust extraction and cleanup in your workflow instead of being a separate trip.
- Worth knowing: Make sure your CT is Bluetooth-capable (or properly equipped) so the remote can pair and do its job.
Common Questions
- What does this remote control? It starts the dust extractor from the suction hose using Bluetooth, and is intended for quick cleaning tasks and on-demand dust extraction.
- What hoses does it strap to? It includes fastening straps for D27 and D36 suction hoses.
- How far does it reach? Festool lists a reach of 32.8 ft (10 m).
- Can I use more than one remote? Yes, up to five remote controls can be paired with a compatible extractor.
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