I have the fob remote and did not mount the holder/bracket. I put a lanyard on it and wear it around my neck on occassion. It is small enough to fit in a pocket. The only install was the receiver/antenna and that was a 2 minute process once I had access to the back of my source unit. As stated, it connects in line with your wired remote.
I don't remember all the functions but recall power, volume, mute, scan and seek.
Cool unit overall and I like the ability to mute it wherever I am if needed. Even when I'm not on the boat I still have control of my system. :smt038