I know there is the X-10 to UPB bridge. I also know of a IR switch from PCS. There's even a wireless and batteryless EnOcean switch that could work.
If the customer demands a remote,,,,,which do you recomend?
You could indeed use an Ocelot to relay the IR. Yes, it adds LOT's of different functionality. Use your imagination and the Ocelot can pull it off. I particularly like the Ocelot/SECU16 combo for A/D conversion.It was suggest that I use an ocelot for that same function. I bought it but haven't had the time or energy to get it working but I am confident it could work
Plus the ocelot seems really cool and can do a lot of "stuff" - not sure exactly what but only time will tell.
Neil