Remote control device testing environment

A remote control, comprising:

• a user interface having a plurality of mechanical push button switches, a mechanical push button switch from among the plurality of mechanical push button switches including a first switching contact and a second switching contact;
• a mechanical chassis configured to be separable to expose the first switching contact and the second switching contact;
• and
• a processor configured to configure the remote control to perform an operation associated with the mechanical push button switch in response to receiving an electrical signal from the first switching contact or the second switching contact via a wired communication link that is configured to mechanically and electrically connect to the first switching contact or the second switching contact.

A method for testing a remote control device under test, the method comprising:

• separating a mechanical chassis of the remote control device under test to expose a first switching contact and a second switching contact of a mechanical push button switch;
• receiving an electrical signal over a wired communication link that is connected to the first switching contact or the second switching contact of the mechanical push button switch, the electrical signal simulating pushing of an actuator of the mechanical push button switch;
• and
• performing an operation associated with the mechanical push button switch in response to receiving the electrical signal.