Automatic faucet with remote activation

An automatic faucet system comprising:

• a faucet comprising a faucet body and a faucet spout;
• an outlet hose in fluid communication with a cold water supply line, a hot water supply line, and the faucet spout;
• an electromechanical valve fluidly coupled to the outlet hose and configured to control water flow to the faucet spout;
• an activator separate from the faucet body and configured to be placed in a variety of positions during installation of the faucet system;
• a controller configured to receive a first signal from the activator and, in response to the first signal, to control the electromechanical valve to control water flow to the spout;
• and
• a manual mixing valve configured to be open or closed when water flows to the faucet spout,
• wherein the automatic faucet system is configured to operate in an automatic mode and a manual mode, and when the automatic faucet system operates in the automatic mode, a user activates the automatic faucet system with the activator, and when the automatic faucet system operates in the manual mode, a user activates the automatic faucet using a handle or knob configured to control the manual mixing valve.