A remote control device for spotlights 12 and retrofitting a remote control device to an existing light fixture for repositioning the horizontal axis and the vertical axis of a standard stage lighting fixture 12 such as a par can, a Fresnels, an ellipsoidal and the like. Using the device, user is permitted to make such adjustments from a remote location at any time either before or during a performance. Each unit may include a remote control device 22 that sends a unique data signal 20 to which that specific light will respond or may be adapted so that one remote control device effects a plurality of lights simultaneously. A vertical drive mechanism 32 will control the vertical movement of lamp 24 and a horizontal drive mechanism 60 will control the horizontal movement of the lamp 24. Both the vertical 32 and horizontal 60 drive mechanisms have receivers 28 for receiving the transmitted signal 20 from the remote control 22.