An arrangement and method for equipment remote control according to a predetermined user profile. Controllable equipment is provided with a first wireless communication device. A user identity badge is provided with a second wireless communication device for communication, when in-range, with the first wireless communication device. A mobile communication terminal in communication with an Internet Protocol (IP) network, and provided with a third wireless communication device, communicates, when in-range, with the second wireless communication device. User and equipment identities are communicated to a user profile server connected to the IP network, and a user profile is returned to the equipment which is configured accordingly.