Any Harmony Universal Remote Users Here?

[Worf101]

I've got a coffee table fulla remote and about 3 different "universal remotes" that turned out to be much more hassle than they were worth. Now my drummer says that the Logitech brand of Uni's are the shiznit. But I want to hear it straight from the horses mouth first. Anyone got any experiences they'd like to share?

Thanks in advance....

Da Worfster

[f0rge]

i have an 880...so easy my GF can use it...

if that doesn't say it all then i dont know what will. it's really super easy once you set it up. it created "actions" like "watch tv" or "play xbox", so when you want to play xbox, all you do is press the "play xbox" button and the remote fires everything up, changes all the inputs to the correct ones and you're away to the races. when you're done there's one power off button that shuts everything down.

my only gripe is with the build quality, i've had mine for a couple of years and some of the buttons are getting sticky and dont click anymore. the quality doesnt really match the $250MSRP.

also, wait for sales, despite the $250MSRP i got my remote for $120 shipped from dell.

check out the Harmony One, that's what i would get, the quality looks much better.

[f0rge]

that reply made it seem like the remote was hard to set up, it's not, it's done on your computer over the internet, and has just about every model available and is constantly updated for new models.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Well, I'm not a horse ( ) but I am an owner of the 880. L.J., musicman1999 and a few others here are also owners. Good experiences for me so far, but there's a lot more that can be done with it than what I'm using it for right now. It's a very powerful remote, and like f0rge said, it can be had for abou $120.

[elapsed]

I own an 880, my parents have an 880, and I just got my uncle an 890. All fantastic remotes, highly recommend

I've had one replacement for a faulty remote where a button was stuck, Logitech support was exceptional, they quickly sent me a replacement remote with no shipping charges and no questions asked

[L.J.]

I have a 880 and I love it. I paid $139 or something like that at Amazon. My wife and kid were able able to use it instantly. Before I had to turn everything on but now they never ask me to do anything. You can pretty much adjust anything you can possibly think of.

[Rich-n-Texas]

I have a 880 and I love it. I paid $139 or something like that at Amazon. My wife and kid were able able to use it instantly. Before I had to turn everything on but now they never ask me to do anything. You can pretty much adjust anything you can possibly think of.

Might that not be kind of dangerous?

[pixelthis]

I AM THE ODDBALL HERE, have a pronto, bought it five years ago before they complicated the hell outta it.
Regardless, get a decent universal, change your life, and make it a lot easier

[Groundbeef]

I have 2 harmony remotes. I have the 360 version in the basement, as that is where I have my 360. I bought that one because it has the 360 button scheme on it already.

It is pretty much a copy of the 550, except it has the actual X Y A B buttons for the XBOX. This is handy because I use the 360 for HD-DVD and DVD playback.

The 550 I use upstairs.

As stated by others, once you spend 10 minutes on your computer, and input all your devices, it d/l to the remote all your typical controls. I think there are options to also add your own "tweaks" but frankly I was too lazy to bother.

My wife who was constantly on my ass about the remote clutter now doesn't bat an eye to turn stuff on. It even controls my TiVO unti without trouble. DirecTV, HT in a box doesn't slow it down either.

It even has a "help" function that troubleshoots if a function isn't working.

And when I initially got it 3 years ago, I was having trouble with it shutting down my TiVO unit when I was done watching TV. I contacted Logitech, and talked to a tech personally. He logged onto my account, switched some settings, and made it so the TiVO wouldn't ever shut off. It was pretty cool!

I don't know the big difference between the 550 and the 880, but the 550 is around $100.

[Rich-n-Texas]

If there were a remote control for the WIFE unit, maybe I'd get married.

[Worf101]

If there were a remote control for the WIFE unit, maybe I'd get married.

I'm callin' Oprah on you...

Da Worfster

[f0rge]

I don't know the big difference between the 550 and the 880, but the 550 is around $100.

colour screen and rechargeable battery with charging base.

function wise it's exactly the same.

[frenchmon]

I have 2 harmony remotes. I have the 360 version in the basement, as that is where I have my 360. I bought that one because it has the 360 button scheme on it already.

It is pretty much a copy of the 550, except it has the actual X Y A B buttons for the XBOX. This is handy because I use the 360 for HD-DVD and DVD playback.

The 550 I use upstairs.

As stated by others, once you spend 10 minutes on your computer, and input all your devices, it d/l to the remote all your typical controls. I think there are options to also add your own "tweaks" but frankly I was too lazy to bother.

My wife who was constantly on my ass about the remote clutter now doesn't bat an eye to turn stuff on. It even controls my TiVO unti without trouble. DirecTV, HT in a box doesn't slow it down either.

It even has a "help" function that troubleshoots if a function isn't working.

And when I initially got it 3 years ago, I was having trouble with it shutting down my TiVO unit when I was done watching TV. I contacted Logitech, and talked to a tech personally. He logged onto my account, switched some settings, and made it so the TiVO wouldn't ever shut off. It was pretty cool!

I don't know the big difference between the 550 and the 880, but the 550 is around $100.

Thought about this remote. (550) Build quality seemed a little flimsy in my hand. I also read a few reviews about bottons sticking.

In three years have you had any trouble out of the bottons sticking, or the flimsy feel?

frenchmon

[Groundbeef]

Thought about this remote. (550) Build quality seemed a little flimsy in my hand. I also read a few reviews about bottons sticking.

In three years have you had any trouble out of the bottons sticking, or the flimsy feel?

frenchmon

The 360 remote has been replaced once by BB because of a sticky button. It still worked, but required a fair amount of pressure to activate the function. Somewhat problematic as the button in question was "Down Volume".

Other than that they have worked flawlessly for 3 years.

As for the advantage of a base that recharges the 880, I say "Meh". I use rechargable AAA that last about 6 months. When they get low, I charge them when I go to bed, and its ready to go again in the am.

I am also not sure about the color screen bit. The 550 for upstairs has a blue LED glow, and the downstairs XBOX 360 has a green LED screen. Neither are hard on the eyes, and very easy to read in the dark. Remote also lights all keys in the dark when you push any button.

[Worf101]

Thanks for the knowledge folks. I appreciate it.

Da Worfster

[Rich-n-Texas]

That's it? "Thanks for the knowledge folks" ???

Don't you think Groundbeef and pix deserve some green reputation points?

[f0rge]

Remote also lights all keys in the dark when you push any button.

oh that reminds me, the 880 has an accelerometer or something so it lights up when you pick it up, you dont even have to hit a button.

[kexodusc]

I too have a Harmony - might be the 880 actually, twas a Christmas present. I use it, but I confess to using my receiver's learning remote more.

All the talk here makes me wanna explore its virtues a bit more though....hmmm

[Groundbeef]

oh that reminds me, the 880 has an accelerometer or something so it lights up when you pick it up, you dont even have to hit a button.

So does the 550. I'm not making this up either. When it's inactive, like sitting on my coffee table and you walk in front of it, it lights up either.

[Groundbeef]

That's it? "Thanks for the knowledge folks" ???

Don't you think Groundbeef and pix deserve some green reputation points?

No, he's a Borg. Just assimilates stuff from around him, but never reciprocates.

Oh, I'm sorry, he's a Romulan...I mean Klingon...Borg...whatever. They are all the same thing anyways. Just Aliens in tight pants. Ungrateful at that!

[L.J.]

I too have a Harmony - might be the 880 actually, twas a Christmas present. I use it, but I confess to using my receiver's learning remote more.

All the talk here makes me wanna explore its virtues a bit more though....hmmm

Really

Not sure which remote you got, but the one for the 2700 is a mess. It has like a thousand freakin' buttons

And don't get me started on that little zone 2 remote.

[kexodusc]

Really

Not sure which remote you got, but the one for the 2700 is a mess. It has like a thousand freakin' buttons

That's her...I guess I just learn...Actually, come to think of it I do use the Harmony for the TV and DVD player, the Yamaha remote for the cable box, receiver, and CD player...
Damn.

[L.J.]

That's her...I guess I just learn...Actually, come to think of it I do use the Harmony for the TV and DVD player, the Yamaha remote for the cable box, receiver, and CD player...
Damn.

I wouldn't mind the Yammie remote too much if it was just me, but I must admit, I'm pretty spoiled now that I've been using it for so long.

It works miracles for the wife though. This is a woman who was putting BR movies in the DVD player and asking why isn't it working. I think she finally gets it after explaining about 10 times now.

I have it setup pretty nicely too. I have 12 different activities set and have must tweaked out so you have complete control over most used features on the main remote screen.

Music Choice
Watch TV
PS3
Watch a DVD
Listen to CDs
CD Changer
Watch HDDVD
Watch TV/w Speakers
Outside Music(Zone2)
Network Music
Play Gamecube
Play Dreamcast

[pixelthis]

No, he's a Borg. Just assimilates stuff from around him, but never reciprocates.

Oh, I'm sorry, he's a Romulan...I mean Klingon...Borg...whatever. They are all the same thing anyways. Just Aliens in tight pants. Ungrateful at that!

UMGRATEFULL FOR WHAT?
All of the missinfo you spew on a daily basis?
Good for a laugh I admit...

BTW, found a pic of you, GM, and rich, which is which?

[pixelthis]

oh that reminds me, the 880 has an accelerometer or something so it lights up when you pick it up, you dont even have to hit a button.

Part of our evil plan.
MAKE YOU EVEN TOO LAZY TO TURN ON A REMOTE.
Then we swoop in...