Universal Remotes

wakeboarderdave1 · Posted: Jun 18, 2010 3:01 pm Post subject: Universal Remotes

My parents recently got a new TV and they currently have about 5 remotes for various devices. Does any have any expereince with these remotes. Especially the Logitech Harmony One.

http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/remotes/universal_remotes/devices/3898

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

Looks Expensive! I used to have one for the TV/VCR/STEREO/DVD and it was probably like 14.99 at Costco. So I'm betting you can pick up a decent one for a lot less than 150 GBP. The $14.99 one worked great too.

Seth Martin · Moderator Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 891 City: Orlando

Those are the best out there.

Get the 1100 - freaking awesome!

Nauty · Addict Joined: 12 Feb 2004 Posts: 827 City: Lake Dallas

JoeyJojo · Posted: Jun 19, 2010 8:51 am Post subject:

Thirded. The only problem with the damn things is that you will eventually get one for the bedroom too. Smile

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

Harmony remote is a no brainer. You can get the color LCD touchscreen if you want to look fancy, but cheaper ones will function just the same. Actually on amazon it looks like the One isn't too much more than the 670, which is what I usually recommend. The prices have changed a lot.

I've had mine for 5 years and it's still going strong. I've helped install them on 4 or 5 systems now and everyone is ecstatic with the results.

Personally I like having batteries in mine. That way in 2, 3 years you can just buy new rechargable batteries instead of having to go to logitech to get a new battery pack. I also wonder about the longevity of the color touch screen.

churchy · Posted: Jun 21, 2010 11:38 am Post subject:

If you want IR, get the Harmony 880.. if you need RF (like me), get the 890.

arof · Posted: Jun 21, 2010 12:21 pm Post subject:

I have the 550 - does everything i need it to, and I don't like the designs of the 800s and above.

My dad has a 890. Loves it.

I bought a family friend a 510. They love it.

My brother has the xbox model. He loves it.

Harmony remotes should be a no-brainer for EVERYONE that has any type of TV/Entertainment system that is more than a TV.

I have:
-LCD TV
-Cable Box
-Xbox 360
-Apple TV
-Mac Mini
-Surround Sound

One remote and functions perfectly.

wakeboarderdave1 · Posted: Jun 22, 2010 6:24 am Post subject:

Would purchasing a refurb be a bad idea?

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

wakeboarderdave1, I wouldn't but I don't buy refurb ever. The first 3-4 refurb items I bought all broke on me within 2 months. It soiled me on the process.

wakeboarderdave1 · Posted: Jun 22, 2010 6:53 am Post subject:

Yeah, I generally don't like buying used electronics. Even if something is a factory refurb, you don't know the true kind of abuse the past owner might have put into a product.

Nauty · Addict Joined: 12 Feb 2004 Posts: 827 City: Lake Dallas

I bought my 550 brand new off of ebay for $89 shipped. At the time the exact same remote was being sold in stores for $129. My remote has worked flawlessly for the last 4-5 years. Only last week did the "volume down" button stop working intermittently.

smokinheels10 · Outlaw Joined: 10 Apr 2010 Posts: 100

As everyone else has said, they are worth every penny. My dad has one of the 800 series. Took about 5 minutes for me to set it up and I haven't had to reset it at all. Still works great. I will probably end up getting one for myself w/in the next year.

WakeboardNJ · Criminal Joined: 09 Nov 2006 Posts: 76 City: Avalon, NJ

I have a Harmony One for the living room. Love it.