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 enlarge | Brand: Logitech
Category: CE
List Price: $249.99
Buy New: $90.00
You Save: $159.99 (64%)
New (88) Used (8) Refurbished (4)
Avg. Customer Rating:  1483 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 10.5 x 6.5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 966187-0403
Model: 966187-0403
UPC: 097855031792
EAN: 0097855031785
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Ahh, perfect Harmony... December 29, 2005
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I received this as a Christmas gift from my husband because I have been annoyed with the 5 remote controls that clutter up our coffee table. As a newlywed using all of HIS equipment (TV, DVD, Amplifier, etc) I would get frustrated trying to figure out all of the settings that things needed to be on to play a DVD, for example. Don't even get me started on how to watch HDTV! I had figured all the tricks out - but I don't like having to use three remotes to change what I'm doing.
Programming the 880 was basically a piece of cake - I needed his help programming the VCR, but it turned out that was because it wasn't plugged into the TV! :-) We had it set up and running in a 30-45 minutes. If you make a mistake, you can re-add the device later (we put the wrong TV model in but were able to change it later).
The devices the 880 controls in our living room are as follows: TV, Direct TV R-10 DVR, Pioneer Receiver, PlayStation 2, VCR, and DVD player. It's SO nice. I am also going to set up extra activities (i.e. Watch TV #2) for our bedroom. It will work ceiling fans, lights - all kinds of devices. If you have a remote that currently performs a function, it can learn that function via infrared transfer.
There are a few separate options on this remote. The first is activities - that asks you what you want to do, i.e. "Watch a DVD", "Watch TiVo", etc. The next is the devices button. That brings up a list of your devices - you select one (i.e. TV) and then it gives you options for that device. For example, our TV device has 12 pages of commands you can scroll through - so you never need your old remote again.
If you program a device and it's not correct, you can actually use the on-remote Harmony assistant to try to correct the problem - you DON'T have to run back up to your computer right away to figure it out.
The screen is very easy to read in the dark, as are all the buttons. The buttons are a bit on the small side, but that's what allows the remote to be so compact and fit in your hand nicely. I've had this remote for about 2 weeks and I'm already getting the feel of it.
Since there is a docking station that charges it, I always know where the remote is. I consider myself a lover of technology and can usually figure out remotes if I have to. However, this takes all the guesswork out. The most important thing is that I wouldn't be afraid to let a relative or friend use the remote without messing up all of my configurations. If you have the means to obtain this remote and an hour of spare time to set it up and learn the remote, I highly recommend it!
Nice Remote if you follow the directions December 4, 2006
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
Some really "out there" reviews. I decided on this remote so we can control an HDTV, Receiver, DVD, VCR, DVR and xbox.
It took about 45 minutes to program (and I would recommend downloading the latest software from Logitech).
I had to recheck the connections to the reciever/TV etc. when it didnt turn on all the components and set them to the correct setting. At first, I thought some of the reviews were right, this is a POS.
After checking the connections, I had the xBox on the "tape" audio on the reciever, and went back to the logitech page and re-setted the remote.
It works flawlessly once set-up properly. Its programmable, so I can only assume many of the negative posts are people with no clue on how to follow on screen directions.....
This remote is great, its detractors are inexplicable June 22, 2006
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
Just picked this beauty up at Best Buy this evening. I have had it, let's see... 40 minutes now, and in that time not only have I felt compelled to write this review as a rebuttal to the BAD reviews that I kept reading about this product, but I'm well on the way to having it fully set up. I still need to customize & tweak a bit, but let me clear a few things up:
For one, the web-based set up is fast and easy. It can be deep and complicated if you want to delve into it, but for most of us, it's easy to use... and very quick. Whoever is complaining about the web speed must be using a 56k modem or something. I have cable and it's great. If you know how to click on check boxes and hit next, you can set up this remote.
For two, the charger works just fine. There must have been an old problem that they have since rectified.
Three, the screen is great. It's very legible and completely customizable. Those complaining that they can't fit what they want on the screen are using more than the ample 16 characters provided.
And finally, I have had no compatibility problems, even with my 20 year old Denon AV receiver. Here's what I have working with the 880 so far, in the first half hour since I installed it:
Sony 60" SXRD
Sony 25" Trinitron
TWC HD DVR
Tivo Series 2
Xbox 360
PS2
Toshiba DVD player
Denon DVD changer
Denon AV receiver
Pioneer DVD changer/receiver
Basically I am going to use this as my main remote in the home theater, but when we have a babysitter, I can bring it downstairs so she can easily access the "regular" TV and my older hardware.
Seriously folks, this seems to be a great piece of hardware.
Don't Forget to Disable your Firewall August 15, 2005
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
The product works very well. What is helpful is the Logitech Harmony website already has tens of thousands of remote control
codes on its website, for everything from TVs, to Receivers, DVD players, etc. So, you just put in your product company and the model number, and you're done for that item. Works quickly and correctly. When I press "Watch my DVR", the Harmony 880 quickly turns on my Replay TV, my TV, my Cable box, and my Receiver. No slipups at all.
Installation was no problem AFTER I disabled the Firewalls on my PC and on my Linksys router. That is important.
Should have bought one years ago October 11, 2005
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I waited to purchase a remote for my home theater for years because of the cost but if I had known they were this easy to set up I would have bought one years ago.
I don't know what problems the other reviewers had, but I connected to the internet, entered my devices and followed the on-screen prompts and was done in about 30 minutes, which set up my Plasma TV, PVR, DVD, AV Receiver and VCR. Their database had all my devices so I didn't have to manually configure any of them.
Now with one push of a button it turns on the appropriate devices, sets the TV to the appropriate input, changes the receiver to the appropriate input and changes the remote so the buttons work on the devices being used.
It took weeks before my wife would even watch TV in this room because of all the settings it took to just turn it on, with this device it only takes the push of one button and if something doesn't turn on correctly there are on-screen prompts to correct anything not working correctly.
I can't tell you how this device compares to the others on the market but I found this one is easy to use and set up. I have now taken the time to set up customized buttons and fine tune which button controls which function just so it works exactly to my liking.
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