Logitech Harmony 670 Universal Remote by Logitech
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Digital camera reviews of Logitech Harmony 670 Universal Remote
Digital camera Review: Best Remote Ever
Summary: 5 Stars
If you can use a computer without having to watch Video Professor CDs, then this will be the greatest remote you will ever own.
It is infinitely programmable. I currently have the following components that it controls:
1. HDTV
2. A/V Receiver
3. Tivo
4. Digital Cable / DVR
5. VCR
6. Apple Airtunes
Plus, I have two game systems (playstation 2 and gamecube) that it does not control, but that it can set up the other components so that all I need to do is press the power button on the game system.
The software is great and allows you to mix and match components for any given activity (watch Tivo, watch DVR, Watch VCR, Listen to MP3's streamed via Airtunes, Play Gamecube, Play Playstation, etc). For each activity you get to choose what component is used, what gets turned off or stays on, how the volume is controlled, what inputs need to be set, and so on. For functions that do not correspond to the buttons on the remote, you can program them in so that they appear on the LCD screen.
Seriously, this is the greatest remote I have ever owned, and I see no reason why anyone would need to spend any more than this. I think it will even control lights and other home automation functions, if you have them.
Digital camera Review: Best Remote I've ever owned
Summary: 5 Stars
Great product and easy to set up. It's the only remote I've owned that correctly controls every one of the devices I own. As a bonus I discoverd it even controls my Bose Portable SoundDock for my iPod. Very slick!Digital camera Review: Best TV Universal Remote
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this device upon the advice of my father-in-law. It was everything he said. It contains all the features I need or use on any other of my remotes. It turns on my reciever, my TV and my cable box with one button. When I want to wacth a dvd another button is pushed and my cable box shuts off, and my dvd player turns on. The remote is programmed through the computer to use button on it for slow motion, zoom and any features on my dvd remote. I've only had it a few months and it has been very reliable.Digital camera Review: Best bang for the Buck Remote you can buy....
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned 2 of these remotes in the past 3 years and they are by far the best bang for the buck all in one remote that can control your entire home theater with one remote and one button push. They are a breeze to configure from the web or using the client software and the remote fits in your hand nicely with all the important DVR / DVD buttons in a convenient location on the remote.
Pros:
Low price
Buttons and LCD glow blue and are easy to read in a dark room.
Controls just about any IR devices (TVs, Dvd players, Receivers, CD players, playstation 2, etc.)
Logitech keeps a database of all the programming codes for you so you just need to tell them which components you have and how you are connecting them.
Logitech keeps a database of your remotes so you can easily restore or modify your remote settings.
Cons:
No bluetooth support built-in to control bluetooth devices like playstation 3 when used as a blu-ray player. This can be worked around with an additional PS3 harmony adapter for the PS3 for an additional $50.
Not as "rugged" as other cheaper remotes when dropped from the couch or coffee table to the hard wood floors due to the nice LCD display and usb connector. Probably not an issue with carpeting.
Needs 4 AAA batteries rather than the more common AA. Not much warning when batter level is low and the remote is about to stop working.
Both of my earlier remotes eventually succumbed one too many drops, but despite that, I'm now purchasing my third one.
Digital camera Review: Best remote I've used
Summary: 5 Stars
I have previously owned the original Philips Pronto and Harmony 880 universal remotes. The Pronto was nice, but it took a lot of time and effort to program, and it didn't have "events" like the Harmony models. Ultimately, the touchscreen died and we junked it.
The Harmony 880 was okay, but it has several flaws, too. The volume and channel buttons are small and located in a weird place. The rocker-type volume control often couldn't decide if you were trying to turn it up or down; eventually it stopped working altogether. The color screen was nice, but not really necessary, and the rechargability was a mixed blessing. It was nice not having to buy batteries, but the remote didn't fit the cradle very well, and Logitech eventually had to replace a lot of charging cradles.
OK, so why is the 670 so much better? For one thing, it is about half the price of those others. It works better than the 880 at keeping track of the state of each component - with the 880 we were always using the "help" screen; with the 670 we almost never need it. I like the button layout, the nice blue backlighting, and the solid feel of the volume and channel controls. Having to replace batteries is only a minor drawback. They last a long time and it's nice not having to put the remote in the charger all the time.
I have no reservations about recommending this remote to anyone who needs to control several components.