Logitech Harmony RF Wireless Extender by Logitech
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Digital camera reviews of Logitech Harmony RF Wireless Extender
Digital camera Review: RF Wireless Extender Pretty Good Addition
Summary: 3 Stars
If you own the Harmony 1000, this is a very nice way to make additional use of its many functions. It works very well out of the box provided you follow the sometimes complex instructions with the Harmony 1000. I haven't determined yet whether it is the extender's fault or the remote's fault, but when using the remote there are times when my Tivo and my DirecTV PVR's receive incorrect or multiple signals. In other words, it's like you've double or triple tapped the function button. Also, if you want to control the TV and the infrared port on the TV is in a conspicuous place, you have to figure out a way to hide the cable going to the extender or it is just plain ugly hanging off the front of the TV. (I was able to do this by folding the cable under the black bezel of my TV and using black electrical tape.) Maybe nit picking, but just somethings to know. Overall, so far - so good.Digital camera Review: RF wireless extender
Summary: 5 Stars
No more point and press; this device works great, with my Harmony 1000 I can use my remote anywhere in my great room without the worry of picking up and pointing at my equipment.Digital camera Review: RF!!!
Summary: 4 Stars
great product... the radio frequency feature is awsome. i can be anywhere in the house and controll the hideaway appliances.Digital camera Review: Refurb turns out to be great - I was kinda skeptical about buying refurb.
Summary: 5 Stars
This RF Extender is a great product -
I use it with Harmony 1000. Logitech Harmony 1000 is great concept, not cheap at all but it freezes and looses response on touch screen.
Digital camera Review: Shortcomings are being corrected - on some units
Summary: 5 Stars
I was a little cautious when deciding to purchase the 890, which comes with the RF Extender as a package, based on several of the reviews which indicated how difficult it was to disconnect the extender once set up to reprogram. The IR modules and power cord wires now have connectors to the base unit so disconnecting is now a snap. Earlier reviews implied this was not the case, so appears Logitech has been listening!
As has been mentioned in many places, documentation is pretty much worthless. For a novice, it isn't clear, for example, that you can plug in the IR remotes and attach them to any component without additional programming. The RF Extender simply transmits the same signals to all IR devices at the same time - duh!
I had to fumble a bit to get the 890 to talk to the RF extender - again, a little documentation would have been helpful here as the 890 display scripts weren't much help in this step. I didn't quite come to the point of calling tech support, but came close.
Finally, while the RF Extender can support up to 8 devices, it does so with four pairs of IR remotes. There are two IR modules attached to the end of the wire. You can split these about two feet apart. I haven't seen any issue with how well they attach. The glue seemed pretty strong - especially if you use the one inch square mounting pads. The only problem I had was accidently running one wire over my CD player tray. I had to remove the wire and come down from the top of the player. Removing the IR pad was not easy, so doubt they would come detached on their own.
Now the best part. Once it was connected and talking to the 890, it works flawlessly! I can point the remote anywhere, keep it tucked under a blanket if it's cold, if I'm behind furniture, from the kitchen about 30 feet away - it just works!
I'll be buying a Harmony 1000 and RF Extender for my elderly in-laws next, who are having trouble remembering how to switch between watching a movie and then watching TV.
1/30/08 Update: Just purchased the RF Extender with the Harmony 1000. Note the Harmony 1000 doesn't come with the RF Extender - it must be purchased seperately, unlike the Harmony 890. When purchasing the RF Extender seperately, the power cord did not come with a connector near the base unit like it did when shipped with the 890. I'd find it hard to believe Logitech would be shipping different versions of the RF Extender, so surmise they must be transitioning their stock now. Beware, at least in the short term, you might get the power connector or might not.
Also, when purchasing the RF Extender by itself, it did not come with the one inch square pads to help secure the IR emitters. These came with 890 kit. Hopfully this is a transition in stock issue.
2/12/08 Update:
I'll write another review on the Harmony 1000. It has had serious problems staying connected to the RF Extender. One day it works, the next day it stops broadcasting. Returned to Amazon for replacement (which was excellent service by Amazon!). Got the replacement and I've seen one instance of the Harmony 1000 stop broadcasting with the RF extender already. I have to pop the battery out and re-insert to reboot the 1000. Then it works again. Quite a shame as the unit otherwise seemed to be working for my elderly in-laws. Note this appears to be a problem with the Harmony 1000, not the RF Extender!