![]() ![]() This is good for me, because here is what a universal remote needs to control on my system: First of all, like most of the remotes in the Harmony line, the Harmony Smart Control can power-up, run, and turn-off over 225,000 home theater devices, from 5,000 different brands. The Harmony Smart Control remote (Model #915-000194) became the obvious choice. This may sound like a little thing, but some things I am not willing to sacrifice. ![]() Yes, I could sit closer to the components, and all would be well for the Harmony One, but I would not be sitting in my favorite chair/viewing area. The result of the increased distance and angle for the IR meant that some devices would initially fail to perform when commanded by the Logitech Harmony One. Then I added some cabinets to my living room, and in the process moved most of the home theater components 10 feet or so away from my HD television, which in turn increased the firing angle of the IR (infrared signal) from the Harmony One remote. Having provided “Last Rites” to a number of Harmony remotes for the reasons mentioned above, my Harmony One provided me several years of solid service. Maybe these two flaws can be remedied someday, but beyond these two points, the Harmony remotes have reached a level of greatness in my eyes. The Logitech Harmony series remotes I have used cannot withstand numerous drops onto tile floors, nor do they survive well when partially submerged in a french vanilla coffee spill. ![]() Having tried many of these devices, and wasted many dollars, my considerable experience has led me to judge the Logitech Harmony series remotes with very high marks, with the exception of one major flaw: they are not indestructible. Some are simple to use, and some require a PHD in electrical engineering just to configure. There are what seems to be an infinite number of universal remotes available, priced from a few bucks, to………well, really expensive. Running your system with multiple remotes requires patience, time, planning, and did I say patience? After juggling a half dozen remotes for a while, you realize that a universal remote will make your life a lot easier, or at least your life as it pertains to using your home theater system. If you have a home theater system with multiple devices, then you also have a number of remotes. ![]()
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