Logitech Harmony One Remote Control Review

admin · #1 09-21-2008, 11:39 PM

When a new Logitech Harmony Remote arrives on the scene I like to review it to update readers on the latest models in the line-up. With the introduction of the Harmony One universal remote I felt that Logitech had finally completely usurped the original Harmony design and replaced it with a "from the ground up" approach that reflected Logitech's penchant for svelte devices. In case you were still navigating through that last bit of pontifical text, I was giving them a high compliment. Logitech's Harmony One remote is quite possibly the most beautiful remote control I've ever held.

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GlocksRock · #2 09-22-2008, 12:29 AM

Excellent review, and I concur with everything said about it. I was very leary of getting a universal remote, but since I found this one on sale, and had a coupon and gift card I bought it only to be very pleasantly surprised at how goot it actually was. It's still expensive, but it does everything I need it to, and with the addition of a Nyko Blu Wave IR receiver, I can use the harmony one to control my PS3, but can't actually turn it on, but can do everything else but eject a disc with the remote like you can with the blue tooth PS3 remote. I'm glad I waited for so long to get this, otherwise I would probably have a Harmony 880 and been a bit dissapointed after spending that much money, but with the harmony one, I feel that everything is in the right place, the remote feels wonderful in my hand, is pretty easy to program, and a rechargeable battery is just icing on the cake. This definitely isn't the end all be all remote, but you can find it for around $200 or less, so even at that price point it's still not cheap, but it's a nice remote and definitely can simplify the process of using your gear.

rsd22 · #3 09-22-2008, 09:26 AM

Outstanding review!! And what timing at that. I just purchased a new receiver and new blu-ray so I have 4 remotes & 3 look like identical. An adventure at best. Call it an impossibility for the wife

. After reading your review I believe I'll be picking one of these up this week....Thanks so much!!

itschris · #4 09-22-2008, 11:10 AM

Great review. I just whish it had RF. Hopefully "The Two" is in the works.

10010011 · #5 09-22-2008, 11:48 AM

I would have to disagree, while I found the Harmony to do it's job well enough.

My family found it far too difficult to operate, if my wife attempted to use it we would always end up in a screaming match over it.

I thought programming it was a pain in the you know what, and if you moved it even slightly while performing an "activity" the entire system would get out of sync and you have to step through that horrible help system to get things back.
I often found it faster to just put down the Harmony and pick up the Tivo remote waste time getting it back in sync.

I ended up selling mine on Craigs List for about half what I paid for it and don't even miss it.

jamie2112 · #6 09-22-2008, 11:55 AM

I really didn't like my harmony remote. I am really sold on URC as they have the best customer service and their remotes are easier to use for my kids and wife. And they have RF as well......

rsd22 · #7 09-22-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jamie2112

I really didn't like my harmony remote. I am really sold on URC as they have the best customer service and their remotes are easier to use for my kids and wife. And they have RF as well......

This could be a deal breaker for me. Why do you say it was easier for the wife?

jamie2112 · #8 09-22-2008, 12:16 PM

I say that because she is not very good with remotes and she can use the URC remote with no issues I have even shown her how to program it and she now does it herself..I would recommend looking into URC remotes..

adk highlander · #9 09-22-2008, 12:25 PM

I have an 880 which has become a major flake as of late. If I need to update anything it freezes when connected to my computer and I have to do a safe mode trick which still takes at least 3 times. This all started after their latest software "update".

This past weekend I ordered a URC MX-810 to take over. I have a MX-850 already that we use for a variety of rooms now. I know the 810 has a similar activity function as to the 880 but is supposed to be more customizable.

The One looks like a serious stup up in ergonomics but I don't know if I would take the chance again with their software. I hate software that is online only.

westcott · #10 09-22-2008, 12:29 PM

Great review. I was going to upgrade my remote to this one but I bought the 1000 instead because it supports RF.

The 1000 is not as easy to handle ergonimically as the One but it has a little more wow factor.

No worries. None of my Logitech remotes sit around. They eventually serve duty in other areas of the house. My wife loves them and it makes the whole HT experience as pleasant for her and me as possible.