How many remotes?

[Exit]

I was wondering how many remotes audioholics have? Has everyone got down to one remote (what kind?) or are a lot of us still using more than one? I was down to one for a time but changed equipment and now I am back up to 6 (TV, DVD, VHS, Satelite, Receiver, HDMI Switch) and possibly PS3. I find I use quite a few receiver buttons which are peculiar to that remote and that is one factor holding me back from consolidation.

 

[cbraver]

I think I'm one of the few that hates universal remotes. Especially macro-based ones. I have DVD, TV, cable, and pre-amp remotes.

A closed-loop Crestron setup would be nice one day, but, my system isn't big enough to need that just yet. And a lot of equipment doesn't have feedback capabilities yet.

 

[desertdragon]

I just use one now, I use the Harmony 880 and I like it a lot.

It is very simple to set up and use. If you upgraded your gear or added new gears. You just hook it up to your PC and down load the codes for the new gears and you are set.

 

[Halon451]

I use a standard Universal remote with macro-capability, and learning function. The only time I have to pick up another remote is when I want to tweak some settings on my system from the couch. I'm with cbraver on the lust for a good Crestron or AMX system one day, but right now it wouldn't be worth it for my system needs.

 

[Highbar]

Just the Harmony 880. Have it set up for both the living room and the bedroom, can't get any easier then that.

As for having buttons that are specific to one remote, I find that with the software I can program buttons on the 880 to features that are deeper in menus that I use, ie: the sub level. I have more access with this remote then the ones that come with the equipment.

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[j_garcia]

I have one that controls everything but the PS3, though I expect to remedy that soon I have the TV remote, since we watch TV without the receiver (though functions are programmed into the universal too), the PS3 remote and everything else is controlled by the universal, so 3 total. In total, I have 7 devices in the living room to control. In the bedroom, only two components both controlled by one universal.

 

[NickN]

I am using the Harmony 520. It keeps the buttons that you need on the LCD screen so there is never any need for me to go back to the remote that came with the equipment.

 

[rnatalli]

I use only one, the Harmony 550.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

I use two, a Harmony 659 and a PS3. As soon as someone makes a universal that will control BT, I will go back to one.

 

[MDS]

I use only one, the MX-350.

 

[MUDSHARK]

Family room has the universal that came with the Marantz sr7002, Den has Harmony 659, and my son has a Harmony 670 in his room.

 

[bandphan]

use a mx3000 for living room, a 950 for the bedroom, and keypads for kids room(with mx900), garage, bathroom and outside.

 

[chadnliz]

I have Processor remote, CD Remote, VCR Remote, DVD Remote, Pre amp Remote, Xbox Remote, Projector Remote, I have a Logitec Harmony 1000 but hate it, and a Sony AVS 3500 System remote I use alot. anybody want a Harmony 1000?, I think it sucks.

 

[AUtiger]

I have the 1 that came with the Sony TV that my wife still uses but I use the URC RF30 and only need the equip remote (rarely to tweak something), as I've programmed nearly everything into the RF 30.

 

[aberkowitz]

Just got a good deal on the Harmony One for the living room and loving it! Moved the 670 into the bedroom.

 

[tomd51]

URC MasterControl RF30

One remote to rule them all...

I've been using a Universal Remote Control URC-300 for the past year and it's been pretty solid, lots of macros to perform multiple all-at-once functions. Had some difficulty w/the learing option (apparently common on the URC-300), so I just grabbed a URC RF-30 about a month ago.

The RF-30 does everything the URC-300 did and has absolutely no learning flaws. The big bonus it has I use is the RF functionality as I have my equipment behind a theater curtain w/out line-of-sight access. The RF-30 in conjunction w/a $30 RF expander (PowerBlaster) (used to be $100) allows you to control up to six hardwired IR flashers so if you have trouble w/the expander sending the IR properly to your devices, you can connect the flashers directly to the devices themselves. This type of functionality typically costs much more, fortunately you can get the remote and the PowerBlaster both for less than $100.

While the URC remotes aren't typically as good looking as the Harmonys, they're ease of use and functionality is excellent... -TD

 

[Lightning Steve]

Lets see theres the TV-TV/Sat-DVD-A/V-ceiling fan/light 5 remotes, bedroom TV-TV/Sat-DVD-ceiling fan/light 4 remotes, Truck, door locks-head unit 2 remotes. Just wish I could get a remote for the coffee maker!!

 

[Hi Ho]

If I didn't have a master remote I would have to use nine different remotes.

I have a URC MX-900 with the MRF-350 RF base station and I love it. I can do virtually anything with it and the macros are rock solid and completely fool proof.

I think I'm one of the few that hates universal remotes. Especially macro-based ones.

Why?

Push one button - every command is carried out (power, inputs, sound settings, anything) - everything works perfectly every time (assuming an RF control system is implemented which is the only way I would do it).

 

[ivseenbetter]

Just one remote. Harmony seems to get the job done for most people.

 

[BMXTRIX]

Let's see... I've got to control the blinds, lights, plasma, projector, motorized screen, fireplace, dvd player, dvd changer, cable DVR 1, cable DVR 2, PS3, HD DVD, XM, FM, digital music server, switcher, receiver, amplifiers...

I have Crestron - and I actually use two remotes in the family room - a 10" wi-fi panel and a handheld remote. The handheld is flawless, as is the 10" but when it falls on the floor it doesn't make me cringe.

The Master Bedroom has a handheld Crestron (MX-850 clone) and the kids playroom has a 10" touchpanel.

About a dozen other rooms have 12 button keypads.

All about Crestron for sure!