One for all -universal Remote

[haisaikat]

sorry, my apologies

 

[haisaikat]

i'm contemplating between Harmony 700 vs. ONE

Seems the only con of the 700 is the limit of 6 devices.

Harmoy 700 supports 8 devices at a time and not 6. so it should support your present 8 devices at one go.

 

[rana_kirti]

are you sure...? logitech website says 6.

 

[haisaikat]

are you sure...? logitech website says 6.

If you configure using the MyHarmony.com website it will allow you to configure upto 8 and if you configure using the Harmony software by downloading in your pc.. only 6 devices will be allowed. I have taken the firsdt option and have configured upto 7 devices and they work fine, there is still provision for one more.

I think logitech does this so that people are tempted to buy highe versions. But why worry when you are on HFV

 

[haisaikat]

Check this link on Harmony Forum, others have also experienced this diference of 8 vs 6.

Several questions that needed answer - Logitech Forums

 

[mittal_v2002]

I suggest Logitech Harmony One Amazon.com: Logitech Harmony One Universal Remote with Color Touchscreen: Electronics
Little expensive at $165 but really worth it.

You may go for Harmony 700. I am using it and I think it will come within 120 USD with shipping. It has color screen and runs on ordinary pencil batteries which you can either charge through given adapter or externally if you have a separate charger.

Thanks for the suggestions. I compared the 2 and almost finalized for Harmony one. However while searching for the best deal for Harmony one (the best deal so far is $154), I came across this one

Acoustic Research ARRX18G XSight 18-Device Universal Learning Remote Control with Touchscreen Color Display

Amazon.com: Acoustic Research ARRX18G XSight 18-Device Universal Learning Remote Control with Touchscreen Color Display: Electronics

for $70. Is anyone using this ? at less that half the price, this device seems to give almost the same functionality. In fact specs say more functional than Harmony one.

The reviews on Amazon are also mostly positive.

Is anyone using this remote ? and how is the feedback ? can I go for this one instead Logitech. Please note, I will be using the Universal remote for the first time so no prior experience or expectations ...

Cheers

 

[manas27587]

I have narrowed in on these 3 remotes being posted down below..
My constraint is i dont want to spend more than 2k on this remote...

Pls suggest the better one of the lot

Philips Prestigo SRU8015 Universal Remote 15 Device | eBay


Logitech Harmony 620 Advanced Universal Remote Control | eBay


NEW!! Logitech Harmony 688 LCD Universal Remote Control | eBay


Philips SRU9600 Touch Screen Universal Remote Control | eBay

 

[mittal_v2002]

TI compared the 2 and almost finalized for Harmony one. However while searching for the best deal for Harmony one (the best deal so far is $154), I came across this one

Acoustic Research ARRX18G XSight 18-Device Universal Learning Remote Control with Touchscreen Color Display

Amazon.com: Acoustic Research ARRX18G XSight 18-Device Universal Learning Remote Control with Touchscreen Color Display: Electronics

for $70. Is anyone using this ?

Checked the price on ebay in India.

Logitech Harmony 1 : ~12K
Acoustic Research ARRX18G XSight : ~6K

Still waiting for a first hand review of ARRX18G XSight, so that I can decide on the same. This one definitely looks more VFM than Harmony one.

 

[dkaile]

Got myself a Harmony 525; though an older model but it has a backlit display and can control 10 devices; even programmed it to control my assembled napoleon a/c; cost was about 2.7K from letsbuy; also available on ebay for around 3k;

 

[gobble]

I never used my Oppo for more than a year, now I pulled it out from its carton and my remote is lost - misplaced/filched during house move (kept it separately in my drawer all this while) Boooohoooohooohooo...! :sad:

Can I program a universal remote without having he original remote to read its signals? What to do? My life is so miserable without a remote ...

I feel like throwing myself in the path of a speeding Airplane ... hyeah:

--G

 

[jatinmalhotra]

If you dont already have a unversal remote, buy logitech harmony, it downloads codes from web so there is no need to have original remote to get the harmony working.

you can check if Oppo codes are there in harmony database.

if not able to find let me know , i ll search for you

 

[Vijay_s]

I have a Harmony one remote bought last week, ready to give away for 9000/- PM me if anyone interested...

 

[spirovious]

If you dont already have a unversal remote, buy logitech harmony, it downloads codes from web so there is no need to have original remote to get the harmony working.

you can check if Oppo codes are there in harmony database.

if not able to find let me know , i ll search for you

+1 too that,my 525 connects to internet,asks the remote/device model no.,searches online & thats done. :thumbsup:

 

[Hassan Khani]

Why don't you contact Oppo for a replacement remote shipped? Their replacement remotes for BD players are cheap ($12), not sure which Oppo player you have. I found Oppo support very responsive during my buying process of BDP 95.

 

[gobble]

Why don't you contact Oppo for a replacement remote shipped? Their replacement remotes for BD players are cheap ($12), not sure which Oppo player you have. I found Oppo support very responsive during my buying process of BDP 95.

Good idea, Trying that now. But shipping will be more than the cost of the remote no?

The harmony looks too gadgety to me and I dont want to spend 7 or 8000 rupees on a remote. I very much like the original remote and like a madly obsessed lover - I want every new remote to look and behave like that one only

So if its not a new Oppo remote, I will need an alternative one very elegant and minimalist with a sturdy build not over sized.



Thanks

 

[Hassan Khani]

I also have Harmony 505 but never used it extensively due to the complexity and finally using individual remote.

Just send an email to Oppo (no harm in trying) and find out the cost including shipping, most likely you do not have to pay any customs and the cost+shipping might work out really cheap.

 

[baijuxavior]

I also have Harmony 505 but never used it extensively due to the complexity and finally using individual remote.

What about putting that in for sale section:licklips:

 

[vinay]

Consultant

I too had problems in setting my Harmony remote so i hired a consultant who did all the settings for me, i had to tell him about my fair needs, and the results were mind blowing. :yahoo:

V.

I also have Harmony 505 but never used it extensively due to the complexity and finally using individual remote.

 

[vktyagi]

Amazing to know consultants are available for such jobs.
And what do they charge.

 

[anuragn]

Amazing to know consultants are available for such jobs.
And what do they charge.

Obviously more than the cost of the remote :lol:

@ gobble: Harmony 525 is also a good option and should be available for appx Rs.3K or even less. And it also downloads the codes from net.