Logitech Harmony 890

Pros: Eliminate a coffee table full of remotes ... effortlessly!

Cons: I honestly can't think of any!

The Bottom Line: Sick of getting calls from your family/friends on what button to push to get sound/picture. Problem ELIMINATED!

Review: Remotes!! Don't even get me started. As a custom home A/V integrator of many years, CONTROL (or lack thereof) is THE fly in the ointment for many customers. For many years, clients really had a Faustian choice. They could: 1) Purchase a "simple" ...

Pros: This remote does it all! Great interface and help menus make it easy for all!

Cons: Smooth buttons aren't as easy to feel

The Bottom Line: If you want to get rid of the remote clutter and use just one, this is the one! It will also help you make complex systems easy to use.

Review: Overview Overall, I can't say enough about this remote! I love it! For once there is a universal remote that one can hold, which will truly replace every IR and RF remote that you own! Many products come with universal remotes that can do some ...

Pros: Worked well from initial setup, nice controls layout, fully backlit, great on-remote screen help

Cons: Software for updates can be confusing/counterintuitive

The Bottom Line: Very pleased with the purchase - have been sorely disappointed with other universal remotes, but this one gets it right.

Review: I received the Logitech Harmony 890 a few days ago & after the initial setup, it was about 95% there. I have only spent a little time on it since working on the couple of tweaks I need to get it exactly right, but am confident I can get it to 100% ...

Pros: Very durable, very intuitive, very fast response, easy to set up, saves time and hassles

Cons: Sometimes, but rarely has trouble switching between activities, off button is hit too easily.

The Bottom Line: Replaces the 4-5 remotes you already have and makes you life and operation of components easier.

Review: I used to have to use around 4-5 remotes depending on what I was doing (Watching a DVD, playing Xbox, etc) and was extremly tired of using basic universal remotes that never worked well in the first place. I went to Best Buy and tried out a demo of the ...

Pros: Ease of use, value if you need an RF/IR blaster

Cons: Individual devices have many menus to scroll through.

Review: Best remote from a convenience standpoint and price if you add up how much comparable IR repeater and RF converters cost. Setup is so easy with your computer and USB. I use a mac and the only problem I have is the Harmony software comes on at start-up ...

Pros: Highly recommended. All of your devices controlled by ONE remote, from ANYWHERE in the house?

Cons: A little cumbersome to set up, but totally worth it.

The Bottom Line: I recommend this remote. It has a lot of great features and makes a complex home theater very easy to operate.

Review: I have now had this remote for 4 months and I LOVE it! It does take a little work to set up but it is totally worth it once you're done. I have read other people reviews and there are some that get frustrated and finally give up saying the remote is ...

Pros: Programmable, well made, ergonomic design, backlighted buttons

Cons: Website accommodates only one unit per User ID,

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this device. Any short comings are far outweighed by the advantages it offers. Our experience has been very good.

Review: I bought this remote (and two other models of Harmony remotes), to end the problem of having 5 or 6 remotes around to operate our multimedia equipment. We also liked the fact that they are rechargeable and can be charged with just a short visit to the ...

Pros: Works as promised Quick Set-up

Cons: Feels Cheap Ergonomics Crashes

The Bottom Line: I would recommend the Harmony 890 to someone who wants quick setup but who does not really care about response time, ergonomics, or configurability.

Review: I am not an installer, just your average person who has an obsession with his home theater. I purchased the Harmony 890 after a cup of coffee killed my pronto TSU 6000. Although I pretended to be upset, I was secretly happy. I was tired of the touch ...

Pros: Activity based buttons , transmits signal to devices well, good library of components. Attractive.

Cons: Nearly useless with computers, cumbersome interface and setup, not very intelligent, overpriced.

The Bottom Line: The performance falls far below expectations for a product of this price range. Buy only if you base purchase on cosmetics and cost is not a factor.

Review: I bought my Logitech Harmony 890 from Shipdog.com for 251 with shipping (it's going for $399 at Bestbuy and most other places). In the interests of fairness, I have only had the remote for two days. It's possible I have not had enough time to give a ...

Pros: controls multiple devices, looks sleek

Cons: slow, unreliable, poor ergonomics

Review: I have used this remote for 2 months now and it get more frustrating every day. when it works, it works well and controls everything like it advertises. There is definately a reason they put the "remote assistant" in this because you need it ...