Logitech Harmony 520

Pros: slim
good looking
it REALLY controls all my electronics and even APPLIANCES
easily upgradeable

Cons: buttons are delicate
you must be patient with programming

The Bottom Line: I would give it to anyone who was ever disappointed with universal RC's
This one REALLY works!

Review: I got this remote as a gift.  I aways wanted to have one remote for all my electronics.Over the years I had a bunch of them but no one REALLY delivered the promise..I was skeptical about this one but then I discovered how powerful it ...

Pros: Powerful, flexible, easy, combines multiple button steps into one "Activity" button, short setup time.

Cons: A little expensive, could run into computer or hardware compatibility issues.

The Bottom Line: If you have multiple remotes, internet access, and need a single, simple remote, then this is a perfect choice. Watch out for computer and hardware compatibility issues.

Review: I purchased this remote for my father-in-law. I had purchased a combo DVD/Surround system for them to use with their TV and DirectTV box. Unfortunately, switching from DVD to TV with "stock" setup required multiple menu changes from 2 remotes, and ...

Pros: Works well. Telephone support is friendly and effective.

Cons: Minor user interface glitches on Mac OS. Slow telephone support.

The Bottom Line: Genuinely reduces complex remote control fumbling without complicating things itself.

Review: After buying a new flatscreen TV then hooking up our game console, DVD player, VCR, and stereo system, we had 5 remote controls to deal with. Even our modest setup required remembering how our devices are interconnected then using 2 or 3 remote controls ...

Pros: It works.

Cons: Set up somewhat time consuming; possible low battery life.

The Bottom Line: Reasonably priced alternative to juggling numerous remote controls.

Review: (And before you accuse me of being politically incorrect, I AM a woman – and not only female, but that rarest of breeds, a middle aged woman who appreciates the “cool’ factor in techno gadgets that work). :) Despite the fact I swore I would ...

Pros: Functions as advertised; good looks; good price

Cons: Black surface shows fingerprints; buttons seem flimsy; less hot buttons than 600 series.

The Bottom Line: Not sure yet. Build quality is not up to par with 600 series but the price is right. Good looks and good functionality are appealing.

Review: I purchased a 676 in late December. The upper right button didn't work consistently so I returned it for a second 676 which worked fine. The build quality of the 676 is excellent. You could easily drop the remote and expect it to work. It had a nice ...

Pros: Price. Looks. Internet based programming allows customization and programming storage.

Cons: Squeaking. Poor back-light operation.

The Bottom Line: Buy this product if you want computer based programming and don't want to spend too much. Also be sure you or someone else at home likes to program.

Review: Depending if you have internet access and think that spending multiple hours programming electronics is a fun afternoon or not will mostly determine if you like this product or not. I think Logitech might have accidentally disappointed some customers ...

Pros: Controls my entire tv, dvd, av setup from one remote

Cons: original setup did not work with my pc, bad customer service following christmas

Review: I received this remote for christmas. I originally saw a higher end version of it at a friend's house and thought that it was awesome. The 520 is a simpler version of that remote but does everything I need it to do. The reason I am posting this review ...

Pros: Very powerful idea, extremely flexible design

Cons: Getting to work can be something of a chore

The Bottom Line: Only get this remote if the idea of spending time on the phone w/ Tech support does not bother you.

Review: After using a Sony learning remote for years, my system recently got much more sophisticated and I needed to upgrade to something with a little more brains. Enter the Harmony remote. All of the different remotes in the Harmony line run in the exact ...

Pros: Looks cool, great idea if it will work with your devices.

Cons: Check logitech's sppt forums 1st to see if there are known issues with your devices.

Review: I returned this remote to Walmart today. I could not get it to work properly with our Vizio TV. I read the support user forum and it seems there are many users who have had the same problem. The problem is with the way the original remote and the TV ...

Pros: Nice looking,easy to read,excellent backlighting.

Cons: Plastic buttons too small,rubber buttons are squishy and non positive.Bad balance.slippery and cheap feeling.

The Bottom Line: I would not recommend this remote unless you just want to look at it.

Review: I owned a harmony 880 for about a week before returning it. Decided to try the less complex 520 with hopefully fewer software bugs. I liked this remote and it seemed to work a bit better than the 880. It still didn't like to learn as it should. After ...