Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote

Rob Williams · 02-11-2008, 10:16 PM

Logitech's Harmony division have put a lot of of effort into the One, so we put it to the test to see if it all paid off. In addition to the comfortable design and individually contoured buttons, the One features a large LCD screen, support for over 5,000 brands, a stylish charger and a respectable price tag.

You can read Matt's full review here and discuss it here!

After using one of these at CES... I know once I have a "cool" setup to be worthy, I will definitely be picking one of these up.

02-12-2008, 10:53 AM

I've not seen mention of RF remote support like my 895 which I love as it means the remote doesn't need to be continually pointed at the devices while they are all being switched on? Handy if they some are in different places.

If it doesn't support them, then to me this a big backward step :-(

Rob Williams · 02-12-2008, 12:46 PM

I remember talking to them about this at CES... but I can't remember what the answer was. I think for some reason, the RF functionality was taken out, in order to leave it in tact on the even bigger Harmony models. I am not positive though, and will e-mail them shortly to see what the story is.

ikjadoon · 02-13-2008, 09:58 PM

How can I check if the remote will work with my TV? I have a notoriously off-brand TV, Mintek. I have searched high and low looking for the remote code, which cannot be found to this date.

You mentioned something about the remote picking up codes or something like that? How it could be used with any device? Can you expand a bit more on that?

Thanks!

~Ibrahim~

Rob Williams · 02-14-2008, 12:08 AM

Harmony constantly updates their databases, so I'd be surprised if that brand was not supported, despite being rare. I'll get in touch with Logitech to find an answer for that as well... I am not sure if they have some online public database or not.

Matt Serrano · 02-14-2008, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob Williams

Harmony constantly updates their databases, so I'd be surprised if that brand was not supported, despite being rare. I'll get in touch with Logitech to find an answer for that as well... I am not sure if they have some online public database or not.

They used to, but I'm not sure if it can still be accessed now. It should work one way or another though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ikjadoon

You mentioned something about the remote picking up codes or something like that? How it could be used with any device? Can you expand a bit more on that?

The remote is capable of "learning". There is another IR receiver in the back of the remote. When signals are not recognized, the software will walk you through a process of teaching the commands. You point the remote toward the rear of the One, press a button, and the One will pick it up. It's a pretty painless process.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I've not seen mention of RF remote support like my 895 which I love as it means the remote doesn't need to be continually pointed at the devices while they are all being switched on? Handy if they some are in different places.

If it doesn't support them, then to me this a big backward step :-(

Unfortunately the remote is IR only, so no Bluetooth or RF support here.

Merlin · 02-14-2008, 05:38 AM

I " Click" my remote and Kate Bekinsale was there.
The only true Universal remote
I watch too much TV

Merlin

PS....Kate says hi

Rob Williams · 02-14-2008, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merlin

I watch too much TV

You might just, haha.

02-11-2008, 10:16 PM	#1
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,246	Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote Logitech's Harmony division have put a lot of of effort into the One, so we put it to the test to see if it all paid off. In addition to the comfortable design and individually contoured buttons, the One features a large LCD screen, support for over 5,000 brands, a stylish charger and a respectable price tag. You can read Matt's full review here and discuss it here! After using one of these at CES... I know once I have a "cool" setup to be worthy, I will definitely be picking one of these up. __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

02-12-2008, 10:53 AM	#2
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	What about RF remote support like the 895? I've not seen mention of RF remote support like my 895 which I love as it means the remote doesn't need to be continually pointed at the devices while they are all being switched on? Handy if they some are in different places. If it doesn't support them, then to me this a big backward step :-(

02-12-2008, 12:46 PM	#3
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,246	I remember talking to them about this at CES... but I can't remember what the answer was. I think for some reason, the RF functionality was taken out, in order to leave it in tact on the even bigger Harmony models. I am not positive though, and will e-mail them shortly to see what the story is. __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

02-14-2008, 12:08 AM	#5
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,246	Harmony constantly updates their databases, so I'd be surprised if that brand was not supported, despite being rare. I'll get in touch with Logitech to find an answer for that as well... I am not sure if they have some online public database or not. __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

02-14-2008, 05:38 AM	#7
Merlin The Tech Wizard Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 1,855	I " Click" my remote and Kate Bekinsale was there. The only true Universal remote I watch too much TV Merlin PS....Kate says hi __________________ Win7 64 bit Intel i7 920 watercooled Asus P6X580 Premium mobo, GTX280 GPU watercooled Synology NAS 207 Network Server with 2 Hitachi Terabite drives LG NAS N2R1 with 2 ea 2 tb drives LINKSYS PLK300 Powerline Network Kit

02-13-2008, 09:58 PM	#4
ikjadoon Obliviot Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 16	How can I check if the remote will work with my TV? I have a notoriously off-brand TV, Mintek. I have searched high and low looking for the remote code, which cannot be found to this date. You mentioned something about the remote picking up codes or something like that? How it could be used with any device? Can you expand a bit more on that? Thanks! ~Ibrahim~

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