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I LOVE universal remotes that can be customized. My first was a Philips Pronto PSU-2000. Love the large touch-screen and fully customizable "everything". The tough part was getting all my "latest and greatest" gadgets to work with it. Macros; you need a PhD in Rocket Science to figure those out. When I got wind of Logitech's acquisition of Harmony, I was excited. The cost for the remote was a bit high so I passed on them. After procrastinating for 3 years I finally decided to buy one to experiment with. I really didn't need a large graphically enhanced remote anymore. I wanted simplicity. So, instead of going to the model 880, I decided to go with an earlier model. It was also cheaper. I chose the Harmony 520 because it can store up to 15 devices and it matches all my Sony equipment. Programming was so easy a Caveman could do it. The remote is FAST and responsive. There is a built in motion sensor to detect when the remote is picked up and will make all the keys glow. This is great for saving batteries. The best part is Logitech keeps their database very updated. Each time you plug in the USB to the remote and update any changes, it will search for new firmware for the remote and new codes for the devices stored on the remote. They have a massive inventory of codes and I doubt if you'd have trouble finding the the most obscure make/model of a device. So my first Harmony 520 cost me $40 here on eBay. I've purchased 5 so far and my average price has been around $40. So, it's a great buy for a fantastic remote. You can spend less by buying a "refurb" model but you screw yourself with only a 90 day warranty. A new remote gives you a full 1 year warranty. Logitech also has a user forum board. It's filled with Logitech Techs, enthusiasts and guys like me who just need a little help and guidance. It's free to join and there is a wealth of knowledge to be found there. *Update* After about a month of using this remote I still love it. I do notice somethings that I don't like, but it's a matter of personal preference. After awhile, some of the rubber buttons require you to press down much harder to activate. Also, the fixes volume/channel buttons "click" very loudly and they have kinda sunk down into the remote a bit, so it's no longer flush with the bezel. All in all, still a fine remote for the price. I paid an average of $45 each for the 5 remotes. I can't find a quality generic universal remote for that price! Kudos to Logitech!Read full review
Logitech's Harmony 520 LCD universal remote is one of the cleanest and sturdiest aftermarket remotes on the market. If anyone is familiar with Logitech, then they know that when buying one of their products you are paying for a quality item. I have yet to be disappointed with Logitech so far on anything that I have purchased, but enough about them, let's review the Harmony 520. Pros: The Harmony 520 remote is extremely sturdy. You can feel buy the weight that the build quality is very good in this item. The lcd is sharp, then blue backlighting is bright. Setup was basic and easy step by step instructions that came on the cd. The buttons are clearly labeled, sturdy, and extremely responsive. Cons: Everything has its flaws, the software is one of them. ALthough setup was easy, you need a computer to beable to setup the remote. The remote has so many different functions that a novice user could get lost in the sea of options that the Harmony 520 offers. The features can either be your saving grace or your achillies heel. The lcd menu does take a little time to get use to before you will be completely comfortable controling all of your entertainment devices. Conclusion: I paid $40 shipped for this item. It was worth every penny. It has features that I haven't even bothered to touch yet. The best feature I have found is the Xbox 360 power function, it not only turns on your Xbox 360, but it also automatically switches your TV to the correct video input to run the system. Awesome product, a must have for any tech savy person.Read full review
I was looking for a Universal remote that would support all of my audio and video components. Most Universal remotes do this, however, non of the units I tried prior to the Logitech Harmony would work with my WDTV HD Digital Media Player. Rather than programming the unit with codes you connect the remote to your PC via a USB cable and use the supplied software to manage your device as well as back up your programs should you change to another Logitech model. The Logitech Harmony works great and programming is the simplest I have experienced to date. I hope to see some of the more expensive Logitech Harmony units come down in price in the future as I would like to try some of the more advanced models with color graphics. You wont be disappointed with this remote.
This is my 3rd such remote of the same model number. I have one for the bedroom and one for the living room. Many of the living room remote's buttons quite responding after about 2 yrs. This is the only reason I didn't give this remote 5 stars. I can't rule out the kids spilling something on it or some such event. I hope the replacement holds up better. I haven't had the bedroom one near that long, but can't remember when I got it. It seems there have been slight changes in these. The most recent one has a rubber cover over the USB port. I really like how one can take near complete control over the remote. When these first came out, you could take ever more granular control with what order things were turned on and inserting pauses (I can't seem to find where this is possible anymore, sadly). It even has functions that the native "real" remotes don't have at times (like day forward and day back for the PVR). The only con I can think of is that it must be programmed, so for some this might be intimidating, but it should not be. It is very easy. The basics are that you just use the software and hook it up to the computer and select what your components are. The only painful thing might be having to figure our the exact model number of what you are trying to control if you don't have the user's manual handy (pulling out that 27 inch TV to get to the model number isn't my idea of fun. Not too bad though with the 42 inch LCD, hehe.) I like how you can rearrange the LCD screen soft keys (I have mine quite customized). I also like the less battery hogging non-color LCD. We don't replace batteries very often at all. I'm sure it would be different (or charging all the time) for some of the higher-end color Harmony screens out there. Give them a try. I think you will really enjoy them.Read full review
Took me about 20 minutes to do the initial programming. Make sure you have all of your equipment Make and Model information. The IR learning mode is slow but reliable if your equipment is not listed. This thing runs my home theater great including screen, projector, surround sound, DVD, VHS, Sattelite Receiver, etc. I've gone from 5 remotes to 1 and most functions require only one press of a button. Not too bad! This product would have gotten an "excellent" except for one con. -- While doing your programming you must be on an active internet connection. I think the software should run offline even if at a slightly reduced capability. I'm sure there are some functions that could work without a constant connection to the web.
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