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I received the Harmony 700 remote and explored the website before attempting to program it. Initially, I ran into a problem with the software allowing me to register, then saying "stop and save". The website indicated that some firewalls might prevent the software from operating, so disabled them with no change. I then went to options in Google, and found that I had to activate an option in Google for the program to work. This is something that new users should know, as it is not explained in the Harmony program. Once this was accomplished, everything went smoothly, adding devices and programming i/o's. The only deviation was not having an optical audio input listed for my Pioneer Elite receiver. However,once I established the exact name for the input, I was able to add it to the i/o list for the receiver and program it for the CD music function of my CD/DVD player. Overall, programming was easy and the normal function assignments were fine for my applications. Using the remote itself requires getting familiar with the controls and displays, but is not difficult. My wife, who is not technically inclined learned to use it easily. Being able to activate the appropriate devices with a function button really appeals to her. It also works through the glass in my equipment cabinet, which a plus in not having to purchase (and install) an IR/RF repeater for several hundred dollars.Read full review
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Everything about this remote is OK until you get to programing your devices with their software. The problem is that on Window 7x64 the software will not completely load so that you can program the remote, I spent more than an hour on the phone with Logitech support personnel and the best they could come up with as to why I continue to get a application fail to load and is shutting down on two different computer running windows 7 is to call Microsoft because there is some type of security in my installs that's preventing the software from loading., That may not seem bad until you consider that as far back as 2007 people running window 7 were having the exact same issue with the software failing to completely load, you would think after all that time with this issue they would have pinpointed the cause of this issue and not tell you to go to Microsoft for the solution. If the software doesn't work the remote is worthless. To me that make their remote worthless to a lot of window7 users. Did I mention there is no mention of compatibility problems with window anywhere. So anyone who buys this remote better have a few computers as a back up.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I wanted a remote that would replace all of my other remotes. This one will do that. It will even replace the remote to my Meintner CD3 player. One nice feature is it will light up the minute you take it in your hand. A nice feature in the dark. The buttons are well laid out and easy to control. The only problem I encoutered is that it will not start my Bell Express Vue PVR automaticly when I whant to watch TV. It is set up to open my TV set, AV receiver and the PVR all at once when you press WATC TV but the PVR has to be started seperatly. I tried ro fix it on the internet but I still have the same problem I will go on the Logitech site for customer support and see what I'm doing wrong. A great remote.
I've had a few Harmony remotes, and I have gotten used to the layout of the 650. I was looking to replace it, and ran across the 700 - even better! Same remote, but nice USB recharging. I run a whole bunch of devices through this remote, and it's so simple to program, too. If it's the first time, you just tell it your devices, and go through the list of what you want turned on and configured for each activity. (i.e. for "Watch TV", I want my TV turned on and set to input 1, my Dish DVR on, my Amp on and set to my Dish input). Then one button turns your other stuff off, and that stuff on. And if you switch (say, to BluRay player, it knows that your TV is already on, so it switches to Input 2, switches your Amp to the BluRay input, and turns off your Dish DVR). If you've had a harmony remote configured in the past, and you're upgrading, you just tell their software your new remote, and it will load all your programs into the new remote without you having to re-program everything. These remotes make my fairly complicated A/V setup accessible to my wife who doesn't like too many buttons, too ;-)Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I like this much better than the 880 it replaced. The buttons have a nice soft rubbery feel, and the back light is great and very readable. I don't like that the top 5 function buttons are not backlit however. Also, the "all off" button is hit or miss and this has been a universal complaint. I often have to press it many many times to power down all the devices. But overall with day-to-day use, the buttons and backlight do the job nicely. Next time I will opt for the non-rechargeable 650 and just get a couple quick-charge nicads. Even though this is rechargeable, and it comes with the usb cord, you still need to find a power supply like those cellphone wall-warts.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Refurbished
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