Logitech Harmony One Universal Remote Control Review

So why would you really need the Harmony One remote? How hard can it be to use two or three different remote controls? Well, for one thing, remote controls never seem to be close at hand. They tend to migrate around a room and never land in the same place consistently -- a fact that rather defeats their purpose. If a remote is within reach, it is often not the one you need for what you want to do. And the Harmony One can be programmed to control an entertainment system with up to 15 separate components. What if you had to handle 15 different remotes?

You'll always know where to find the Logitech Harmony One remote because it has its own recharging cradle. Every user in the house is much more likely to put the remote on the cradle, because if they don't, they may just find themselves with a dead battery. And the recharging cradle means you won't have to buy batteries for the remote.

Programming the Logitech Harmony One is easy, but if you ever get stuck, live customer support is just a phone call away. The remote can be programmed to carry out functions that are grouped into "Activities." That means that instead of individually clicking to perform tasks in preparation for watching or recording TV, for instance, it just takes one touch and the remote carries out the steps of turning on the TV, Tivo and the receiver and setting the Inputs -- all according to the way you want to experience it. If the Harmony One ever fails to turn on or off any of the components, make sure you are keeping the remote pointed toward the devices until the entire sequence is completed.

The Harmony One software does all the hard work of programming your remote. Install the software on your computer and enter the model numbers of your devices; the software retrieves the proper codes right from the internet. Then connect the remote to your computer with the included USB cable and download the settings. Now you have all the setup codes you need to customize your remote control buttons and settings. (It's easiest if your computer is near your TV when you are getting everything set up the way you want it.)

The controls on the Harmony One remote can be customized and rearranged to function most efficiently for the way you use your entertainment system. Be aware that customization sessions can time out if you spend a long time at it. If you are experimenting or rearranging controls for a complicated system, remember to save your changes every five minutes, so you don't lose your settings.

Whether you're concerned about the environment or you're just fed up with ridiculous over-packaging, you'll be delighted to know you can buy the Harmony One remote in Amazon's Frustration-Free Packaging. This option eliminates the unnecessary packing material like hard plastic casings and plastic zip-ties that can make it so difficult to open up your purchases.

Frustration-Free Packaging can be opened without struggling with dangerous knives and cutters. Not only is it safer for you, it's also easier on the environment. Choosing the Harmony One remote in a Frustration-Free Package eliminates 24 ounces of plastic and reduces total package volume by 188 cubic inches. The remote ships in a totally recyclable package so you can feel good about your purchase.

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