Logitech Harmony 890 Advanced Universal Remote - Universal remote control - infrared/radio

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74% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Programming software is easy to use. Configuring the remote takes about an hour, not days. Remote comes with charger and wireless extender. Has a Help button to fix occasional problems.

Fast-forward, play, and rewind buttons could be better placed. Wireless extender must be connected to your PC during programming. Codes occasionally do not get sent.

If you're looking for a universal remote to tame all your unruly home-theater devices, Logitech's Harmony 890 is one killer option.

LCD screen shows every function of the remotes it replaces. Converts IR signal to RF eliminating line-of-sight issues. Remote can be programmed via computer and with your existing remotes. Charging base keeps the battery fresh. Compatible with Z-wave...

Can be laggy, making fine adjustments in volume difficult. RF receiver uses four sticky IR emitters, limiting number and placement of hidden equipment unless additional RF extenders are purchased

Well-designed universal remote includes radio frequency capability.

Nice remote, nice screen, good remote layout, activity based operation, large database of devices, RF (no line of sight).

Incredibly slow set up application (no, my computer is very fast…), wizard only based setup application makes it hard for advanced use.

When it's not working well, not worth the ink on the box it came in.

Controls everything without conflict.

Pain in the tail to install, the fact that you have to unplug the reciever every time you update the remote kinda sucks.

Controls 2 tivos, tv, receiver, dvd, xbox 360 without a problem.

Updating takes a while, you must update the IR receiver every time you update the remote settings.

RF works like a charm Very easy to setup much easier than other remotes I like the hard buttons, I used to have a touch screen remote and that is not good for no look use.

When you update the remote you have to update the base and the remote.