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Guido1977 01-02-2012 11:32 PM

Make sure you get one that has a cradle if not they eat batteries like crazy I have had two of them but right now I have the 550 which sucks dont but this one trust me. check reviews first.

aequalszero 01-04-2012 09:51 PM

Thought this Cnet piece about Harmony remotes was quite interesting:

Five ways Logitech can improve Harmony remotes.

Contained some stuff I didn't know - like the 5-step maximum for sequence support, and the fact that the 900 & 1100 doesn't even include sequences!

Steve 01-06-2012 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBLN8 (Post 5630873)
Any help appreciated.

I am the new owner of a harmony 1 remote I think I have all the kinks worked out other than in all my pre sets when I hit power off everything turns off ...... but my reciever (Yamaha) turns back on and I have to turn it off individully.

Is this happening no matter which activity you're shutting down? Every time?

Also have you tried walking through the troubleshooting steps for your receiver in the programming software on your computer?

luwanda 01-13-2012 11:14 AM

Still waiting for logitech to release a patch so i can finally use the Harmony 1100 on Mac's Lion OS.

Thanks god it was a present, but still... :(

DBLN8 01-13-2012 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve (Post 5646149)
Is this happening no matter which activity you're shutting down? Every time?

Also have you tried walking through the troubleshooting steps for your receiver in the programming software on your computer?

It was, I figured it out. It was in the amp settings for control of HDMI turned it off problem solved.

Hammie 01-13-2012 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by househead (Post 5622651)
Hey guys before paying for a battery call Logitech technical help first and tell them it's swollen. Mine was waaay out of warranty and they still sent me a new one for free.

I had the same experience. Also, I just noticed that my One is not holding a charge for any amount of time. If I take it off the charger in the morning it will be giving me the low battery warning by dinner time -- 8 hours or so. :angry:

On another note, but I thought the Link now had customization capabilities (I have really been out of touch on this product)... Problem is, I can't figure out where to go to make the changes. Nothing obvious on the iPad app itself... Nothing obvious on the MyHarmony.com config website... Any thoughts???

captaincarl 01-13-2012 01:28 PM

After reading most of this thread I went ahead and purchased the Harmony 1100 remote. Thinking back I do not know why I waited so long to invest in this product. I had a tray on the coffee table with 6 remotes in it and my wife was frustrated and kept complaining she can't watch TV in the living room without stressing over which remotes to use. Now all she has to do is press the Play TV activity or Play DVD activity and it good to go. Thanks everybody for all the input in this thread.

Fors* 01-13-2012 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captaincarl (Post 5674836)
After reading most of this thread I went ahead and purchased the Harmony 1100 remote. Thinking back I do not know why I waited so long to invest in this product. I had a tray on the coffee table with 6 remotes in it and my wife was frustrated and kept complaining she can't watch TV in the living room without stressing over which remotes to use. Now all she has to do is press the Play TV activity or Play DVD activity and it good to go. Thanks everybody for all the input in this thread.

Congrats!!! Universal remotes are man's and woman's best friend!!

SDon1969 01-13-2012 02:21 PM

Finally got a Harmony One and I love it. I'd recommend it to anyone.

PeterTHX 01-13-2012 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luwanda (Post 5674467)
Still waiting for logitech to release a patch so i can finally use the Harmony 1100 on Mac's Lion OS.

Thanks god it was a present, but still... :(

The Mac? Take it back! :D

luwanda 01-13-2012 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterTHX (Post 5675754)
The Mac? Take it back! :D

No, :D the remote.. but i'm waiting somehow patiently for a patch that fix it :shrug:

Tanooki 01-13-2012 11:33 PM

Question regarding the RF system with the 900.

Can I replace the mini-blasters with straight 1/8" male to male cables and run it straight from the main blaster to the back of devices IR inputs (Pioneer vsx1326/oppo bdp93)?

Themoth 01-24-2012 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tanooki (Post 5677251)
Question regarding the RF system with the 900.

Can I replace the mini-blasters with straight 1/8" male to male cables and run it straight from the main blaster to the back of devices IR inputs (Pioneer vsx1326/oppo bdp93)?

Not sure as I have not tried this. I can and will post results.

Artie 01-26-2012 05:16 PM

anybody here have there 1100 controlling smarthome/Insteon devices?

Tanooki 01-27-2012 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Themoth (Post 5713537)
Not sure as I have not tried this. I can and will post results.

Would be great to find out when you do. Also seems like they are planning to release a successor to the Harmony One in the coming months.

Drakul 01-27-2012 08:56 PM

I'm thinking about buying one for my Home Theater.

The 900 looks nice to me. I like the backlit buttons since my HT is fully light controlled, I need RF because all my equipment will be in a small closet behind me.

In the closet will be:
PS3
Xbox 360
Denon 4810CI
Possibly an Oppo 93

Question though. Since my consoles will be in a closet behind me is there any way to make the PS3 and 360 controller RF? Or do I need a IR relay?

igotcabada 01-27-2012 09:04 PM

Does anyone know if the harmony link works with android tablets yet?

Johk 01-28-2012 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Drakul (Post 5729641)
Question though. Since my consoles will be in a closet behind me is there any way to make the PS3 and 360 controller RF? Or do I need a IR relay?

The PS3 controllers are bluetooth so no problem there...

The 360 controllers are RF, no problems either! :)

Drakul 01-28-2012 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Johk (Post 5731089)
The PS3 controllers are bluetooth so no problem there...

The 360 controllers are RF, no problems either! :)

Wow I didn't even know. Sweet! :rock:

Lucif3r 01-28-2012 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igotcabada (Post 5729678)
Does anyone know if the harmony link works with android tablets yet?

Not that I've read. Really wish I could use my Kindle Fire, the 1100's junk screen annoys the poo out of me.

Kilger 02-06-2012 02:29 AM

Does anyone use the link? And what are your thoughts? I have a harmony 550 but recently got an iPad so I'm considering the link so I can move the 550 to the bedroom

Hammie 02-06-2012 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kilger (Post 5765286)
Does anyone use the link? And what are your thoughts? I have a harmony 550 but recently got an iPad so I'm considering the link so I can move the 550 to the bedroom

I have the Link, but it did not work over the weekend. I think I read they had a server issue that prevented it from connecting. :shrug:

thor 02-22-2012 11:33 PM

I just upgraded from the 550 harmony remote to the harmony one remote over the holidays. Love this remote i like the docking station that comes with it.

HAMP 02-23-2012 01:36 AM

I had to call customer service concerning my 1100. When I place it in the cradle it won't start the charging light/process. We came to the conclusion it's the adaptor. I just hope it's not the cradle.

I couldn't find anything to test it out.

Waiting for the adaptor to come in the mail. I'm glad the remote hasn't died yet.

I'm thinking about looking into the RF for this remote. I'm getting tired of pointing the remote at the equipment.

Actually, I've been hoping I get some type of discount, the same as I gotten when I bought the 1100.

technique 03-03-2012 06:33 PM

Does anyone have a link to the site where you can get the tv channel icons to put into the harmony one? I can't seem to remember what the site was called but someone here had posted it way back, thanks.

bootsy 03-04-2012 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by technique (Post 5869200)
Does anyone have a link to the site where you can get the tv channel icons to put into the harmony one? I can't seem to remember what the site was called but someone here had posted it way back, thanks.

http://iconharmony.com/icons/home

technique 03-05-2012 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bootsy (Post 5873290)

yes that was it thanks! :rock:

kevon27 03-21-2012 03:49 PM

Protective cases for Harmony 1100
 
My wife got me the 1100 for Christmas and since this thing is expensive, does anyone if there are protective cases for the 1100?? Some kinda hard case, silicone case or even a protective case made for some other device that's the same size as the 1100.

michaeljoo 03-27-2012 05:33 PM

I have a question about controlling the RS45 via direct connection to a Harmony 1100 remote RF receiver base.

It's probably a basic one and was hoping someone could provide a quick answer.

I know that the Harmony 1100 can control the RS45 via IR signal, but I would like to control it via RF/hard wire it if possible as the PJ will be above and behind where the seating area will be, inside a closet behind the rear wall, and I'm not sure how well the IR signal will get in there.

I suppose I could just run an IR blaster from the RF receiver to the PJ and put the blaster in front of one of the 2 IR sensors.

However, the PJ will be in a separate closet from the rest of the AV equipment, including the RF receiver of the Harmony 1100, and I know the IR blasters that I have are too short (probably at least a 10' run).

I'm not sure if it is possible to purchase longer ones or to somehow extend them.

So that brings me to the idea that I could try to run a direct connection from the RF receiver base to the PJ.

What kind of cables would I need to control the JVC RS45 without need of line of sight using a Harmony RF receiver from over 10' away, or is this even possible?

The RS45 has a 3.5 mm stereo mini jack that is labelled "Remote" on the back panel.

Do I just need a basic 3.5 mm stereo mini jack connector to hook up to that "Remote" jack (#9 in the figure on p.19 of the RS45 manual)? And then do I just connect that to one of the 3.5 mm jacks in the Harmony RF receiver base?

In terms of the other connections, I think the trigger terminal (#8 in manual) is for output (I guess to control a retractable screen or something?), the RS232C is for controling via a computer directly, and the LAN for control via control over ethernet, so I'm thinking none of those are what I'm looking for.

In any case, I'm trying to put in an order at monoprice very soon (next hour or so) to make their shipping deadline for today and was hoping I could just throw this 3.5mm cable in there to save on shipping IF this is what I need. It's only like a buck for a 12' cable.

If not, then I don't want to order it unnecessarily.

Any and all help would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

Snowmaker 04-04-2012 11:10 PM

Just ordered the Harmony One today. My 3 1/2 year-old 620 decided to stop transmitting (blinking) and all Logitech Tech Support could do for me was give me a 50% off code for a remote from their website, so I got the One for $99.99 shipped. Not too shabby.

I have an old Harmony 628 for the upstairs system that's still working fine. That one has to be like 6 years old now.

One question about the One, I assume the 6 custom buttons that normally are along the sides of the display now appear on the touch display once you select an activity? :confused:

Clueless Joe 04-13-2012 03:14 AM

Harmony 700
 
Considering new universal remote. Have never owned one. Have Panny hdtv, sony bluray,Yamaha avr. Is this a good choice to run my gear? I do alot of tweeking during movies on my avr. Will i be able to do that with the Harmony?

Clueless Joe 04-15-2012 05:44 AM

Forgot, i have a Directv HD DVR also.

Lucif3r 07-21-2012 03:54 AM

Yes.

Grim Reaper 07-21-2012 06:35 AM

I currently have the harmony 700 model. Is it worth upgrading to the harmony 1100 model? Since best buy has it for $249.99.

JimShaw 07-21-2012 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Grim Reaper (Post 6218783)
I currently have the harmony 700 model. Is it worth upgrading to the harmony 1100 model? Since best buy has it for $249.99.

Absolutely, YES!

I own the 700 for the bedroom and the 1100 for the main room. There is so much more than you can do with the 1100 and it also looks pretty darn good setting there waiting to go to work.

I originally purchased a 1000 back in the days when it cost $499.99 and when I see BB have a 1100 for $249.99, it almost makes be buy another.

About 2 years ago, Harmony had a special sale on remotes, I purchased a new 1100 from them for $200 and sold my used on e-Bay for $250.00.

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Lucif3r 07-22-2012 03:29 AM

I still wish they would put a quality screen in the damn thing. For $250 it should have a screen as good as my Galaxy S II.

DBLN8 07-22-2012 12:06 PM

Anybody having trouble with the harmony 1 software? I'm trying to make some changes on the remote and the software is taking forever to do anything.

ckenisell 07-22-2012 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBLN8 (Post 6222718)
Anybody having trouble with the harmony 1 software? I'm trying to make some changes on the remote and the software is taking forever to do anything.

This happens very frequently. It's the Logitech servers. They suck.

Brainwasher 08-05-2012 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by HAMP (Post 5830120)
I had to call customer service concerning my 1100. When I place it in the cradle it won't start the charging light/process. We came to the conclusion it's the adaptor. I just hope it's not the cradle.

I couldn't find anything to test it out.

Waiting for the adaptor to come in the mail. I'm glad the remote hasn't died yet.

I'm thinking about looking into the RF for this remote. I'm getting tired of pointing the remote at the equipment.

Actually, I've been hoping I get some type of discount, the same as I gotten when I bought the 1100.

Mine did the same thing, turned out it was the gold contacts. Make sure they are well cleaned before you freak, clean my contacts and it works fine now.

JimShaw 08-05-2012 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAMP (Post 5830120)

I'm thinking about looking into the RF for this remote. I'm getting tired of pointing the remote at the equipment.

I added the RF for the same reason. Had it working for about 6-8 weeks and discontented it. I did not like it.

There is too much of a lag time between when you hit a button and the system responds. As an example, I would hit the volume and nothing happened. I would do it again trying to raise the volume and nothing. Then, all of a sudden the volume would raise 2-3 jumps making it to loud. All the other buttons were the same, too slow in response.

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