Universal Remote?

[jmy2469]

I am shopping for my 1st universal remote. What's everyone using? Are there any to stay away from?

[mystiksuicide]

We have the Harmony 890 RF - IR controller. It sure easier than having multiple controllers laying around.

But remember PS3 is bluetooth and the Harmony will not help you if you have one.

[Wheelman1970]

Originally Posted by mystiksuicide

We have the Harmony 890 RF - IR controller. It sure easier than having multiple controllers laying around.

But remember PS3 is bluetooth and the Harmony will not help you if you have one.

I am currently using the same. When I move into my new house with my designated entertainment room I will likely upgrade to the Harmony 1000. The touch pad takes a few more steps but I find the 890's buttons are starting to creak from just normal everyday use and it's only 10 months old.

[Jeri]

I just replaced my 1st generation Harmony remote with the 1000 model. Works like a charm and looks cool!

[cpgator]

Originally Posted by Jeri

I just replaced my 1st generation Harmony remote with the 1000 model. Works like a charm and looks cool!

As others had said, go with a Harmony - you get the most bang for the buck. Just check the different models to see what would best fit your needs.

[Zaphod]

I have been very happy with the Logitech 880, here is the cheapest place I found it...$99.99:

Amazon.com Logitech 880 Remote Control

Worried about a refurbished remote? If you have no conscience, you can buy it from a store like CC and then when you get the one from Amazon, you can swich it out and thus returning the refurbished one in the packaging back to CC and keeping the new factory one from CC. There is nothing on the actual remote stating it is refurbished...this post is for informational purposes only, I don't condone this type of practice nor guarantee it's ability to work...

[quetzalcoatl]

I am using a harmony 880. Very solid and easy to use. Setup takes awhile and has a little learning curve.

[cawgijoe]

http://www.remotecentral.com/

Look for reviews and recommendations here.

[Fred333]

Thanks for that site. I have been scouring the net looking for areview site like that.

[bhampton]

Harmony 659 here and loving it.

I think you can get these uber-cheap now too.

EDIT - I've even used this remote since day one with my PS3 by way of the known IR work-around.

-Brian

[Zotar]

Originally Posted by bhampton

Harmony 659 here and loving it.

I think you can get these uber-cheap now too.

EDIT - I've even used this remote since day one with my PS3 by way of the known IR work-around.

-Brian

What is the IR workaround on the PS3?

Also, does anyone know if there are any blootooth capable universal remotes coming out in the future?

[Donnie Eldridge]

Originally Posted by jmy2469

I am shopping for my 1st universal remote. What's everyone using? Are there any to stay away from?

What's your budget?

[ESUNintel]

I have two Harmony remotes for two rooms, one is the H659 and the the 550. The 659, I must admit looks ugly (shaped like a fish), but it works really well with all my components. I love the look of the 550, but must admit I hate it, the numbers always get stuck. I saw an 880 at the store the other day, I might just replace the 550 (or maybe both) with the 880. It has a color screen and is rechargeable At retail it sells for $20, you can find it for around $150 on Amazon.

The Logitech Harmony is so easy to set-up, I would not try any other brand for now.