Logitech Harmony 550 Advanced Universal Remote Control - 966208-0403 - Access your entire Home Entertainment system with just one button!
TV, DVD Player, VCR - Universal Remote

We had Circuit City Firedog install our new TV-Dish-BlueRay-Receiver equipment December 15, 2008. I told the installer that my wife and I wanted the set-up to be simple in operation...there were 4 remotes on the table! He told me that the Harmony 550 is the one for us, so I went to the computer and ordered one. We couldn't be happier! The USB connection to the software on our Vista PC was simple to use. The questions asked during set-up of the remote helped me think how we use each activity. All I did was list the exact model number for each piece of equipment, and the program did the rest. Now, we just pick up one remote and choose an activity...listen to CDs, watch a DVD, listen to radio or watch Dish TV. I owned the Sony Commander programable remote that was difficult to set-up and use; it never learned the Dish remote! The Harmony gets us to where we want with two clicks! It simply does it all. The best part of this remote is that the information about my particular remote is kept at the Harmony web site. Updates and edits of my program are a mouse click away. There is room for additional equipment on this remote...such as a Nintendo Wii, so I feel that we purchased the correct size for our needs.
 
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I Never Thought I Could Replace So Many Remotes With Only One Easy To Use Device! Thanks
 
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I have finally been able to only have one remote. I have been using the Universal Automator for several years now but it would never run my cable box completely. The Harmony One runs everything and you can update it using a USB cable. The only problem I have is some of the buttons are small for big hands.
 
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this is the 2nd logitech harmony remote i've owned and i love them. once they're programmed, they are awesome. you can eliminate every other remote sitting around the living room and with one button have your system set up just the way you want. the only reason i give the 'ease of use' something less than a 5 is that it is a little more complicated doing the actual programming than a simple universal remote. you have to use your PC, and if you own another logitech remote, you have to set up a new logitech account for each remote(that's just dumb...). if you have well known products, the setup is very straightforward, albeit a little time consuming. if you have any problems but have the original remotes to your products, that makes the setup easier. if you have lesser known products (my challenge was an ILO lcd tv from Wal-Mart that had a really funky way of switching inputs), you might have to do some customizing that can be fairly time consuming. someone else here said he was unable to use this as a substitute for all of his remotes, and i can't understand how that is possible given all the manual programming you can do. however, if i take him at his word, i suspect that means he has a very unique setup and the vast majority of people wouldn't have to worry. all that being said, don't let the programming scare you. once you have one of these, you will NOT go back to regular remotes.
 
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Harmony remotes are simply the best all-in-one remotes. They simply work. I have some pretty unique devices and even they are in the depository of devices and commands. Their software is pretty good although sometimes I have to hunt around for where to set up a particular setting - but these are advanced commands. For the basic, normal commands it's pretty easy to set everything up and get everything going. After set up, it's simply one button to turn on all the devices and set them up. Again, it just works, no fighting with the remote or the SW to make it do what you want. The ergonomics of the remote is good too. Like any remote, it takes a while to figure out where the buttons are.
 
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I previously owned a Harmony SST-659 and was therefore familiar with the brand. Due to abuse on my part it needed replacing. Looking for the best deal, I found the 500 on Buy.com and it was an average of $14-$15 cheaper there than other retailers. Being familiar with the Harmony (Logitech) it was a snap to set up. Within ten minutes I had configured it for my system and now I'm back to one remote as opposed to five. If I have any problem with this remote, it's the size of the buttons. I have to be more careful since the controls are smaller.
 
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Product works great. Once you hook it up to your computer, the set up is very easy. Main activities of most remotes are controlled by the labelled buttons, but additional funtions of each component are controlled with the blue screen so you don't lose any functionality. Great buy with the $30 rebate.
 
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Works as advertised. It even works with a Mitsubishi receiver that no other universal remote would work with (important since I lost my Mitsubishi remote!) The tech support even programmed in a code that will turn my TV on with digital channels being the default (instead of analogue which is the default - even with the dedicated remote for the TV). Couldn't be happier - now I just need to keep it from my kids!
 
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i love it..
 
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Received the remote promtly even with the standard shipping. Very easy to operate and program. I did not encounter any problems at all. I have not found a feature between my receiver, HDTV, Cable box and DVD player that the remote did not copy accurately. Each remote, 4 in all were copied perfectly on the first attempt. As far as the backlight on the remote, it is difficult with the blue light, but at 50 every thing is difficult to read...w/ glasses very clear : )
 
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I purchased 1/2 dozen various remotes, trying to tie in all my A/V stuff. None of them worked. This one works well, although it took me a while to learn how to program it online. The best thing about this remote, in my opinion, is that you can replace LOST or DEAD remotes with it, since the website knows the remote codes. It even had the codes for my 20 year old Hi-Fi Panasonic VCR, which was good since the remote had just died!
 
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My son had to help me set the logitech harmony control up but I've been pleased with it since.
 
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