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Logitech® Harmony® 890PRO Universal learning remote with web-based setup |  | Brand: Logitech
Category: CE
Buy New: $295.00
as of 7/30/2010 13:29 EDT details
New (1) Refurbished (1) from $225.00
Seller: CAMSDIGITAL
Rating:  5 reviews
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 9.2 x 3.5
MPN: 966196-0403
UPC: 097855036933
EAN: 0097855036933
ASIN: B000XZ3DPQ
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Easy Internet-based setup | | • | 8 dedicated on-screen activity buttons | | • | Color LCD screen | | • | Interactive display | | • | Built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery |
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Product Description
easy Internet-based setup * 8 dedicated on-screen activity buttons * color LCD screen * interactive display * built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery *
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| Customer Reviews:
 Best remote ever May 2, 2008
J. Karren
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
This remote does it all, it even worked my air conditioner in guest room. It has the RF function and with the RF extender this remote will work across the street once it is paired to it. The programing is a little intense but once you have your entertainment room setup you will never go back to the cheap universal remotes. I am very happy with this remote and it is excellent for the person who wants to have the lights dimmed, curtains drawn, and the projection screen to drop down automatically while turning on everything you need to enjoy your setup. I am amazed at what this remote can do.
Don't forget to buy the extender with this remote to work the RF function. Logitech® Harmony® RF Wireless Extender
I bought both from another site as a set and paid $285.00 plus shipping so look around first.
A must have for the person who has everything.
The best remote on the market (if you need it's functionality) November 9, 2008
Eric Schoutens (Hayden, ID USA)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is a great product....if you know what you are trying to accomplish. If you wish to control equipment in one room and do not require any of the wireless functions, then the Harmony ONE is a much better choice (great ergonomics, beautiful touch screen). BUT, if you have varied equipment and multiple rooms to control, I have yet to find a better remote. The programming is, for the most part, intuitive and customizable. Having had experience with a Pronto and MX-810, I found the Harmony software excellent. To start, we programmed in control of all of the equipment in my Great Room, including: TV, DVD player, cable box and a karaoke machine. Only one issue was with the swap tuner function, which was corrected with a phone call to Logitech customer support.
We then programmed in the other rooms, including the theater in the basement and my daughter's room, which has an RF wireless extender. I can now take the remote downstairs, hit the "change location" button, select "Home Theater and, voila, the TV, A/V receiver and DVD player in this room is now under my complete control.
One complaint, that could be an especially frustrating for those that have multiple RF extenders: every time programming changes are made to the system, all of the wireless extenders must be updated. This can be an arduous chore if you have installed them behind equipment. This is due to the fact that the communication between remote and extender is made with Z-Wave protocol. The extender actually stores all IR commands internally and transmits them to IR emitters when appropriate Z-Wave signal is received.
Which leads to another reason this remote is so exciting; with more and more manufacturers joining the Z-Wave alliance, you can look forward to being able to control a multitude of devices, even through walls and floors. Leviton has introduced a lighting system (ViziaRF) and several brands of thermostats are available ([...]).
Furthermore, we tested and successfully programmed control of a Roomba robotic vacuum into the Harmony 890PRO. A camcorder or digital camera that accepts commands from a remote could likely be controlled by this Harmony as well. If only my ceiling fan had a IR remote...
Finally, the remote has the ability to load your own images and use them as channel logos. We were able to snag logos off the internet and edit them to our taste, including the addition of an HD next to the channels we receive in high-def.
Amazing product June 4, 2009
M. Sylvain Lafuente
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
For me very long configuration but EASY AND after all work very well, the intuitive help is usefull, the only remote than my wife will success to use for all my complicate installation, (satelite, home theater, sharp lcd, computer, condtioner air)
Great remote May 20, 2010
J. St Pierre
I've had this remote for well over a year now and still love it. The only negative comments would be these:
- The software to program the remote is slow and poorly designed. I could easily live with one or the other, but together, it makes programming changes a hassle. I keep hoping for a major software update, but haven't seen one yet.
- Once in a while, the remote will be very difficult to "wake up", sometimes taking 5-10 seconds.
- Button layout doesn't seem very ergonomic for one-handed use. By putting some of the most common buttons all the way at the bottom, there's not enough remote left to hold onto while hitting the buttons with your thumb. A different layout might make more sense.
All in all, though, it's fantastic to be able to control everything with just one remote, and do it in a logical and intuitive manner.
 Buy the 890 not the 890 Pro October 30, 2008
Ben B (San Antonio, TX USA)
27 out of 29 found this review helpful
The 890 Pro is set up for professional installers setting up a number of systems in the same area (maybe in a store or showroom). For a home installation, the 890 is the better bet. My system has a projector, a DirecTV DVR, a BluRay player, a sound system, and a controller for the lights. The 890 Pro does control them all, but it took 2 hours on my own plus 2 1/2 hours on the phone with LogiTech support (Level 1 and 2) to get the devices all paired. With the 890, the pairing is instantaneous with the intuitive web-based configurator. The 890 pro is intended for applications where multiple controllers control overlapping devices and extenders, so the pairing has to be done manually and very painfully. I wish I had bought the 890 instead of the 890 Pro. Both work with the wireless extender as well as over IR, according to LogiTech.
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