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Logitech Harmony 360 LCD

$96.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.beachaudio.com
i used to have it controlling a directv tivo box and it worked fine doing that too.
from www.walmart.com
the remote had a bad lag when controlling the xbox and other devices.
from lt.dell.com
it really is that simple when it comes to controlling all your well paid for toys.
from Jeff from Hurlburt Field, FL, www.circuitcity.com
i had mine controlling everythingwithin 10 minutes.
from www.amazon.com
this remote has the ability to do 99% of whatever you need it to do in terms of controlling your home theater set up and it will do it fairly easily.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Great Programmability, Great Functionality, Applicable Devices: TV, Receiver, Xbox

2 RECOMMENDED by 25 people for CONTROLLING

Logitech Harmony 890 LCD

$411.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.crutchfield.com
i have it controlling our main tv with a dvd player, dvr/cable box, and xbox 360 with the ir, and the rf receiver set up in another room that controls the whole-house music system of a cd player and
from www.buydig.com
i have it controlling my dish network box, tv, audio receiver, and dvd.
from www.amazon.com
this remote is fantastic; i have it controlling 6 devices and it handles everything smoothly and consistently.
from www.amazon.com
changes to my system were made due to this device and it is much easier now (i used to use the tv volumes now i have my stereo controlling everything) the ability to create an activity name and
from www.amazon.com
i am running all of my home theatre components with this remote via the radio-infrared converter minus the tv itself and i couldn't be happier (well, controlling the volume on the sony str-dg1200 can

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Positives: Easy To Use, Great Functionality, Excellent Affordability, LCD

3 RECOMMENDED by 34 people for CONTROLLING

Logitech H550

$113.00 Est. at Amazon

from from illinois, www.circuitcity.com
i have this remote controlling a mitsubishi 46' lcd, onkyo dvd changer, xbox 360, cable box, and logitech z5500 speaker system.
from Divotee from Fairfax Stati, www.circuitcity.com
this remote is controlling a panasonic plasma hd tv, a new toshiba hd dvd player, a new sony a/v receiver, and my cox hd dvr cable box.
from TL from Millbury, MA, www.circuitcity.com
the logitech remote had the code and, with the included software (which automatically updated software and firmware), was able to begin controlling all 4 of the devices i have within 5-minutes.
from www.mwave.com
as of now the remote is controlling my xbox 360, samsung hdtv, and directv hd receiver.
from adam1378, www.newegg.com
capable of controlling any product that has remote.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Nice Affordability, Comfortable, Applicable Devices: TV, DVD Player, Receiver

4 RECOMMENDED by 21 people for CONTROLLING

Logitech Harmony 880 Universal

$130.00 Est. at Amazon

from Jonathan Gitlin, arstechnica
activities menu makes controlling commonly-used functions easy.
from www.amazon.com
it is marketed as just a remote capable of controlling your xbox 360.
from www.amazon.com
my wife couldn't believe that i would spend this much on a remote and now she can't put it down because one button can get her watching/controlling everything on our dish dvr, antenna dvr, our hd dvd
from www.amazon.com
this remote has the ability to do 99% of whatever you need it to do in terms of controlling your home theater set up and it will do it fairly easily.
from www.amazon.com
if you're wondering if the harmony has support for controlling your device--ask yourself this: is the original remote for the device infared?

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Positives: Easy To Use, Great Functionality, Great Affordability, LCD

5 RECOMMENDED by 33 people for CONTROLLING

Logitech Harmony® One

$275.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the main issue with any remote is line of sight ability with the components it is controlling.
from www.amazon.com
if i lost it, i would have to replace it immediately - like dvrs, i could never go back to controlling my tv the old way (using 5 different remotes).
from www.amazon.com
would like it to have all of the functions that our individual controls have such as controlling the volume on individual speakers.
from www.amazon.com
the harmony one was easy to program for the 6 devices in my living room it is controlling.
from www.amazon.com
according to the documentation, this remote control is capable of controlling more than 225,000 devices from more than 5,000 brands!

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Positives: Easy To Use, Comfortable, Nice Affordability, Any Device Controlled By Remote

Sony RM-VL600

$19.00 Est. at Amazon

from TomG from North Bethesa, MD, www.circuitcity.com
this learning capability makes the rm vl600 ideal for controlling non-standard devices such as my sony hdg-hdd500 hidef dvr.
from www.amazon.com
if you are looking for a cheap and reliable method of controlling all your remote gear then this is it.
from www.amazon.com
functions of any other remotes nor have i attempted to control any other device than the sony tv i purchased it for so i don't know how well it performs when learning or controlling anything else.
from www.amazon.com
a good feature of this remote is that the function flashes to when you press a button to let you know which appliance you are controlling.
from www.amazon.com
by the way, someone mentioned the rm-vl600 doesn't have dvd/cd chapter track skip buttons, but actually, it handles chapter skip with the ch +/- buttons when controlling the dvd player.

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Positives: Excellent Affordability, Easy To Use, Excellent Programmability, Any Device Controlled By Remote

Logitech Harmony 1100 LCD Touchscreen

$452.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
overall, i'd definitely recommend this remote for those who want a simple means of controlling their home theatre system with a single remote.
from www.amazon.com
the harmony 1100 is capable of controlling up to 15 different devices, so this essentially allows you to tuck away up to 15 remote controls, and control all of your hardware with one easy to use
from www.amazon.com
it's pricy but worth it if you are controlling more than 3 pieces of equipment.
from www.amazon.com
up, the initial customer support is second to none, and it solves the biggest problem of all with multiple devices, it allows true 1 button operation (even if it is controlling many multiple units).
from www.amazon.com
unfortunately, there is no bluetooth connectivity, so that eliminates controlling devices such as playstation 3 etc.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Nice Functionality, Comfortable, LCD Touchscreen

Nyko Blue-Wave Infrared Remote

$20.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
everything but the analog sticks), which makes it fine for controlling the player.
from www.amazon.com
sony makes what is probably a better remote for controlling blu-ray or dvd playback that uses bluetooth technology, thus doesn't require the usb dongle to receive the signal from the remote.
from www.amazon.com
this is a great workaround for controlling the ps3 with an ir remote.
from www.amazon.com
harmony has the blu-wave in their database, so i added it, and was controlling my ps3 through my harmony 550 in less than 3 minutes!
from www.amazon.com
the "advanced features" can still be accessed through the on-screen display you would normally use when controlling the system with the gamepad (by pressing the triangle button).

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Positives: Long Battery Life, Easy To Use, Excellent Programmability, Type: Remote Control

Logitech Harmony 555 Universal LCD

Logitech Harmony 555 Universal Remote control LCD Remote Control

$91.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.tigerdirect.com
i have 5 components that i am controlling and all of their remotes have been put away in a drawer to collect dust.
from www.amazon.com
yes, it does take some time to make the remote absolutely perfect for your situation, especially if you have alot of component but you will have a functional remote controlling everything within an
from www.amazon.com
i am waiting for my vista remote & ir receiver , so i am not yet controlling my media center pc with this.
from www.amazon.com
my only problem is, and i'm sure anyone that is controlling an audio receiver, is that if you leave an activity mode, (watch tv, watch dvd) you lose volume control on the receiver.
from www.amazon.com
it functions very good in our den in controlling the tv, home theater, satellite receiver and local cable channels.

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Positives: Good Programmability, Easy To Use, Excellent Functionality, Applicable Devices: TV, DVD Player, Receiver, Lighting

Universal RFS200 LCD

Universal Remote Control RFS200 LCD Remote Control

$102.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i have the components it is controlling located in a cabinet in the middle of our house and i can go anywhere on that same level and control everything as if i was right in front of them.
from www.amazon.com
although i haven't done it yet, i believe it will work well for controlling lighting and fans via ir.
from www.amazon.com
if you notice there is a scroll on top left and 5 buttons on top right controlling the lcd commands.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Nice Affordability, Long Battery Life, Any Device Controlled By Remote

Universal R6

Universal Remote Control R6 Remote Control

$15.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
in a matter of minutes, i had this remote controlling all of these items.
from www.amazon.com
but, i decided to try one more thing and in just a matter of seconds, i was controlling my roomba with this remote!

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Positives: Nice Programmability, Easy To Use, Great Affordability, Any Device Controlled By Remote

Intermatic HA101K

$99.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
imagine the ease of controlling that mess with one remote.
from www.amazon.com
i was really looking forward to this kit since i am in a wheelchair, which at times makes controlling lights and some other devices a difficult proposition.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Nice Affordability, Good Programmability, Broadcasting Type: RF

Universal B4O00001

Universal Remote Control (B4O00001) Remote Control

$28.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it's basically a tv/xbox button that allows you to switch the device that you're currently controlling with the remote.
from www.amazon.com
it has lost the tv code half a dozen times so i wrote the code on the inside battery cover to easy get it back controlling my tv.
from www.amazon.com
beyond controlling the xbox, it can barely do much more than turn on your tv and change the input.
from www.newegg.com
works great controlling the dvd functions also.
from www.newegg.com
pros: looks and feels nice, and does an excellent job of controlling the xbox and the tvcons: according to the docs, it only controls the xbox and a tv.

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Positives: Good Affordability, Easy To Use, Long Battery Life, Any Device Controlled By Remote

Sony SCPH-10420

$20.00 Est. at Amazon

from xmodsguy, www.shopping.com
it makes controlling the dvd and the dvd options a breeze.
from www.walmart.com
can't imagine setting up menu options or controlling playback w/ the ps2 controller.

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Positives: Excellent Affordability, Easy To Use, Attractive Design, Applicable Devices: DVD Player

Logitech Harmony 688 LCD

$140.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.pcuniverse.com
depending on what device you are controlling, a different set of options appears (4 with a title or six without a title).
from www.nextag.com
i used to juggle between five remotes for controlling my home- theater, but thanks to the logitech harmony, that number has now decreased to one.
from www.amazon.com
i had it up and running within an hour out of the box controlling everything i own just like it was made for it.
from www.amazon.com
not as pleased with the volume controls of the 688 when controlling my receiver.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Functionality, Compact, Applicable Devices: TV, VCR, DVD Player, Cable\Satellite Receiver, Amplifiers, CD Player

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Best Remote Controls for Controlling

Logitech Harmony 360 LCD

Logitech Harmony 890 LCD

Logitech H550

Logitech Harmony 880 Universal

Logitech Harmony® One

Sony RM-VL600

Logitech Harmony 1100 LCD Touchscreen

Nyko Blue-Wave Infrared Remote

Logitech Harmony 555 Universal LCD

Universal RFS200 LCD

Universal R6

Intermatic HA101K

Universal B4O00001

Sony SCPH-10420

Logitech Harmony 688 LCD

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