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This Logitech Harmony 915-000194 smart control lets you use your compatible Apple® iPhone®, iPod® touch or iPad® or Android device to control up to 8 components for simple, multifunction use.
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5
Great new direction for Logitech
on June 16, 2013
Posted by: Suoipoc
from San Diego
So this is my fifth Harmony Remote. (880,890,ONE, Ultimate) Up untill this point, the 800 series was by far my favorite. I was not a fan of the ONE, and the Touch/Ultimate, I returned two days after opening it. (LOTs of issues with that remote, but others have written novels on that subject.) I was relieved when I set up the Smart Control, and it worked as advertised.
Logitech got everything right. Dual assigned buttons, no screen (I'll expand on why this is a plus later), tons of customization with the app.
Logitech got everything right. Dual assigned buttons, no screen (I'll expand on why this is a plus later), tons of customization with the app.
Where they went wrong was two fold, the system has an IR repeater so that you can set up behind a closet, or cabinet, which would normally be a good thing, the problem is two fold.
A. They only have two outputs for the IR extenders, and they only give you one to plug in.
B. The standard IR jack size is 3.5 mm (headphone jack size). It is what they have always used, and now it is 2.5.
A. They only have two outputs for the IR extenders, and they only give you one to plug in.
B. The standard IR jack size is 3.5 mm (headphone jack size). It is what they have always used, and now it is 2.5.
Because I have been a Logitech fan for years, I already have my system setup with the IR cords and repeaters, so it should have been an easy swap, take the new one out of the box, plug into existing IR system and move on with life, unfortunately, I had to purchase 2.5 to 3.5 mm adapters, and then two headphone jack splitrers, to plug in the existing four cables I have running my setup. Now this is not a big deal, which is why I didn't take any stars off.
Finally, why not having a screen is a blessing. My first two remotes 880 and 890 would still be with me today if not for the screens. first one took a trip to the floor with the dogs tail and shattered the LCD, the second one fell prey to a glitch after two years of use where the buttons still worked, but the screen did not. Finally, the newer remotes that Logitech makes are all touch, which creates it's own set of problems, accidentally pressing on the screen when picking it up, multiple pages of commands, and a delay or lag when using the touch screen. With the included remote, every button can have two commands, one long and one short, which means you have more than enough customization, that you don't need the screen, and if you do want to do some really custom stuff, the app allows for it.
All in all, I was very frustrated with the last few remotes logitech came out with, but as of now, I'm very happy.
What's great about it: Simple Remote easy enough for the wife and kids, RF, Double programmable buttons, PRICE PRICE PRICE
What's not so great: Lack of IR extenders, Change in size of IR jack, Can not import from Harmony Touch
I would recommend this to a friend!
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