Comments on: Logitech Harmony 670 Remote Control Review

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:00:51 +0000

WELL WORTH THE MONEY
AN ABSOLUTELY GREAT INVESTMENT. WORTH EVERY DIME. IT’S SO EASY TO USE EVEN I COULD DO IT. THIS IS MY SECOND PURCHASE OF ONE OF THESE PRODUCTS. CUSTOMER SERVICE IS OUTSTANDING.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:51:24 +0000

Logitech Harmony 670 Universal Remote
One remote contols everything, even my old A/V receiver. I couldn’t get the cable box remote to control the volume on my Samsung HD TV. This product works on all my stuff. Easy to use. Easy to program. Works as advertised.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:41:37 +0000

Harmony 670
Once the realization hit that this device, while excellent, can’t think for itself, we were very happy with it. It depends on the components it controls being synchronized, so they all turn on at once etc…so if one component is turned on manually by a foolish meddler the synchronization is destroyed. The remote’s help feature is then used to restore status quo ante.

Setup software was well designed and easy to use. It is a great boon to the Luddites in our house who are generally helpless when it’s time to switch a TV input. Just remember – once you have the remote use it and it alone to control your devices!

By: jpyrz

jpyrz — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:17:27 +0000

Best Remote Ever
If you can use a computer without having to watch Video Professor CDs, then this will be the greatest remote you will ever own.

It is infinitely programmable. I currently have the following components that it controls:
1. HDTV
2. A/V Receiver
3. Tivo
4. Digital Cable / DVR
5. VCR
6. Apple Airtunes

Plus, I have two game systems (playstation 2 and gamecube) that it does not control, but that it can set up the other components so that all I need to do is press the power button on the game system.

The software is great and allows you to mix and match components for any given activity (watch Tivo, watch DVR, Watch VCR, Listen to MP3's streamed via Airtunes, Play Gamecube, Play Playstation, etc). For each activity you get to choose what component is used, what gets turned off or stays on, how the volume is controlled, what inputs need to be set, and so on. For functions that do not correspond to the buttons on the remote, you can program them in so that they appear on the LCD screen.

Seriously, this is the greatest remote I have ever owned, and I see no reason why anyone would need to spend any more than this. I think it will even control lights and other home automation functions, if you have them.

By: dmitiry

dmitiry — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:15:42 +0000

Love this remote!
Even though it took a little while to setup this controller (Mostly old TV with no manual or original remote, which meant that i had to figure out which signal did what thing on the TV)

But once the setup is complete, my crazy multi input, multi source entertainment system is under control with 1 remote, that is so simple to use that even my grandma can now use. Now, this is the system that NO one, NO ONE can figure out without a CS degree.

My girlfriend now loves it

By: rjd@puffer.com

rjd@puffer.com — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:23:00 +0000

Remotes don't get any better than the Harmony series
If you don't mind setting up your remote via your computer then a Harmony remote is what you need. I recommend them to everyone. These remotes will really let you put away all of your other remotes. You can test drive the setup procedures on Logitech's website to see if this is your cup of tea.

All Harmony remotes have the same programmable capabilities, so you should make your decision based on the buttons available, price, and other features. The only thing that I wish this model had was rechargeable batteries because the batteries need to be changed about every month.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:57:36 +0000

Best Remote I’ve ever owned
Great product and easy to set up. It’s the only remote I’ve owned that correctly controls every one of the devices I own. As a bonus I discoverd it even controls my Bose Portable SoundDock for my iPod. Very slick!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:13:03 +0000

Excellent product, though slightly laggy
This particular logitech remote is everything that it advertises itself to be. It works with all of my components and I've had quite a delightful time programming it to work EXACTLY how I want it to work.

My only qualm thus far is some lag time when starting the Watch TV macro. It takes way too long to run this macro and then if I'm not paying attention, I tend to hit other buttons, which just adds more commands to the queue. I've had numerous occasions when I have turned my TV on and off several times inadvertently.

Main problem aside, I love this product.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:14:00 +0000

Great product
The Logitech Harmony 670 remote ties in our new Samsung 52″ TV, DVR, Cable, Radio and Blu-Ray player. So much better than five remotes. It has a sleek design and is asthetically pleasing. Easy to use once it is programmed correctly. The help button is great during the rare times when all items either don’t turn on or don’t turn off. Highly recommend to anyone of any level of electronics savvy!

By: vincentgarr

vincentgarr — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:29:14 +0000

Gets off the ground quick and has intelligence
If you are like me and have reprogrammed 'learning' remotes in your home several times for several rooms, you have had the frustration of fingering in the codes.
You can imagine how it must feel to NOT have to try every code from a vendor.

Well those days are over. Try the Harmony 670. You can get it at a bargain price as compared to the higher end models, likely worthy of their price, (judging from my experience with this one).

The key is: You need a piece of paper to write down what the model of the units you want to control with the remote. It is also good to know what you have inputs and outputs plugged into.

Plug the CD in, load the SW. Plug the remote in and start answering a few activities questions. A couple minutes, really just a couple- like two, later you will emerge with a remote programmed to do everything for you automatically.

That's it, life is simple. I tried Sony RM-VL600 8-Device Universal Learning Remote. It's good, inexpensive and a great value, so take a look at it for a room setup where you do not want to fork over the extra bucks for a Harmony.

So it depends what is worth more to you, your money or your time. If it's money, try the Sony, but if you resent the amount of time, and the entry attempts it takes to 'reprogram the remote', the Harmony is slick because you do not have to take your time and waste it punching in numbers, codes and macros.

If you like a good remote and do not want to fork over the extra money- for something that, let's face it, comes FREE with the component...

Look for the logitech- see if it is on sale, first. If it is not on sale and you need a remote buy the Sony. But if it is, spend a few more dollars, simplify your life.

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Update:
Multiple channels programmed, and other inputs for example favorite music channels, all pre-programmed now. Just select activites and 'next' until you see your customized labels (east to do)i.e. 'HGTV', American Idol, Jazz standards... etc and that channel and appropriate equipment are set, powered on and running.

Also, You can program ALL your room systems on one remote and label as such.For example- when you select the equipment used to 'Watch TV' in your basement it may or may not be identical to your 'Family room' equipment. The Harmony software lets you track the activitities for each room.
Pretty cool- I now have a pile of 12 remotes that are not going to be used- unless this breaks.