Harmony Remote

Harmony Remote

Logitech Harmony universal remotes for smooth control of digital devices

In recent years after the increase of digital devices at homes the popularity of products like Logitech Harmony universal remote has been on the rise. Earlier for operating different devices separate remotes were required. This made it quite difficult to operate all the devices easily. With the arrival of universal remote, the task of operating multiple devices became very simple.

 

There are several features and functions available with the universal remotes. The most common ones include power, channel and volume control, set button and navigating menu pads. Higher end versions can be connected to the computer and allow users to program the desired command sequences, which can be later used with single press of a button. Some have LCD display, keys that can be programmed, IR code programming to control new devices, PC compatibility and RF feature, among many others. Most of these features are available in the latest Logitech Harmony universal remotes, depending on the model selected.

 

This range of Logitech Harmony remotes can be easily connected to a PC or Mac. After visiting www.logitech.com/myharmony, and providing the system detail for which the remote operation is required, the remote is programmed by the online setup software and it is ready to be used. Any additional help during setup is also provided at the site itself. Logitech Harmony remotes allow easy control of all the functions of the digital devices like TV, set top box, sound system and other home entertainment devices. The different functions provided can be used to access video on demand, change screen size, adjust volume and cycle through different menus and programmed features. Many of these remotes have backlighting which makes it easy to operate it even in the darkness. While some have touch screens that allow smooth navigation of the menus and commands. More than 5000 brands of digital devices are presently supported through the online device database.

 

There are various models of Logitech Harmony universal remotes. Harmony 650 Remote and Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote are two of the most popular models. Other models in the range include Harmony 300, 600, 700, 900 and 1100. These remotes allow controlling of 5-15 devices, the number depending on the model selected. The Harmony 1100 model has the touch screen and its interface is Flash based. Different accessories that work in some of the models include RF wireless extension capability, IR extender system and E-R0001 that works for PS3 as an IR to Bluetooth adapter.

 

All the features described here may not be available in all the models of Logitech Harmony universal remotes. So, it is a good idea to first list all the requirements and then check out the model that is most suitable to personal preferences.

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Does the Logitech Harmony 700 universal remote work with the Playstation 3 without a ps3 logitech adapter?

I am about to buy a Universal remote and I like the Logitech Harmony 700, is there anyway for me to hook up the 700 to my PS3 so that it works with blu ray instead of having to buy an adapter?

No, you *must* have the adapter:

The Sony PLAYSTATION3 is not directly compatible with your Harmony Remote. The Logitech Harmony Adapter for PS3™ (sold separately) will allow you to control your PS3 with your Harmony Remote, including turning it on and off.

http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11622/kw//session/L3NpZC9leENqMVZ5aw%3D%3D

Logitech Harmony Adapter:

http://www.logitech.com/en-us/remotes/accessories/devices/5732