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Harmony Ultimate Remote RF Control Black
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.6
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Remote
54harmony, remotes, ir, rf, ultimate
+72%
-28%
" ... I had previously bought the Harmony Ultimate Remote for my bedroom and it worked so well that I decided to buy another one for my Home Theater when it was the Deal of the Day. ... This is a very good and user friendly remote so long as you are not asking it to control lighting, curtains, etc . ... "
" ... This device has it's flaws, but as usual, the Harmony line is still the best universal remote around (at least that's easy to obtain at a reasonable price ... I suppose this is the 3rd generation Harmony device I've owned. ... While it's nothing new for the Harmony line, I'm still always annoyed at the layout of the configuration settings -- almost everything is hidden behind guided wizards by default making it difficult to quickly find that one option you need to tweak. ... Each time I setup a new Harmony remote, and this time is no different, I've wished that they would just provide a simple utility for advanced users to dump the config into an ASCII config file, make manual changes, and upload. ... "
" ... Easy Transfer from Old Harmony Remote: ... Once you complete the install/transfer from the old remote, you can fine tune your settings in the remote itself, or by using the Harmony App on your phone. ... The functions for my Tivo didn't work as the old remote did, so I was able to reprogram the remote buttons from the Harmony App on my phone. ... What's cool is once you reprogram the functions either on your computer or phone, you can resync the remote to accept the changes, and they are done via your WiFi network via your MyHarmony account. ... Install the setup using the MyHarmony app on the computer, and you can also control your thermostat from your Harmony remote! ... "
" ... This remote works well with Alexa. ... "
" ... First off this is my first 'Smart' Universal Remote. ... it was programmed in. ... After Sync'ing the remote and setting up the Hub and Blasters I took it for a spin. ... 6 remotes are now in the drawer! ... What Amazed me is how the Ultimate mimics the specific remote for each device. ... My Partner is remote challenged and she Loves It! ... No more digging through the remote basket! ... "
" ... Great remote I had issues connecting to amazon Alexa until I found great tutorials on the harmony support site ... "
" ... It replaced 4 remotes and it might just be me justifying the cost, but the device responses seems to be faster using the Harmony remote then from the native remotes. ... "
" ... I have always had Logitech remotes for my homes. ... "
Device Compatibility
39alexa, hub, remote, app, setup
+59%
-41%
" ... - Controls up to 15 devices ... - Supports a limited number of IP devices ... Such support is a must if they are serious about IoT/home-automation support. ... "
" ... Since I had already set up the older Harmony using the MyHarmony app on my computer, it was easy to set up the Harmony Ultimate Remote by simply transferring the commands from the old remote to the Harmony Ultimate Remote. ... Since the hub connects via WiFI, you can use your phone instead of connecting the remote to your computer. ... Works with Alexa: ... You can turn off/on your TV setup using the Alexa App once you integrate Alexa with the Harmony. ... Integrates with Thermostat! ... I have a Honeywell WiFi thermostat, and while I can control it via Alexa or the Honeywell App on my phone, you can also integrate it into the Harmony Ultimate Remote. ... "
" ... It allows me to combine my Samsung TV, Dish Network, and Fire TV remotes into a single remote that can be controlled by voice. ... "
" ... Set up each activity w/ the devices needed and it walks you through the setup for each individual device to integrate it into flawless start up and use. ... "
" ... THE best purchase I have ever made for my home entertainment system. ... "
" ... When the skill is working with Alexa, even more convenient. ... "
" ... Once I added the FLIRC device (XBMC model #) it worked like a charm. ... "
" ... Frame of reference: I caught this on sale and I have several Alexa-enabled devices. ... either way you will need to create a Harmony account. ... The hub - once connected to your network - will scan for other items connected to your network. ... You can add new activities at any time and have them recognized by Alexa - that will come in later. ... There's a Harmony skill and a Harmony for Smart Home skill. ... You'll have to link your Harmony account to each skill for Alexa to access everything. ... This can come in handy because if you want to turn on the stereo and you say "Alexa, turn on the music" she may just start playing through her speaker. ... "Alexa, turn on the tunes" would prompt her to play the stereo. ... There's no need to disable/re-enable either Harmony skill. ... or "Alexa, turn on the livingroom stereo" or "Alexa, turn on Netflix." ... "
Controls
24remote, skip, harmony, touch screen, rewind
+42%
-58%
" ... Had to manually program in WAY too many different buttons (left, right up and down didnt even work without manual work!). ... "
" ... The button layout is horrible. ... "
" ... You got to know there is a problem when it has a key to turn devices on when they fail to turn on as programmed. ... "
" ... It never would learn to switch from movie to watch tv, it won't change the input when I press the buttons, until I press "fix", then it will. ... "
" ... Logitech moved the buttons I use most, play, pause FF, rewind buttons to the top, making it extremely difficult if not impossible to fast forward, etc with one hand. ... Also I am constantly hitting the touch screen when reaching for the buttons. ... And if this is not bad enough it no longer has specific buttons for skip forward and reverse 30 seconds, now you must hold the FF and Rew buttons about 2 seconds to skip. ... "
" ... When I'd press the help button and it would ask me if things were turned on, I would click no, and then the device would turn on. ... "
" ... BUTTONS ARE POORLY LAID OUT. ... "
" ... The only issue is I have difficulty getting the Yamaha receiver to turn on and off, which could be because of the placement of the hub remote locators. ... "
Ease of Use
20difficult, program, harmony, easy to setup, easy to set
+80%
-20%
" ... fairly easy to setup as well ... "
" ... Easy to set up, but it takes some time. ... "
" ... While not always easy or intuitive, once you get used to the commands and fine-tune your setup, it works. ... "
" ... Easy to program and use. ... "
" ... I can't believe how easy this was to setup and integrate with Alexa. ... "
" ... They are on the screen and thats easy to get to - but sometimes i miss that. ... "
" ... Had the old Harmony 1100 and this is 100x easier to use. ... "
" ... Its more intricate with more functionality, yet was easier to setup. ... "
Apps
19alexa, harmony, remote, activity, ios
+53%
-47%
" ... You can turn off/on your TV setup using the Alexa App once you integrate Alexa with the Harmony. ... Just install the skill into Alexa, and you can customize commands. ... Integrates with Thermostat! ... I have a Honeywell WiFi thermostat, and while I can control it via Alexa or the Honeywell App on my phone, you can also integrate it into the Harmony Ultimate Remote. ... "
" ... either way you will need to create a Harmony account. ... So don't fret if you haven't added everything to your list (need to add a Wii later on, want to play music on your stereo) but when you create an activity, make sure you test it before you set it loose in the wild. ... There's a Harmony skill and a Harmony for Smart Home skill. ... You'll have to link your Harmony account to each skill for Alexa to access everything. ... With the new Alexa App update the activities you created will be found under the "scenes" section. ... After everything is set up you can say "Alexa, turn on ESPN." ... or "Alexa, turn on the livingroom stereo" or "Alexa, turn on Netflix." ... "
" ... Bonus is that the App for Android or IOS is very good too. ... "
" ... Integrates with Amazon Echo such that I can turn my A/V system on and off and change the channel while I'm busy in the kitchen. ... "
" ... It works great to control all of my devices and the ability to make changes from the app on my phone and then sync to the remote is quite handy. ... "
" ... Alexa turn TV on. ... "
" ... Love using this with Alexa. ... "
" ... Then I set my most popular news channel to switch to as the default. ... "
Software Platform
18app, harmony, remote, updates, account
+56%
-44%
" ... Works with Alexa: ... You can turn off/on your TV setup using the Alexa App once you integrate Alexa with the Harmony. ... Integrates with Thermostat! ... "
" ... either way you will need to create a Harmony account. ... You'll have to link your Harmony account to each skill for Alexa to access everything. ... With the new Alexa App update the activities you created will be found under the "scenes" section. ... After everything is set up you can say "Alexa, turn on ESPN." ... or "Alexa, turn on the livingroom stereo" or "Alexa, turn on Netflix." ... "
" ... I can't believe how easy this was to setup and integrate with Alexa. ... "
" ... Bonus is that the App for Android or IOS is very good too. ... "
" ... Integrates with Amazon Echo such that I can turn my A/V system on and off and change the channel while I'm busy in the kitchen. ... "
" ... Simply say "Alexa, turn off the TV". ... "
" ... It works great to control all of my devices and the ability to make changes from the app on my phone and then sync to the remote is quite handy. ... "
" ... Alexa turn TV on. ... "
Setup
17easy to setup, remote, intuitive, harmony, website
+88%
-12%
" ... fairly easy to setup as well ... "
" ... And most importantly, it rarely connects me correctly to my programs or to the proper device setup. ... "
" ... It was easy to sync both the new remote and base upon completing the steps in installation instructions. ... While not always easy or intuitive, once you get used to the commands and fine-tune your setup, it works. ... All in all, this has worked well to control our main TV/Mutlitmedia setup! ... "
" ... Set up for the 10 devices I have on it went flawlessly . ... Set up each activity w/ the devices needed and it walks you through the setup for each individual device to integrate it into flawless start up and use. ... "
" ... Replaced an older model that died with this and I actually managed to install this myself without having to call the AV guys or my son. ... Good instructions on the website walk you through the set up. ... "
" ... The instructions are clear and you can even make changes and adjustments from your smart phone. ... "
" ... Its more intricate with more functionality, yet was easier to setup. ... "
" ... It was easy to setup as I was able to transfer all of my current settings and then just add whatever needed to be added. ... "
Product Reliability
16returned, remote, resets, remotes, myharmony
+50%
-50%
" ... Having experienced working units I would have to say I've got a defective one. ... "
" ... couldn't update because it was a dead unit and got the message that it had been previously returned due to a defect and would not be functional. ... "
" ... Very sad that this product all of a sudden stopped working, the remote and hub won't work, ive tried both remotes I have with the hub and nothing, the remote won't light on the display or buttons. ... "
" ... Worked on it for hours with my computer and still, it would not do all the functions right. ... "
" ... If not, you're pretty well out of luck. ... "
" ... I spent half of a day trying to troubleshoot the many different problems, resets, unplugging everything and using my computer with the MYHARMONY, all in vain until the whole system locked up. ... "
" ... I returned the product given the issues. ... "
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