Rating  - disapointed
The remote is a great idea, it is very difficult to get programmed on my computer. I have to disconnect my internet router, and they thy 3-5 times to get the remote programed.
It then does all the things it is advertised to do.
Rating  - Needed a lot of tweeking, but works great!
I really needed an RF remote to go with my entertainment console. The doors have no glass so my current remotes wouldn't work. I researched the available options (which were few) and this was the least expensive.
The remote's setup was pretty straightforward, though I agree the software and the need to keep attaching the remote and the receiver to your computer is a bit cumbersome. (It helps a lot if you have a laptop you can move to the room where the TV is.) I have a Sony TV, Panasonic DVD/surround sound, Dish Network DVR and Nintendo Wii. You tell the remote through your computer what components you have and it sets the remote up with the appropriate buttons. This worked fine for all but the Panasonic DVD/surround sound system. The remote has a function where it can "learn" a command from a component's original remote. I had to do this for a couple of commands for the DVD/surround sound system. By using the "learn" function and the online help at the Harmony website it was fixable.
While the software could be a bit easier to use, it does offer an amazing amount of customization. Overall it works well inside the entertainment console and does give you the options you need to make it do what you want. For the technophile who enjoys tweeking your electronics, this is great. If you don't want to spend some time making adjustments or if you find trial and error with computer software intimidating, then this isn't the remote for you.
Rating  - More bang for your buck
It is a great remote overall! I've used many universal remotes in the past, from different manufacturers, cheap and expensive. Logitech IMHO provides the best value for your money, especially with an Amazon price I've paid for it (below $200). It's also "wife-friendly" - a big factor! :)
I have upgraded through 3 or 4 Logitech remotes already - from 520 to 890, and it's nice to know that you don't have to spend time re-programming all your devices all over again - just click a few buttons in Logitech's software and you're good to go. The RF part works flawlessly controlling all my media devices behind closed cabinet doors - and it seems to send IR and RF simultaneously, so switching between different activities works faster than before.
It controls all kinds of devices in my home, from Roomba vacuum, to lighting, to DVD changer, to Vista PC with Media Center on it. RF gives you the flexibility to position your devices where you like them, not where IR can reach them.
On the down side:
-Software allows to program only one remote, so if you have multiple remotes you'll need separate account for each.
-I like the darker color of 880 better (there's a PRO version of 890 in that color, but it's more expensive and hard to find)
Overall, great value!
Rating - Good for a RF remote
I had a Logitech before so this upgrade was easy. The program took the settings from my old remote and transferred them seamlessly to the new one. I had the old one fro three years and modified the programming on it gradually over time, so going to the new one was easy.
I can understand that the learning curve could be almost vertical if I had not used one before.
Rating - Does all it's advertised to do, very well.
We got this remote to replace the collection of remote's we have accumulated in the hope that this 'one' remote could do it all. It can and does!
The primary objective was to combine the remote controls previously required to watch television; TV, Satellite DVR, and AV/Stereo. This remote provides a very nice integrated solution for not just television viewing, but also control of the DVD and CD Players.
One of the the really great features of this remote system is that it can use Radio Frequencies to control the system from other parts of the house. While this isn't very useful for television viewing, it is great for listening to music and being able to select the source; tuner, CD, etc. and change the radio station, adjust volume or mute, from anywhere in the house.
The only downside, if you can call it that, was getting everything controlled correctly. The setup for the remote is done using your PC and on-line resource from Logitech. The programming is pretty straight forward, but can be iterative until you have everything the way you like it. Initial programing took about 35 minutes, but getting everything just right was about 90 minutes.
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