Logitech Harmony 550 Universal Remote Control

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Pros

  • Easy setup (15)
  • Ergonomic design (10)
  • Nice button configuration (10)
  • Nice features (9)
  • Strong signal (9)
  • Durable (8)
  • Easy to program (3)
  • Highly compatible (3)
  • Good value (2)
  • High quality (2)
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  • Batteries batteries (1)
  • Incompatible (1)
  • Lcd screen quit working (1)
  • Poor learning capability (1)
  • Programming sw flakey (1)
  • Screen a little small (1)
  • Setup program hung often (1)
  • Tiny buttons (1)

Best Uses

  • Replacement (12)
  • High-end equipment (10)
  • Upgrade (10)
  • It is really a universal (1)
  • Remote (1)
  • Run everything (1)
  • To look cool (1)
 
 
 

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Harmony 550 Advanced Universal Remote Access your entire Home Entertainment system with just one button! Finally, complete control with one universal remote!Access your entire Home Entertainment system with just one button! Simply select an activity, and your Harmony universal remote will send the right commands so you don't have to juggle remotes or remember a sequence of buttons.Features: Simple, one-touch activity control. Choose the Watch a DVD activity and the Harmony universal remote will power on your TV, DVD player, stereo receiver, set all the inputs, and even press "Play!" 4 customized media buttons: Two cable "A" and "B" buttons, plus "Sound" and "Picture" convenience buttons help you change picture aspect ratios and sound modes. Access the world's largest A/V Control Database - updated daily! Logitech's on-line database includes over 3,000 manufacturers and over 100,000 IR devices--everything from HDTVs to PVR/DVRs, from laserdiscs to VCRs--even lighting controls and more! Replace up to 15 remote control devices. Interactive LCD display and fully backlit keypad make it easy to navigate and manage your media in the dark.Using Your Harmony Universal Remote1. Easy to set-up: Just connect your Harmony universal remote to your computer and the Web wizard walks you step-by-step through a simple set up. Enter in your model numbers for your components, then answer a few easy questions about how you "Watch TV" or "Watch a DVD" You'll be controlling even the most complex system without any of the hassles of elaborate macro-programming. 2. Easy to use: The Harmony universal remote is the world's only remote with Smart State Technology activity control. Just press one of the Activity buttons, such as "Watch TV" or "Listen to Music," and your Harmony universal remote automatically sets up your entertainment system, without you ever having to program a "macro." 3. Easy to get help: With the Harmony universal remote, you don't have to know anything about your entertainment system to operate it. No sound? No picture? No problem! There's even a handy "HELP" button to guide you through simple troubleshooting and get you back in control. Everyone from the kids to the babysitter can now enjoy the full home theater experience.System Requirements:IBM of Compatible PC:&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Windows 98SE, 2000,ME, XP&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp USB Port&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp CD ROM Drive&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Internet accesssMacintosh system:&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Macintosh OS X 10.2 or later&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp USB Port&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp CD ROM Drive&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Internet accesss

Specification Description
Model 966208, 966208-0403
UPC 097855036889
Connectivity Technology Wireless
Controllable Devices 15

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★★★★★
5.0
Maddeningly excellent

"This is one of those devices that is infuriatingly excellant. Once it is setup, it does everything and is easy to use. Select an activity like watching TV, putting on the news, watching a movie, and it does the rest. Setups up the system, turning on what is needed and turning off what isn't then switching the receiver and tv inputs etc. Then the keys are mapped by the activity and it is easy to have keys map..." Read Full Review »

Mar 20, 2007 by adam

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Better remotes for just $20 more

"I have had this remote for a few months now it was given to me as a gift, and I normally enjoy Logitech's products. I found the software to be very user friendly and the installation seemed to go just fine. I was very happy with the product up to this point. The remote turned everything on just fine, but I ended up having one problem with the remote while watching television. The number pad portion of the remote..." Read Full Review »

Sep 14, 2007 by Cory

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Maddeningly excellent

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Does everything, flexible
  • Good Value
  • High Quality

    Cons

  • Poor learning capability
  • Programming sw flakey

    Best Uses

  • Run everything
 

"This is one of those devices that is infuriatingly excellant. Once it is setup, it does everything and is easy to use. Select an activity like watching TV, putting on the news, watching a movie, and it does the rest. Setups up the system, turning on what is needed and turning off what isn't then …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 20 2007
adam
Scottsdale, AZ
 

Logitech Harmony 550 Universal Remote Control Review

Get rid of those remotes

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Ergonomic Design
  • Nice Button Configuration
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • Batteries batteries
  • Setup program hung often

    Best Uses

  • Replacement
  • Upgrade
 

"Logitech doesn't really supply a "manual" with this device. I guess they figure their program is so easy to use, any idiot can figure it out. I guess I must be a "quality" idiot, since it took me a few days to figure out how to get everything as I like it.



Also, the setup program frequently "hu …"  Read Full Review »

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Oct 18 2008
Bryan One Remote
Ogilvie, MN
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Logitech Harmony 550 Universal Remote Control Review

AWESOME & EASY SET-UP REMOTE CONTROL

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Ergonomic Design
  • Nice Button Configuration
  • Nice Features
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • High-End Equipment
  • Replacement
  • Upgrade
 

"Easily adaptable to all my audio and video components by using the USB connection to my notebook via the Logitech website....by far the easiest remote control I have ever programmed myself. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 18 2008
heckuvastud
Sublette, IL
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Logitech Harmony 550 Universal Remote Control Review

The last remote you will ever buy

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Program
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Highly Compatible
  • Nice Button Configuration

    Cons

  • Screen a little small

    Best Uses

  • High-End Equipment
  • Replacement
  • Upgrade
 

"I first purchased this product for my father, who stopped watching DVDs because of all the remotes required. After I set his up, I was so impressed I bought myself one and may end up buying one for my father-in-law. Configuration on the computer makes the whole process as relaxing as programming a …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 19 2009
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Logitech Harmony 550 Universal Remote Control Review

Repeat Customer

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Ergonomic Design
  • Nice Button Configuration
  • Nice Features

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • High-End Equipment
  • Replacement
 

"I've had a Harmony Universal Remote 680 previously. I just love the way it controls all my electronic devices from a remote control fan to my professional monitor plasma screen, removing the remote clutter (and memorization of how each individual remote works). When my 680 began developing some di …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 17 2008
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