Hi,
I have read some mixed reviews for this item, I was just wondering what the general consensus is here?
I have read some mixed reviews for this item, I was just wondering what the general consensus is here?
Logitech Harmony 1000 - Your thoughts?
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I've read mixed reviews for practically every item ever made - you can't please all the people all the time. Apart from the cost, I think it's great - at least it's newer sibling, the 1100, is.
El Hefe:Using the 1000i model. Using it is fun. Updating the remote however, not so fun. Updating the remote is so slow and often enough it cannot detect the remote via USB. Had to remove the battery and restart the remote.
Did it work eventually though?
Did it work eventually though?
El Hefe:Using the 1000i model. Using it is fun. Updating the remote however, not so fun. Updating the remote is so slow and often enough it cannot detect the remote via USB. Had to remove the battery and restart the remote.iv never had that problem - its a great remote very easy to use! the only problem i have is you have to point the remote directly towards your kit when you turn them on or sometimes it can miss the command if its not in line of sight of your gear wich is a pain in the a**.
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devo18uk1:
El Hefe:Using the 1000i model. Using it is fun. Updating the remote however, not so fun. Updating the remote is so slow and often enough it cannot detect the remote via USB. Had to remove the battery and restart the remote.
Did it work eventually though?
Oh it worked fine once updated. Using it is a doddle. I even control my living room air conditioning unit with it. Is just the updating part is cumbersome. ANother issue I had during updating was that, in the update progress bar shows only 3% completion but the remote unit itself already shown that its completed. Didnt contact the helpdesk because the remote worked fine.
It may or may not be my laptop and internet connection issue. I am not really an IT techie, but I know that my laptop specs are quite high end, so I dont really believe that its due to my laptop. Most probably my internet connection.
I love the remote unit especially that it allows us to change its wallpaper and also standby slideshow.
El Hefe:Using the 1000i model. Using it is fun. Updating the remote however, not so fun. Updating the remote is so slow and often enough it cannot detect the remote via USB. Had to remove the battery and restart the remote.
Did it work eventually though?
Oh it worked fine once updated. Using it is a doddle. I even control my living room air conditioning unit with it. Is just the updating part is cumbersome. ANother issue I had during updating was that, in the update progress bar shows only 3% completion but the remote unit itself already shown that its completed. Didnt contact the helpdesk because the remote worked fine.
It may or may not be my laptop and internet connection issue. I am not really an IT techie, but I know that my laptop specs are quite high end, so I dont really believe that its due to my laptop. Most probably my internet connection.
I love the remote unit especially that it allows us to change its wallpaper and also standby slideshow.
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fowler:El Hefe:Using the 1000i model. Using it is fun. Updating the remote however, not so fun. Updating the remote is so slow and often enough it cannot detect the remote via USB. Had to remove the battery and restart the remote.iv never had that problem - its a great remote very easy to use! the only problem i have is you have to point the remote directly towards your kit when you turn them on or sometimes it can miss the command if its not in line of sight of your gear wich is a pain in the a**.
Ahhhh I face the same issue. At the end, sometimes I still have to go to individual device on the remote or go through the help wizard.
Ahhhh I face the same issue. At the end, sometimes I still have to go to individual device on the remote or go through the help wizard.
fowler:El Hefe:Using the 1000i model. Using it is fun. Updating the remote however, not so fun. Updating the remote is so slow and often enough it cannot detect the remote via USB. Had to remove the battery and restart the remote.iv never had that problem - its a great remote very easy to use! the only problem i have is you have to point the remote directly towards your kit when you turn them on or sometimes it can miss the command if its not in line of sight of your gear wich is a pain in the a**.
SO this remote wouldn't work if your equipment is in a closed cupboard, which was the whole point of me getting this remote?
What other remote should I look for to negate this problem?
SO this remote wouldn't work if your equipment is in a closed cupboard, which was the whole point of me getting this remote?
What other remote should I look for to negate this problem?
El Hefe
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devo18uk1:
fowler:El Hefe:Using the 1000i model. Using it is fun. Updating the remote however, not so fun. Updating the remote is so slow and often enough it cannot detect the remote via USB. Had to remove the battery and restart the remote.iv never had that problem - its a great remote very easy to use! the only problem i have is you have to point the remote directly towards your kit when you turn them on or sometimes it can miss the command if its not in line of sight of your gear wich is a pain in the a**.
SO this remote wouldn't work if your equipment is in a closed cupboard, which was the whole point of me getting this remote?
What other remote should I look for to negate this problem?
For the remote to work on units in a cupboard, u need to purchase the optional logitech IR extender.
fowler:El Hefe:Using the 1000i model. Using it is fun. Updating the remote however, not so fun. Updating the remote is so slow and often enough it cannot detect the remote via USB. Had to remove the battery and restart the remote.iv never had that problem - its a great remote very easy to use! the only problem i have is you have to point the remote directly towards your kit when you turn them on or sometimes it can miss the command if its not in line of sight of your gear wich is a pain in the a**.
SO this remote wouldn't work if your equipment is in a closed cupboard, which was the whole point of me getting this remote?
What other remote should I look for to negate this problem?
For the remote to work on units in a cupboard, u need to purchase the optional logitech IR extender.
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devo18uk1:
fowler:El Hefe:Using the 1000i model. Using it is fun. Updating the remote however, not so fun. Updating the remote is so slow and often enough it cannot detect the remote via USB. Had to remove the battery and restart the remote.iv never had that problem - its a great remote very easy to use! the only problem i have is you have to point the remote directly towards your kit when you turn them on or sometimes it can miss the command if its not in line of sight of your gear wich is a pain in the a**.
SO this remote wouldn't work if your equipment is in a closed cupboard, which was the whole point of me getting this remote?
What other remote should I look for to negate this problem?
I dont have this Issue with my Harmony 1000! But surely it's irrelevent anyway.
Because, if you're intending to use it with your kit in a closed cabinet,then you'll be using the in-built RF capabilities of the Harmony1000 and the (add-on) RF to IR extender-which will be placed in the cupboard.
fowler:El Hefe:Using the 1000i model. Using it is fun. Updating the remote however, not so fun. Updating the remote is so slow and often enough it cannot detect the remote via USB. Had to remove the battery and restart the remote.iv never had that problem - its a great remote very easy to use! the only problem i have is you have to point the remote directly towards your kit when you turn them on or sometimes it can miss the command if its not in line of sight of your gear wich is a pain in the a**.
SO this remote wouldn't work if your equipment is in a closed cupboard, which was the whole point of me getting this remote?
What other remote should I look for to negate this problem?
I dont have this Issue with my Harmony 1000! But surely it's irrelevent anyway.
Because, if you're intending to use it with your kit in a closed cabinet,then you'll be using the in-built RF capabilities of the Harmony1000 and the (add-on) RF to IR extender-which will be placed in the cupboard.
daveh75:devo18uk1:
fowler:El Hefe:Using the 1000i model. Using it is fun. Updating the remote however, not so fun. Updating the remote is so slow and often enough it cannot detect the remote via USB. Had to remove the battery and restart the remote.iv never had that problem - its a great remote very easy to use! the only problem i have is you have to point the remote directly towards your kit when you turn them on or sometimes it can miss the command if its not in line of sight of your gear wich is a pain in the a**.
SO this remote wouldn't work if your equipment is in a closed cupboard, which was the whole point of me getting this remote?
What other remote should I look for to negate this problem?
I dont have this Issue with my Harmony 1000! But surely it's irrelevent anyway.
Because, if you're intending to use it with your kit in a closed cabinet,then you'll be using the in-built RF capabilities of the Harmony1000 and the (add-on) RF to IR extender-which will be placed in the cupboard.
Is the RF to IR extender specific to this model, or can I just get a generic one?
Sorry for so many questions, but I'm a virgin in this area.
fowler:El Hefe:Using the 1000i model. Using it is fun. Updating the remote however, not so fun. Updating the remote is so slow and often enough it cannot detect the remote via USB. Had to remove the battery and restart the remote.iv never had that problem - its a great remote very easy to use! the only problem i have is you have to point the remote directly towards your kit when you turn them on or sometimes it can miss the command if its not in line of sight of your gear wich is a pain in the a**.
SO this remote wouldn't work if your equipment is in a closed cupboard, which was the whole point of me getting this remote?
What other remote should I look for to negate this problem?
I dont have this Issue with my Harmony 1000! But surely it's irrelevent anyway.
Because, if you're intending to use it with your kit in a closed cabinet,then you'll be using the in-built RF capabilities of the Harmony1000 and the (add-on) RF to IR extender-which will be placed in the cupboard.
Is the RF to IR extender specific to this model, or can I just get a generic one?
Sorry for so many questions, but I'm a virgin in this area.
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devo18uk1:daveh75:devo18uk1:
SO this remote wouldn't work if your equipment is in a closed cupboard, which was the whole point of me getting this remote?
What other remote should I look for to negate this problem?
I dont have this Issue with my Harmony 1000! But surely it's irrelevent anyway.
Because, if you're intending to use it with your kit in a closed cabinet,then you'll be using the in-built RF capabilities of the Harmony1000 and the (add-on) RF to IR extender-which will be placed in the cupboard.
Is the RF to IR extender specific to this model, or can I just get a generic one?
Sorry for so many questions, but I'm a virgin in this area.
Well the Logitech extender is compatible with all their RF capable remotes.
TBH,i have no idea if there are any third-party/after market RF/IR extenders that are compatible with the Harmony range.I guess it will depend on the RF frequency used by the Harmonies and any third-pary extenders being the same.
SO this remote wouldn't work if your equipment is in a closed cupboard, which was the whole point of me getting this remote?
What other remote should I look for to negate this problem?
I dont have this Issue with my Harmony 1000! But surely it's irrelevent anyway.
Because, if you're intending to use it with your kit in a closed cabinet,then you'll be using the in-built RF capabilities of the Harmony1000 and the (add-on) RF to IR extender-which will be placed in the cupboard.
Is the RF to IR extender specific to this model, or can I just get a generic one?
Sorry for so many questions, but I'm a virgin in this area.
Well the Logitech extender is compatible with all their RF capable remotes.
TBH,i have no idea if there are any third-party/after market RF/IR extenders that are compatible with the Harmony range.I guess it will depend on the RF frequency used by the Harmonies and any third-pary extenders being the same.
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I would believe any 3rd party extender can be used but I may be wrong. I am using a 3rd party extender for my satellite decoder (nokia unit) for a secoond TV to get the satellite broadcast and the 1000 unit can handle it. I can change channel from the second room.
daveh75:Well the Logitech extender is compatible with all their RF capable remotes.
Apart from the 900.... The RF extender that comes with the 900 is unique to the model. The separate RF extender that is compatible with the 890/895, 1000 and 1100 can't be used with the 900. Nor can a 3rd party RF extender be used with any of the RF models due to the radio frequency they operate on.
You could use a 3rd party IR extender however.
I've got the 1000 in the bedroom, and the 900 in the front room. As much as I love the 1000 and it's aesthetics, I have to say I prefer the 900. It's more practical, it's responsive, tactile, still has touchscreen capability and more importantly it has the coloured buttons on the fascia.
The only thing to bear in mind is if you're using RF. As mentioned previously, the RF extender is unique to the 900, and only comes with 2 IR blasters, contrary to Logitech stating on their website that it comes with 4 - that's an error on their part. The RF extender that is compatible with the 890/895, 1000 & 1100 comes with a total of 8 blasters however.
Luckily I only need to use the 1 IR blaster in the lounge, but it does work flawlessly contrary to what some peeps have posted on the net, and I've tested mine to 40ft.
In it's favour, the 900's RF extender doesn't need to be connected to a pc/laptop for the update via mini USB like the other RF extender. It's done wirelessly, which is a real touch if, like me, you have it in an awkward place that is a bit of a pain to remove.
This was one of my bug-bears with my RF extender for the 1000.
The 1000/1100 look the part - but for navigation, all those buttons on the 900 do make it more practical.
Apart from the 900.... The RF extender that comes with the 900 is unique to the model. The separate RF extender that is compatible with the 890/895, 1000 and 1100 can't be used with the 900. Nor can a 3rd party RF extender be used with any of the RF models due to the radio frequency they operate on.
You could use a 3rd party IR extender however.
I've got the 1000 in the bedroom, and the 900 in the front room. As much as I love the 1000 and it's aesthetics, I have to say I prefer the 900. It's more practical, it's responsive, tactile, still has touchscreen capability and more importantly it has the coloured buttons on the fascia.
The only thing to bear in mind is if you're using RF. As mentioned previously, the RF extender is unique to the 900, and only comes with 2 IR blasters, contrary to Logitech stating on their website that it comes with 4 - that's an error on their part. The RF extender that is compatible with the 890/895, 1000 & 1100 comes with a total of 8 blasters however.
Luckily I only need to use the 1 IR blaster in the lounge, but it does work flawlessly contrary to what some peeps have posted on the net, and I've tested mine to 40ft.
In it's favour, the 900's RF extender doesn't need to be connected to a pc/laptop for the update via mini USB like the other RF extender. It's done wirelessly, which is a real touch if, like me, you have it in an awkward place that is a bit of a pain to remove.
This was one of my bug-bears with my RF extender for the 1000.
The 1000/1100 look the part - but for navigation, all those buttons on the 900 do make it more practical.
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