Logitech Harmony one

[cram]

Gerrardasnails:I've seen on websites that you can programme activities like watch a film - can you name these how you want? Also, how does it work for instance, on my B D remote there is an 'Audio' button. Is there the same button on the Harmony remotes or do you have to programme a aka button and remember?

There isn't an audio button but on the Harmony One you can either program a physical button or one of the touch screen buttons (which you can then label as audio).

 

[roger06]

cram:
roger06: Anyone controlling the lights with theirs?

Now if I could only remote control something to bring me a beer...

A wife ?

 

[Cofnchtr]

roger06:cram:
roger06: Anyone controlling the lights with theirs?

Now if I could only remote control something to bring me a beer...

A wife ?

Hi,

Unfortunately when you stop pushing the wife's buttons, she stops being cooperative and you wish you had the option to upgrade...

Cheers,

Cofnchtr.

 

[bigboss]

roger06:

Anyone controlling the lights with theirs?

I use this to control my lounge lights with the Harmony Remote.

 

[Anonymous]

Well i can honestly say i would not be without it now, its a fantastic bit of kit. When you get a little more familiar with it you can also customise the buttons and add functions.

Bigboss - i must say that swith looks a good idea. Can you turn the lights dow with the siwtch aswell or do you need to use the remote all of the time. Sorry to hijack the thread but i had to ask.

 

[bigboss]

mark8par:

Bigboss - i must say that swith looks a good idea. Can you turn the lights dow with the siwtch aswell or do you need to use the remote all of the time. Sorry to hijack the thread but i had to ask.

That's a dimmer switch. You can operate it by hand & by remote. If you gently tap it, it switches on/off. You can dim/brighten it by keeping a finger gently pressed on it.

 

[bob.g]

Now if I could only remote control something to bring me a beer...

Like this ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wK-TXJPiDQ

 

[WishTree]

plastic penguin:

Yeah, I have 5 components that're remote controlable + VHS player (the remote died some time ago).

In complete agreement with all the poster. I love Harmony One but I am a little fed up with all the touchscreen / screen stuff.. (I am kind of tired of reading too many displays) I like the remote to be all buttons only and I got a little cheap too by going for Harmony 300. Best small money ever spent. I changed more number of AVRs since I got my Harmony 300 but never looked back on the original remotes.. However this solution might not work for you as 300 controls only 4 devices.

Which ever model of Harmony, I am sure you will find it to be the best VFM investment ever!!!

 

[Binman]

I control my lights with my 555 too, remote can switch on/off as well as dim/brighten. However, these dimmers cant be used with energy saving bulbs. Switches are much cheaper on ebay.

I would recommend a harmony remote, but one thing that puts me off buying a more expensive one is that my 555 is about 3 years old, treated well, but some of the more used buttons (like 'watch TV') are failing, which is a little dissapointing.