Logitech Harmony 890 Reviews

Buying components and building a sweet home theater is just the first step. The hard part is taking control of it. And no, it shouldn't take three remotes and a degree in electrical engineering to watch a DVD. The good news is, Logitech's Harmony 890 univ...

Programming software is easy to use. Configuring the remote takes about an hour, not days. Remote comes with charger and wireless extender. Has a Help button to fix occasional problems.

Fast-forward, play, and rewind buttons could be better placed. Wireless extender must be connected to your PC during programming. Codes occasionally do not get sent.

If you're looking for a universal remote to tame all your unruly home-theater devices, Logitech's Harmony 890 is one killer option.

. All that's left for a viewer to do is to pick a task and relax. Just pick up that sticky junk on your floor first.

LCD screen shows every function of the remotes it replaces. Converts IR signal to RF eliminating line-of-sight issues. Remote can be programmed via computer and with your existing remotes. Charging base keeps the battery fresh. Compatible with Z-wave tech...

Can be laggy, making fine adjustments in volume difficult. RF receiver uses four sticky IR emitters, limiting number and placement of hidden equipment unless additional RF extenders are purchased.

The Harmony 890 can control more than 80,000 devices -- even through doors. But its features don't justify the $400 price tag.

When you're spending $400 on a remote, you know you've come a long way from those circular knobs on the front of the TV that required getting up from your seat to switch stations.Logitech's (LOGI) Harmony 890 Advanced Universal Remote costs more than...