Harmony 628 Remote Control : $39.99 @ Tiger Direct
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Looks like some other retailers have this remote for the same price as well:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00066FHH...7305702?ie=UTF8
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00066FHH...7305702?ie=UTF8
BraveSirRobbin
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Rupp;
Do you have to "hold" this remote at your equipment while it performs "macros"? Is that a problem? How long do you have to aim the device at the equipment once you initiate a macro?
That seems to be the only complaint I have read about on the Harmonys (which is why they came out with the RF device).
Do you have to "hold" this remote at your equipment while it performs "macros"? Is that a problem? How long do you have to aim the device at the equipment once you initiate a macro?
That seems to be the only complaint I have read about on the Harmonys (which is why they came out with the RF device).
Rupp
Senior Member
Yes you do and this was in fact a problem for my parents whom I bought one of these for. I now lay it on the couch and punch the button and wait till the light goes out. This is not a unique problem to this remote but any remote that does IR. With several devices, all found in the Harmony database, I wouldn't trade this remote for remotes costing hundreds more. The we based software is really nice once you get the hang of it as well.BraveSirRobbin said:Rupp;
Do you have to "hold" this remote at your equipment while it performs "macros"? Is that a problem? How long do you have to aim the device at the equipment once you initiate a macro?
That seems to be the only complaint I have read about on the Harmony's (which is why they came out with the RF device).
Yes you do. I have two harmony remotes. The 880 works fine with the Media Center. As does the 520 I have (although I have a problem with it turning on/off my tv automatically which is part of its basic functionality). I suspect a call to tech support will clear that one up.BraveSirRobbin said:Rupp;
Do you have to "hold" this remote at your equipment while it performs "macros"? Is that a problem? How long do you have to aim the device at the equipment once you initiate a macro?
That seems to be the only complaint I have read about on the Harmonys (which is why they came out with the RF device).
The MCE functionality and mapping should be the same so you should be able to use it. You just use the application to add a MCE device and a 'watch media center' activity.
Rupp,
Do the 628 has the buttons to control a DVD/VCR palyback? I read in a forum that it was simlar to the 659 (which I love) but without those buttons. Is this true? What do you do then?
BSR,
While still an IR remote, I think Harmony setup lets you change the wait time betweens devices and probably between commands too. Its programmed to wait a period between devices because some devices get blind when they receive commands not intended to them. I'm sure that the default setting is very conservative. You could experiment with the setup. It works for us...well, actually it works pointing in any direction except when blocking the direct path.
Do the 628 has the buttons to control a DVD/VCR palyback? I read in a forum that it was simlar to the 659 (which I love) but without those buttons. Is this true? What do you do then?
BSR,
While still an IR remote, I think Harmony setup lets you change the wait time betweens devices and probably between commands too. Its programmed to wait a period between devices because some devices get blind when they receive commands not intended to them. I'm sure that the default setting is very conservative. You could experiment with the setup. It works for us...well, actually it works pointing in any direction except when blocking the direct path.
damage
Senior Member
also @ compuplus for $37.50 but $9.99 s&h
http://www.compuplus.com/i-Logitech-Harmon...ab6hapbq088tc6d
http://www.compuplus.com/i-Logitech-Harmon...ab6hapbq088tc6d
