Logitech's Harmony 890 remote control uses both radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) wireless signals to deliver powerful complete control of your home-entertainment system that may be hidden behind cabinets. With a wireless range of up to 100 feet, the Harmony 890 remote sends RF commands to a wireless receiver, which then blasts infrared signals to the components. The Harmony 890 remote makes universal control for home entertainment and advanced lighting systems simple.
How does it work? Just connect your Harmony 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 programming. Easily view and select. Color display icons and 8 on-screen activity buttons make it easy Effortlessly switch between watching HDTV and listening to music, by selecting a single activity button - Just press one of the Activity buttons, such as ?Watch TV? or ?Listen to Music,? and it automatically sets
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Good Features but Poor Ergonomics and frustrating software.:
The features of this remote are well documented and some are quite good but want to comment on why I chose not to keep this remote. First, I found the button layout to be very hard to use without looking at the remote. My ideal remote is one that I can use without looking at the buttons. The button shapes and sizes in the Harmony 880 and 890 are too similar and too close together to easily locate by touch. I tried to adapt to it for almost a month before giving up. The key buttons for me are volume,... more info
Awesome remote! Worth the upgrade!:
Just got the Harmony 890 remote a couple of days ago, and it's AWESOME! I upgraded from the Harmony Xbox 360 Remote because of the RF capabilities of the 890, and I must say that it's been great! My home theater is set up so that the components are behind me, and being able to control them all, without having to contort my self to aim the remote behind my back is HEAVENLY! The only cons that I've experienced with this remote are: 1. The documentation that comes with the remote is beyond useless. I... more info
Non-functional software:
Wow. Not only was the CD defective, but neither the Mac version or Windows software would successfully update the remote. Looking at the support forums, seems to be a common issue, and people have complained that Logitech has not been very helpful solving the issues.
Value for the money.:
890 works great for a one room one zone unit. For more zones choose the Pro. I own both. Good support.
