Logitech Harmony RF Wireless Extender
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Customer Review: the IR end does not stick in place
Summary: 3 Stars
I got 3 to control audio and video over RF in a very busy conference room. Mostly they work as expected. Once you've set up the remote, you need to add each extender in the system and update them every time you do something new. So the first real setting is a little bit cumbersome, since you need to test every piece. In the living room that may be easy but in a conference room, that a little bit harder. Adding the "Zone" is also not without failure. I had to add them more than once to have them work properly. And I have to do that if there is a power outage. Next thing is the IR end. We were closed for 10 days over the holidays and I guess something happened because they just start falling. I had to tape them again to the IR receiver on each device they were controlling. The one for the projector is quite hard to reach because in the ceiling. Otherwise, they are pretty stable for heavy use.Customer Review: RF Wireless Extender Pretty Good Addition
Summary: 3 Stars
If you own the Harmony 1000, this is a very nice way to make additional use of its many functions. It works very well out of the box provided you follow the sometimes complex instructions with the Harmony 1000. I haven't determined yet whether it is the extender's fault or the remote's fault, but when using the remote there are times when my Tivo and my DirecTV PVR's receive incorrect or multiple signals. In other words, it's like you've double or triple tapped the function button. Also, if you want to control the TV and the infrared port on the TV is in a conspicuous place, you have to figure out a way to hide the cable going to the extender or it is just plain ugly hanging off the front of the TV. (I was able to do this by folding the cable under the black bezel of my TV and using black electrical tape.) Maybe nit picking, but just somethings to know. Overall, so far - so good.Customer Review: Gets the job done for most devices, but lacks ease of use and PS3 support
Summary: 3 Stars
I've been using this extender for about 5 years and it has worked as advertised for basic devices such as DVD, receiver, etc. However add a PS3 and you'll need to add a PS3 adapter. I did that and then found out that the extender doesn't play well with any adapter and I get multiple key presses when I only pressed one. What a pain.
Of course with Logitech's pay support, it is cheaper to replace the extender with another brand than to fix this one.
Also note: to update the remote and extender, you have to attach the devices to your computer via USB, and be connected to their online software services. This makes it a huge pain for you if you have your extender set up in an inconvenient location, especially when you have to keep tweaking the settings to get it to work right.
Customer Review: Does Not Suck
Summary: 3 Stars
Pros:
1. All controls are in one place and the screens are relative easy to navigate.
2. Help system (Remote Assistant) is extremely... helpful.
3. Fairly easy to set up and program, particularly if your device is in Logitech's device database.
4. Looks and feels sexy.
Cons:
1. Touchscreen buttons take some getting used to as does the delay when sending an RF signal.
2. Your computer and internet connection must be within reach to program and troubleshoot devices. My computer is on the second floor of my house, so I get a lot of cardio everytime I change the setting or add a new device.
3. Coming to the realization that you've just spent $500 on a remote control.
Customer Review: Needs hardware change
Summary: 3 Stars
Works well with both the Harmony 890 and 1000. Fairly easy to set up, though there are two HUGE drawbacks which Logitech should fix.
1. They have hard-wired the cable to the Extender so that you have to unplug the unit whenever you want to upgrade the settings - a royal pain when it's plugged in behind your components.
2. Even if you want to make a tiny change to the Harmony settings (e.g. changing a couple of icons) you have to update BOTH the Harmony and the Extender. This takes much longer and, because it's hard-wired, is very annoying.