Harmony 1 Remote has ruined me

thsmith
thsmith Posts: 6,082
edited February 2009 in The Clubhouse
I have had my H1 remote for a couple of months now and it has ruined me.

Now, whenever I pick up a different remote I find I shake it to wake it up but nothing happens.

Reminds of the Star Trek movier where they talk to the Mac mouse, computer ? computer !?
Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited January 2009
    The Harmony 1000 has created a relax environment for HT for both my wife and son. No more phone calls to Dad when he is out of town.
    Michael ;)
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    NORTH of 60°
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,151
    edited January 2009
    Very happy with my Harmony 720 (have bought four already, but three of them were for gifts), but I would usually advise putting the old remotes away entirely, because using them can confuse the Smart State technology (which basically remembers what is currently on or off, and what inputs are currently selected etc.), requiring frequent use of the "HELP" button to fix it!

    If there is a button or two on the old remote that you feel you need, then it's time to plug in the USB cord and tweak the activity and/or device settings!
    Alea jacta est!
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2009
    I have other rooms in my house with different remotes, thats when I find myself shaking them to wake them up.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,995
    edited January 2009
    janmike wrote: »
    The Harmony 1000 has created a relax environment for HT for both my wife and son. No more phone calls to Dad when he is out of town.

    I've been eyeing the 1000, I have the 659 and think it's great but that 1K is something else.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited January 2009
    I can't get a universal until I upgrade my t.v.. Stupid Westinghouse:mad:
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited January 2009
    obieone wrote: »
    I can't get a universal until I upgrade my t.v.. Stupid Westinghouse:mad:

    Why not? Harmony can control pretty much anything (well, whatever is in its online database).
    Panasonic PT-AE4000U projector for movies
    Carada 106" Precision Series (Classic Cinema White)
    Denon AVR-X3600H pre/pro
    Outlaw 770 7-channel amplifier
    B&W CDM1-SE fronts
    B&W CDM-CNT center
    B&W CDM1 rears on MoPADs
    JBL SP8CII in-ceiling height speakers
    Samsung DTB-H260F OTA HDTV tuner
    DUAL NHT SubTwo subwoofers
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-Ray player
    Belkin PF60 Power Center
    Harmony 1100 RF remote with RF extender
    Sony XBR-X950G 55" 4K HDR Smart TV + PS3 in the living room
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited January 2009
    I have 520, 659 and 720. So far, 520 is the winner, but 720 is the close 2nd. Why? 720 drives me nuts when its big color screen lights up every time I touch it and it does not have the 'illuminate' button, like 520 does.
    I hope this feature can be turned off, but I haven't looked into it yet.
    Panasonic PT-AE4000U projector for movies
    Carada 106" Precision Series (Classic Cinema White)
    Denon AVR-X3600H pre/pro
    Outlaw 770 7-channel amplifier
    B&W CDM1-SE fronts
    B&W CDM-CNT center
    B&W CDM1 rears on MoPADs
    JBL SP8CII in-ceiling height speakers
    Samsung DTB-H260F OTA HDTV tuner
    DUAL NHT SubTwo subwoofers
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-Ray player
    Belkin PF60 Power Center
    Harmony 1100 RF remote with RF extender
    Sony XBR-X950G 55" 4K HDR Smart TV + PS3 in the living room
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited January 2009
    My Harmony has controlled everything I have ever tried with not a single issue.

    I am saving up for the ONE. Super cool.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited January 2009
    Im going for a Harmony One soon myself. Currently using 880.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • first capital
    first capital Posts: 100
    edited January 2009
    Harmony makes a nice remote. On my main system I have the majority of my components in the basement with no problems.
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  • sbpolk
    sbpolk Posts: 644
    edited January 2009
    I bought a ONE, and didn't love the touchscreen. Found myself accidentally touching it sometimes.

    I had a 1000 which was cool, but FAR too bright for my dedicated theater room. That, and I didn't love the two handed operation either.

    I am currently getting to know my 890, which I really like so far!
    "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." George Orwell
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited January 2009
    i love my mx3000 but it is a pita to program.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited January 2009
    sbpolk wrote: »
    I bought a ONE, and didn't love the touchscreen. Found myself accidentally touching it sometimes.

    I had a 1000 which was cool, but FAR too bright for my dedicated theater room. That, and I didn't love the two handed operation either.

    I am currently getting to know my 890, which I really like so far!

    You can change the brightness on the background, but I'm sure you know that.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited January 2009
    The Harmony One kicks ****. I had the 1000 for a while. It was really nice, but the One is superior.
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  • sbpolk
    sbpolk Posts: 644
    edited January 2009
    janmike wrote: »
    You can change the brightness on the background, but I'm sure you know that.


    I did... thanks! :p
    "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." George Orwell
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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited January 2009
    My puppy just chewed up my 880. I liked it alot but I think I'm going to replace it with the one.
    Michael


    Samsung 50" HD DLP
    Yamaha RX-V2500
    (2) Outlaw 200
    Adcom GFA 555
    Sony BDP300
    Denon 2900 DVD
    Lsi9's mains
    Lsi7's rear
    Lsic center
    12.1 SVS driver in 4.53 cuft. tube
    Harmony 880
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,151
    edited January 2009
    MSALLA wrote: »
    My puppy just chewed up my 880. I liked it alot but I think I'm going to replace it with the one.
    Well done puppy! Everyone should have an available puppy so that they can find a good excuse to upgrade stuff ...
    Alea jacta est!
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited January 2009
    I hate my 880, but don"t tell my wife, it is one of the nicest things she ever got for me.
    The Flea rig
    Hitachi 50VG825 LCD
    Rotel RSP 1066 (pre) :)-flea market
    B&K St-202 (mains)-flea market
    Carver M 200t (x2) (center and surrounds)-flea market
    Blu-Ray..PS3 (dvd player)
    Polk RTA-11t-flea market
    LsiC, Fxi30's
    Dual SVS PC-Utra's (1 port blocked) thanks MikeC78
    Behringer Feedback Destroyer    -flea market
    AudioAlchemy DDE v1.0 DAC-flea market
    Cambridge Audio Azur 640 CDP-flea market
    Signal Cable and Kimber Kable
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,151
    edited January 2009
    opus wrote: »
    I hate my 880, but don"t tell my wife, it is one of the nicest things she ever got for me.
    Ouchie!

    P.S. Not a big fan of the peanut shape!
    Alea jacta est!
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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited January 2009
    Kex wrote: »
    Well done puppy! Everyone should have an available puppy so that they can find a good excuse to upgrade stuff ...

    Maybe I can get her to chew up my Yamaha so I can upgrade to a pre/pro.
    Michael


    Samsung 50" HD DLP
    Yamaha RX-V2500
    (2) Outlaw 200
    Adcom GFA 555
    Sony BDP300
    Denon 2900 DVD
    Lsi9's mains
    Lsi7's rear
    Lsic center
    12.1 SVS driver in 4.53 cuft. tube
    Harmony 880
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited January 2009
    Having used a far number of Universals, buying the One was the best remote choice I have made in a long time. It's so easy that even my wife can use it, the ergonomics are very natural with the buttons placed in sensical locations, and I've never had a problem with it. As stated above though, I do find myself shaking the remotes at my friends houses...
    Jake
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  • clovold
    clovold Posts: 10
    edited January 2009
    Has anyone spent significant time with Harmony vs. Pronto? Just curious about an honest comparison/review.
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  • BigMac
    BigMac Posts: 849
    edited January 2009
    Just saw this. It's the new Logitech Harmony 1100.

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    DON'T CLICK THIS!!
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  • manman
    manman Posts: 256
    edited January 2009
    +1 for the harmony one. Best universal remote I've ever owned. The very day I stumbled upon it (slacking off researching the 1000 at work) my boss ditched his 1000 and we both picked one up! I think it's the perfect mix of the upper and lower models- color touch screen but still a familiar shape/layout that's simple to operate with one hand. Also one of the few electronics purchases that the wife actually wanted- let alone didn't yell at me for... that's always nice.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited February 2009
    I just scored the One off of Ebay and must say it is very nice. I'm replacing my 880 with it, what impressed me was I just went into the Logitech software, told it I replaced my 880, plugged in the One, it updated the remote, sent all my configurations to the One as they were in the 880. Only changes I had to make were to the device pages and layout but that took 10-15 minutes. Love the look and the ergonomics itself over the 880. Both are very nice remotes, however the One is simply hands down everything one could want. If anyone is interested I got mine on Ebay new for 150.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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