I want a harmony remote

Yes I’m fed up with losing the tv, dvd, preamp etc. remotes EVERYDAY. My budget is fairly limited but if $50 will make all the remotes disappear into one that’s what I’m working with.

I already went onto their database and it looks like the cheap one is good to connect to my receiver, bd, tv and p5 which would be wonderful more than words can describe. I know some people here have used them and have many praises of them, now I’m ready:-)

What I need is this to control normal functions of these components without things like Spotify, WiFi Alexa and other things like that. I appreciate any and all direction given and many thanks in advance.
Home theater:
43” Westinghouse Displayer
Marantz UD-7007 Player
Emotiva MC-700 Processor
Adcom GFA-5006 Amplifier
Parasound Zamp Amplifier
Ethereal ESO-1 Power Conditioner
Klipsch RC-10 Center
Klipsch R34c Fronts
Klipsch RB-41 Surrounds
Polk audio PSW-505

Stereo:
Polk audio RTA-12c’s fully upgraded crossovers
DIY 12tc braided speaker cables
Denon DVD-5910ci Spinner
Parasound P6 Preamplifer
Parasound HCA -1500a Amplifier

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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,892
    Harmony 650, runs my TV, cable box, Anthem intergrated amp, P5, Marantz CDP, Parasound FM tuner.
    2 channel: Anthem 225 Integrated amp; Parasound Ztuner; TechnicsTT SL1350; Vincent PHO-8 phono pre; Marantz CD6005 spinner; Polk SDA2BTL's; LAT International speaker cables, ZU Mission IC's and power cables all into a PS Audio Dectet Power center.

    Other; M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All vintage Polk have had crossover rebuilds and tweeter upgrades.

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  • Inspector 24
    Inspector 24 Posts: 1,308
    I very much enjoy my older Harmony 700.

    The most difficult part is setting up custom functions. The pre-set activities work pretty good, but I've spent a fair amount of time customizing it so a single remote will do 90% of the functions I use on a regular basis. And I've got it set to work both the upstairs and downstairs units in almost the exact same way, IE the same buttons do the same tasks on both systems. Once it's set up it's intuitive enough that almost anybody could grab the remote and start watching something.

    Another awesome bonus, the IR sender is more powerful. Works at odd angles, and at greater distance than any single OE remote.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    I guess I should look into a Harmony since I am getting tired of dealing with three remotes.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
  • Inspector 24
    Inspector 24 Posts: 1,308
    Hmm, looks like the 700 is no longer made, but the 665 is the same thing, but not rechargeable and will control two more devices:

    https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/harmony-universal-remote-665?crid=60
    Comparison:
    https://www.homebarandgames.com/logitech-harmony-650-665-700/

    IMHO that's all you need and is well worth the extra $10 over the base 350 model, which quick searching shows is problematic anyway. I've had my 700 for years and would buy another in a heartbeat.
    Up
    LSi15 LSiC - RX-V3000

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    LSiM707 - 706c - 702f/x - Dual HSU VTF-15H Mk2
    Parasound HCA-3500 - HCA-2003A - Marantz SR7005
    Sim2 D60 - Dragonfly 106" Panny 500

  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    I like the 950 nut they aren't cheap, I have 3 Harmony's 2 ultimate one's and a 950 . The 950 is the best layout and operation to me. Check for factory remans but you are not going to find one for $50.
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,623
    My Harmony hub based remotes have been awesome. They work without issue and when they do disappear thanks to my 2 kids my iPhone fills in perfectly till I can find them.
  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited March 2019
    I have several "extra" Harmony remotes I'm no longer using since we moved a year ago. Three of them have rechargeable batteries and charging cradles. They all work properly.

    One of them is the Logitech Harmony Ultimate One

    The other 2 are the same, both are the Harmony One Advanced Remote Control

    If interested, send me a PM.
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  • Mr. Sharpe
    Mr. Sharpe Posts: 1,354
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I guess I should look into a Harmony since I am getting tired of dealing with three remotes.

    Lucky you, I have 5 that are almost constantely lost.

    Thank you so much for the fast replies! I think the 650 will fit my needs just fine and a good deal to boot.
    Home theater:
    43” Westinghouse Displayer
    Marantz UD-7007 Player
    Emotiva MC-700 Processor
    Adcom GFA-5006 Amplifier
    Parasound Zamp Amplifier
    Ethereal ESO-1 Power Conditioner
    Klipsch RC-10 Center
    Klipsch R34c Fronts
    Klipsch RB-41 Surrounds
    Polk audio PSW-505

    Stereo:
    Polk audio RTA-12c’s fully upgraded crossovers
    DIY 12tc braided speaker cables
    Denon DVD-5910ci Spinner
    Parasound P6 Preamplifer
    Parasound HCA -1500a Amplifier
  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Elite ftw
    It’s the most $$ but it is by far the best all around and if you have many devices, it makes switching sources/inputs/channels/tracks etc much easier.
    Hide your devices and use the hub to deliver IR signals. Color touch screen and works with smart home stuff. Plus WAF all the way. One button to:
    Switch on TV, pre, Receiver, source, change input on tv, pre and receiver, gets all ready for watching Netflix or live tv etc. one button macros.
  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    Mr. Sharpe wrote: »
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I guess I should look into a Harmony since I am getting tired of dealing with three remotes.

    Lucky you, I have 5 that are almost constantely lost.

    Yes, I was thinking of my TV system that I use everyday. I use more remotes in my Home Theater/spare stereo, but I only use that once/twice a week. :)



    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,952
    I have these in both rooms:

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Logitech-Harmony-Smart-Control-with-Smartphone-App-and-Simple-All-In-One-Remote/183680569254?hash=item2ac4370fa6:g:N9IAAOSwStda-6Cq

    If you have a ton of different devices this might not be the best one. But I run 5 or 6 activities (6 is the limit on the physical remote) then this is great because even if you lose the remote you can still just use your phone! And it is both Bluetooth and rf so all devices are covered. I really like them!
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    Game Room 5.1.4:
    Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra

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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    I have two 650s,one inside one outside. All the other remotes are put away. I like the ease of reprogramming if you somehow flub them up.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
  • Jimbo18
    Jimbo18 Posts: 2,310
    I had a 650 but without glasses , I couldn't see the screen. I karma'd it on here and got a 350. All buttons and does what I need.
  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    edited March 2019
    I was gonna say the same. I should Karma the extras I have.
  • Mr. Sharpe
    Mr. Sharpe Posts: 1,354
    mark090852 wrote: »
    @Mr. Sharpe I have a 650 that I no longer use. It looks like new. You can have it for free. I wasn't able to find the cable to attach it to your computer for programming, but they should be available almost everywhere. Let me know if you would like it.

    OH MAN PLEASE!!!!!!
    Home theater:
    43” Westinghouse Displayer
    Marantz UD-7007 Player
    Emotiva MC-700 Processor
    Adcom GFA-5006 Amplifier
    Parasound Zamp Amplifier
    Ethereal ESO-1 Power Conditioner
    Klipsch RC-10 Center
    Klipsch R34c Fronts
    Klipsch RB-41 Surrounds
    Polk audio PSW-505

    Stereo:
    Polk audio RTA-12c’s fully upgraded crossovers
    DIY 12tc braided speaker cables
    Denon DVD-5910ci Spinner
    Parasound P6 Preamplifer
    Parasound HCA -1500a Amplifier
  • mark090852
    mark090852 Posts: 993
    edited March 2019
    Mr. Sharpe wrote: »
    mark090852 wrote: »
    @Mr. Sharpe I have a 650 that I no longer use. It looks like new. You can have it for free. I wasn't able to find the cable to attach it to your computer for programming, but they should be available almost everywhere. Let me know if you would like it.

    OH MAN PLEASE!!!!!!

    Okay, we will make it happen! Response to PM sent.
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Very cool of you mark!
  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    joecoulson wrote: »
    Very cool of you mark!

    Agreed!!!!!
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
  • Mr. Sharpe
    Mr. Sharpe Posts: 1,354
    That’s so awesome, cool great wonderful super crazy cool!!!!
    Home theater:
    43” Westinghouse Displayer
    Marantz UD-7007 Player
    Emotiva MC-700 Processor
    Adcom GFA-5006 Amplifier
    Parasound Zamp Amplifier
    Ethereal ESO-1 Power Conditioner
    Klipsch RC-10 Center
    Klipsch R34c Fronts
    Klipsch RB-41 Surrounds
    Polk audio PSW-505

    Stereo:
    Polk audio RTA-12c’s fully upgraded crossovers
    DIY 12tc braided speaker cables
    Denon DVD-5910ci Spinner
    Parasound P6 Preamplifer
    Parasound HCA -1500a Amplifier