Logitech Harmony® 659 LCD Remote Control

Pros: One button switching between activities, easy set up.
Cons: I wrote way too much while covering so little of what it can do.

I call our gaggle of electronics a “Home Theater”. You can call your gaggle that too, if you want. If yours is like ours, it’s made of components from different manufacturers, from different production years, with a bunch of non-compatible ...

Pros: Easy basic setup, backlit, good tactile feel.
Cons: Cumbersome advanced setup, Web-only setup.

I'd read up on this model here at Epinions and decided to give it a shot. I was relieved to find that none of the irritations experienced by some affected me. I needed a remote to replace my myriad remotes that control my home theater and to retire an ...

Pros: Easy setup very easy to use great help feature intuitive interface design
Cons: Requires USB 2.0, not mentioned Doesn't appear to control multiple Sony CD Jukeboxes

Universal remotes are seldom universal. But this one really is 'universal'! I've updated this review at the request of some readers, I hope the additional info is more helpful. I bought my first trainable remote in 1991, by Pioneer. It was a ...

Pros: Totally idiotproof (I tested it), highly customizable, handles several devices simultaneously!!
Cons: To get it to do EVERYTHING...you may spend several sessions online! But worth it...!!

Truly amazing, internet-powered remote with unmatched user-friendly setup on your COMPUTER!! Tried other 'Universal' remotes, only to give up in frustration. Note: I have a Bose 321 Home System, and NONE of the Universal Remotes (the ones in the ...

Pros: It works. Reasonably priced, versatile, comfortable to hold and carries a significant "wow" factor.
Cons: Infrared beam may be too tightly focussed.

ONE-YEAR UPDATE, Dec. 07: Still going strong, still my best buddy. The quick-disappearing backlight mentioned below turned out to be a fault in my unit. After a courteous, pleasant exchange of e-mails and some on-line work, Logitech support determined ...

Pros: An absolute pleasure to own. Need another for the spouse.
Cons: Can't think of anything that could have been done better.

What a pleasure to purchase something that really lives up to its reputation! Among the mass of accumulated remotes over the years with their various learning curves and limited capabilities, it is a real pleasure to own this unit. Although somewhat ...

Pros: Controls everything imaginable. Good price considering features of the competition.
Cons: It won't control your wife!

Yes, I must have owned so many universal remote controls over the years that they would cause my coffee table to collapse under the weight if they were all placed on it. I never found one I liked or that was easy to use. FINALLY! The Harmony. I've ...

Pros: Programability, functionality, Super easy to set up and use. Internet capability.
Cons: Sometimes tricky getting it to work properly, but this is a problem with all remotes.

I purchased my Harmony remote from Bluedo.com. They run deals on this remote often, and paid around $130, including shipping. Right out of the package, the remote feels cool. It is sleek, ergonomic and feels good in the hand. Immediately fooling ...

Pros: This concept of programing a remote over the web is the way to go.
Cons: Expect to spend an hour or two online to get everything just right.

Ok, friends of mine kept telling me about this universal remote control that work through the web with your computer. So I started reading up on the Harmony remote control product line and picked the SST-659. I got it online at a discounter for a little ...

Pros: Intuitive, plain English set up and operation.
Cons: Buttons sometimes hard to reach. No clock display. Requires computer and internet connection.

This remote is fantastic! Initial set up is fairly easy, although I did get stuck with one problem which was remedied very quickly by their very friendly and quick to answer tech support. Otherwise, set up was a breeze. I should point out, thought, ...

Pros: simple operation; easy setup
Cons: setup requires access to their website

Don Norman, the (famous) cognitive scientist and advocate of user-centric product design and author of The Design of Everyday Things and Emotional Design, wrote an essay on his website about the Harmony Remote. He describes a programmable remote control ...

Pros: Internet programmability. Ease of use. Great feel. I can use it with my eyes closed.
Cons: Quick battery drainage.

Love it, love it, love it. It replaced MANY remotes that used to take up valuable couch space including my: DVD Remote Cable Remote Stereo Remote CD Remote TV Remote Well, that's all I can think of off the top of my head. But honestly, this ...

Pros: One-handed operation; huge database of devices; "Smart State" capability
Cons: A bit pricey, web interface needs an easily reachable advanced mode

If one were crazed enough to go on an Easter Egg hunt for remote controls in our living room, it would net a bonanza of riches. We have remote controls from devices long since dispatched to the landfill. Every new electronic gizmo now seems to come with ...

Pros: Easy setup. Easy Use. It works as advertised.
Cons: My cable box doesn't power up all the time. Need to work on more. Minor.

I have just received this product from E-bay ($100). For what I needed it appears perfect. I had 4 remotes and was able to put them into a drawer and everyone in my family can now run the entire system with this remote. The Help button may appear ...

Pros: easy to use, handles just about everything
Cons: requires Internet access to setup, not well documented

I bought this remote not knowing anything about it and being somewhat concerned about its price. Prior to this remote I had a cheap $35 RCA all-in-one remote that I spent a good deal of time setting up but I couldn't explain to anyone else how to use. ...