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13 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
The Harmony 890 offers easy programmability for even complicated systems, Access to the world's largest database of remote codes, Remote can learn IR codes, Rechargeable battery and docking station included, RF relay included, Plenty of backlit hard buttons and eight additional buttons per screen available for each device or activity,
Some will find $350 too pricey for a remote, Lacks some of the cool factor of a touch screen, Lacks capability to control devices via RS232 (I'd like an RF to RS232 addon device).
The Harmony 890 is the most versatile remote in the Harmony lineup, and worth every penny it costs. The multitude of hard buttons and room for adding extra buttons makes this remote capable of controlling even the most complicated home theater and, wit...
Abstract: Our love affair with entertainment gadgets has caused an unfortunate epidemic of remote controls. In my own house, there’s a wicker basket on a coffee table with a jumble of remotes for a television set, a high-definition television tuner, a home-th...
Abstract: It always makes me chuckle when my wife and I are explaining how to operate the television to the babysitter (on those rare occasions when we get a night out by ourselves). What should be a simple process of pressing power and changing the channel, h...
Programming software is easy to use. Configuring the remote takes about an hour, not days. Remote comes with charger and wireless extender. Has a Help button to fix occasional problems.
Fast-forward, play, and rewind buttons could be better placed. Wireless extender must be connected to your PC during programming. Codes occasionally do not get sent.
If youre looking for a universal remote to tame all your unruly home-theater devices, Logitechs Harmony 890 is one killer option....
Easy to program, Lots of features and functionality
399 MSRP is expensive
The Logitech Harmony 890 is easily the best universal remote I have ever seen or heard of. The ease with which you can program the 890 is quite impressive considering the in depth functionality of the remote. The ability to control your components wit...
Abstract: Admit it, you have at least 5 different remotes to control your electronic devices you are about ready to buy a universal remote, and being the geek you are you want to get the best. Logitech may be able to help you; their Harmony 890 is considered th...
Abstract: Computer Programmable Remote Control Handles Just About Any Device Logitechs Harmony 890 computer programmable remote control with its illuminated color display and keyboard. If, like me, youve got a pile of audio-video remote controls and youve n...
Very easy setup, advanced options for those that like to “play,” fantastic software, excellent compatibility
Remote buttons feel a bit cheap, display is dim and lacks vibrant color, pricey [eminimall]
Well, I did it. I didn’t think I would, at least for a while, but I did it. I bought the big screen LCD TV, I bought the DVD player, I bought the AV receiver and home theater speakers, and I ordered digital cable. It was a sad day for my wallet,...
Abstract: How many remotes do you use to operate your home-theater system? I had four -- one each for the DVD player, cable box, TV, and surround-sound processor -- and I remember a time when I needed all four to operate my system. It was time-consuming and irri...
Abstract: The Logitech Harmony 890 Advanced Universal Remote isn’t really like other universal remotes. It seems like the folks at Logitech gathered up a lot of the other remotes out there and tried to figure out what made them annoying, frustrating to use, o...
