Logitech - Harmony 950 Universal Remote - Black
Model: 915-000259
SKU: 5333000
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Customers praise the Harmony 950 Universal Remote's ease of use, compatibility with various devices, and sleek design. However, some users experienced issues with the touchscreen responsiveness, battery life, and charging inconsistencies. A few also mentioned the price point as a potential drawback, and some noted slightly slower response times compared to previous models. Overall, the remote is well-regarded for its functionality but has some areas needing improvement.
I've been using the Harmony Hub (not included) and basic remote for years now. I have 3 of them. I like the basic remote because you can drop it and it doesn't break and the battery can last up to a year. The remote screen is a nice size but is too low resolution for my taste. If you're use to looking an an iPhone X OLED screen, the pixel density leaves a lot to be desired but is still decent. I decided to give this remote a shot since I wanted to add several more tvs to the same room for the NCAA March Madness etc. This remote also gives you the ability to add more devices and activities compared to the basic remote which is limited to 6 or so. Pros: The big winner on this remote is the built-in IR blaster. In my current setup, my LG SK9Y wasn't picking up on the IR signal and I didn't want a blaster visible since they are so big and clunky looking compared to professional options. I also wanted to control 2 additional Samsung TVs in the same room and needed to place the 2 on the back side of my tv cabinet on the extreme edges of the stand. The biggest challenge is that the Harmony Hub only has 2 IR blaster outputs where professional options have 8 or more. Having the dedicated IR blaster on the remote makes my setup possible. The other great thing about this remote is the bottom 4 buttons to control my Philips Hue lights. I am still learning my options here and think Logitech could make the integretion for scenes easier to change. I do love being able to turn on off my lights without having to use my phone. Cons: Logitech needs to work with TV companies like Samsung / LG to control these tvs via bluetooth. It would make the process so much more seamless. I love my LG remote that has the motion / wand action. If they could add the sensors to next gen, it would be killer. It makes using the built in web browser a pleasure to use. Lastly, I hope they increase the pixel density to the screen and add more IR ports on the hub. I realize this is a consumer product and it will work great for the masses. If you're looking to do do something outside the box, hope this review helps.
Posted by DigitalBrad
I started having a collection of remotes in my living room. About 6 to be exact. It became confusing to turn on the TV for my wife. I researched lots of remotes and this one seemed to have everything you could need to eliminate the clutter. IT WORKED GREAT!!! I put all the remotes in a drawer and not just have one remote. This looks awesome as well. It has a nice charging stand and very simple user interface. Installation is easy, but you need a laptop to make it efficient. I highly recommend this for home theaters and wives that love tv.
Posted by MikeLikes2Review
This remote is Awesome! I am able to control several devices like my: 1. DISH Network Hopper with Sling DVR, 2. Yamaha Aventage RX-A1070 3. OPPO UDP-205 and OPPO UDP-203 4.LG OLED65E6P 5.Samsung UN65JS8500 6. SAMSUNG UBD-K8500 7. SAMSUNG UN55JS7000 8. SAMSUNG LN52A650 9.Roku 4K 10. Sharp Aquos 60 inch tv 11. DISH NETWORK SUPER Joey 12. SONY PS4 This remote is awesome and much better then the Harmony hub that I first tried out as it was a cheaper alternative to the 950 but with voice control which failed with my Google Home and i don't own the Amazon Echo to try it out with the Harmony Hub. Anyways if you are looking to releave your 8+ remotes in your home then this is the device for you! However keep in mind that the PS4 is NOT compatible with the Harmony 950 as it is only compatible with bluetooth remotes. The 950 is IR. The only thing I don't like about this remote is that the program to set up the hamony 950 forced me to count my PS4 as one of the 15 devices in order to create a task for my tv and A/V receiver to turn on my tv and set my receiver to input AV2. I also wish that the buttons were lit brighter than they are, they are too dim for me even to see at night but it's not a deal breaker. Other then that I highly recommend this Harmony 950, it's the same remote as the elite but with out the hub which also comes with 1 IR blaster if you buy it alone or with 2 IR Blasters if you get it as the Elite package.
Posted by MrRuiz33
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