Logitech - Harmony Touch 15-Device Universal Remote

I'll start by saying that I love it. It has all the features of a remote control and more. However; I must say that there is a lot of getting used to before mastering this control. You need to go through a few swipes or menus to get where you want, but once you have the control set up to your specific preference, it works as a dream. So far so good. 4 stars because you have to connect the remote to your computer to perform any change on it.

I like the remote, I'll looks cool, very customizable with up to 15 devices. Nice display, rechargeable. I'm not impressed with trying to switch from watching TV to a movie, it's going to turn off the devices that are already on. So you have to select each device, turn them on and use it like a basic all in one remote. But if everything is off and you choose the category you want, it turns everything you want on for that category. What I really like is my favorite channels are on the remote display with the channel icons and you can scroll through them very easily.

I have been a Harmony remote user for a very long time. I have 4 currently, all of varying models. There are things I really like about this one, and some I really don't. Pros Like every Harmony, setting it up is a piece of cake. Just either create or log into your account, add your hardware, and create Activities. You can then customize the individual buttons. If you're migrating from another Harmony remote it's even easier. This is definitely where the Harmony remote shines. I've used many others, but none can compete with the simplicity of setup, and the awesomeness of the Activities. The Harmony remote knows the status of every device, so gong from one thing to another is quick and easy. Much better than creating macros with other remotes. I like the touch screen for the most part (see cons). Flipping from screen to screen is easy, and the screen is very responsive. The colors look good, and the screen is easy to see/read. Having a screen full of favorite channels is great. The charging cradle is very nice, a huge improvement over some of the cradles Harmony has used in the past. The rechargeable battery is great, mostly (see cons). Cons The button layout is terrible. No really, it's terrible. The Play/Stop/FF/Rew buttons are really inconveniently located way at the top of the remote. It's hard to hit them while holding the remote in our hand. Poor design. The battery life isn't great. The rmeote needs to be charge every couple of days. This is fine, as it charges easily in the cradle, but annoying when you forget and pick up the dead remote. While I like the touch screen, I hate that the number keys are only included on it. I generally find myself on the favorites screen, which means I need to swipe over a couple of screens to get to the number pad. I find myself changing how I use the remote to avoid having to do that, and it's a pain. Bad design. The remote ergonomics aren't wonderful. It doesn't fit well in your hand, and the balance is off. Overall, I *think* the pros outweigh the cons, but if I had to do it over, I may have gone with a different model from Harmony. I got this one because BB had it as the deal of the day and it was cheap. At full price I'd definitely skip it.

This product had the potential to be 5 stars. There are a couple of things that hold it back. The person who made the design decision to place the Play/FF/REW/PAUSE buttons at the top of this controller should be fired. How did it go through product testing and anyone think this was comfortable. The screen should have been at the very top with these buttons just below where it is comfortable for your thumb to access. Now that I am done with my complaint, the remote is solidly built. The physical buttons feel good and you can tell when you are pressing them. I like the minimalist approach to the layout. It's not so intimidating. My wife always hates it when I buy a new remote because she has to "learn" how to operate it. She saw this and instantly fell in love. I do recommend this remote, but the button layout could have been a lot better. This was a miss that didn't have to happen.

After using the Harmony 880 and the One, I set my eyes on this model. First off the bat the remote is smaller than it's predecessors and has a nice layout to grip. The backing seems to be made of better material than the disastrous material used on the One. The docking station also takes up a small footprint. The LCD is responsive with the finger swipes and you can easily get to various menus by simply swiping left or right. Overall, you won't be disappointed and you won't regret the purchase. CONS: Button layouts. The most used buttons should be all bunched up together. The LCD should be positioned at the top and not the middle. Also I could go without the glossy finish as it's a finger print magnet and as such is constantly showing smudges. The shape of the remote bottom is rather odd and as such, make rock back and forth and is more prone to rolling over or off a table. PROS: Fast response time without tinkering the delay options. Good size. Good grip.

This is my second Logitech Harmony Touch type remote. I've had one for several years in the living room of my home, but was still dealing with multiple remotes in my home theater. I saw this on one sale at BestBuy and decided it was time to make the theater simple like the living room. I use the remote in conjunction with a Harmony hub as my components are actually behind the viewing area in a rack. The hub allows for the remote to send signals to all my components without having line of site. The harmony remote uses a database of components, so to set it up, you simply enter the components you have. It then walks you through setting up activities. After set up is finished, if you want to watch TV, you simply press the 'Watch TV' button. The remote handles turning on power to the required components and switching all of the inputs on it's own. The only downside that I find is when I have a remote that has a lot of buttons that are commonly used. For example the Tivo remote. The Harmony doesn't have enough physical buttons to replicate the remote, so it makes those buttons available on the touch screen. This just isn't very convenient. So for that one component, I usually just restart to keeping the original remote around. Overall though, I do recommend this remote.

I previously had a harmony remote which used the hub. I have to say I preferred hub to the infrared of this remote and here is why. Using this remote, you must keep it aimed at all the devices in order for them to turn on. Sometimes it doesn't turn everything on or off and I have to use the fix it myself option. I do like how you can control each individual unit with this remote. Also, the touch screen is a nice addition including backlit buttons for dark viewing. Overall I would suggest picking up this remote. Honestly, the only reason I switched from my old one is because after I bought it, this on went on sale for less than I paid originally. I do notice a slight lag with my directv control compared with the directv remote. This is minute and doesn't take away from the effectiveness of the remote

I already had a Harmony Keyboard Hub. I have since phased the PC out of my home theater somewhat. Despite using the keyboard less, I still use my hub daily. I grew tired of having to rely on my cell phone. The primary pain point is that I cannot pause the video when a call comes in as the call takes over the screen. The guy at Best Buy told me this would not pair with my hub. I thought he was wrong, and he was. I was glad to see the touch screen interface was updated to match the current style used by more recent Harmony remotes. Even though this remote can control 15 devices, my hub only does 8, so the remote when paired with a hub goes down to the 8 device limit. This remote is either paired with a hub or stand alone, but can't do hybrid. In other words, once it is part of the hub, it will only work with that and the devices associated with the hub, nothing independent. Some other similar touch remotes have dedicated home control buttons, but that want a deal breaker for me. I prefer the thinner and more comfortable feel of the new Elite remote, but I got this on super cheap closepout rates, so it was about 1/4th the cost. Worth it at that rate, not at full MSRP.