Logitech Harmony 880 Remote

Two of my TiVo remotes were finally wearing out. Some of the buttons on them didn't work so well anymore, and it was time to replace them. But I decided not to buy another TiVo remote. Nope, I went for the Logitech Harmony 880 Remote. Yeah, baby!

This one remote can control up to 15 devices, which means I can and have configured it for all the remote-controlled devices in my home - all the tvs, TiVos, DVD players, Cable Boxes, and even the surround sound box thing. I have to say, this is sooooo nice! Plus, it is rechargeable, which means no digging for batteries when it all of a sudden runs out.

You connect it to your PC with a USB cable to program it, and it is a snap. If you have the model numbers for your devices, which are usually found somewhere on the device itself, then it is a real no-brainer. Logitech had all of the devices I gave the setup program model numbers for in their database, and it was very quick to set those up. I had one TV that I couldn't find the model number for, so I just gave the manufacturer name, and it asked me if I had the remote for that device. I did, so it asked me to push a few specific buttons on the device so it could learn it, and it had figured out the best model match for that TV within 1 minute.

I love the remote, and so far I think I'll be fine with just having the one, since it is rare I'll be watching TV in more than one room at a time - LOL. Plus, I still have the original remotes that I'll tuck away for emergency use. I won't be at all surprised if I decide to get another Harmony sometime in the future, though.

You can get all the details for the Logitech Harmony Remotes at their website. This is the model I got: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/detailsharmony/US/EN,CRID=2084,CONTENTID=9933.

The best price I found for the Harmony 880 was at Amazon.com. It is currently about $155 there, and has a $30 rebate offer with it. Couple that with my Amazon Prime membership, which affords me free 2-day shipping, and I am a very happy camper!

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-880-Remote-Control/dp/B00093IIRA/ref=cm_pdp_profile_rp_title/104-3271163-2819132 Jennifer Ray
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