I Love This Universal Remote
By crazycol on - Updated Oct 15, 2011
I was amazed when I received this remote from a site that I do word of mouth advertising for.The remote retails for $249 which I thought was a bit pricey.That was until I opened it and proceeded to set it up.
This remote is the answer to my prayers, I have been complaining for quite some time about the fact that I need to use three remotes just to watch tv.No more, this remote has a touch screen that enables you to touch a single button to turn on everything at once and even push play.It has a cd that you put into your computer, after collecting all your remotes,You load the logitech program onto your computer and it talks you through the set up.I was able to set up five different activities on this universal remote in about a half hour.It has eliminated clutter on my end table and has made using our tv, cable, stereo, cd player, dvr and vcr a pleasure.This remote works with all electronics from 20 year old TV's to electronics that haven't even been developed.You can go into the program on your computer and add new items as needed.
I push one button and the cable box, tv and tuner for sound all come on at the same time, Hurray.I intend to purchase this as a gift for my mother who is 77 and doesn't want to mess with a lot of different remotes for Christmas.The shape of the remote is terrific it fits comfortably in your hand, when you pick it up all the buttons light up as they are backlit.
You chose activity and touch the screen where it lists different activities, this remote now controls my Cable Box, TV, DVR, 5 Disc CD Changer, DVD Player, VCR and tuner.There are quite a few models of these remotes that range in price up to $499.The one reviewed here is in the mid-range.
Update On Jul 08, 2008: While I still love this remote and find it extremely easy to use the men in my household have problems with it because they don't have it pointed in the direction of the electronic device they are trying to control.This in turn frustrates them and they search for the original remote without trying to figure out exactly why the new remote didn't work correctly.Hopefully I will get them trained eventually (yeah right)
I had no idea remotes could cost so much! Sounds like a good one though.
I am glad that this remote works so well for you. Although I think that the feature of all of the pieces of equipment turning on at once is great, I would rather have to get up and turn each piece on by hand... the old fashioned way... than to shell out nearly $250 on a remote control. I seriously do not feel that the technology is worth that price... and it is a shame that anyone can get away with retailing a remote control over $40.
I heard about this remote and everyone says it is a great remote. Maybe one day I will get myself one, if they ever come down in price. I just can't imagine spending that much on a remote :)
Good features there but very expensive indeed for a remote. Thanks for sharing.
This sounds like a great remote. Thanks for the information.
Wow, this remote is expensive, but I purchased a universal remote that was inexpensive for my elderly neighbours who are shut-ins recently and it was a pain to program. It's cheapness told the tale. They lost their other remote so the one-stop feature on this one is a plus. For now I think I will stay with my separate remotes if the price goes down I might consider it.
Wow, I had no idea a remote could be so expensive. I've had problems in the past trying to use a "universal" remote. I never could get everything set up to work properly. I do like the featues this one has, and it sounds easy to set up (even for me). Hopefully the price will come down so that it is more affordable for me.
Sounds like a great remote. Always looking for one with alot of options. But this is definitely a bit more than I would pay for one!
This sounds like your remote has worked out beautifully for you & well worth the money you spent on it!
Pricey but if its good quality and does everything you need its well worth it!