Logitech Harmony® 550 LCD Remote Control

Pros: Stylish design, programming wizard, large database of supported devices, excellent functionality, ergonomic
Cons: Computer w/ online access mandatory, tactile feedback of some buttons, slightly confusing, low power IR

Pretty much every household has more than one device at home with a remote control. That can get out of hand very quickly when shuffling between them is a hassle and worse yet, the one needed is suddenly missing. It may not qualify as essential, but the ...

Pros: Really works as promised, solidly built, attractive, unlimited programability lets you control ANYTHING
Cons: Setup can be complicated, sluggish/klunky software, some buttons "press" funny, adjustments and tweaking are typical

"Stupid universal remotes. They'll never understand me", I'd grumble disdainfully as I ripped open a new 20-pack of AA batteries. "They just don't get it. MY setup is different!" That's true. My home theater setup is different, in the same way ...

Pros: Takes total control of your system making systems easier for people overwhelmed by them.  
Cons: The fact that it demands "total control" can be frustrating if you sometimes enjoy manual.

I bought the Harmony 550 remote when we recently made a change to our AV system that was incompatible with our previous remote.  It seemed to be a good unit at a very favorable price ($79) when recently on sale.I've been pleased with the ...

Pros: Supports practically ANYTHING out there, good styling
Cons: Software could be more user-friendly, costly remote, small buttons

I've been trying all sorts of "Universal" remotes over the years, trying to find one that can actually take the place of my 6 or 7 assorted remotes that came with my AV devices. I've basically steered clear of anything in the $100+ price range, with the ...

Pros: Easy to use and program. PC and Mac compatible. Supports thousands of devices.
Cons: Requires an internet connection to program the remote. At $129, it's a bit pricey.

I purchased the Logitech Harmony 550 Universal Remote yesterday, and I'm very happy with it. I've used other universal remotes before, but this one is really different. What's different? It uses PC or Mac software to help you set up your remote, and ...

Pros: Flexible setup, intuitive button layout, powerful IR transmitter, uses universal AAA batteries, comprehensive device database.
Cons: Inconsistent tactile feedback, slow response time, time-consuming setup.

The Logitech Harmony 550 universal remote offers an easy, stress-free way to control an entire home theater setup. The Harmony is just like any other universal remote in the sense that you can program it to control all of your devices, but that is where ...

Pros: Very intelligent macros. Easy setup (no codes!) Excellently designed hardware.
Cons: Complicated tweaking after initial setup. One color LCD screen.

There comes a time in every electronics lover when the small pile of remotes on the coffee table becomes unsightly and noticeable. At first, it's funny and almost a gives you a sense of pride to have so many devices - each with it's own remote. Reality ...

Pros: Sleek, Powerful, One Touch Activities, No missing buttons or features, Glows, Fun!
Cons: Not super comfortable one handed, sometimes gets confused by components being turned on manually

This is an amazing little remote. The design is sleek and modern. It looks much nicer on my coffee then the 5 remotes I had before. Setting it up was pretty easy. You do need a computer (mac or pc) with internet access to use the software which ...

Pros: Totally programmable, macros possible, nice blue glow
Cons: the antenna toggle problem, price maybe, need for internet for full access to remote's capabilities.

After buying another box to place in the entertainment center, which of course came with another remote, I jumped in and bought the Harmony 550 at BestBuy. Initially I was looking at the bigger (and more expensive) models, but one of the employees ...

Pros: Truly universal. It really will replace all of your other remotes.
Cons: Strange motion sensor. Only (4) activity buttons.

I already owned a Harmony 720 for my main AV system. I LOVE that remote, but I couldn't justify the cost of another 720 for my bedroom system, so I purchased a Harmony 520. Although it had great features, the LCD screen was nearly unreadable, so I ...

Pros: Backlit, uses AAA batteries, low battery indicator, only 1 controller to deal with!
Cons: When set up wrong or AV system changed, rooting out problems is VERY difficult!

I actually did not buy this remote. We moved into a new house, and the original owners had left this remote in the house. The first thing I noticed was that it needed new batteries. Did I find that out by attempting to use it to turn on the TV? Nope. I ...

Pros: Has a motion sensor which turns the glow effects on for a few seconds.
Cons: Harmony software is terrible. Doesn't remember commands. Remote fails consistently.

I'm a techie and I have always been able to fix almost any problem with electronic devices. From PC software issues to repairing DVD players, etc. Having said that, I honestly feel that this is the WORST remote I have ever used, and quite possibly the ...

Pros: The remote has nice textures and feels good in the hand.
Cons: Harmony's database is inaccurate, so even if a model is listed, it might not work.

When choosing a remote control, I did my research and I verified that all my equipment was in Harmony's online database. However, I learned after purchasing this remote that not everything in their database works out-of-the-box. Tech support even ...

Pros: Nice list of features. Almost a perfect remote
Cons: Poor implementation of actual use. Wait a generation to see if they get it right.

This remote is really cool - it has a large database of available device to operate, a programmable interface, the ability show custom buttons in a configurable display, and a generally good shape and feel in your hand. Given all that, I found it ...

Pros: -> Simplicity; ease of use
-> Good feel, and ergonomics
-> Intuitive controls; Help button actually helps
Cons: -> Price does not seem consistent across resellers..shop around

When I read reviews for products, especially electronics, I am always interested in the lowest ratings or the cons, to really evaluate the response and the reviewer. For the Harmony 550, there really are not any valid "cons" that I have read. For ...