Universal remote vs. iOS options

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  1. eawmp1, Nov 6, 2013

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    I have a Logitech Harmony remote that has given up (one too many drops). Worked well enopugh but their preogramming interface is a bear.

    What is everyone's experience with universal remotes in 2013? Any you would recommend? Are there iPhone/iPad apps + hardware to replace the remote?? All of my controlled devices (receiver, TV, BluRay, Apple TV, etc) are in line of sight and are conrelled by IR.

    All input appreciated.
     
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  2. Weaselboy, Nov 6, 2013

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    If you liked your existing Logitech you might like the new Logitech Harmony Ultimate. It comes with a RF remote that controls an IR blaster. The same IR blaster can also be controlled via with an iOS app.
     
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  3. Uofmtiger, Nov 6, 2013

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    Actually, Harmony is popular because they simplified the process with their web interface. I had several remotes before I got the Harmony, and trust me, they were much more difficult to program, especially if you wanted to use macros.

    Personally, I will get another Harmony when/if my 880s die.
     
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  4. Otago Lad, Nov 6, 2013

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    Totally agree - I have a Harmony 900 and the set up was a piece of cake and it works perefctly with all my dvices in multi-rooms. Wife didn't understand why we needed one until we got it and now loves it. Remote clutter solved in one hit.
     
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