Universal remote vs. iOS options

[eawmp1]

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.

 

[Weaselboy]

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.

 

[Uofmtiger]

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.

 

[Otago Lad]

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.

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.