The IR blaster will happily transmit the appropriate IR codes in the right direction no matter how you point the remote itself. Where the is different from all the Harmony remotes before it is that the RF control is integrated into the remote, rather than treated as a separate remote device. After you add all the devices and activities to your remote, you then select which devices you want to control via RF and which you want to control via IR on the remote itself. With earlier RF-compatible models like the and model tablet, the RF extender was treated as a separate remote which had to be connected to your computer and synchronized much like the main remote itself.
The new way is much easier as it means the IR blasters can stay where they are without having to be re-connected to the computer and resynchronized with each new component or set-up tweak. Unlike previous Harmony remotes, enabling RF control on the is simple - just a couple of button clicks in the remote's Options menu. As I began setting up our remote for review, I did what I've done for all Harmony upgrades in the past: I attempted to add the new remote to my current account so I could transfer all the devices and activities to the new remote.
Unfortunately the is not compatible with the programming from the One, or any other Harmony remote for that matter -- the Logitech software told me that I had to set up a brand new account for the new remote, and I quote: "This remote is not supported by your current Harmony account. Please click the Next button to create a new account. Not something you want to see when you're upgrading an existing Harmony remote to the In my opinion this is a serious flaw as it forces Logitech's most active customer base -- the recidivist Harmony remote purchaser -- to start from scratch when programming the new remote.
Just lost a half star in the ratings there, Logitech. Of course, if you're a new Harmony customer, or are setting this up for a new system, this will not be an issue.
For testing purposes, I decided to set everything up from scratch with a different system: the one in my parents' summer home. I created a new account online and connected the remote to the PC, loading the Harmony software from the included CD.
Unfortunately my parents hadn't yet embraced the wonders of broadband internet so I had to leave the remote connected to the PC overnight with the PC connected to the internet on a dial-up line in order to complete the firmware upgrade process - downloading several dozen megabytes worth of new firmware data to the remote.
This process only takes a few minutes on a high-speed internet connection. Once that was done, I walked through the installation using the Harmony set-up wizard, choosing the appropriate components from Harmony's vast database and setting up a few activities by answering some simple questions about how the components were connected to each other and which volume control to use for each activity.
I also entered the Options menu on the remote itself to access the RF Set-up screens. It's here that you can easily choose between IR and RF control for each device in your system.
Harmony's online set-up wizard walks you through device and activity set-up with a series of basic connection questions.
In actual operation, the Harmony 's wand-style design behaves much like the Harmony One. Buttons are laid out logically, in distinct zones and with unique shapes that help to find the right buttons without having to look down.
This is one thing that bugs me about the models and touch screen tablet remotes which cannot be operated by feel due to their touch-screen-centric design. Nor can these tablet style remotes can't easily be operated with one hand for anything but the most basic functions.
I appreciate the high-end look to the model , but personally I prefer the feel and operation of a wand style remote. So using the Harmony was an absolute pleasure.
And the clear, detailed color touch screen and bright LED backlight make it dead easy to find the right buttons even in the darkness of a home theater environment. Although the Harmony is an outstanding remote, simple enough for most non-tech-savvy individuals to get configured and working quickly, its simplicity does lead to some shortcomings.
The biggest flaw, in my opinion is the one I mentioned earlier - the inability to easily upgrade from an earlier Harmony remote without reprogramming from scratch. Another fairly significant shortcoming is the lack of programmable macros.
Of course, activities on the can and do perform multiple commands on multiple components with a single button push, but beyond that, this latest generation of Harmony remotes cannot be customized to perform multiple tasks once you're inside an activity.
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Rename the bookmark. Delete bookmark? Cancel Delete. Delete from my manuals? Sign In OR. Don't have an account? In respect of the IR senders, you only got 4 with the The comes with the blaster and two additional IR repeaters. They work differently to the in that all IR transmitters send all IR commands received so you do not attach them to the various bits of kit.
The blaster itself also has a wide range IR sending capability so you may not need any of the additional repeaters. Not sure about the RF range but mine seems fine and not had any connection issues. Do you think this is a mistake on the Logitech website? Or do you think they may have upgraded the hardware package and added a further 2 IR transmitters? I can't understand why they are mentioning 4 IR transmitters!
As for range could you tell me what range you are getting on RF and how far from the unit the IR direct from the remote works? I hope the US package has the multivoltage AC adaptors as you mentioned! I am sure i can find convertor plugs from the US pins to UK pins! Last edited: Nov 3, Yeah the specs are wrong you don't get a cleaning cloth either!! You definitely only get two transmitters, which gives you a total of three when you take into account the blaster itself.
The only way to extend this is to buy another blaster and not sure if these are available yet the ones on the Logitech website are for different remotes.
I think the reason they have moved from 4 to 2 is that the original RF receiver had no built in IR and the transmitters were designed to be stuck to the hi-fi kit over the individual IR receivers. They have moved away from this, which I think is better. I have had a quick play with mine and it will control kit from the next room which is separated by brick walls but struggles when I move two or more rooms away.
I think if you go on the basis that you will get a similar range to bluetooth then you won't go far wrong. You certainly won't get the range of wi-fi, wireless video senders or the like. Click to expand The reference on their web site to 4 IR transmitters is definitely an error. Additional extenders for the are not yet on sale, and there is no date for their release. The is a new product and no significant updates have been made to it. Its charging base runs on anything from to v on either 50 or 60Hz power lines.
Sorry for mis-understanding but if you need UK pins, why not buy the remote in the UK? Square Active Member.
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