Logitech Harmony 670 Universal Remote Control Review

Let’s take a look at the product specs

• Easy to set up – Just connect your Harmony remote to your computer and the Web wizard walks you step-by-step through a simple set up.
• Easy to use -  Simply press an Activity button, such as Watch TV or Listen to Music
• Easy to get help – You don’t have to know anything about your entertainment system to operate it.
• Never out of date – Device database includes 5,000+ manufacturers and 175,000+ devices, from HDTVs to DVRs, VCRs to lighting controls.
• Backlit keys – Easy to see; easy to use.

Most people will assume that a device this handy but be extremely hard to set up and to work. But this is actually not the case. It is easy to set up with a Web wizard who walks you through the steps.

Optimized for DVD Recording
One of the best things about the Harmony 670 is that is it optimized for DVR devices which means it has over 670 convenient controls. Furthermore, it comes with backlit keys which are easy to see, even in the dark. The next time you want to get more popcorn, you don’t have to fumble for the lights before pressing pause.  The Harmony 670 uses Smart State Technology which means there are easy to understand activity buttons such as “Watch TV” or “Listen to Music.” All you have to do is press the button- it’s honestly that simple!

If you want to buy this remote, you can get it cheap on Amazon here.

I have four kids at home and they all easily understand how to use the remote control. Furthermore, our babysitter, who had never seen a device like this before, had no trouble switching from the Xbox to the television once the kids went to bed.

NOTE* There is a huge sale going on at Amazon for this remote. You can get it 50% off here but supplies are apparently limited.

Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote Features

• Completely control your whole home entertainment system including your HDTV.
• Access Logitech’s online remote control data base – instantly configure your control for almost all electronic devices.
• Programming is really easy if it even needs it – chances are it is already in the database!
• Can control up to 15 devices.
• Is pretty much a computer inside a remote control. Has built in color LCD Screen.
• It looks really really cool and comes with a sweet protective case.
• Can dock the remote in the recharge station and never have to replace batteries again.

I have seem some complaints about this universal remote.

Nothing is perfect – this one seemed to get a lot of complaints about it failing to properly recharge. They have since fixed this issue so any new remotes won’t have this problem anymore.

Here is what some people say about the Harmony 880:

Earl Dopter

“I have bought my share of universal remotes and I will say that none compare to this Logitech Harmony.  This particular model is light years ahead of all the other harmony remotes they currently sell and it is a great bang for the buck. I say this from an ergonomics as well as functional standpoint.“

Tapilado

“This one remote replaced the 6 or so remotes that sat on my table. I have owned many different so called universal remotes in the past including the Producer 8 with macro, and the 6-in-1. This remote completely destroys any of the remotes I have owned“