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ajowers

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Reccomendations on using any universal remote
« on: January 02, 2013, 09:35:04 am »
Hi,

I use MC17 now (still not on MC18).  I have HDMI video output and COAX audio to an AV reciever.  My comcast box also uses HDMI.

So, I have two sources that I switch on the AV Receiver.

I wish to combine the functions of 4 remotes into one using a universal remote of some kind.  Can someone give me advice on this?

I have the following remotes:

Sony LCD 52" TV
Comcast Digital cable box
Cambridge Audio 640R HT receiver
Windows Media Center (Rosewill) remote for MC17

Can I easily and reliably turn on/off and switch all these devices with a universal remote like the Logitech Harmony 1100 or something else maybe (you suggest?)

Thanks in advance.
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Re: Reccomendations on using any universal remote
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2013, 10:06:37 am »
I think the Harmony One is pretty nice. I control my AVR's 3 different zones, disc palyer, windows, xbox and TV. I'm not crazy about Harmony's setup procedure but it works.
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Re: Reccomendations on using any universal remote
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2013, 10:18:30 am »
Harmony One  8)
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InflatableMouse

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Re: Reccomendations on using any universal remote
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2013, 01:36:25 pm »
I seem to be the only one in this world that doesn't like the Harmony remotes.

Actually, its not the remote I don't like (its good quality hardware) its that the software is complete crap and limits the possibilities for programming.

My harmony ended up in a drawer somewhere ...
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ajowers

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Re: Reccomendations on using any universal remote
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2013, 01:39:49 pm »
Thanks for the advice.  I have not yet made a decision as one option I am currently used to (and trained in) is to just juggle several remotes.
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rec head

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Re: Reccomendations on using any universal remote
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2013, 06:12:15 pm »
Quote from: InflatableMouse on January 11, 2013, 01:36:25 pm
I seem to be the only one in this world that doesn't like the Harmony remotes.

Actually, its not the remote I don't like (its good quality hardware) its that the software is complete crap and limits the possibilities for programming.

My harmony ended up in a drawer somewhere ...

No I agree. That's why I said the setup wasn't too good. It is really made for non A/V geeks and is easy to setup but once you want to become a power user you are stuck going through convoluted menus.

I like the Harmony One itself a lot.
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Re: Reccomendations on using any universal remote
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2013, 12:45:07 pm »
One option that is a little off the beaten path...

I use the Lenovo N5902 with my HTPC setup.  The drawback, of course, is that it can't communicate with your components via IR commands.

However, I found this company Promixis http://www.promixis.com/girder.php that makes software called "Girder."  You could use this software along with one of the IR devices they sell to program hotkey's on your keyboard to control your components.

I'm considering doing this myself, but all I really want to do is power on/off my amp and TV, which is really simple.  If you have more complex needs than that, it may not be a good solution for you.

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