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If you have a digital video recorder, this is the remote for you. Even when you have both a satellite and a DVR like TiVo, the Harmony 688 Digital Video Remote Control has conveniently placed controls for all necessary commands. Available in silver.
Quick Glance
Features: LCD, Learning Function, USB Interface
Summary
Product Title: Logitech Harmony 688 Digital Video Remote Control
Manufacturer: Logitech
Lowest Price: $89.99
Power Score: 4.5 | 20 Reviews
Device Support
Number of Controllable Devices: 16
Physical Features
Range: 40 ft (Remote Control)
Other Features
General Features: LCD, Learning Function, USB Interface
Battery Type: 4 x AAA
General
Green Compliance: RoHS
Dimensions
Dimensions: 8.10" Height x 2.30" Width x 1.30" Depth
Weight: 5.80 oz
Warranty
Warranty Information: 366 Day
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Memory: 2 Megabytes Non-volatile flash memory Power: While connected: USB power from PC When not connected: 4 AAA 1.5V batteries 1. USB Plug n Play: After completing the Web Wizard set-up, program the remote by simply connecting the Harmony Remote to your computer with the supplied USB cable. 2. Help Button: One touch help for any problems you might encounter. 3. Activity Buttons: Easily start your favorite Activities with just one press of a button! 4. Interactive Display: Easy to read interactive display keeps you in control and informed of what's going on. 5. Backlight Glow: Backlighting makes the buttons and interactive display glow brightly for easy use in the dark. 6. PVR Control: Convenient access to transport controls (FF, RW, Pause, Play, etc.) makes using PVR/Tivo functions second nature. 7. Learning Ports: Just point your original remote at the Learning Port to capture and use any infrared command with the Harmony Remote
Localization: English (US)
Buttons & Keys: 56
Green Compliance: Yes
Wireless Operating Distance: 40 ft
Strengths: Ease of setup, help button, strength of IR signal
Weakness: Default setup for some components requires user to go through menus to get to controls (eg - PIP controls for tv)
One of the few universal remotes that can truly control everything. Setup was a breeze, simply connecting to the logitech website and answering a few questions on how my components are connected and how I use them for different activities (eg watch tv, watch dvd, etc). Signal strength was very strong, I could control all of my components from 3 rooms away while my original tv remote could only go...
Strengths: Easily replaces multiple remotes. High WAF.
Weakness: Web-based configuration can be clunky at times.
Was up and running within a couple hours of starting the web-based programming task. Currently replaced 6 remotes with this one. Got to 95% of what I wanted very quickly and easily. The last 5% will take a little more effort. Have heard that it uses batteries relatively quickly (but it replaced 6 remotes!).
Strengths: This was very easy to set up. Directions are easy to follow. Works great with TIVO.
Weakness: The buttons could be a little bigger
This is the first remote that I have found that I could get to work with all of my components. Not only that, it worked on the first try. It was easy to set up. No more programming macros into a remote or going through the teaching mode that never seems to work anyway. This remote is awesome.
Strengths: All in one remote......
Weakness: Price pretty high $140's....More consumers would buy if cost would go down.
Remote is user friendly and it seems that anyone can use this remote with know problem. With one touch of a button you can turn on a movie or just watch TV without having your usual 3 remotes or more. I will enjoy this for years......
Strengths: The Harmony 688 was very easy to set up. It controls all of my A/V equipment, and has easy to read menus. It works 100 times better than the original remote for my TiVo.
Weakness: I have not figured out how to control the multiple disc DVD player that I own. I can start playing a DVD, but am having difficulty toggling between other DVDs. It is going to take more time.
I am extremely satisfied with my recent purchase of the HArmony 688 remote. I had four remotes that i was using to control all of my A/V equipment, and most of the remotes were cumbersome and did not have small conveinces like glow in the dark keys , much less a backlight. This is the coolest remote on the market. Set-up was so easy. The website where you go to set-up is user friendly, and it...
Strengths: Nice size & shape. User friendly web interface for programming. A single button press turns on all necessary equipment and configures inputs according to which activity has been selected.
Weakness: Some infared commands were not in the Harmony database, but I was able to "teach" the remote those commands easily. Need to know the model numbers of your components to easily setup.
This is absolutely the most user friendly, most customizable remote that I have ever owned. Because the programming interface is web-based, the list of supported devices is continually growing. No need to send this remote away to be upgraded when new devices become available. Almost every aspect of this remote may be customized to your preferences. You can even set what button presses turn on the...
Strengths: Smaller than my previous universal remote; easy to use
Weakness: Web site to load IR commands into remote is somewhat slow
I've been using a Sony universal remote for the past 5 years and found that for people other than myself, controlling our home theatre system was problematic. The Harmony remote senses the state of each component of the system and automatically makes changes depending on what you want to do (watch a DVD, watch TV, watch a videotape, listen to music, etc.) It is much easier for anyone to choose...
Strengths: relatively easy set-up, no need to program macros for multiple equipment, good online and phone support
Weakness: did not work with my particular TV, mushy buttons, key layout not the best
I had 6 remotes floating around and decided to get a universal remote to replace all of them. I ended up trying the Harmony 688. Initial set-up was relatively easy, just enter what equipment you have in Logitech Harmony's interactive website, and the configuration is done for you. This was definitely a plus. I previously had a Sony AV-3000 LCD remote, and programming macro commands in that remote...
Strengths: Button placement, Ergonomics, Functionality
Weakness: Battery Life
My only downside to this remote was the battery life. I loved the look and feel of it. Worked great with my components. Super easy to program. I ended up upgrading to the rechargeable model. Our first set of batteries lasted a few months. Next set only a few days (cheap batteries) and our final set lasted about a month (energizers).
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Remote controls are really the steering wheel behind your home theater system. I remember back in the early days when I would try to show off my system to friends (hold on, this’ll just take a minute – let me grab the other remote...) only to be slowed up by the process of (just another second while I change the input on the TV to component) manipulating all the devices to function in their...
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Logitech Harmony 688 Digital Video Remote Control
Strengths: The idea is ingenious,one button task control of multiple electronics, interactive online programing of the remote and your unique set up,that you save and can change. Help feature on the remote
Weakness: It doesn't always work as smoothly in my case because of the way my TV has to change the AV screens. the remote itself doesn't feel as substantially built.
I permanently put away 7 out of my 8 remotes. I still like my TiVo remote, but I could just as well use the Harmone remote. I love it. I wish the remote felt heavier in my hand, and the center "OK" button seemed less prone to falling apart. But I may be nittpicking. It's worth the money, especially with rebates.