Manage up to 8 of your home theater electronics devices with this Logitech Harmony 700 915-000162 universal remote, which features a brilliant color command screen for easy navigation. One-touch activity buttons simplify device selection.
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I am fairly happy with this product. There were only a couple of problems. First, there is an issue with the backlighting. Below the LCD, everything is great; however, everything from that point up is dark. This includes all of the activity buttons, which makes no sense at all. Additionally, the remote would not program correctly for my Panasonic (DMR-ES40V) Recorder (DVD/VHS). This device is about four years old, so it doesn't seem unreasonable to expect it to work seamlessly with this remote.
We purchased it primarily to replace the four remotes in the living room for our TV (LG 42LE5400), VHS/DVD Recorder (Panasonic DMR-ES40V), DirecTV DVR (R15-500 ), & Home Theater Receiver (RCA RT2350). The initial setup was practically a breeze. All I had to do was select each component by manufacturer and model number, then answer a few questions about our home theater configuration.
I was also interested in replacing the two remotes in our home office for our TV/DVD/VCR (Toshiba MW20F11) and DirecTV Receiver (Samsung SIR-S300W). I was very pleased to find that it not only worked perfectly, but also flawlessly works in the master bedroom on our TV/DVD (Toshiba MD20F11) and DirecTV Receiver (Samsung SIR-S300W). What a bonus!
I was able to place a total of eight remotes in semi-permanent storage! It may take a while, but I bet it will pay for itself by saving all those batteries I've been having to replace. We should've done this a long time ago!
What's great about it: It was fairly easy to program.
What's not so great: Buttons beside, and also above, the LCD are not backlit!