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eskro · 2012-10-03, 14:27

just dont get a 300 model of harmony.
their the cheapest but, your missing vital features like speed tweaks and stuff...

that why i got a harmony 600/650

roach9 · 2012-10-04, 01:17

Harmony 650 vs. another $60 remote... what do you guys go with?

**sectune** · 2012-10-04, 09:45

Why don't you just use the pulseeight usb-cec adapter? Works with your existing tv remote Smile

RaggSokk3n · 2012-10-04, 14:15

(2012-10-03, 14:27)eskro Wrote: just dont get a 300 model of harmony.
their the cheapest but, your missing vital features like speed tweaks and stuff...

that why i got a harmony 600/650

The harmony 200 is still available for 15$ :-)
But as long as you can get the 600 for 40- 50$ that's a good choice to.

RaggSokk3n · 2012-10-04, 14:45

(2012-10-04, 09:45)sectune Wrote: Why don't you just use the pulseeight usb-cec adapter? Works with your existing tv remote

Buy a harmony one, use it for a day and you will hate your self for not buying it sooner.

**sectune** · (This post was last modified: 2012-10-04, 16:30 by sectune.)

(2012-10-04, 14:45)RaggSokk3n Wrote:
(2012-10-04, 09:45)sectune Wrote: Why don't you just use the pulseeight usb-cec adapter? Works with your existing tv remote

Buy a harmony one, use it for a day and you will hate your self for not buying it sooner.

I have a Harmony 600 at my parents house. The set up was a play with my nerves and I often have the problem of some devices not receiving the IR signal while executing f.e. a watch movie macro. Had then to always push the help button on the harmony and answer thousands of yes/no questions till it's fixed... The idea is nice but for my use too much fiddling around.
P.S: Harmony one + IR receiver < 60$? Even with Harmony 600 its really close. And for my part, even if the topic creator won't have the difficulties I had, I think a Harmony is just an overkill if you just want to control your htpc box...

baijuxavior · 2012-10-04, 16:52

I'm using this 4 in one mce remote. It has backlit buttons and can be programmed to control 3 other devices also.

http://shop.inteset.com/Products/10-inte...eiver.aspx

roach9 · 2012-10-08, 05:08

I have an HP IR, will that function with a Logitech Harmony?

sstavross · (This post was last modified: 2012-10-08, 12:39 by sstavross.)

(2012-10-08, 05:08)roach9 Wrote: I have an HP IR, will that function with a Logitech Harmony?

Yes! Just select Windows Media center remote in your harmony programm.

baijuxavior · 2012-10-08, 17:59

Using eventghost and hp ir receiver, you can use almost any remote control like dvd or blu-ray player remote to control xbmc. I have tried this with my sherwood bdp, panasonic tv remote, stb remote and they work great.

roach9 · 2012-10-08, 18:06

To be honest, I'm not a big fan of Logitech Harmony remotes, so I would be looking else. Glad to hear my HP IR is quite robust though.

Anymore suggestions?

spencers · 2012-10-08, 20:24

I love my Boxee remote. Much like the Apple TV remote except has a keyboard on the underside. And RF to boot!

roach9 · 2012-10-08, 22:03

What is an RF?

**Tobor** · 2012-10-08, 22:55

(2012-10-08, 22:03)roach9 Wrote: What is an RF?

RF = Radio Frequency, as opposed to IR (Infra Red, a beam of light). The big advantage is that you don't have to point it at a receiver.

roach9 · 2012-10-09, 00:00

That's nice... what remotes have RF functionality? Do I need an RF receiver?