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Manufacturer: Logitech Part number: 915-000002
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- Bottom Line:
- The Logitech Harmony 670 may not be the coolest-looking universal remote, but it's one of the easiest to use, especially for DVR users.
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CNET editors' review
Logitech Harmony 670 price range: $179.99
- Reviewed by: David Rudden
- Edited by: John Falcone
- Reviewed on: 10/20/2006
- Released on: 10/10/2006
The good: The Logitech Harmony 670 is a throwback to the comfortable peanut-shape design of old, with DVR-friendly buttons placed in the center. It retains the same great features and functionality that the Harmony line is known for, such as activity or device-based command, PC/Mac programmability, and a contextual LCD screen.
The bad: The 670 isn't as sleek or as stylish as the more-recent "flat" Harmony models. Moreover, it lacks the rechargeable battery/cradle and color LCD found on higher-end Harmony models. Even with an upgrade in place, the Web-based programming can still intimidate nontechie users. And the remote's silver finish scuffs pretty easily.
The bottom line: The Logitech Harmony 670 may not be the coolest-looking universal remote, but it's one of the easiest to use, especially for DVR users.
User reviews
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Flexible solution for eclectic equipment
by pedalmike on December 2, 2006
Pros: Flexibility of programming, USB interface
Cons: Interview based software interface clumsy for experienced users
Summary: Overall, I am very pleased. My home theater/audio setup has a different manufacturer for every component. The 670 recognized at least 85% of the device buttons. The ones that ...
Summary: Overall, I am very pleased. My home theater/audio setup has a different manufacturer for every component. The 670 recognized at least 85% of the device buttons. The ones that did not work as expected were easy to fix using the learning function and the original remotes.
The interview format on the Logitech web site is OK for initial setup, after that, it is a pain to have to navigate through the interview stuff to make small tweaks. That being said, the flexibility to organize commands for a given activity, and adjust delays between commands is excellent.It took me about 4 hours in total, spread over several nights, to get the programming of my system to perfection.
The USB connection is very easy to use. You can even set up the software so that your PC recognizes the 670 when you plug it in, just like synching an ipod.
I have a plasma display, DVD/CD player, VCR, 5 channel amp, home theater processor, and cable box to control. I will be adding the Onkyo ipod interface shortly.
When setting up the listening to music activity, I programmed the 670 to turn off 3 of the 5 channels on my amp so that I just have the left and right front channels active.
The way that button labels can be renamed and rearranged (at the device level or at the activity level) is just teriffic.
My wife was frustrated at times with operating our system. Once I got the programming on the 670 to where I wanted it, I put all the other remotes away, and she has not asked for them back.
Physically, I would have preferred a rectangle shape to the peanut shape. The button layout is easy to remember and fairly intuitive. If you need reading glasses, the button labels are hard to read without glasses on. Backlighting feature works well. Battery life- too early to tell.7 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Remote
by MSC71 on October 25, 2006
Pros: Controls everything perfect
Cons: Can be a little tricky to set up at first
Summary: I also own the 520 so I was familiar with the setup process. What I use the remote to control
1. TV
2. DVD Player
3. Xbox 360
4. Surround ...Summary: I also own the 520 so I was familiar with the setup process. What I use the remote to control
1. TV
2. DVD Player
3. Xbox 360
4. Surround Sound Receiver
5. VCR
6. Direct TV Receiver
The best part of this remote is it is wife friendly. You press "Watch TV" on the remote and it turns on all your equipment and puts them on the correct settings. If you are watching TV and decide to watch a DVD, you press "Watch A Movie" and your DVD player turns on and the TV goes to the correct input for the DVD player. Once you are done watching a movie, press "Watch TV" again and the DVD Player turns off and you are back to watching TV. One button press does everything. No more turning multiple devices on etc.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Remote... for the most part
by CaptainTPen on December 26, 2007
Pros: Fast set up and easy to use for the non-techy but see the cons too.
Cons: Hardware and USB port issues left me a lame duck for two weeks.
Summary: Ok, Logitech makes a great remote. I originally wanted the rechargeable model, but it was more expensive than my budget would allow. So I opted for this model.
Word of ...Summary: Ok, Logitech makes a great remote. I originally wanted the rechargeable model, but it was more expensive than my budget would allow. So I opted for this model.
Word of warning - if you have an older laptop or tower based computer - you may have issues.
Here's the skinny...
I made the purchase through Amazon.com and waited an addition week for it to arrive. (Supersaver strikes again) It was a Saturday and I sat down to my computer to load the program, hook up the remote and low and behold because my laptop just happens to be an old model it only has one usb port.
I treked to Target, purchased a 7 port usb port and continued with the job at hand.
Though the program is good, it takes a while to do everything and many times you can't just go back a step, if you type in the wrong receiver number, etc. That was a pain. Besides that - their customer service dept isn't in on Saturday or Sunday Evenings, so I was forced to wait till Monday.
I called tech support after getting a failure notice during the programing download to the remote. I was passed to regular support, then advanced support - who basically told me that not only did I have to shut off my firewall, popup blocker and virus protection just to do the download - in the end there was a hardware issue in the end that waylaid me from using the remote while Logitech sent out a new one.
Well, a week later on Saturday Midday, DHL arrived with the new remote. Since I already had the components in the system (Logitech keeps them on their secure server forever!!!) all I had to do was download to my remote.
Same issue poped up again, so I called Customer service. Turns out, you must have a direct line usb port between the remote and the computer.
An hour later (after finding another computer that had multiple usb port connections) I got the remote to download and use.
We like the remote - but there are times when it wants to look for the components and shuts down one piece without shutting down the others, and vice verse. I hope to sit down with the remote again (hooked to a computer) and resolve this issue.
Maybe just maybe I'll be able to get away from using multiple remotes. In a perfect world, one can dream...2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Incredible control of all my advanced electronics
by peachland on February 11, 2007
Pros: Easy set up. Works very well. Stylish
Cons: Wish it were RF, but the IR works good.
Summary: Using this with Sony 50' HDTV...Denon A/V Amp...DirecTV HR20-HD PVR...JVC DVD and VCR...Sony 5-CD Changer. With all these disparate components, I needed one remote beefy ...
Summary: Using this with Sony 50' HDTV...Denon A/V Amp...DirecTV HR20-HD PVR...JVC DVD and VCR...Sony 5-CD Changer. With all these disparate components, I needed one remote beefy enough to handle them all without requiring a EE to program it! The Harmony remote was just the ticket. After one month of use, it works almost flawlessly. The only thing I miss is having the RF remote. Maybe I should have splurged for the higher end model, but I'll get over it.
Great backlit remote with easy to read LCD. I was even able to customize a couple of buttons for my PVR in about 10 minutes with no fuss. Straightforward USB connection is great too!2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Poor Manufacturing Quality, Beware
by jpmeyer01 on September 1, 2009
Pros: Great layout, online updates and functionality a plus
Cons: Defective manufacturing and poor customer service
Summary: Unfortunately, I have a similar story to many of Logitech?s Harmony Customers. This remote worked great for the first 6 months I had it. Easily a four star product, ...
Summary: Unfortunately, I have a similar story to many of Logitech?s Harmony Customers. This remote worked great for the first 6 months I had it. Easily a four star product, until 6 months in the USB port broke off inside the remote. Customer service replaced the remote quickly and easily with little hassle. Then 8 months later the LCD screen inexplicably quit working. So, in less than a year and a half, I became the owner of two $100+ defective remotes. Check the other reviews, these two problems are not un-common. Also, be warned that if your remote is replaced under warranty that the replacement remote is only warranted for 30 days or the expiration of the original equipment warranty. Stay away from this poorly manufactured product!!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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excellent remote controls everything
by purpz on December 6, 2007
Pros: lighted keys, easy to read lcd, easy to operate
Cons: buttons are small ,the centre control a little touchy, doesnt always work with my tv
Summary: It eliminates all your controls and when it doesnt work the help button fixes any problems worth the money but try the internet for better deals found one for $85....
Summary: It eliminates all your controls and when it doesnt work the help button fixes any problems worth the money but try the internet for better deals found one for $85.00 then had future shop price match it and saved an extra 10% on the difference. In the long run it saves from using 4 clickers
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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once you get it going, you'll wonder what you did without one!
by n1c0LaSS on November 17, 2006
Pros: it has a HUGE database, and the web based setup just ensures that it will keep updated with new equipment you may get
Cons: the web based setup is a little tricky to figure out, and it's anything but perfect
Summary: Though the web based setup is anything but perfect, there's still a great chance that it will find the device you are looking for. The on-screen help also does ...
Summary: Though the web based setup is anything but perfect, there's still a great chance that it will find the device you are looking for. The on-screen help also does wonders to fix any problems that you may have. You also have the option to program the remote, with the current remote via infrared. All in all, it's a great remote for the price (considering its much more expensive siblings).
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Terrible channel surfing remote!.
by jele18 on February 24, 2008
Pros: extensive customization opportunities
Cons: Poorly planned ergonomics doom what otherwise might be a great remote
Summary: Have been using this remote for 4 weeks. While this remote looks "cool", the very things that make it look cool make it difficult to operate with one hand. The ...
Summary: Have been using this remote for 4 weeks. While this remote looks "cool", the very things that make it look cool make it difficult to operate with one hand. The remote materials are very "slick" which makes it slippery to operate. In addition, the channel numbers are squeezed all the way to the very bottom of the remote making it difficult to enter channel numbers without using both hands. In order to keep it's "cool" look many of the buttons are far too thin especially the volumne control and customizable buttons. My 58" plasma is the only cool I need. I want usability in a remote.
Also, the setup is also unnecessarily complex. My 30 days are up and this one's going back to BestBuy.1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not all it's cracked up to be
by travisrgeorge on March 6, 2012
Pros: Customizable
Cons: Cheap screen/hardware; terrible customer service
Summary: Apparently I pressed the touch screen too hard and it cracked. Think about that: it's a touch screen, and you have to press it softly. That's the dumbest ...
Summary: Apparently I pressed the touch screen too hard and it cracked. Think about that: it's a touch screen, and you have to press it softly. That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard. So now I can't read anything on my screen. What kind of shoddy material is this made out of? Ever heard of gorilla glass? Your screen is pathetic. To make matter worse my remote was still covered under warranty but they refused to send me a replacement or refund because they said it was my fault. For touching a touch screen too hard??!! Are you kidding me?! I'll never buy another Logitech product ever again. I did get the last laugh though. I know for a fact I prevented 2 of my friends from buying these remotes after they heard my story. I also posted my story on fb and told everyone I know, including posting terrible reviews on every website I could think of. It would've been cheaper for the company to send a replacement than to continuously lose business because of me. Haha.
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Does it ALL for cheap(er).
by mdhall41 on February 11, 2010
Pros: paid $50, does everything, activity controls, xbox 360, ease of use and setup
Cons: some buttuns could be slightly larger
Summary: I would buy this remote again in a second. I bought it for $50 from Tiger Direct (Circuit City) website refurbished. Actually I have the 620, but they are exactly ...
Summary: I would buy this remote again in a second. I bought it for $50 from Tiger Direct (Circuit City) website refurbished. Actually I have the 620, but they are exactly the same except for color. It was simple to setup, and I only made a couple small changes to the suggested/preprogrammed setup. All in all I was up and running in about 45 minutes without rushing through it and it works great. Wife loves it as well. Best part is it worked for all my devices, a few of which I could not get codes for on any ONE remote... some would work for all but 1-2 things, but one device was always missing on my other remotes and NONE of the others integrated all the comands so well.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Logitech
- Part number: 915-000002
- Description: Designed specifically for Digital Video Recorder (DVR) users, the Harmony 670 features convenient controls that make it easy to command TiVO and other popular DVRs. Essential buttons including "Record", "Play", "Pause", "Advance", "Rewind", "Skip Forward", "Skip Back", and a directional pad are centrally located, and convenient "Sound" and "Picture" buttons help you tame tough configurations such as switching aspect ratios or sound modes. Harmony's activity-based control makes it easy to manage your entire home entertainment system; just press a conveniently color-coded activity button ("Watch Movie"), and the remote will power on your TV, DVD, stereo receiver, set all the inputs and even press "Play"! There's also a handy "Help" button so that anyone from the kids to the babysitter can access programming.
General
- Remote type Universal remote control
- Remote control technology Infrared
Overview
- Features Multi-brand compatibility ,
Color-coded buttons ,
Back-lit buttons ,
Easy online set up - Number of supported devices 15
- Supported devices TV ,
DVR ,
AV receiver ,
DVD player ,
Cable box ,
Satellite TV system ,
Game console - Input device Keypad
- Display LCD display - Monochrome
Connections
- Type 1 x USB
System Requirements
- Operating System Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or later,
MS Windows XP,
MS Windows 2000
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable - External
Power
- Battery 4 x Standard battery - AAA type
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Manufacturer info
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- Address:
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