Philips Prestigo SRU8015 Infrared Universal remote control for DVD/DVR/VCR, Satellite radio, Satellite or Cable, TV, Audio system, Home control, Projector, Amplifier, CD player, MD player

Universal remote that you need

Advantages: Simple to use, great interface, simple to program
Disadvantages: None

We have DVD player, receiver, two sat boxes (Sky + Free to air European channels), TV. It was not a fun holding 5 remotes trying to find a right button. The remote you would need would always be hidden and missing somewhere. We bought Logitech Harmony 525 2 years ago. I knew it would work for me as I am a gadget man. I was slightly apprehensive about my wife and worried about my in-laws (when they come to visit us). I thought it might be too techie thing for them. It turned out as a very simple to use. I have setup 4 activities - Sat1, Sat2, DVD and CD. You program it on Logitech site using web interface and then sync your remote via USB cable. When you click say SAT1 button all necessary devices would turn on (TV, receiver (I listen TV sound over speakers), SAT box). When you press off button all devices are switched off. You ...

JohnCheese 10.10.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Logitech Harmony 525 Advanced Universal Remote Infrared Universal remote control for DVR, TV, VCR, DVD player, Audio system

Logitech Harmony 525 Advanced Universal Remote

Advantages: Control many devices using Infrared - easy to setup
Disadvantages: Can't control bluetooth or FM devices

The Logitech Harmony 525 Advanced Universal Remote is used to control multiple devices in audio and visual systems (ie your tv, video, digital box, music players etc) Currently we use one to control an AV receiver, digital box and projector. Personally i think this is the best one i've used. Although initially to set up takes a bit of time (you have to load a program onto a computer and then add devices to the remote using the provided usb cable), the time it saves in day to day use and the practicality of one remote makes it a worthwhile task. If there is not a system listed that you want to control it has a neat feature which allow you to add other 'unknown' remote signals - its so easy - you just tell it you're going to add an 'unknown' and then point the 'unknown' systems remote at the logitech remote and it asks ...

animalsticks 28.07.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Logitech Harmony 525 Advanced Universal Remote Infrared Universal remote control for DVR, TV, VCR, DVD player, Audio system

Even the wife likes it :-)

Advantages: Looks great, easy to set up, learning features
Disadvantages: Can be limited if you want to do anything too complex

This :Philips remote control is the 1st in Philips Prestigo range. It's a long slender remote control with a touch screen and a jog wheel. The jog wheel can be used to cycle through different devices a la ipod. The devices include TV, Freeview, Cable, Satellite, Hi-Fi, DVD There are hard buttons for the channel up and down and volume, so you aren't reliant on the touch screen. There is also a provision for the "red" button if required The touch screen looks fantastic - the fonts are in keeping with the modern lines of the remote Setting it up is easy. Choose the device, select the brand and the remote will instruct you what to do. This works quite well and if there are any buttons that don't work, these can be set up individually. It has the codes for over 800 devices, so the chances are your equipment will be listed are pretty ...

zoophoria 04.01.2007 · Read full review
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