Product Description

The Harmony 1000 Advanced Universal Remote symbolises a move in the right direction for audio and video equipment control.With its 8.9" touchscreen design, the Harmony 1000 Advanced Universal Remote lets you control up to 15 external devices.Thanks to a user friendly graphic menu, the Harmony 1000 Advanced Universal Remote gives you access to numerous configurations.Once connected to your computer, its configuration wizard guides you through step by step.The Harmony 1000 Advanced Universal Remote can take control of more than 5,000 brands and more than 175,000 devices.In case of a configuration problem, its help section provides all the troubleshooting information you need.Finally, its rechargeable lithium-ion battery guarantees maximum availability for equipment control.The Harmony 1000 Advanced Universal Remote is the ultimate control solution for all your audio and video devices.Additional information:Compatible with: Windows 2000, XP / Mac OS X 10.3 or later version - USB port and CD-ROM player requiredContent:- Logitech Harmony 1000 Remote Control- Charging base- USB Cable - Mains adapter- Lithium-ion Battery - Installation CD

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3711 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Logitech
• Model: 1304834
• Released on: 2007-05-08

Manufacturer's Description
>From the Manufacturer
The essential center of your entertainment system. Say "Goodbye" to the wasted time and endless frustration of multiple remotes controlling multiple devices, and say hello to one single, easy-to-use device with a cool new shape. The Harmony 1000 remote control, with its engaging and logical interface, simplifies even the most complex programming functions. Logitech's patented Smart State technology® makes it possible to seamlessly control up to 15 separate components with just one touch. Programming your HDTV? The Harmony 1000's colour display makes it easy to control even the aspect ratio and sound modes. And, you can do it all without direct line-of-sight, since the Harmony sends both infrared (IR) and Z-wave wireless home automation standard (also known as radio frequency or RF).

1. Easy to set up:
Just connect your Harmony remote to your computer and the Web wizard walks you step-by-step through a simple set up. Enter in your model numbers for your components, then answer a few easy questions about how you "Watch TV" or "Watch a DVD" You'll be controlling even the most complex system without any of the hassles of elaborate macro-programming.

2. Easy to use:
The Harmony Remote is the world's only remote with Smart State Technology® activity control. Just press one of the Activity buttons, such as "Watch TV" or "Listen to Music," and your Harmony Remote automatically sets up your entertainment system, without you ever having to program a "macro."

3. Easy to get help:
With the Harmony remote, you don't have to know anything about your entertainment system to operate it. No sound? No picture? No problem! There's even a handy "HELP" button to guide you through simple troubleshooting and get you back in control.

4. Never out of date:
The Harmony Remote device database is constantly updated with new components and fine-tuned settings. Simply connect it to your computer using its USB interface, and your remote is updated automatically!

Features

One-touch activity controls Simply touch one icon and the Harmony remote will power on all the necessary components.		Easy-to-use 3.5" touch screen Large, colour icons and backlit buttons ensure an entirely new level of ease and functionality.		Computer-based set-up Simply connect the Harmony 1000 to your computer, and the wizard guides you through the entire set-up process.
Rechargeable No need to worry about power with the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. The handy recharging stand ensures that the unit is always powered up and easy to find.		World's largest A/V control database Your Harmony 1000 will control everything from HDTVs to PVR/DVRs, from laser discs to VCRs—even lighting controls! Logitech's online database now includes 4500+ brands and 150,000+ IR devices — and the list is growing every day.		Control of devices through cabinets, walls, and floors With a wireless range of 100 feet, the Harmony RF Wireless Extender (sold separately) allows control of devices without a line of sight.

System Requirements

For Windows® systems: Microsoft Windows 2000, ME, or XP, USB port, CD-ROM drive, Internet access. For Macintosh® systems: Mac OS X 10.3 or later, USB port, CD-ROM drive, Internet access.

What's In The Box

Logitech® Harmony® 1000 remote control, charging station, USB cable, AC Adapter, Lithium-ion battery, Installation CD, Installation guide, 1-year warranty.

Product Description
The Logitech Harmony 1000 features a brilliant 3.5-inch colour touch screen that allows for one-touch activity-based control of even the most sophisticated A/V components. Say goodbye to the inconvenience of multiple remotes controlling multiple devices; Logitech's patented Smart State Technology makes it easy to control your HDTV, adjust aspect ratios, or change sound modes?there are no complicated macros to program. Just press an on-screen activity icon and Harmony does the rest. One remote is all you'll need to control even the most complex home entertainment systems. And when used together with a Harmony RF Wireless Extender (sold separately), you can further reduce clutter by placing your components out of sight. Since the remote can transmit both infrared and radio frequency commands, you can control equipment inside a cabinet or even in the next room.

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Customer Reviews

Dont Bother
I'e had this for a few months now, and it frequently locks up - the only way to fix it is to remove the battery and re-boot it.

Sometimes the touch screen works fine, but appears to not send any commands out to any of my components.

Trying to speak to logitech's customer support is beyond a joke.

I find the touch screen is sometimes slow to respond, and the device just doesnt feel natual to use.

Hopefully, its going back for a refund

Apple OSX Leopard Compatible
Has the problem with Apple OSX Leopard been rectified or is it sill not compatible?

not bad, but you should probably go for the Harmony One instead
I bought this recently, and was quite pleased with it - setup was trivial, taking about 30 mins or so - most of that downloading and updating the software and figuring out the model numbers of my various pieces of hardware. I had 4 remotes to mimic, and two basic operations (watch DVDs, play music), and having the remote control them was very simple.

Where the remote falls down is the reliance on the touchscreen and the general shape; if you want to fast forward through a movie, for example, you need to hold the remote in one hand, find the right key on the screen with your other hand, and then keep casting your eyes back and forth from the remote to the TV to make sure that your finger is still on the right button and that you still want to forward through the movie - this would be less of a problem with a narrower device where you could hold it and operate it with one hand. The lack of positive feedback is a huge negative (that I didn't really think about before trying the harmony 1000).

If you tend to start watching a dvd (or playing music or whatever) and then don't touch the remote till you're done, the harmony 1000 will be great; if, like me, you like to fast forward/rewind etc. all the time, then you will probably quickly become frustrated.

Additionally, because the touch screen contains most of the functions (far more use could have been made of the button pannel to the right of the screen, IMO), and the buttons have to be quite large, you also have the problem of having to switch through a large number of screens to access different types of operations - the playback controls on one page, number buttons on another, general functions on another (or rather more likely 6 other pages); I'm sure that with time and patience you could arrange the buttons in a better way, but I had neither.

In the end I gave the Harmony 1000 to a friend and replaced it with a Harmony One; a more recent and much more user friendly device - cheaper too.

The Harmony 1000 looks great, and does pretty much what you expect of it, but before buying, consider how you use your remotes; if you fiddle a lot, then get one with real buttons.

Oh the customer service is fantastic; answered the call after a couple of rings, went straight to the help, and the rep answered my questions and fixed my problems immediately. Great service.