Just as an FYI, the WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor) for my tech habit is much better now than it was before the harmony. She knows all she has to do is press the "Watch TV" button to watch the TV... Before the harmony I used to get 2/3 calls per day at work from her asking how to put a film on for the kids or what needed to be on to watch loose women etc. Culminating in threats of violence against my electricals or even divorce!

It is expensive, but it is worth it!

crabby

Update to my problem, after re-updating the firmware, it works now. However, I had to press Alt-F9 in the desktop software to force the update, as it was already on the latest firmware.

After just a short time, this is the dogs doodahs. Not providing full access to my Samsung soundbar functionalities yet, but, I'll sort that.

Doh, looks like I have been sent a duff one :disappointed: Fully charged, connected to laptop, used the software, it did some firmware updates. But, the screen constantly just shows what looks like a laptop, with an arrow pointing top left. None of the keys do anything. Tried factory reset by Menu/Off, that did something, but it still doesn't work, the display never changes, except to go off.

Grrrr.

Great comment - totally agree. Even my wife who hates 'gadgets' loves the 700. Can understand some being perplexed why you'd spend so much on a remote but once you use it, it's worth it.

It's back on! Just purchased at £84.99. However, upon viewing my order subsequently, it did show a -£30.07 promotion, and it is now listed back at £115.06. Bizarre.

Worth a check though.

This is an epic little gadget. Just had mine installed and it's a good move just from. One evening if use. And easy to install!

Argh, my logitech harmony one is dying after 9 years of loyal service. Missed out on this one again. BAH!

Does this work with PS3 ?

Got a harmony 700 remote on Gumtree a couple years ago. No need to update to anything else really.

I'd never go back to standard controls.

I bought this and it's awesome. I've had harmony remotes before, but the BT tech on this is what you need. Forget CEC, forget IR dongles, this controls my PS3 and FireTV perfectly, it can even control the Wii U, it powers it of and can EVEN pilot the finger (like the left stick on the pad) using the touch screen (although it's hardly super smooth).

By default, the remote talks to the hub via RF (I think, maybe BT) and the hub sends all BT and IR commands to the devices. I haven't bother with the IR extenders, and just put the hub at the side of the room and so far so good. But if you want to bury the hub in a cupboard or out of site, then you can set it so that IR signals comes out of the actual remote (like a normal remote), and only BT stuff comes out of the hub. Hope this helps anyone. The console logos and tv channel logos look wicked on the touch screen too.

£85 is a steal for this.

Isn't it more a case of what needs to be off when watching "loose women"?

I missed it twice but luckily I managed this time
thanks OP
can't wait to try it :smiley:
happy day

Got this in the deal the other day for same price. arrived at 2pm, was in love with it by 3pm

£240 for a remote. blimey.. does it have a TV monitor on it.

missed this :disappointed:

I just use the free Peel Smart Remote app for my Samsung phone. Works a treat and is £85 cheaper :smiley:

Relative.

Just 85 quid for a remote, quite the bargain. Chilly.

Doh. Back up to £124 :disappointed:

Yeah the deal has ended, shame.

Expired it looks like

​And a NUC

Harmony remotes are superb

Thanks, I've been so busy at work that I just got it with 30 seconds left. Got my student 5% off too :smiley:

If only it could control PC...

Great deal! Paid 95 for an open box one from Amazon Warehouse last month! arghhh!

Same here - My wife loved the Harmony 525 - Served us well for 5+ years! Nows time for an upgrade so ordered this!

£85 for a TV remote, are you mad!!

great bit of kit, Used Harmony remotes for years, swear by them.

only downside to these is where the transport buttons sit - they're at the top, making them a little awkward to get to. i went with the smart hub and the basic remote as the transport buttons were in a better location - and it's a fantastic bit of kit.
there's a newer variant of this remote available now where the transport buttons are at the bottom, so it's worth looking at the better model if that sort of thing bugs you and you still want the screen.
but that smart hub... it's awesome. if mine ever died, i'd get a new one immediately.

I've had mine for a while now and it's a great remote. I've also got the new Elite Pro which does very little extra for the huge difference in cost (basis this deal)

Echo the comments above, this is a fantastic product. Highly recommended if you have multiple devices connected.

I ordered on the last lightening deal. Price is £84.99 for non-prime also if you adjust the postage to supers supersaver

I was advised to get one of these by a super user who swears by it, I just missed the deal in the near year and set up a camel watch. Little did I know it would miss the lightning deal. Thanks again HUKD for providing!! Thanks to Mr No.

I've had various Logitech remotes and this one is the best I've had by far. One reason is the hub that comes with it.

The hub sends out IR signals, not the remote so you don't have to point the remote at your gear while it turns stuff on/off. Also comes with IR blasters for stuff in cupboards. Recommended and heat given.