Logitech Harmony 515 remote - £19.95 @ Richer Sounds (Instore only deal)
This great Logitech Harmony 515 replaces up to 5 different remotes and will allow you to use your coffee table for coffee, rather than all of those remotes that have been collected over the years!
The Harmony 515 enjoys the full backup of one of the most respected accessory companies about. With the world's largest AV control database, the Harmony 515 will support more than 225,000 devices from more than 5000 brands - with the list still growing. Furthermore, an online site is available for both PC and MAC users, which gives help setting up and live customer support.
It features a very cleaver one-touch activity-based control where you can select functions such as "Watch TV", "Listen to the Radio" or even "Watch a DVD". With this one touch, the Logitech Harmony 515 remote will turn on all the relevant units in the right order so there is no waiting around.
The interactive LCD screen is easy to use and also features a help function which makes it easy for everyone in the family to use.
This Logitech Harmony 515 is a great way of cutting down on the amount of remote controls, but not compromising on the functionality.
Great Price and still a few scattered about the place ... Manchester Prestwich have 6 left
All Comments (31)
Jump to unread Post a CommentIt's worth noting the above statement "Some maybe ex-display or ex-repair"
Still a good deal if you're after one
Edited By: Dodger21 on Sep 07, 2010 08:54: add info
I asked and that just applies to tvs etc that have been on display...
Edited By: m-tek on Sep 07, 2010 08:57: edit
I asked and that just applies to tvs etc that have been on display...
doesnt mean other stores wont be ex-displays though
works great, not sure that it has been designed that well though! loads of the writing on the buttons has just rubbed off, I have only had it a few months! never happened to any of my other remotes.
thats like comparing a bicycle to a ferrari
Yup, I reckon the 525 is better value too. I got one last week.
Pretty impressed so far, but don't expect to use it like 'One for All' and generic Universal Remote Controls; the idea is that one configures 'activities' (e.g. Watch DVD, Listen to CD etc) rather than switching the remote from mode to mode. It's a bit of a hassle to do that, but the results are worth it.
Some reviews are pretty negative, but I think they're either from people who haven't grasped the intended usage of the Harmony range of remotes (and really want something simpler, like a One for All) and people who had problems with the earlier versions of the software.
Yup, I reckon the 525 is better value too. I got one last week.
Pretty impressed so far, but don't expect to use it like 'One for All' and generic Universal Remote Controls; the idea is that one configures 'activities' (e.g. Watch DVD, Listen to CD etc) rather than switching the remote from mode to mode. It's a bit of a hassle to do that, but the results are worth it.
Some reviews are pretty negative, but I think they're either from people who haven't grasped the intended usage of the Harmony range of remotes (and really want something simpler, like a One for All) and people who had problems with the earlier versions of the software.
eh? The idea is a one-for-all and this works perfectly. I dont bother with the activities at all as they dont work unless all machines are in the expected state which half the time they are not in my home.
used to have 4 remotes and havent used them since within 1 day of owning my 515.
The idea that people generally buy these just for the activity function is bizarre to say the least!
eh? The idea is a one-for-all and this works perfectly. I dont bother with the activities at all as they dont work unless all machines are in the expected state which half the time they are not in my home.
used to have 4 remotes and havent used them since within 1 day of owning my 515.
The idea that people generally buy these just for the activity function is bizarre to say the least!
I have had a Harmony 360 for a couple of years (similar design to this).
You can turn off the automatic on/off feature in activities, there is an option that says 'I want this device to be on all the time'. Once I had done that, I found that the activities really work well for me.
The buttons on the 360 have given up now and I have replaced with a 650.
The 650 only caters for 5 devices, but I found that by transfering the settings from the 360 that it has loaded all 10 of my devices.
In my opinion the 600/650 are streets ahead of the older models.
Brilliant remotes and brilliant service just make sure that you don't have more equiptment than this remote can control at once otherwise you make want to buy the next model /s up...
Good Deal
However if u can find one it a hot deal.
For example with one button press on the remote I have it set up to change the channel on the tv, change the source on my av receiver, launch plex on my mac mini, and then control plex. I got rid of five remotes and replaced it with just this one, and has absolutely all the functionality, not missing a button.
Its also worth noting you can have it set up to control the channels and everything on your sky/virgin media/cable box etc but pressing the volume button will change the volume on your av receiver and not the in built volume in your cable box. I find this is to be an awesome feature as I find it really annoying switching between devices and have one thing really loud and others quiet. Hope you can follow my ramblings.
Basically you need this in your life.
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eh? The idea is a one-for-all and this works perfectly. I dont bother with the activities at all as they dont work unless all machines are in the expected state which half the time they are not in my home.
used to have 4 remotes and havent used them since within 1 day of owning my 515.
The idea that people generally buy these just for the activity function is bizarre to say the least!
I have had a Harmony 360 for a couple of years (similar design to this).
You can turn off the automatic on/off feature in activities, there is an option that says 'I want this device to be on all the time'. Once I had done that, I found that the activities really work well for me.
The buttons on the 360 have given up now and I have replaced with a 650.
The 650 only caters for 5 devices, but I found that by transfering the settings from the 360 that it has loaded all 10 of my devices.
In my opinion the 600/650 are streets ahead of the older models.
thanks for the info but I dont really see the point of activities as it only saves about 3 remote presses. I can see why it may appeal to some if they have lots of devices on for a certain acitvity but I just use it to watch my pvr or dvd player.
Its also worth noting you can have it set up to control the channels and everything on your sky/virgin media/cable box etc but pressing the volume button will change the volume on your av receiver and not the in built volume in your cable box. I find this is to be an awesome feature as I find it really annoying switching between devices and have one thing really loud and others quiet.