RE: Logitech to replace Pronto?

[Paul Gale <groups2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I use a couple of Harmony One's to control a wide range of TV and HA
gadgets - it's quick to setup vs a pronto (at least for all the IR TV type
stuff) and I really like the ergonomics and feel in the hand. But it's a
little more difficult to program for more complex devices / macros / scenes
etc. I use HomeVision to do all the complex stuff e.g. on receipt of a
single generic IR code from the Harmony, HV can send out multiple IR codes,
RS232 etc etc. For example, I have control for curtains, CBus lighting etc.

So it can be very powerful when used with a third party HA controller in
this way.

It's just a shame that in my situation that IR has become very unreliable
from my TV room - I think the old plasma has started sending out a load of
IR interference which it never used to - maybe it's on it's way out? :(


Paul.

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Sent: 28 November 2010 16:16
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Subject: [ukha_d] Logitech to replace Pronto?

After about 8 years of solid service my Pronto suffered terminal damage
after the kids dropped it one time too many.  Now has a cracked screen
across the diagonal.  Strangely, the top half still works but it really has
had it.

So, as Pronto is no more from Philips what is the closest alternative?

I've had a look at Harmony One and 1100.  Any views?

I use the Pronto in quite a sophisticated way,  I have it set up by room at
the top level and then watch / listen / lights as a submenu.

Then pressing watch then takes you to DVD / SKY / Popcorn etc and each one
turns on tv, the source, (switches tv to that source) and switches on the
AV Amp etc.

For the Home Control, Lights takes you to a submenu which allows scenes to
be selected; an alternative submenu takes you to a specific light set that
can switch on/off or dim to preset levels (This is all good old X10). 
There are other menus for garden (light and fountains) etc.

I'd really like to keep this type of menu / functionality - the family are
complaining about having to use 4-5 remotes again!

So could the Harmony One do this?  Or do I have to go to the Harmony 1100. 
Or is there something else I should look at.

Thanks all.



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