Re: Logitech to replace Pronto?

["rb_ziggy" <rb.lists@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Paul

Thanks for that.  Fore the more complicated scenes stuff I use Comfort.  I
send a single X10 command on the P house group and then it sends out
multiple X10 dim level commands to up to 4 / 5 light sets in each room. 
Works pretty well and does just need that one IR code from the remote. 
Sounds like this may mean Harmony One is the approach.

(This Comfort approach works well.  Only downside is that Comfort can only
interpret / handle codes from the single house code so its 16+4 max scenes
that it can do.  Just about enough for my needs!)

Richard

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, Paul Gale <groups2@...> wrote:
>
> 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.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
rb_ziggy
> Sent: 28 November 2010 16:16
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> 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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