The remote control is supplied with batteries. In addition, a new set of batteries is included. In addition, a Quick Start Guide, the program CD and the USB connection cable is included. A detailed user guide or user one seeks in vain, however. This is only accessible online, but in part, only available in English. Even the remote control is located a first in English. Only after the download of the configuration created "speaks" the remote German. Configuration is carried out exclusively online, that is, without an active internet connection is the remote control not be programmed. The user interface when programming is useful, however, some functions and relationships develop only after try something. In addition, this is also not yet fully translated into German, English skills are therefore definitely in the commissioning of the remote control is advantageous. When programming of the individual functions one can also not rely on the entries in the Logitech database. Although my system all devices in the database are available (Astro, Sony and Yamaha), some features may not agree - that is, it is not a valid IR code stored or are advanced features listed that does not have the appropriate device. It can, however, any command the original remote control to be learned - but this requires an online connection is necessary.
Overall, the concept of device control via the so-called Activities, however, succeeded. My wife and my children cope with the operation. It is sufficient, for example, a press on the button "TV Watch" (the name that appears on the display, can be freely chosen) so that my AV receiver, the TV and the satellite receiver is turned on and the correct inputs and sound settings are selected. Also switch-on delays, which must be considered when performing an activity can be programmed - eg, you can perform when TV only 4 seconds after switching on other commands, such as the input selection. The hardware buttons of the remote control can be assigned differently depending on the activity. The remote control remembers the devices that have been turned on with the launch of a Aktivity so that only the required additional devices are turned on when you call another Aktivity. The not needed for these devices Aktivity sets the remote to request again. In addition, each device can also be controlled individually via the device control. Additional functions can be user-defined keys are stored here - and these are automatically available through the stored in the database devices - which are not covered by the hardware buttons on the remote. Since via the display but only four functions can be displayed always at the same time, you have to scroll through several sub-pages under certain circumstances until the desired function appears - in my AV receiver, these are a total of 21 pages. But there are all functions of the original remote executable. Since these functions can also be called with its own name, you will find your way in any event and does not have to keep that function eg the Teletext button calls the AV receiver as with most trainable remote controls in mind. In addition, the features in any order can be saved and unnecessary functions are deleted.
One must however be aware that this remote control is not that precisely programmed. Depending on the number of devices and complexity of the Activities you will certainly several hours, with a corresponding try will pass by several days. Those who do not shy away from this effort, will be delighted with the results for sure. I no longer give my Harmony 555 forth anyway and my original remote controls I have joined in the basement.
Due to the non-perfect user guidance and programming, however it receives from me only 4 stars.
