The programming of the devices
As expected, the programming of the devices went off relatively easy. It requires an Internet connection and must set up an account at Logitech, where the data is stored. This, of course you have access to a constantly updated device database.
Even my cheap devices such as the satellite receiver (DVB-Lorenzen S40), the DVD player from LIDL (SilverCrest) or the LCD TV (Techwood) could be controlled easily.
The special keys that appear on the display depending on the device slightly rework still is necessary because not all the functions actually work with the device. However, this will easily on PC. It is helpful here the way a laptop in the living room to test the remote control without much legwork.
The programming of the "activities"
Under "Activities" can be multiple devices on and off at the same time, such as TV and satellite receiver. In principle, it works, but there is still room for improvement:
1. The remote control will remember if you have turned off the unit after turning back. The one hand has the advantage that you will be sent out just playing around with the remote control (replacing the equipment and back to the activity) no new signals. On the other hand on time with the sleep timer on the TV from, turns the TV in the morning with "Activities" not a. You have to turn on the device in the remote control. Hhmm ?!
2. So far, I could find no way to freely define the assignment of keys in an "activity". They are mixed from the two devices, you can only generally specify what device you want to set the programs and the volume. This leads me to the fact that although I can adjust the volume on your TV and the programs on the receiver, but it is special keys such as the Sleep Timer from the TV is not on the "activity" be achieved. Of course you can quickly switch on the TV and set the timer and again go back to the "activity", but perfect is not that.
One thing that stands out in a very quiet environment that is loud, bright crack the remote control buttons. That's with any other standard remote control like that.
Overall, I am very satisfied with the remote control. Because of the small weaknesses but there are only 4 stars.
