With the new Sound Projector by Yamaha was no longer that. So it's necessary to readjust the volume from time to time, were on the table now 3 remote controls. The rules on CEC / Vierra Link I do not get the way I had imagined.
Is now a universal remote control my solution? As I read from time to time by the Harmony in forums, I looked just look at the Logitech site.
What there was not all that old generation, new generation, with display without display. What, then, is right for me.
Toll I found a large display, There was the touch, Ultimate and Ultimate One stroke. What now, what I need. For those who do not see through at first the model policy, here are my findings:
The look is exactly the same.
The Ultimate One has also to touch a motion sensor and a vibration sensor and is the successor to touch his. What could also be true, since I no longer find the touch currently on the home page, this past week was still listed.
The Ultimate (without One) has an extra stroke.
So what is a stroke and what do I need this. A stroke is good, in my opinion, if you are covered equipment has (eg behind a glass or cabinet door). The hub has 2 additional mini IR transmitter and is thus how to operate them better. The Hub is integrated via WiFi, thereby one can also apply the Harmony smartphone app. Whether you need this, everyone has to judge for themselves.
When I sit in front of TV, I have this can not operate by phone or tablet when next is the remote control.
Advantages of the Hub there are probably still in the integration of a gaming console and the synchronization of settings. But also costs more.
You can also subsequently buy the Hub and so make an Ultimate One if needed Ultimate.
Since my devices are free, I decided for the Ultimate One. The motion sensor switches on immediately, the display and button illumination when you take the FB in the hand. The vibration I turned left, I thus have a better sense of whether I have the Display button / hit it right.
You can set 4 different vibration tones or set to "off". Both functions have an added value for me.
The establishment has been written much. Either the software tool loads on his PC / Laptop or goes through Explorer. Both possibilities go beyond [...].
In my Windows7 PC both went smoothly. My Windows8 Laptop responded partially somewhat sluggish and sometimes even broke off.
The device is built very well and understandable. Prerequisite is that you know the name of its equipment and know how they are interconnected. My 4 devices were all present in the database and have been taken over without any problems.
Now you can set up so-called Actions. After some trial and error, I decided for 3 actions. 1.Fernsehen, 2.Radio and 3.DVD / BD. To ensure that everything is covered for me.
The action television it now turns on the TV, the Soundbar and the satellite receiver with me.
This process is visible on the display for several seconds. This I previously had no malfunction and all devices have been turned on. Also, I find the action angle not too small and I do not have 100% aimed toward the equipment.
When you first turn after you set up you will be asked if everything worked. Should this not have been the case, you will be queried one after the other, which device does not work since. It also has the ability to access help or fix it yourself. Also there is successively passed through the devices the selected action.
Furthermore, you can set the start screen. You can select commands, numbers, gestures, and I believe favorite.
The gestures function is getting used to for me and I do not use.
The site commands in the respective action can be individually adapted and paste, move or delete important key functions of all devices involved. You can also select each device individually and then has the overview of all possible controls, which can be changed in the order.
In the settings you can change those changes. I would like to mention the change of the background. In addition to the set, you can store 4 own pictures. On certain resolutions must not paying attention. I have simply taken wallpapers from my phone.
One nice thing is the TV channels through favorites. You can put up to 50 favorites on the device Tool to. These can be found very quickly using the search function. The selected TV program the channel number now only needs to be entered and already the first favorite is created. The favorite pictures, you can also modify itself and add. There is a wide range in Harmony Forum for download. There you can find icon images, if you want to change the icon images of the applied actions.
About the Setup Tool can also be seen, with which functions the (right) keys are programmed. The indicated free keys can additionally be occupied.
A distinction is made, whether one is in an action or on an actual device.
So with a little technical understanding one has understood the principle quickly.
After some trial and error I have everything now set up so that I'm excited right from my first Harmony.
What you can certainly have different opinions, is the division of the remote control. The keypad on the screen would have been perhaps including better off. Nevertheless, I give full 5 star and a strong buy recommendation despite the steep price.
A User's Guide (PDF) and many important information and answers can be found at [...].
I've noticed that the reviews of the Ultimate (without one), be worse than that of the Ultimate One, although there are identical remote controls. By integrating and using the hubs are likely to consider some things more so that everything runs smoothly. For information, also on the Logitech website or forum.
If you enjoyed or helped this review, I would be happy about an assessment very. Thank-You! :-)
