After studying the previous reviews I was unsure whether the remote control is programmable at all for mere mortals - yes that is considerably easier than complaining in many recessions. Subsequent changes / improvements to the programming are easily possible on the PC. Having stayed several favorable (Philips) and two expensive (Sony ?? 2000 and ?? 3000) had remote controls (all of which were cumbersome to use), I have now found the Harmony the final device. So, do not be crazy, anyone who use Windows, the remote control can be used in less than one hour program (in my case there were 8 devices). Merry Christmas !!!