What kind of range? How's the range on the Harmony?
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I just bought the remote for the exact reason you mentioned about the Microsoft remote. I needed more range when I was listening to music while doing other things in my home, something the harmony does wonderfully. I can leave the room with it and walk into my kitchen, point it toward the television, and all my devices can still receive commands. I'd say its about 40 feet (although I will admit I'm terrible at estimating distances) and it worked fine. I guess it is worth mentioning that my walls are white and have a tendency to bounce IR signals better because of that, but overall it would seem the remote is powerful enough for anyone's usage habits. Highly recommended.
1919297
The range is incredible. I have left my phone upstairs and been at my neighbors house and my phone had an incoming call, my watch vibrated I reached into my pocket no phone. I then remembered I left my phone at home. I go home to look for it but can't remember where I left it. I go to music from my pebble and hit play. I can hear the strokes coming from my phone (Awesome) I know where my phone is now so I can get it. (Great phone finder!). You can use your Pebble as a remote for certain cameras (Go Pro , Phone Etc.) but it doesn't have a physical camera or mic. Overall the pebble is a really awesome device! The range is incredible. I have left my phone upstairs and been at my neighbors house and my phone had an incoming call, my watch vibrated I reached into my pocket no phone. I then remembered I left my phone at home. I go home to look for it but can't remember where I left it. I go to music from my pebble and hit play. I can hear the strokes coming from my phone (Awesome) I know where my phone is now so I can get it. (Great phone finder!). You can use your Pebble as a remote for certain cameras (Go Pro , Phone Etc.) but it doesn't have a physical camera or mic. Overall the pebble is a... » Read More The range is incredible. I have left my phone upstairs and been at my neighbors house and my phone had an incoming call, my watch vibrated I reached into my pocket no phone. I then remembered I left my phone at home. I go home to look for it but can't remember where I left it. I go to music from my pebble and hit play. I can hear the strokes coming from my phone (Awesome) I know where my phone is now so I can get it. (Great phone finder!). You can use your Pebble as a remote for certain cameras (Go Pro , Phone Etc.) but it doesn't have a physical camera or mic. Overall the pebble is a really awesome device! « Show Less
2103702
I'm not sure about the range on the models u mentioned . But the range on this is quite good . It covers a normal house and next door as well because they logged into it .
945234
I have never tried to get an exact range but I do know other reviewers said it doesn't hold a steady range. It also failed very soon after the warranty period.
2016022
I agree, the reception from the remote is pretty bad. I don't have a distance problem, but I do seem to need to have the right angle. I would look into a universal remote if it bothers you that much. Logitech has some nice models. Good luck.
841663
While I find the power and sound to be good on this unit, the blue tooth range is not impressive, it flakes out at about 30 ft. Good luck
1006332
My impression is that ranges are handled equally. That said the output is exceptionally clear and the sounds are very distinct. Don't know if this helps.
539998
Well, I haven't used it outside but I use it in my living room and listen in the kitchen while I'm working. I really like it but as far as range ... it depends on how well you hear. It can be very loud... Im probably not much help but it is really loud.I have never maxed it out.
460927
Range is good up to 30 feet in my house, and works through walls at that range as well. I read the complaints as well and found out that it was the first model they made that had range issues.
1117580
Well, I decided! I went with the Harmony 890, with the IR and RF capablilities. After one month, I am still happy with my purchase. The thing isn't flawless, but it does do a nice job. Biggest gripe is that you have to unplug the little RF to IR converter to change anything on the remote.
89937
I mostly use my iPad. I have it about 8-10 ft from the speaker. I use it for a yoga class and the speaker is across the room from me. Works great, I just love it!
1578163
I use mine mostly at my job. 99% of the use is through repeaters so I have not really had the oppurtunity to check the range direct. I programmed it myself to the Sheriffs office and jail frequencies which is easy as long as you know all the repeaters input/output freq's and assigned tone codes etc.... All in all I love it.
605615
I just hooked mine up yesterday, and so far so good as far as tuning, static, signal strength etc... I'm interested in battery life because I have mine set up about 50 feet from the transmitter, on the back side of my pool where I have my grills and hammock. It used to be that I had to crank up the speakers on the patio in order to hear anything out past the pool. This naturally caused issues with my wife, especially when Saxon, Rush, Judas Priest etc. "shuffled" into play.I just hope that I don't have to replace batteries every week!
1799768
The range specs is specified in the manual. Realistically, you get 10-15 feet...i.e. so in a small to medium sized room device works fine.
1062580
Low is for the distance you need it to reach. Low is for 15 ft away, Medium is for 30 ft away and Hi is for 50 ft away. I normally keep mine on low and it works great. The sound that comes out will be the same for all settings. Let me know if you have any other questions. I will do my best to help. :)
2054870
The bluetooth range is about 12-20 ft but, for me at least, the signal gets dropped sometimes requiring me to redo the pairing between my android device and the speaker in order to restablish the connection. Other than that, the speaker sound is pretty amazing.
1457856
Hi, the only difference I have noted is that you can share the music you are listening. Range is the same, regular user perspective. Hope this helps!