RF and IR Operation ??? Logitech Harmony 890: Maybe a dumb question, but if I have most of my equipment remoted in my basement - on a rack just below the first floor - can I run this equipment using RF and my Flat Panel and Soundbar (above, on the...
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yes you can use both RF and IR simultaneously. I use IR for my TV (since it is in plain sight) and use RF for all of my other devices. In the software setup you tell how you want to control each device.
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It done manually, do to the remote control. There's no IR for the remote control.So there's no code for Logitech Harmony. ..I hope I answered your questions.
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IR allows the use of more than one system, with different sources, in adjoining rooms simultaneously. RF would bleed through walls. If you only expect to use one system at a time, RF is the way to go.
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No, I already had the rf installed on the devices. My old Harmony One remote would operate the devices but we would not get the 900 to operate them consistently.
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There's a Harmony PS3 adapter for about $30 that converts your IR signal from Harmony remotes and converts them to the PS3 signal. Much cheaper than the Harmony Hub remotes.
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To do anything, first you have to set it up right, program the rf-20 to take the place of all your remotes. My setup uses the audio receiver as the "heart" of the system. The DVD and cable box feed the receiver with audio and video, then the receiver feeds the projector and speakers. I hit "audio" from the main menu, then that switches the rf-20 into a control mode for the receiver. One of the menu options is "input", by pushing that button, the receiver toggles through all possible hdmi input options. You can also program one of the buttons as a "macro" which will automatically turn the components into the right operating position. It takes pre-programming about 10 steps for my system to do it right, but is very possible.
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I hook up my soundbar and speakers into amplifier, they work together, but it can't be controlled with one remote control which was my intention.
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I don't know if the TV has IR - not a tech person. But I can use my FiOS remote to turn the TV on, but I can't control the volume. I think you can, but I played around with my FiOS remote and it doesn't control the volume anymore.
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Not sure about your specific products but it is not true that all IR extenders wore with all IR remotes There are some cable boxes that work in an IR freq range that is not always covered - most products work together but I went through all this a year or so ago and verified some systems are not compatible - had to do a lot of work to get the freq coverage
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IR requires line of sight and has a shorter distance limit. You can turn your head and lose the IR signal. RF is better for this purpose.
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There is an IR repeater that will send your IR signal from your cable remote to the other unit. So you can use your cable remote.
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no. if the codes are not in the logitech database, you will need to get a higher end with a duo IR feature in the remote
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Hi, is not a universal remote as you think. Only the D-pad, and the tree bottons above it and the power work on IR, the rest of the remote is RF. The current use I found for that is to turn on the tv, select the source and then use the RF to control the pc. If you just want to power on multiple devices it can be programmed for each button speratley but you'll have very limited to 0 control of your other devices
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It is IR (Infrared) remote and not RF. You can see the IR LED in the front of the remote. It will not work if you are not in the line of sight. But it is very sensitive and works even at an extreme angle. However, if it is completely blocked by say a door or you are not pointing at the switch then it will not work. Also, a learning remote can apparently learn the code though I have not tried it.
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I believe the Logitech 890 is the most popular one that will do what you want. I have the Logitech 880 model, which does not transmit RF signals that are required to do the lighting, etc you mentioned. here is a quote from the 890's Amazon page and a link to it. You can also check the Logitech 1000, the latest and greatest Logitech remote. Link to Logitech 890 Universal Remote: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Advanced-Universal-Control/dp/B000CS1TLE/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1200787712&sr=1-21 "Logitech's Harmony 890, an upgrade to the Harmony 880 remote control, uses both radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) wireless signals to deliver powerful complete control of your home-entertainment system that may be hidden behind cabinets. With a wireless range of up to 100 feet, the Harmony 890 remote sends RF commands to a wireless receiver, which then blasts infrared signals to the components. The Harmony 890 remote makes universal control for home entertainment and advanced lighting systems simple. "
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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.
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No, Harmony 700 is an IR only remote and if you're looking for controlling components inside your cabinet we would suggest you to take a look at our Harmony Hub based remotes like Harmony Ultimate Home, Harmony Home Control, Harmony Home Hub(Hub only) remotes. These remotes come with the remote and you could also take advantage of Harmony App which are compatible your smartphones/tablets running Android or iOS. You may find the following links helpful. http://www.myharmony.com/products/ http://myharmony.com/discover/harmony-app/