Does this track what devices are on and off? For example, does it know how to switch from TV to DVD by turning on and off the right devices like a Harmony does?
519632
No. I have to select the item I want it to operate. Other than that, this thing has been a dream and for the price, I am very satisfied.
519633
You would have to program it with a macro that has the exact steps necessary for the various devices.
1998075
Yes, it did. For example, if you are watching a movie on a Blu-ray, and you decide to watch TV instead, you hit "Watch TV," and it will turn off the Blu-ray player, turn on all the components to let you watch TV and switch to the correct inputs.If you always want the DVR/HTPC/Xbox/etc to stay on, then you just program the remote to leave that device as is, and you will turn it on/off manually (but you can still have a button on the remote that will let you turn it off yourself).
2106700
Mmmm, unfortunately it does not switch automatically (or at least I don't know how). From my experience, It will stay in the input until you switch it manually. An alternative would be getting a universal remote. This would switch the input depending on your scene. That way when you turn on your tv to watch a movie the remote will turn on the tv, the dvd and switch the input in the optical audio box. Hope this helps!
193704
No, and I agree with Book Bear (no relation) about Harmony remotes. I have one I no longer use. One major problem with that type of remote is that when it fails (and it will) to do everything you programmed it to do you have forgotten all the steps you went through to manually do it. When you regularly use a remote like this GE you will have much less frustration in the long run. InMyHumbleOpinion. Also the harmony is a POS
1518118
it doesnt track anything its just computer set up. the best way to do is use the manual tracking.
422211
Yes it does come on automatically to what ever input was last toggled to. For the most part I leave mine to all 4 cameras the Quad display. When I am hooking up or pulling a trailer I would toggle to just rear view full screen and it holds that setting after power down/up.
2071817
I think the TV detects about everything I always turn off using the remote control. When you set it up the first time every thing should be turned on then use your cable box remote to turn it all on and off. I had problems with all the different remote controls and changed to a Harmony 1 this was a big help, you will need a computer to set the Harmony 1 up though. I also changed to AT&T; is much faster.I have the:SONY STR-DG920 Reciever.SONY KDL-46WL140 TV.BLU-ray BDP-S550POLK CSi A4 4 Ohm speakerPOLK (2) Small Speakers * ohm and will change to large LS 15 uSED IN A V WEEK. I think the TV detects about everything I always turn off using the remote control. When you set it up the first time every thing should be turned on then use your cable box remote to turn it all on and off. I had problems with all the different remote controls and changed to a Harmony 1 this was a big help, you will need a computer to set the Harmony 1 up though. I also changed to AT&T; is much faster.I have the:SONY STR-DG920 Reciever.SONY KDL-46WL140 TV.BLU-ray BDP-S550POLK CSi A4 4 Ohm speakerPOLK (2) Small Speakers * ohm and will change to large... » Read More I think the TV detects about everything I always turn off using the remote control. When you set it up the first time every thing should be turned on then use your cable box remote to turn it all on and off. I had problems with all the different remote controls and changed to a Harmony 1 this was a big help, you will need a computer to set the Harmony 1 up though. I also changed to AT&T; is much faster.I have the:SONY STR-DG920 Reciever.SONY KDL-46WL140 TV.BLU-ray BDP-S550POLK CSi A4 4 Ohm speakerPOLK (2) Small Speakers * ohm and will change to large LS 15 uSED IN A V WEEK. « Show Less
1633809
Unfortunately, we do not have this device in our database. We'd recommend you to learn the commands from the remote(as long as it is an IR based remote) that comes along with the device and be sure to control with Harmony.
1882702
I have 3 devices attached to this hub. The device switches to the most recently turned on device. So, if my HTPC was already on, and I turn on the blue-ray player, it switches to the blue-ray player port (most of the time). To ensure that the hub switches to what I want it to, I make sure all of my devices are off if I am not using them. Then when I turn a device on, the hub is not confused on what port to turn on. And I honestly have never used the remote. I tucked the hub behind everything as the lights were very bright. It is just within reach for me to get to the actual switch on the front of the hub should the hub not switch to the port I want it on.
2171867
Amy, That's not one of the "things" you can monitor and keep track of. I had a quick search but I'm not seeing any devices that will do this. Doesn't mean one does not exist, just I could not find it. Nigel.
1930675
Not exactly. You will see the tv registering the signal/resolution change but i don't recall it naming the signal path. With only 3 inputs its pretty easy to keep track. Also the junction box/ switch doe have an indicator led for the source if you keep it visible.
695761
I grabbed my manual (that in itself is a plus) and it has many ports for just about any device you can think of including multiple ways you can hook up a DVD player. So go for it. My TV is still happy sitting on my kitchen counter.
2211635
Yes, all Harmony remotes are capable of controlling this device. You may refer the link below in future to help yourself understand if any of your device(s) could be controlled by which segment of Harmony remotes http://support.myharmony.com/en/compatibility
29334
When I was subscribed to DISH, I did map my dvr remote to the harmony remote. You can actually have it learn the functions of a remote and map the functions to any button of your choosing. Hope this helps...
1245353
Yes, I have a Logitech Harmony remote, and that's how I control the HS420. You do have to be just a little patient, though. I have a TV, cable box, XBMC box, and when I hit the button to watch TV or movies, it can take 30 seconds of steadily pointing the remote at the entertainment center for everything to change to the right settings. I may have it misconfigured, but it works.
838133
I have a Wii. No, this remote will not turn it on. However, you can program a "Game Console" activity that will turn on the TV and select the correct input for your Wii. And if you route the sound through a stereo, it will turn that on and put it on the correct channel as well. Then you just use the Wii remote (which you have to use anyway to play) to turn on and control the Wii. Wii is bluetooth, Harmony Touch uses IR.
1573844
I am not a high tech person. Not sure what you mean by that function. But if it remembering where you are if you stop watching the dvd to return later, then I don't think so. But I just hit the "pause/step" button, turn off the tv. I leave the dvd player on, though. When I want to watch the rest of the dvd I just turn on the tv (channel 3, and then go to the dvd setting, if I moved it out of that to watch the regular tv) and hit play. It starts up. I even think if I turn off the dvd player, it still starts where I stopped it (not completely sure). Linda