ahhh pure frustration! do yourself a favor and buy one with a dedicated remote control!
358138
Love being frustrated then this should be tops on your list! After spending hours with syncing to the app with 4 different devices finally got one to work! Then its really not a fun toy so will probably will just be sitting on a shelf like it is a dollar store toy that cost a lot more.
4858511
Immediately on opening the new product and playing with the light remote: The remote is a piece of junk! It does not work. Or it might... if the remote decides to work... maybe. Nope. Save your money. The company first has to improve the light remote. Or... if you're electronically inclined... you can solder yourself a new one that works and is sturdy. This Wedo 100w RGB IP66 Waterproof light is going to be immediately returned. Ugh!!!  The light unit itself is nice. Only 7 colors are dimmable... maybe, if you can get the remote to work. The colors on the remote are the only colors it displays... again... if the remote decides to let you select them. AAAAH!!!!
4406026
In my personal opinion:
So you can't just simply push pause, top menu or any of the other functions you use most often... no you have to learn the language of the awful remote that rarely works to go with it. I WANT TO THROW THIS BLU-RAY AGAINST THE WALL.... Horrible purchase. The REMOTE IS AWFUL!!!
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I would say "DON'T BOTHER"! If you are looking for something to "easily" and accurately control all your devices, this is not it. On numerous occasions it does not start all the devices correctly in the "activities" menu. If it errors on start up, you either have to shut everything off and start over, or, go through the help menu and waste 5 minutes of your time and become frustrated with the process. The computer based remote updater does not consistently work either. Logitech service so far has been fair, but when they are off the phone, it still doesn't do what it says.  This little unit is not worth the near $200 price. What will you do when your 90 days of "free" tech service runs out...you will likely put it in the drawer with all the other remotes.
2057018
The remote has never worked ....takes about 3-5 minutes to get the light on and fan as you want. Theres a serious glitch. I just never dealt with it bc its in the guest room.  My girlfriend stands on the bed with the remote pressed against it to get the light undimmed. The button set up on the remote also doesn't even really make sense.
2892683
I ordered this as a cyber Monday special and the first one the controls did not work (remote or manual). Followed trouble shooting advice from manufacturer and then returned it for a new one. The same thing happened with the second box.

Returned it and bought a Sony Bravia. That one was a plug and play!!!!
3275487
I mainly don't like these because apparently I have lost enough brain cells to where I can't figure out how to hook these up so the remote will work. No matter how many ways I try, the remote simply will not work so I had to go without all the features that the remote provides. The battery is good, the plastic strip has been removed that keeps the battery from working has been removed. There is no way to tell if the remote is on or off. Why on earth would you have to pair the remote to the power supply? That makes no sense to me. The directions refer to positive/negative connections but there are no markings on any of the connections to indicate what, if anything, is positive or negative. All in all a very frustrating experience.
2512208
I will be the first to admit that I am not anywhere near a computer or electronics geek.  But, I thought I could handle a remote.  Apparently not.  I read the instructions that came with it and was able to get the remote to find the code.  The instructions said when the device you are trying to program to the remote turns off, press the back button so the remote will find the correct code again and when it does, press OK.  All of that worked.  Check.  That was it though.  I programmed the remote correctly to the TV, but it will not  do anything. Will not turn off and on, adjust volume.  And the trouble shooting section was no help.  I went through the above procedure at least 5 times.  Nothing.  Aggravating!
390856
Bought one as a gift for my very technologically challenged parents,so they could view out digital photos on something bigger than a frame, glad I decided to try it out before giving it to them. The problem was with the cheap, flimsy plastic remote. The unit cannot work without it(no control buttons on the unit itself) and the remote on this one didn't work at all. After installing batteries and pressing power, the SanDisc logo should light up, as per the instructions. Well, after pushing the button about 100 times it finally did light up and that was all it did. Remote would not scroll, change programs, not even turn the unit back off. Plus it just had the feel of something cheap and inferior, so rather than exchange it for another I just opted for a refund.
2483687
The remote control doesn't work. It keeps on switching to the Blue Ray DVD player while on cable box. I had to manually press the button on the box to switch back to cable. Not worth it!!!
2868863
Oh dear god, what have I done?  I spent a fairly good chunk of cash on what I thought was a universal remote control, and I got something completely different.

I've been using universal remotes for decades.  Some are better than others, but they all do essentially the same thing.  They act as substitutes for remotes that came with the devices.  You push the TV button and your remote acts like your TV's remote. Push the CBL button and you're controlling your cable box, etc.

Not so with this.  Now it's a massive PIA to do almost anything.  There are no more device buttons.  There are just four things where the device buttons used to be:  Watch TV, Watch a Movie, Listen to Music, and More Activities.

If I want to do something simple, like turn on my HTPC (and nothing else!!!), I have to wander through a menu of menu options on the little screen.

I have a Harmony 300.  A terrific remote, but the important buttons stopped working.  I programed the 650 devices to match my old 300.  Now to watch tv via my HTPC,  I have to hit Watch TV, then the following button sequence around the led screen:

(bottom center) - to exit the assistant
(bottom center) - Devices
The button associated with my tv
The left button
The button next to "Standard"

At this point, I can run my tv normally, like the 300 used to.

Perhaps if I do a lot of reading, I'll find a way to program that sequence of button keys into the Watch TV button.

One other thing that I'm not thrilled with, but would probably get used to, is the feel of the remote.  The 300 had nice molded smooth edges.  These are hard, sharp edges.  It feels poorly designed, like comparing the interior of a Lexus to a Dodge Neon.
2615088
Pros:
-It's a remote

Cons:
-The layout of buttons is poor and frustrating when operating a cable box, even when setting up custom buttons. The volume buttons and "OK" button and surrounding directional navigation buttons are way too far apart.  It seems like there are a lot of buttons but in reality I need a few more up near the "OK" button.  Also you cannot program the record button for some reason which is dumb.

-The back light shuts off way too soon, 5 seconds? Why? Ridiculous.  Also back light shuts off when you press  any buttons so if you look down in the dark while pressing a button such as volume, the remote is black and invisible.  Quick, you have 4 more seconds to let your eyes focus in the dark to look for the poorly placed button you want to find!  :-/

-The buttons require way too much effort to push and are not positive, very mushy and nasty and cheap feeling buttons.

-No separate indicator for which mode it is in when using remote, only one LED showing you are pressing a button itself. It could just light up the individual device button to let you know what mode you are in but it does not do that either. This is annoying and requires you to constantly push the device button again to make sure you are in the correct mode since there is no way of knowing otherwise.

-On each device I had to basically set up just about every single button as a learned custom button because the included codes did not work for much more than turning device on and maybe a few simple functions.  I have no problem doing this but it is a pain and this remote doesn't learn very easily. The learning process seems buggy and inconsistent even in a dark room with no florescent lights on and the TV turned off to avoid interference with the process.  More often than not it will not learn the button.

-Now the biggest problem:  The buttons are the type that have what seems like a built in defect where they stop working after a few months. Frequently used buttons stop working after only a few months. Sometimes you can take these remotes apart and clean the silicone that seeps out of the reverse side of the button where it makes contact with the PCB.

I am convinced the manufacturers make these things malfunction on purpose to give them a very short life cycle. All the clear silicone (or whatever it is) that seeps out of the back of the contact pads makes the contacts not conductive anymore, and they quit working.  You need to open the remote and clean the buttons and contacts with alcohol or acetone and they usually will work again for a few more months until more of that clear goo leaks out. Most people will just throw it away and buy another remote.

I would not recommend this remote for that reason alone even if the rest of it was perfect.

The learning remote that I am comparing this against is the  excellent Universal URC WR7 which was great. If these companies would just copy that size, button layout, and feature set, they would have a great remote but it seems no one has figured that out.  There is a reason that remote was so popular, but too bad the Universal URC WR7 is no longer produced because it was great, especially for the price when you could get them new for 20 bucks. The only problem they had was the dreaded button failing problem but at least they lasted a few years, not a few months like this Inteset INT-422.

I will keep looking for a simple, inexpensive, high quality, and well designed learning remote because this INT-422 is not it. Of course Inteset will  just keep selling this seriously flawed remote without making any improvements. Lazy!
4894415
The remote is just annoying. Use a universal remote or prepare to want to be annoyed. Everything else is fine.
4124813
I wrote the below but then I remembered about the software.  After you program the Harmony, the programming software, which you THINK you've turned off, continues to run and takes up over 150 MEGS OF MEMORY!??  That's more than Microsoft Excel takes!  I *really* don't understand why you have to create an account with Logitech in order to get your remote control to work, but as I've used this unit over time I've learned to deal with its shortcomings.

There are problems which this suffers from.  After a while it forgets its "state", you go to switch from the cable to the DVD, for example, and it turns off the TV!  There are some 'macros' I've tried to program and they just don't seem to 'take'.  I've repeated the operation numerous times.

OK, original review with edits:

If you basically want to "replace" the remotes you have now, if you just want to end the unsightly clutter and you're the type of person who turns on NBC at 8PM and watches that until you go to bed, then this baby's for YOU!

ON THE OTHER HAND, if you have a Tivo, a DVD player, a digital media player, TV, Receiver, DVD recorder and cable box, and you want to add the level of control that's been available on other remotes for years and years - you've got a LOT of work in store with this unit!

Like with many other programmable remotes, this one lets you manage multiple devices.  But getting something done involves several steps to be sent to different devices. Example: Switching from cable TV to DVD - 1) Receiver: switch to DVD 2) DVD: power on. 3) TV: change HDMI imput  Some people don't mind having to switch from one device to another.

But like many other remotes, Logitech offers "activities" which lets you program GROUPS of commands.  I've done that with my URC MX-500 for over 10 years now.

I want 1 button to turn on, watch and control my Tivo.  The Logitech has "preset" activities which include commands which you'd *never* want to do (like telling my tell my Tivo to switch inputs - I NEVER DO THOSE THINGS.  THERE'S NO WAY TO 'UN'program these pre-made steps.

Unfortunately, the only way out is to create a whole custom set of commands, button by button.  Don't hesitate, however, because if you take too long the program logs you out from Logitech!  (and again, WHY do I need to have an internet connection to use a remote control?)

I've had about 4-5 programmable remotes.  DAK (yes, that's long ago), Carver, and this URC which I'm reverting to.

Logitech has this big (expensive) reputation for being best.  Perhaps its $400 units are great.  However, if I'm plopping down that much, I'd rather buy an iTouch and use the remote control app for that.

So unless you're doing the most basic "I don't know what I'm doing I just want to watch Jerry Springer" tasks, I can NOT recommend this unit.
1315157
We have had this for months and cannot figure out how to sinc it with remote ! Huge waste of money , very bummed !
1729488
Someone correct me if I'm wrong and I will gladly update my review.  The TV itself is pretty good and easy enough set up.  But thus is a true story, I misplace my remote for the TV and literally for three (3) dats now I have not been able to watch TV.  There is No manual power on/off button or volume control button that I could find.  The remote that comes with the TV is miniature and that within itself is no problem but in my case I cannot locate it.  My issue is not loosing the convenience of a remote control it's the absolute absurdity of not being able to manually power on any electronic device.  Because of the brand TCL/ Roku I don't have an PIN number to program with my 5 Verizon remotes.  If I don't locate the remote I will replace it soon but the idea that the TV is useless until that point is crazy.  Again, if I'm incorrect please enlighten me - where is the manual power on and volume buttons - because I never experience this issue before and want to think it's me not the TV!  Otherwise the TV gets 4.2 stars!
4563140
I tried to program the doll with several DVDs remote controls, and not a single one worked!