a hassle to use, when it works
354008
Won't consistently charge watch. I have to fiddle and jiggle and monitor it to assure it will keep charging. Pass on this model which is a hassle to use, when it works.
329721
it works when it works, i have to change one of these like every 6 months.
571777
Works great when it works, which is most of the time.  On long transfers it dies, so I was unable to use it to run backups across my internal network, and when the system goes to sleep, the network sometimes doesn't work after the system wakes up unless you unplug it and plug it back in. Tested on Windows 10 on an ASUS laptop.
4324018
It is great when it works, but that only about half the time. I can spend 10 mins trying to reconnect the device, sometimes without success. After a few months, the volumne diminishes so badly that the device needs to be forgotten and reconnected.
3372634
Good concept, but -- at this point -- way too buggy and frustrating to use.
845904
Let me start by saying that the NP1100/37 Streamium Network Music Player works. It does what the manufacturer says it will do. The problem is it can be very frustrating to use at times.

What works:

1. Setup was a breeze for me. I took the unit out of the box, plugged it into my receiver&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sony-STR-DG910-7-1-Channel-Home-Theater-Receiver/dp/B000OGA802/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sony STR-DG910 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver</a>&nbsp;and it picked up my home network with no problem.

2. The sound quality was very good. I detected no drop-outs or interference.

3. There were a wide variety of internet "radio Stations" from all over available pre-loaded in the system.

4. The system played all the MP3 files on my system with no problem using Windows Media Player 11.

The Down-side:

1. The actual unit is about the size of a large universal remote. The viewable portion of the screen however, is about the size of a Tic Tac box, which would be ok if you were holding it in your hand, but from any distance at all it is virtually unreadable. This is further complicated by the very narrow viewing angle required (basically head-on).

2. Speaking of unreadable, the remote is a real disappointment. They tried to cram way too much into the available space, making the buttons tiny and the labeling nearly unreadable. Between the poor ergonomics of the remote and the visual limitations of the unit, tasks like punching in the access code for your home network can be infuriating.

3. The user interface seems very clumsy to me. More than anything it reminds me of setting up an older VCR using the remote.

To sum-up the Philips NP1100/37 Streamium Network Music Player gets the job done, but the remote, interface and ergonomic issues make it less than user friendly.
1420911
I purchased the Logitech Harmony 1100 about 6 months ago to replace the Logitech Harmony 600, which I liked. I was looking to upgrade to a one-touch remote with RF capacity and extended capability. The remote looks good. That's about it. It is difficult to setup. The RF extender is fairly simple to install, but the software for the system is a real problem. Even after following the instructions, I had to spend a lot of time on the phone with support. Although the support person was polite and knowledgeable, it took us a couple of hours to get the remote programed and operating.

Using the remote is not as simple as it should be. The touch screen is often not responsive and it is not unusual for the remote to need several attempts to complete the programed activity. Using the "help" button became routine. Then, after about 6 months, the remote stopped working. I had to reload the firmware, reload the software, and reprogram several activities. As of this moment it has stopped working again and will require some serious computer and support time to get it operating to spec again.

When I purchased the 1100 I had an internal debate as to whether I should get the 1100 or the 900. I think I made the wrong choice. The concept is good, and when it works, it is an okay remote, but the design/software execution is very poor. This may be a good remote for someone who is an "expert-level" technophobe, but it is a pain in the butt for average users.

Save yourself some frustration and aviod this one.
62745
Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't.  Seemed to work okay the first day.  But day #2 the dog didn't respond at all.  I Thought maybe it needed recharged, so I recharged it.  After a period of time without using it, like a couple hours, the collar unit doesn't respond to the control.  Then after taking off the collar and putting it back on, it starts to work.  Also, please hire a person who speaks English to write the instructions.  Very, very hard to follow.
4256151
a challenge to program and to get it to actually turn on!
253962
As other users have posted, installing this and getting it to work is TEDIOUS. It's by no means intuitive, and even though I am tech savvy, I had to call Freidrich several times. There are 3-4 little steps, that require you to insert cables into a USB, put the gizmo into your unit. That takes time and is not obvious. Then you have to register the unit, which also caused me some headaches.

I am tolerating Friedrich's obvious naivete with wifi, because their units are the quietest and best. But they need to hire some app designers to ensure it's simple and that it works. This takes me back to my DOS days!
875211
Great, if you can get it to work!
This camera is extremely sensitive to wireless applications.  If it is very far from the router, it won't work.  If you leave it on, it may go off-line at any time.  Sometimes, it is a snap to configure it.  Other times, in the same location, the network can't be found.  I have spent nearly three days on and off with technical support trying to get this camera operational.  The two times I actually did get it to work, it was perfect for the application I needed it for.  However, both times, the camera quit working and went off line for no apparent reason.  With this lack of reliability, it would be doubtful that I will continue to use it for security.

The idea of the camera is wonderful.  If you spend an additional 5.99 per month, the camera will take pictures of any movement in its range (color during the day, black and white at night).  A message will be sent to your cell phone telling you that the camera was activated.  This is a great feature, if it were dependable.  For additional money, the camera will take video instead of still pictures.

Once activated, you can go to your phone app and see what was moving in the room.  At any time you can also view from your phone app what the camera is seeing.

While this is a great idea and has great features - including saving the photos or video on the cloud - the technology is either short of the power needed, or ineffective in implementation.

Technical support is difficult to reach.  Don't expect to talk to anyone with unaccented English.  Two of the technical support staff put me on hold (two different calls) and I waited on hold for over twenty minutes before hanging up each time.  A ten to twenty minute wait for technical support is not uncommon.  I called many times, so I feel I have a fair handle on the speed in answering calls.

If  you know of a more dependable camera, I'd like to know about it so I an trash this one and purchase one that is reliable.
4962026
The remote, after many, many tries and revisions, works effectively for all 6 pieces of digital equipment I own.  However, given how difficult it was to set up, I am never going to buy anything new.  Just kidding, but this was honestly a difficult and painful set up.  I am very tech savvy and have programmed equipment up to and including visual basic code, but this remote was honestly more difficult to program.  It now works, but don't believe the claim that this is quick and easy.  It will take hours to set up and may cause fights among spouses!
4597800
Struggled to get this to work consistently.  Bought it to use with a Dell Laptop, to connect the Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse.  It took a little bit to get it set up, and paired, but it did eventually work.  The ultimate deal breaker is that the keyboard and mouse would consistently freeze, and time out everything for about 30 seconds or so.  I tolerated it for as long as possible, but alas, no more.  Became too frustrating.  Read other reviews of a myriad of things I could do to resolve this issues, tried a few, nothing worked consistently.  Keyboard and mouse work exceptionally well with other devices (Microsoft Surface Pro) that already have bluetooth installed, so I have narrowed it down to this dongle.  Unfortunately, I tolerated the freezing long enough to miss window of time in which I could return it.  Disappointed.  Did give it three stars for the fact that I was able to get it installed after a little troubleshooting.
4802746
When it works, it's okay. THe setup interface is weird and most of the time you need a wired connection to get started. The major problem is that it doesn't stay connected for more than 30 minutes, so it's useless for a long-term solution. Graphic quality is not bad.
4110032
The controls for this device were very clanky in my opinion. It works, and it does what it's supposed to do, but it takes some patience and persistence to figure out how to get it to work right. The value for the storage space is very good, but plan to spend a bit trying to figure it out. The documentation is almost entirely useless.
3966094
The review posted below held a 2-star rating before.  The company replied to my review and sent me a replacement product, which works perfectly.  I was very impressed with their eagerness to stand behind their product, and the honorable way in which they responded to my unfortunate experience.  I will definitely consider their other products in the future.

I read the reviews on here before I bought it, and almost everything that the 1-star reviews say is true.  The buttons on the device do not respond probably 90% of the time.  When I set it to connect by bluetooth, it doesn't accept the connection at least half the time.  So basically, EVERY time I want to use it, it takes about 10-15 minutes to get to work.  This is really problematic, since I play music constantly; it's a hassle to just get it to turn on.  I think once you get it to work, the sound quality is really, really nice, but clearly they spent all of their time working on the design, and not on the practical application.  I would still recommend it if you're someone who can tinker with this and get it to work properly, but it's not an easy device to use.
388232
If you are great at setting things up and don't mind when something that was working now isn't only to have to set it up again, then this might be for you.  I get this working some of the time, and then it stops working (suspect pairing) and then it works again.  While these work great the frustration is not worth it.