Official Logitech Harmony 900 thread - Page 8

So sequences are the best thing for having a button go straight to CC and teletext is that correct (and since I am European I miss teletext living in the US).

Well if sequences are the best thing for that (only?) then how come they added those icons to a remote that don't have that function anymore.......

Sounds like the one department isn't talking to the other department

I have my 890's RF extender under my TV as well (and all of the emitters going into my cabinet). The reason is to completely do away with line-of-sight issues.

If there was some sort of routing issue from the RF extender to the TV then I would probably skip it and just use IR from the remote.

exactly, I don't have to have the blaster controlling the tv, but eliminating all line of sight/need to point the remote is complete freedom....

especially for things like long power on delays so that the input commands get seen

I understand now.

With the components in another room, I guess I'll be pointing at the TV for some time to come.

the 900 supports up to 5 main blasters, so you could always pick up a second blaster
I'm using 2 main blasters

Does the remote control each of five main blasters via RF signals?

I don't see extra main blasters at Logitech's web site when I read about getting on a preorder list for the 900.

yes, communication with the main blasters is via RF...the mini-blasters plug into the main blaster (so they're indirectly controlled by RF)

I assume the blaster will be for sale separately either by the time the 900 is actually available, or shortly thereafter...but it WILL be for sale separately as far as I know...

Thanks.

Just got an email flier from Amazon stating that the "New Harmony 900 Remote Control--Now In Stock", but when I click on the link it takes me to the Amazon Harmony 900 page that still says "This item has not yet been released."... Maybe the date is getting closer.

9/4 was when I was told that amazon would have it in stock

Got the email too so they must have screwed something up....

Wannabe Actuary,

Just to confirm on mhdiab's question:

With the 900, if you are already in an activity which activated multiple devices like "watch movie", can you program the play button to emit the "play" command to the dvd player and also to emit the "dim" command to a IR light controller?

on past remotes, you would create a sequence of the two commands and assign that to the button...however, the 900 does not support sequences

you could try to use both the original remotes and learn them in raw format as one new command and then assign the new command to the button...but results will likely be mixed at best

now in the OLD days, the button mapping for an activity would show a separate column for each device in the activity and a row for each button...nothing stopped you from assigning a command from more than one device...sadly that went away quite some time ago

so in short, you MAY be able to do that by learning both commands as a new raw format single command, but probably not as well or reliably as if sequences were supported

Wannabe Actuary,

Well the multiple columns for each button is what I've got for my two 890pros controlling my setup with one RF receiver (grin).

I will sign the petition but seems like I will be waiting a few product cycles before getting a new remote. A shame because the ergonomics of the Harmony One / 900 are perfect.

Thanks for all your effort in this thread.

Cheers,

no problem
just doing what I can to help

Just received this from Amazon regarding my order


"Logitech Harmony 900 Remote Control (Black)"
Estimated arrival date: September 02 2009

I guess it's possible things are moving faster than originally planned, but logitechs official statement was 9/4

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I was checking the date on the Best Buy computer. Shows a "in-stock" date of 9-6-09. I didn't see anything else related to the remote other than mock-up units for display.

some best buys should already have them, 3 came in on our truck Tuesday and i couldn't resist. looks like my 1100 is getting returned

well amazon says in stock, just ordered one with prime overnight shipping, says it will be here tomorrow

you're right...amazon now shows it in stock
again, if you don't need sequences, it is an amazing remote

I just got mine today at my local BB store.

I think we have our first review

http://www.i4u.com/full-review-582.html

Did you pay the MSRP?

I'll wait a few weeks. Or at least until the price comes down after several retailers get them and the novelty wears off. I'd also like to wait until I read a couple of (in depth) reviews.

a pretty terrible review at that. guy didn't even know about discrete on/off commands! maybe i'm being too harsh? he did give it a good score after all

so any news on the extenders working with more than one 900? I love the ONE but can't replace my 890pros unless I can have one extender in place.

Although it hasn't been released yet, I'm personally holding out for the Nevo C3 which trumps the 900 in many respects (including macros/sequences). HERE's a blurb it's European cousin, the One-For-All Xsight.

I've answered this at least twice in this thread
one remote per blaster
up to 5 blasters per remote

and as far as reviews, you're better off just asking me or squareyes, as we beta tested the remote and are here on a regular basis

we're also more knowledgable about harmony remotes in general than most people reviewing the remotes

amen to that!