Previously, we reviewed the Harmony 890 Pro and Harmony 880 universal remotes from Logitech. Both of these remotes proved great options for universal remotes. However, today we look at the Logitech Harmony One which blows its predecessors out of the water.

The Harmony One replaces up to 15 remotes and has a full-color touch screen that provides quick access to all of your devices with a single touch. All of the buttons on the front of the remote are backlit for easy navigation in the dark; no more fumbling for buttons late at night. The ergonomic design also fits comfortably in your hand and the rechargeable battery lets you forget about buying a 24 pack of AA batteries.

One of the things that Harmony remotes are known for is their simple guided online setup that walks you through the setup of every device. Activities such as “Watch TV” or “Watch a DVD” are instantly recognized for the devices and are setup accordingly. Logitech’s online database of devices supports any hardware you might have or desire with over 200,000 devices and 5,000 brands.

We tested the Harmony One with a variety of devices including our Panasonic AX-200U projector, Comcast cable box, Sony A/V receiver, and our OPPO DV-981HD DVD player. Once unboxed, simply install the software on your PC or Mac, connect the USB cable to the remote and voila. Setup was mostly straightforward, and with a few tweaks to the device settings, everything was working within 45 minutes.

The Harmony One is incredibly easy to use but is somewhat expensive. If you’re looking for a universal remote that is easy to setup, has great compatibility with various devices and has very intuitive features, the Logitech Harmony One is a great choice. It’s available from Amazon today for just under $220.

Pros

• Rechargeable battery.
• Easy setup via Mac or PC.
• Touch screen for easy control.
• Backlit buttons.

Cons

• May be expensive.

Final Verdict
5 out of 5 stars.

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