Logitech Harmony 1100i Advanced Universal Remote
MRP:
27995
Digit Rating: Average
Features:
Performance:
Value:
Design:
3/5
PROS
- Simple set-up
- Controls 15 devices
- Good remote range and signal
- Touchscreen works well
- Tablet style design is comfortable to hold
- Charging dock included
CONS
- No RF module as a part of the package
- Post setup configuration is confusing
- Too many screens for certain devices
- It costs a lot of money
Summary
The Logitech Harmony 1100i is a capable 3.5-inch touchscreen universal remote that isn't very complicated to use. It has a design that separates it from the rest of the remotes. While not everyone may be comfortable with it, the touchscreen bit is fun to use. However, the price is a bit too steep, and the consumer demographic will be limited to those who have a high-end home theater setup, and/or want an equally snazzy remote to complement it.
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Most Logitech Harmony remotes have the motion sensor, and this one is no different. Pick up the remote, and it automatically switches itself on, expecting a command. Leave it unattended for 1 minute, and it goes into sleep mode again.
Surprisingly, there is no RF module being bundled with the Harmony 1100i, which considering the price is a huge letdown. Incidentally, the same module is bundled with the slightly lower priced Harmony 900 remote. Had that been there, this remote would have worked well even when devices weren’t in the line of sight. As of now, you will need to manage without that somehow.
The fact that the Harmony 110i Advanced is powered with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, negating the need to run to find a pair of AAA batteries! However, thanks to the big-ish touchscreen display, battery life does take a hit. You will need to charge this baby about twice a week, with the usage limited to 3 hours a day. Turning off notification beeps will help quite a bit, since a beep at every selection drains the battery considerably.
Our Take
This one costs a lot of money, to say the least. And we would have appreciated the RF module being included as a part of the package. Buy this if you really need to have a remote that looks brilliant, and don’t really care how much it costs. Having said that, we must appreciate what the Harmony 1100i brings to the table - wide compatibility with gadgets, easy to set up, a form factor that I comfortable to use and a charging dock that can be used for safely storing the 1100i when not in use. The touchscreen interface takes some getting used to, but once you do, the usage speed will improve quite a bit. Mostly, someone with an expensive home theater setup at home will buy this remote, to perfectly complement it. We believe that control speed does slow down a bit with the touchscreen interface, something that is much faster on the traditional universal remote design with physical buttons.
Price: Rs. 27,995
Contact: Logitech Harmony Support
Phone: 000 800 600 1133
Website: http://www.logitech.com/en-in/contact
Device type: Universal remote; Display: 3.5-inch touchscreen, resistive type; Compatibility: works with 15 devices, 225000 compatible devices; Battery: Rechargeable, on dock
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