Buttons are so passé

We've all played one of those word-association games. You know, like, when we say "What's the first thing that comes to mind when we say the word . . . ?", and you, well, say the first thing that comes to mind. Let's play. We say: "Remote control", and you say . . . Chances are a good number of people would say the same thing — "buttons". But, when we're talking about home theater remote controls, "buttons" are a double-edge sword. You want to have enough of them to be able to control all of your home theater components, but you don't want there to be so many that you have to get out the magnifying glass to find the right one, and a tooth pick to press it. Unfortunately, most modern home theater remotes err on the side of the latter. But what if there were something better than buttons? Sporting a 3.5" full-color touchscreen LCD interface, the Harmony 1100 universal remote control brings you a simple, interactive way of controlling your home theater, without the clutter of buttons characteristic of most home theater remotes. In fact, the H 1100 has less than 10 actual buttons, and these are just for common operations like changing the volume or channel. All other control functions are performed using customizable icons.

Performance that's, well, out of sight

Here's the conundrum of modern home theater installation: You want to integrate all of the latest components — HD, multi-channel receiver; Blu-ray player; DVR; satellite box; media server; etc. — but you also want the clean, minimalist look offered by a wall-mounted flat panel HDTV. However, with all of those A/V components collected on a shelf beneath the HDTV, you still have the same haphazard aesthetic as before. You could install all your components out of sight in a closet, but then how would you control them without having to get up and open the closet door all of the time? The solution: the Harmony 1100. This advanced Harmony universal remote control uses integrated radio-frequency (RF) technology, giving you the power to operate even if they're installed in a closet or cabinet. Simply place an RF receiver (sold separately) inside the cabinet or closet with your A/V components, use IR blasters (sold with RF receiver) to connect to your A/V receiver or other components, and your H 900 remote and home theater system are instantly linked. You're ready to navigate your system, from anywhere around the house.

One touch, multiple possibilities

Naturally, you need to activate a different set of A/V components if you're going to watch a Blu-ray movie than if you're going to listen to your favorite album. The key word here is "components". Chances are, you're going to have to power on multiple components in your home theater system if you want to watch or listen to almost anything. Saving you from the chore of manually powering on each device individually, the Harmony 1100 universal remote gives you the ability to activate multiple devices, in the correct order, all with the touch of a single button.

Ode to minimalism

The day is finally here: You've got your new home theater system setup and ready to go. You've got a 50" plasma HDTV, 7.1-channel audio system with multi-channel receiver, Blu-ray player, and powered subwoofer. A bunch of your friends and neighbors arrive to catch a Blu-ray movie with surround sound on your new system, and you go to turn on the TV. Oops, you grabbed the wrong remote. You try again. Nope, still not the right remote. Holy cow! There are still three or four remote controls you haven't tried. These days, almost every A/V component is sold with its own remote control, which certainly aids in operation, but once you've put together an entire home theater system, you've got more remotes than you know what to do with. Lots of clutter, little convenience. It's time to tidy up, to consolidate, to advance your home-theater control to the same level of performance offered by your components. It's time for the Harmony 1100 Advanced Universal Remote, allowing you control multiple components with a single remote control.

Long-lasting power

There is perhaps no greater home-theater-related headache than discovering that the batteries in the remote control are dead and then having to rifle through drawer after drawer in search of a new pair of AA batteries. It sure would be swell if a remote had a built-in battery that were rechargeable. And it would be even better if that battery had exceptional charge retention and over-all life. Well, guess what? We've just described the Harmony 1100. The built-in Lithium-ion battery offers a lower loss-of-charge rate in comparison with other battery types, and does not suffer from a decline in total energy capacity. Further, the H 1100's battery is rechargeable: simply connect the remote to the included dock, and the remote begins re-fueling.

And setup is a breeze

We'd understand if you were perhaps feeling just a little intimidated by the Harmony 1100. Well, not so much by the remote itself, but by configuring it to control your system. Well, fret not: the H 1100 has been designed for simple setup. And when we say "simple", we mean it. All you have to do is connect the H 1100 remote to your computer using the remote's USB port. From there, after you enter the make and model numbers of your components and answer simple questions about your system's setup, the H 1100 works with your pre-existing internet connection to automatically configure itself to control all your components in the most efficient manner.

Ultra compatibility

When the folks at Harmony say that the H 1100 remote control is a "universal" remote control, they aren't messing around. Not only can the Harmony 1100 replace up to 15 remote controls, it sports one of the world's largest A/V control databases. How large, you might ask? This Harmony remote supports more than 225,000 devices from over 5,000 different brands, ensuring compatibility with your A/V components.

Included with purchase

The following items are included with the purchase of the Logitech Harmony 1100 remote control: H 1100 remote, Charging station, USB cable, AC adapter, Lithium-ion battery, Installation CD, Quick Start guide, and Features guide.

Comparison Specifications

• Signal transmission: Wireless RF transmission (with separate Extender module)
• Interface: 3.5" full-color touchscreen LCD
• Universal operation: Replaces up to 15 remotes
• A/V control database: Works with over 225,000 devices from more than 5,000 brands
• Power: Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery / Charging dock included

Additional Specifications

• One-touch activity controls
• Guided on-line setup (via USB port)
• Customizable commands and icons

Manufacturer Specifications

• Windows system requirements: Windows 2000, XP, or Vista / USB port / CD-ROM drive / Internet access
• Mac system requirements: Mac OS X 10.3-10.5 / USB port / CD-ROM drive / Internet access

Harmony H1100 Warranty Details

1-year limited hardware warranty

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