Logitech Harmony 890 Remote Control - Refurbished

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B001L1RSO8
• Item model number: 996-000002
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 13, 2008

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Imagine… controlling all your devices using only one remote - without a direct line of sight to the components! With the Harmony 890 Remote, you can wirelessly control your home entertainment system while hiding all those unsightly wires and components behind cabinet doors or a wall. 

Logitech's Harmony 890, an upgrade to the Harmony 880 remote control, uses both radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) wireless signals to deliver powerful complete control of your home-entertainment system that may be hidden behind cabinets. With a wireless range of up to 100 feet, the Harmony 890 remote sends RF commands to a wireless receiver, which then blasts infrared signals to the components. The Harmony 890 remote makes universal control for home entertainment and advanced lighting systems simple.

Using Your Harmony Remote

1. Easy to set up: Just connect your Harmony remote to your computer and the Web wizard walks you step-by-step through a simple set up. Enter the model numbers of your components, then answer a few easy questions about how you "Watch TV" or "Watch a DVD."  Harmony lets you control even the most complex system without the hassle of programming complicated macros. 2. Easy to use: The Harmony Remote is the world's only remote with Smart State Technology®. Simply press an Activity button, such as "Watch TV" or "Listen to Music," and your Harmony Remote automatically sets up each of the devices required for that activity. 3. Easy to get help: With the Harmony remote, you don't have to know anything about your entertainment system to operate it. No sound? No picture? No problem! There's even a handy "HELP" button to guide you through simple troubleshooting and get you back in control. 4. Never out of date: The Harmony device database includes 5,000+ manufacturers and 175,000+ devices, everything from HDTVs to DVRs, VCRs to lighting controls.  It's constantly updated with new components and fine-tuned settings, so your remote will never be out-of-date.

Features

Color display     Both functional and stylish, with user-customizable backgrounds, button icons and text.		Comfort-grip shape For easy control.
Fully backlit Easily navigate in the dark.		Harmony RF Wireless Extender Serves as a bridge receiver which converts RF signals to IR commands, for control without a direct line of sight!

• Control your entire home entertainment system with just one button.  Effortlessly switch between watching home theater and listening to music, by selecting a single activity button. Colorful icons accompany text on the LCD screen to allow for quick and easy command of home-entertainment equipment and household appliances that may be out of range for a traditional infrared remote.
• Integrate up to 15 devices—including lighting and household appliances.
• Save energy! Each time a new activity is selected, the remote establishes the proper state of all of the components needed for the current activity, and turns off the components that are not needed.
• Set it up in a snap with an advanced setup wizard. The online setup also makes it easy to update a remote when upgrading your home-entertainment system. The Harmony setup wizard does the programming, so you don't have to. Just connect your remote to your computer and answer a few questions about how you currently use your home theater. Logitech's patented Smart State Technology® does the rest.
• Don't worry about using up batteries with the rechargeable lithium ion battery. Store the remote on the attractive charging station when not in use.
• Easily view and select. Color display icons and 8 on-screen activity buttons make it easy. 
• Effortlessly switch between watching HDTV and listening to music, by selecting a single activity button.

System Requirements

IBM® or compatible PC

• Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, 2000, Me or XP
• USB port
• CD-ROM drive
• Internet access

Macintosh® PC

• Macintosh® OS X 10.2 or later
• USB port
• CD-ROM drive
• Internet access

Package Contents

• Harmony® 890 remote control
• Recharging station
• AC adapter for recharging base
• USB cable
• Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
• Harmony RF Wireless Extender
• Installation CD
• Installation guide
• 90-day limited warranty (for authentic factory-refurbished remotes)

Product Description

This Logitech Harmony 890 has been Factory Refurbished to perform as new. A 90 Day Warranty is included. Logitech's Harmony 890, an upgrade to the Harmony 880 remote control, uses both radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) wireless signals to deliver powerful complete control of your home-entertainment system that may be hidden behind cabinets. With a wireless range of up to 100 feet, the Harmony 890 remote sends RF commands to a wireless receiver, which then blasts infrared signals to the components. The Harmony 890 remote makes universal control for home entertainment and advanced lighting systems simple.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just As Good As New, Just Without All the Fancy Packaging., December 2, 2008

By	Leebo (USA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

I have ordered several NEW Harmony 890 remotes in the past and was a little hesitant to order a reconditioned one. I usually do not order reconditioned product, but need two of these for an install and the price was right on these. They came in a Plain brown box with the Logitech and Harmony logo on the outside and "factory remanufactured" printed in small type at the bottom. I opened the box and found both remotes to be in excellent condition. They are obviously not brand new but are in excellent condition. There were no scratches or marks on either of them. They had the screen protector on them that come with the new ones. The charging cradle and IR receiver were new. Both had the plastic wrap on them as new ones do. They are mint. The battery I think was also new. I cannot verify that but they both seem to have the battery life that new batteries would. The IR emitters and power transformers were obviously used as they were simply wound up by hand with no effort to make them neatly packaged.

After programming the remotes and testing them, I've not run into any problems whatsoever that I hadn't already encountered with new remotes. They work fine. I just ordered another one today. I normally don't order reconditioned product but the Amazon fast shipping, guarantee, and return process made it a viable choice for me and it turned out to work well with this item.

Bottom Line - If you are thinking about saving some money on a Harmony 890 remote and are considering the reconditioned version, then go for it. If it's not what you expected you can alway return it. More than likely you will end up keeping it!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy the refurbs!!!!!!, May 12, 2009

By	J. Williams (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Amazon Verified Purchase

I have bought 4 refurbs now, 2 were good, 2 were bad. On one, I actually called Logitech with the error code, and they immediately told me the memory was bad. On the other, the keys stuck, and some did not even work. They must just rebox returns with no quality check. It may seem like a good deal, but don't buy refurbs from Logitech.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Logitech support service is the worst I have ever encoumtered, November 25, 2009

By	rcb "rberk" - See all my reviews

purchased new Harmony 890 to replace the same unit that broke after 3 years. Rep stated there was a hardware failure and needed a new unit. Tried to install new unit. Called Logitech was on phone for 3 hours configuring the remote and performing various donwloads and upgrades. None worked. Tried to speak to supervisor. All were busy. Was escalated to advanced tech support. They were supposed to call me the next day, never called. Regular support cannot contact advanced support directly with their issues. They can onmly e-mail to advance support. I have dealt with many electronic support companies, this is the worst that I have ever encountered. It has been 3 days since I have recieved my remote and still have not recieved any help from logitech