Logitech 880 Manuel D’Utilisation

As remote controls have evolved, four basic categories have emerged. Here is a look at the 
categories, distinctions, key players, and pros and cons of each type:  

All electronic 

remotes 

•  Buttons reflect the specific 

functions of the device it 
comes with 

•  Inexpensive (comes with 
components) 

•  Many components equals 

many remotes; living room 
clutter 

•  Not programmable 

 

•  Kameleon 

•  Can fulfill most functions of 

several component remotes 

•  Difficult to find the right codes 

•  Many lack widespread 

compatibility 
•  Inability to truly control all 

important functions – users end 
up reaching for individual 
remotes 
•  Rely on component database 

on embedded chip, which 
becomes obsolete; no way to 
update with new components 

•  User needs to press an 
elaborate sequence of buttons to 
launch any Activity 

 

•  Phillips 
•  Sony 

•  Universal 

Electronics 
•  Home 

Theater Master 
MX 

•  Powerful, complete control 
of entertainment systems 
•  Include one-touch Activity 

buttons on touch screens that 
send sequence of commands 

•  Expensive 
•  Programmed by a professional; 

a change or addition in the 
entertainment system would 
require a house call 

•  Rely on limited component 
database on embedded chip; no 

easy way to update with new 
components 

 

•  Harmony 

•  Powerful, complete control 

of entertainment systems 
•  Include one-touch Activity 

buttons that send sequence of 
commands 
•  USB programmable by user; 

easy to add another 
component and update; 
simple to program buttons 
•  Internet community helps 

online database of 
components remain the most 
thorough and current in the 

industry  
 

•  Why didn’t I think of this?  

The Logitech Harmony 880 Remote Reviewer’s Guide 
Summer 2005 
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