Harmony SST-659 Universal Remote Control

Finally, a universal remote that programs itself. Plug the Intrigue Harmony SST-659 into your PC's USB port and specify which TV, DVD player, and AV receiver you're using and the remote programs all the keys. It even creates simple macros, such as...

Harmony's Web-programmable universal remote hits the sweet spot of design and usability.

What makes a remote control good? You won't get the same answer from everyone. Although, the Harmony SST-659 comes as close to perfect as I have seen from

The Harmony SST-659 universal remote—smart, so you don't have to be. Programming a universal remote is, to put it mildly, unfun. About 10 more-colorful adjectives came to mind before unfun, but this is a PG-13 magazine—and I'm a lady, after all.

Introduction Home theater systems are increasingly complex. In the old days of audiophilia, you likely had a tape deck, stereo preamp, power amplifier and two speakers. Maybe you even had a television in the same room. Well, those days are long gone...

Easy to set up assuming you understand how to set up your home electronics.

Best remote out there. Very easy to program with great features.

If you are looking for a genuine universal remote that is not touch screen, very powerful, truly flexible and simple to set up, this is it. I have been searching for that remote for a while and was looking at the top of the range Sony and Philips...