Can I set up ALL of this on ONE remote?

Question

I have 4 things I would like to set up all on one remote is it possible?

1) Surround sound receiver - Denon AVR-1706

2) Satellite receiver - Viewsat EXTREME

3) TV - Samsung 50" Plasma Display

4) Samsung HDMI DVD Player

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What is the best combination I can do to reduce the amount of converters? I honestly have about 20 different converters lying around in the same drawer under the TV. What is the best solution? :) Thanks

Answer 1

+1 for the Logitech Harmony line of remotes.

Answer 2

Yep, no problem. Try checking out the Logitech Harmony. There are also cheaper alternatives to the Harmony, but it's one of the best out there.

Answer 3

Another Harmony user to the rescue!!!

Harmony makes good remotes.

You can also look at "Universal Remote Control"

Philips Pronto,

Most LEARNING remotes or PC programmable remotes will work.

I would steer clear of the 20 dollar code programmed remotes at walmart and other department stores. They never seem to be able to handle everything. They are usually fine for DVD and TV but once you add in satellite and surround sound they never seem to cut it.

Unless you have thousands to spare stay away from CRESTRON and AMX type controllers too.

I use the Harmony 880. I have it setup to control.

Sunfire Preamp

Mitsubishi TV

Panasonic DVD

Toshiba DVD Recorder

Sony CD

Dish Network DVR.

It takes a little time to get it perfect but once you do it is worth the effort.

It is the only remote I have to use.