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`posted on APRIL 5, 2011 by IAN MAZOFF in DIGITAL HOME with 8 COMMENTS
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`One of the coolest features on Logitech Harmony remote controls is the ability to add favorite
`channels to your “Watch TV” activities.  This allows you to quickly access the channels that you
`watch the most with just one touch.  On most Harmony models, you can even add an icon to
`represent the channel on your remote’s screen!
`
`Check out the video below on how to add favorite channels to your Harmony 600, 650 or 700
`using our recently updated myharmony.com website.
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`And if you have another model of Harmony remote, you can usually add favorite channels to
`your “Watch TV” activity and we have plenty of great FAQ’s on our support site to show you how.
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`Tags: Harmony, harmony tips, logitech
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`8 comments
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`Jon April 7, 2011 at 11:33
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`Great tip, thanks!
`
`I have a product suggestion; a truly simple, streamlined all-in-one remote simply does not
`exist for senior citizens. A company called Weemote created one for kids and then attempted
`a model for seniors, but it doesn’t appear to be in production anymore. This is a huge
`opportunity for Logitech, the leader in simplifying remotes.
`
`My 83 year-old mother simply cannot manage all the buttons, even on a Harmony remote.
`She often accidentally hits an errant button, and TV viewing is then out of commission. A
`remote for seniors would just need channel up/down, volume up/down and favorites. It
`would also obviously need a power off/on button that turns on/off all relevant devices.
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`From comments I’ve read all over the Web, this is a massive underserved market as there are
`thousands of people like me who have been searching for a very simple remote that turns
`on/off devices (usually just a TV and cable box), can have programmed favorites so
`undesired/unsubscribed channels can be skipped, and basic channel/volume up/down keys.
`I suppose a Guide button with arrows/return could also be included, but should have the
`option of being deactivated.
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`I’m sure I’m not the first to suggest this, but I (and thousands of others who love their
`Harmony remotes) would love to see Logitech create a product that finally serves this
`market, and helps the quality of life for our parents and grandparents.
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`Thanks for listening!
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`Ian Mazoff April 8, 2011 at 10:51
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`Hi Jon,
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`Thanks so much for the post. We’re always looking at ways to improve and
`simplify our customers’ experiences with our products, be it on the software or
`hardware side. I have brought your comments to the attention of our product
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`development team. They’re a very passionate group when it comes to such
`considerations and I have no doubt that they will give the concept a good look.
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`Again, thanks so much for taking the time to send us your thoughts!
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`- Ian
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`Donald April 8, 2011 at 03:54
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`Can my Harmony remote revert to the same channel I want the TV on upon start up?
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`Ian Mazoff April 8, 2011 at 14:17
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`Hi Donald,
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`It sounds like you want your Harmony remote to go to a specific channel every
`time you start your “Watch TV” activity.
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`Please confirm that this is the case and also include which model of Harmony
`remote you use and whether you used the Harmony Remote Software or
`Myharmony.com to setup your remote in your response.
`
`- Ian
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`R Ferreira April 8, 2011 at 06:34
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`I purchased a Harmony 650 and it has greatly reduced the need for using several remotes to
`control my various components. I liked the feature that allows assigning multiple devices to
`an “activity”. However, I have found that rarely do all defices assigned to an activity power up
`on demand as they should. I find myself using the help button almost every time in order to
`turn on at least one of the devices, usually the TV. I have gone back online and re-synched
`and that still hasn’t fixed the problem. I was going to buy another of these remotes as a gift
`for someone else, but after having these problems, I wouldn’t buy this remote for anyone
`else. Sorry Logitech, it is a great idea in theory, just doesn’t work the way its supposed to.
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`Ian Mazoff April 8, 2011 at 14:21
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`Hi R Ferreira,
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`If you have issues starting up your activities as described, I would suggest starting
`with adjusting the interdevice delay and/or power on delay for the affected
`devices. You can find helpful FAQ’s on both topics on our support site:
`
`Adjusting Power On Delay: http://logitech-en-
`amr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11687/kw/power%20on%20delay
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`Adjusting Interdevice Delay: http://logitech-en-
`amr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11689
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`For a description of what each delay does, check out this description on our
`community forums: http://forums.logitech.com/t5/Harmony-Remotes/Definition-
`of-Delays-Repeats/td-p/254432
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`Hope that helps!
`
`- Ian
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`Kevin April 13, 2011 at 11:03
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`First, love my harmony!
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`I’m trying to find a way to set the guides button to open to our favorites channels rather than
`All channels set with in our Verizon FiOS TV box. We have over 100 favorite channels so the
`favorites within the Harmony will not work.
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`Anyone know the fix?
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`van hire glasgow April 15, 2011 at 21:23
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`Excellent and such a superb information you shared here. I really like it very much. Keep
`sharing informative information with us.
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`Pipi April 20, 2011 at 21:30
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`How do you add favourite channels for radio stations?
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`Andy April 28, 2011 at 18:53
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`I just got a 700 and I tried adding Fav. Icons from iconharmony.com through
`myharmony.com and I keep getting errors during Sync staying “unable to sync” “we can’t
`sync your remote”. Any help?
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`Bobbie May 26, 2011 at 19:43
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`Does anyone know if the Harmony 650 has a sleep timer?
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