Yosemite Dan wrote:
Thanks Bill, Joel and Sandie I'll look into the Harmony. I have so many remotes for this RV it's crazy-Here's my list 3 TV's, 2 Awnings, 3 Slides, 2 DVD players, 2 Satelite boxes, 2 Security lights, Fireplace, Yamaha home theater and an electric TV lift in our living room.
I just went through this so I figured I would add my input, in case you're still messing with it. Even though I too have an Open Range RV, the universal I needed was just for 4 pieces of electronics. I have always used URC remotes over the years, due to their specialized programming abilities.
This time I figured I would try a Harmony 300. The remote is easier to set up because one goes on line and downloads the codes. But in your case, I doubt they are going to have codes for awning openers, etc. Just electronics.
Even though I got the remote set up, I still was not satisfied, as many of the buttons were assigned to certain tasks, which I would of had to memorize what they did. In other words, no custom labeling is available.
So I sent it back and picked up a URC RF20. I have two of these already in use at home, so knew what I was getting. Even though the UFC model takes much longer to program, it gives you multiple screens and the ability to name components and task buttons, along with adding or removing pages of tasks, and task labels themselves. One can make it as simple or complex as desired. The "learning" function will allow you to program anything that uses an IR signal.
So you can label one input "fireplace", and show the minimal amount of task button it takes to properly operate the fireplace, even if it is just one button.
You can also add a RF repeater/blaster, for stuff that is hidden. In our bedroom at home. I have the cable box in the attic above. The blaster works great in controlling the box while it is unseen.
Plus, unlike the Harmony 300, the URC has back lite buttons, for when the lights are turned down, like when watching a movie.
UFC RF20
