Does the Logitech Harmony 550 work well with Dish network DVR I want to make sure it works with Dish network DVR befor I buy!
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Brett: It should. I used my 880 (which draws off the same code database) with a Moto DVR for roughly a year and had no issue (other than the fact that I learned to hate the Moto DVR's performance with a great passion and ran back to TiVo during a deal on the Series3... but that's another story).
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I was wondering for a long time. It doesn't seem to have the DVR button on the Dish Network Remote.
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You can sign up, but you have to have their Remote software installed AND you have to have a remote to get to the programming screen.
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My harmony 520 works fine with my DirecTV DVR. The 520 is very similar to the 550. As a matter of fact all the Harmony remotes have the same capabilities, just different button counts and layouts. The 550 has the LCD screen which you can add any features to you want.If you want you can actually go to the harmony website, create an account, and start to play with the software to see what you can do. http://members.harmonyremote.com Once you have that account set up, you can buy the remote later, then apply those settings to the remote, so anything you do will be applicable later on. If it doesn't let you in you might have to dig around on the Logitech site for a demo link, which will take you back there. My harmony 520 works fine with my DirecTV DVR. The 520 is very similar to the 550. As a matter of fact all the Harmony remotes have the same capabilities, just different button counts and layouts. The 550 has the LCD screen which you can add any features to you want.If you want you can actually go to the harmony website, create an account, and start to play with the software to see what you can do. http://members.harmonyremote.com Once you have that account set up, you can buy the remote later, then apply those settings to the remote, so anything you do will be applicable later... » Read More My harmony 520 works fine with my DirecTV DVR. The 520 is very similar to the 550. As a matter of fact all the Harmony remotes have the same capabilities, just different button counts and layouts. The 550 has the LCD screen which you can add any features to you want.If you want you can actually go to the harmony website, create an account, and start to play with the software to see what you can do. http://members.harmonyremote.com Once you have that account set up, you can buy the remote later, then apply those settings to the remote, so anything you do will be applicable later on. If it doesn't let you in you might have to dig around on the Logitech site for a demo link, which will take you back there. « Show Less
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I bought it now, and it works great, It doesn't have a DVR button - so I created one, I just made one of the buttons at the bottom of the romote ( I used B button ), Works like a charm. Best remote I ever had, so long to using 3 remotes.
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James,I'm in the process to get Harmony 550. I was wondering about Dish network DVR buttons, specially "skip back" & "skip fwd". Are they working with your dish DVR? I checked a lot of universal remote controls, none of them worked. Thank You
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Yes - all buttons work. The skip forward and skip back are already on the remote anyway. There's not a single function of my 622 that I can't control with this remote. Programming takes just a bit of getting used to, but once you figure out the differences between the remote in "device" and "activity" mode, it's a snap.
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Neither of the Logitech remotes use bluetooth. There is a device for $20 that converts the bluetooth to IR for the PS3. The review previously saying it won't work with PVR/DVR is also incorrect. The 676 and 880 are both programmed the same way, therefore any devices that work on the 880 will work on the 676. Not trying to be judgemental, but there is misinformation in your post.
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No problem. I upgraded my dish net receiver to one of the newer dvr receivers and keep the old original dish reciever which I put in my motorhome and I use the winegard GM 1518 for the motor home. Everything works great and is easy to use. You will have to pay net about $7 a month to use the 2nd reciever in the motorhome. When you move about in the motorhome to different geographic locations you will need to call DISH NETWORK and advise them of your new location (address and zip code) to get local stations there--this is a free service and takes just of few minutes.
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DVR is a service you pay for. I installed mine with DVR right away and they had to run two cables in from the dish so that DVR can run while you switch channels. I dont know the answer because I don know if your dish needs to be a certain type. You should call direct tv.dont expect to get more services than you pay for though, the box feeds back to them.
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My TCL 32" doesn't work with Dish Network's remote. Basically you can do everything but turn it on and off and control volume with the dish network remote. For a while we used both, but we recently upgraded to a logitech harmony (650) and I highly recommend it.
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Dish help on this is at http://www.mydish.com/support/apps/remotecodes.aspxThe best solution, IMO, is to get a good universal remote. I personally use nothing but Logitech Harmony remotes. You don't have to know any codes, you just need a computer (PC or Mac) and an Internet connection. Once you configure the devices and activities for your particular installation, the My Harmony software syncs the correct codes and configuration to the remote via USB. The software can store the configurations for multiple remotes; I have two Harmonies, and all I do is click which remote to program when I need to make a change. No, I don't work for Logitech. Dish help on this is at http://www.mydish.com/support/apps/remotecodes.aspxThe best solution, IMO, is to get a good universal remote. I personally use nothing but Logitech Harmony remotes. You don't have to know any codes, you just need a computer (PC or Mac) and an Internet connection. Once you configure the devices and activities for your particular installation, the My Harmony software syncs the correct codes and configuration to the remote via USB. The software can store the configurations for multiple remotes; I have two Harmonies, and all I do is click which remote to... » Read More Dish help on this is at http://www.mydish.com/support/apps/remotecodes.aspxThe best solution, IMO, is to get a good universal remote. I personally use nothing but Logitech Harmony remotes. You don't have to know any codes, you just need a computer (PC or Mac) and an Internet connection. Once you configure the devices and activities for your particular installation, the My Harmony software syncs the correct codes and configuration to the remote via USB. The software can store the configurations for multiple remotes; I have two Harmonies, and all I do is click which remote to program when I need to make a change. No, I don't work for Logitech. « Show Less
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I know you've found your answer, but my code was one of the ones for RCA (10047 on my cable box/dvr remote). I plan on getting a harmony remote up and running. Does that have a dedicated code for it/work well in your hands?
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I had no trouble using it with my Samsung TV. Actually, the remotes worked without have to enter any code, etc. I don't have a dish so I can't help you there. Sorry.
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I don't recommend trying to mix Dish equipment with anything else. If it works, you got really lucky. They are even touchy about what splitters/combiners used with specific equipment. If you don't have solid advice from someone who understands satellite gear pretty well, don't bother. Equipment specific to Dish Network can be a mystery.
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Hey guys...the tv isn't the DishNetwork receiver. Of course it will work on the tv if it programs to RCA codes (BTW, DishNetwork remotes are RCA made), the Dish remotes only work on specific "Tv"s, like 1 and 2, because TV2 needs a UHF signal to reach the receiver remote antenna on the back of the receiver, to change channels: that isn't a TV feature .
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I have Dish and it works with it. I shouldn't conjecture about Direct. It also works with Over the Air for me.
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It works perfect with va comcast DVR. So I magazine other DVRs will work. You'll have to find the right spots to place the 2 sensors for best performance. The only device that the infrared device doesn't work well with is an older Sony reciever I have hooked up. I only get volume control with this.
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you can only record one show at a time. don't if it will work with dish. if it does you have to hook it up between tv & dish equipment. when programed channel numbers will be different.
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Neither of the Logitech remotes use bluetooth. There is a device for $20 that converts the bluetooth to IR for the PS3.The review previously saying it won't work with PVR/DVR is also incorrect. The 676 and 880 are both programmed the same way, therefore any devices that work on the 880 will work on the 676. Not trying to be judgemental, but there is misinformation in your post.
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I tried it with dish network dvr 722 and a vizio 50 inch plasma tv. Sorry but It did not work with my setup and I had to return it.
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I don't know about using with DISH. I have mine connected to cable (Comcast). It can only record one show at a time.
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Have you synched your Logitech remote to control your DISH dvr box? You must do that first using the instruction on the set up of your Logitech before you can use it to control the DISH DVR or any device for that reason.