Greetings!
I am TOTALLY confused when it comes to a "smart" remote and which one to get to use with ALL my other remotes. I just purchased a SONY GRAND WEGA 55" LCD model KDF55WF655, a BOSE 3-2-1 HOME THEATURE, a HUMAX TIVO with RECORDABLE DVD PLAYER model DRT800 and have a older model RCA DSS system for DIRECTV. If go get a "smart" remote will it take the place of ALL the above mentioned remotes and still give me ALL the functions of each individual remotes (esp. the TIVO remote)? If so, do you have any recommedations on which "smart" remote to get? Thanks Doug

The humax tivo uses the same remote code that all other peanut remote controlled tivos use. It may have one extra key, a stop key. If you have all the original remotes, a good learning remote like the mx-500 or 700 will do.

There isn't anything an MX-700 won't do! It is a 'component' that ANY system needs to be complete. Buy one, enjoy the programing (it really is fun) and ENJOY yor stuff!!!
It may not be 'cheap', but, it's the last remote you'll ever buy!! Unless you want to upgrade to an 850 with RF or something. The 500 isn't bad; actually it does a good job. But, the 700 blows it away!

I have a HUMAX TIVO with RECORDABLE DVD PLAYER model DRT800. I also have a Sony RM-AV3000 remote control. Is there a code I can enter for the Humax Tivo? Or will I have to use the "smart remote" option?

Thanks- Brian

What is the difference between the 500 and the 700? How durable are the Harmony's and how is their battery life? Thanks!

the BIG difference is that the 500 is not PC programmable, it also has less capabilities. But you can read all the details by clicking on review and then complete list and compare the 500 to the 700. Also they are both being replaced by the 650 and 850.


I have a 768 that I bought when it came out (I think that was three years ago) and never had a problem, battery is not bad, but not great either (definetly in months instead of years)