I've purchased an IR analyzer/decoder to see exactly what protocols/codes/delays my original (OEM) remotes are using so I could compare it to my Harmony 890.

The remotes are using the exact same protocols/codes.

However, when I repeatedly press a button (ie. down arrow, volume up, etc) the Harmony remote doesn't seem to be able to process quick enough and there is a delay or burst between signals.

If I hold down the button it sends out a repeating signal perfectly and it 100% matches the original remote.

However, when browsing channels I typically press the arrow buttons repeatedly and the Harmony seems to have an annoying delay.

Is this normal? I used some of the high-end URC remotes (but I forget the model numbers) and I remember them having the same problem so I don't understand... Are universal remotes generally never able to produce the same speed as a factory remote?

Please help!

This is fairly common for advanced remote controls, and is something I actually check on all of my reviews. Typically the fastest remotes you'll find for repeat command performance are cheap, no-frills models.

Thanks for the reply.

Are there any advanced models that you can recommend that are better than the rest? ...or are most of them about the same speed as the Harmony?