02-27-2017, 06:16 PM
I have 3 Harmony 700s (pretty much the same as the 650), and while they are far from perfect, I haven't experienced any of the issues you have. No rebooting or glitchiness. Slow macro sequences do require a ridiculous amount patience from users, and there several other little things I wish were different—both in programming and in use—but it's still the most reliable and easy to setup solution I've found without breaking the bank. If you want to add or replace a device, it only takes a few minutes.
Fifteen years ago, I used to customize everything with a Philips Pronto (greyscale) remote that was much more powerful even back then. But programming it took forever, and I was always finding myself wanting to tweak it, but I never had the time. "Settling" on the Harmony was a tradeoff, but it was one worth making. I certainly would never want to go back to using 5 or 6 remotes on a daily basis.
What works for me certainly may not work for you. And it sure doesn't help that devices aren't exactly becoming more uniform when it comes to interfaces and menu systems.
Fifteen years ago, I used to customize everything with a Philips Pronto (greyscale) remote that was much more powerful even back then. But programming it took forever, and I was always finding myself wanting to tweak it, but I never had the time. "Settling" on the Harmony was a tradeoff, but it was one worth making. I certainly would never want to go back to using 5 or 6 remotes on a daily basis.
What works for me certainly may not work for you. And it sure doesn't help that devices aren't exactly becoming more uniform when it comes to interfaces and menu systems.