Sleep timer (1 Viewer)

[Canadianguy1]

I was wondering if there was a way for all my components to turn off on one timer I have a Panasonic Panasonic SC-HT95 HTiB, Sony Bravia 30" and a standard converter box Thank you Dan

 

[Adam Gregorich]

You could try different macros in a universal remote where step one was a delay of XX minutes and step two sends the power off commands for your components. You don't want a solution that will actually cut the power to the components.

 

[Canadianguy1]

Thanks Adam I never had any luck with universal remotes, i just want all units to turn off, i know it can be done by setting each component i just wanted one to override the reat

 

[David Willow]

Before you give up on universal remotes check out Logitech Harmony brand. These are very popular around here. I have had one for years and would recommend nothing else (I tried an One For All and it was okay, but not like the Harmony).

 

[Canadianguy1]

Thanks David I will try the harmony, i see they have an advanced model, does it matter which model or are they all good Dan

 

[David Willow]

They all perform the same. Its more about layout and features.

 

[Canadianguy1]

Thanks David I am looking at prices now Dan

 

[Adam Gregorich]

Ron reviewed/compared two here: http://www.hometheaterforum.com/t/311801/logitech-harmony-1100-universal-remote-review-harmony-one-shootout

 

[David Willow]

The two compared in that review are the top of the line remotes. Harmony has less expensive models as well. I have an older 680 that I paid about $70 for a few years ago. While I'd like to have a one of those in the review, my 680 performs just fine so I haven't been tempted (so far ).

 

[Canadianguy1]

Wow that is quite the remote, maybe overkill, i found a Logitech for 30 no screen display

 

[Canadianguy1]

I just remembered i had a universal before and i had a problem, i use cable provider box and remote control to search channels , this could be a problem with the harmony

 

[Canadianguy1]

Hi David I bought the Harmony 300 and it is working good, there is a tv guide button i can't seem to find if the 300 has a timer capability or do i have to upgrade to a better model ?