Top 20 Logitech Harmony 880 LCD Remote Control Questions & Answers

your remote charges in a base, is the tv very old or new, if its under warranty check where you bought it, if its not, see if you can replace the batteries in the remote, they will get old and malfunction, they are probably small batteries like go in a heraring aid or computer, if there are several, one can go bad causing the others to go bad, clean the terminals on the pad and remote, use a pencil eraser, to clean them, sometimes they spill coke or just your hand can contaminate the conections.Matt

1) change the batteries with the same type and fully charged2) clean the contacts with contacts cleaner3) retight the springs contacts with pliers for GOOD contacts.very important.4) Proof5) if this does not resolve the problem6) open the remote control, and clean the keypads swithc. very well with contacts cleaners

1) change the batterie with the same type and fully charged2) clean the contacts battery with c.cleaners3) retight the spring contacts battery with pliers, for a good contacts.v.iMPORTANTE4) PROOF 5) if doesnot resolve the problem6) open the r. control and clean the keypads swithc, for dust,etc, open contacts, or band contacs.7) otherwise you must go to the repair shop TVGod bless you

Begin the Setup ProcessStep 1: Create your Harmony LoginIf the Harmony remote web site is not automatically launched, go to the Harmony remote web site andcreate an account.Step 2: Complete the Online Setup ProcessOnce you have created your Harmony login, the online setup process begins. You will guided through aseries of question-and-answer steps to complete each of the five main steps of the online setup process:1. Identification: Requires you to create a login on our member web site.2. Check Connection: Ensures your computer and your Harmony remote are communicatingproperly.3. Set up Devices: Helps you set up a description of your personal home theater system.4. Set up Activities: Helps you set up a description of the connections for devices that allow you toperform Activities (e.g. Watch Television Activity).5. Update Remote: Updates your remote with your personal configuration.

Consult the owner manual--some if batteries removed for a few minutes all programmed units will be deleted but if that you will need to program other units back later.I would suggest if you do not have the manual to google the model number of the set or remote to try to locate one online for free.SD TECH

Hi. Unfortunately Logitech does not provide repair service for any products, so unless you are good at electronics and soldering this might not be an easy thing to fix. When my old Harmony 550 has button issues, I called Logitech about it and they gave me 50% off to upgrade the remote. This could be a good option for you.


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If the buttons used to work then yeah it sounds like a hardware issue. You can go ahead and take the remote apart, but I don't think you will be able to fix it, unless you are good at soldering. Cleaning the contacts alone won't help. This same thing happened to the most used buttons on my Harmony One, and I just assigned the commands to the screen, so I could continue using the remote without those buttons.
If you want to try assigning the buttons to the screen, the steps in this article by Logitech will help:
http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9766/kw/buttons
I hope this helps.

Hi, this is a common issue with the Harmony 800 series. What I do, is use an elastic band to keep the remote firmly in place on the charger, so that it does not lose contact.
Hope it helps.

Hi. You don't need the CD to install the Harmony software. It can be downloaded at http://logitech.com/myharmony.


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How long is the litium battery in this thing already?Like 2 years or more change the battery and reprogrammed the remote.

Try updating the firmware on the remote, as this solved most issues. To do this, log in to the software, click "Downloads" at the top of the screen then click "Firmware." Follow the on screen instructions to update your remote's firmware and configuration.

Between the battery and the 'door'.

Oh wow! Either delete all 4 devices online and reprogram it making sure to hit the "sync" function or whatever function is provided to complete the process online, or take it back to your dealer for clarification or refund.

Simple and surprising solution.
Change the name of an Activity or Device and update again.
This solves the problem.

As an 880 owner myself, I think this is a common problem and documented out there on the internet.
This has happened to me a lot. (Okay, it's actually stopped now as the charged remote keeps shutting down and going into test mode.) But, back to your battery issue - I believe that the charging pins in the dock don't properly contact the equivalent pins on the back of the remote.
Try cleaning them with a Q-tip and rubbing alcohol, then press down. You should hear one beep only - if you hear a beep followed by another beep, the unit has made contact then lost it.
Good luck! I think this really is a design flaw.

this is common, It may well work for most functions then let you down an one like volume! You should have at least three (but it should be more like 6) different codes to try and one should work. If your remote has a learning function and you have an original remote to hand, some have the ability to learn the function by direct lt beaming the remote command into the harmony itself.

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If there is no display at all, then the remote must be disassembled, to check ribbon cable to LCD display, backlight, or to replace the display if necessary.

Replacement display is commonly available on Ebay.

Here some directions for disassembly:How to disassemble a Harmony 880?

By disassemblying you can damage the remote. Check your warranty status first.

Here Logitech contact.

update the firmware on the remote. this will get it out of safe mode and working again.
- connect the remote to your computer and launch the software - click downloads at the top of the screen - click firmware - update the remote

Hello,

it needs to be reprogrammed. Once you reprogram the remote, it will control the PVR cable and the AV receiver.

So go ahead and reprogram it and problem will surely be solved.

Good luck.

If you removed the battery, you may have to reprogram it. will need the make and model number off the bottom of the remote, and what you want to program it to, (TV,--VCR,etc)...hope this was helpful..