Reply With QuoteI use varta rechargable in mine.
Harmony 650
I decided that I would reduce the number of remotes so I purchased a Harmony 650.
Set it up to operate the set top box and the TV - so far so good.
Are all these remotes the genuine article? The reason I ask is that I am getting ridiculously low battery life.
The batteries in the original remotes lasted about their normal shelf life. What "life" should I expect from the Harmony?
What are the best brand/type for maximum life?
Last edited by Guiseppe; 12-03-15 at 07:43 PM. Reason: Added "so"
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I use varta rechargable in mine.
Guiseppe (14-03-15)
Originally Posted by Guiseppe
They have a color LCD screen which obviously uses a lot of power. When not using the remote, put it down and dont hold it. If it senses movement, the screen will light up. I recharge the rechargeables in mine probably twice a year ? Maybe 3 times ?
I also have an older Harmony with the "black and white" screen and batteries last literally years in it.
My "Important Information" states, "The non-rechargeable alkaline batteries ..."
My unit seems to be very battery voltage critical - the two batteries in it at the moment both read 1.4V and I keep getting the Harmony "welcome" routine. PITA.
In other words I would be almost certain that rechargeables would not work in my unit.
Last edited by Guiseppe; 13-03-15 at 10:37 AM.
If Australia is a democracy why, then, is voting compulsory?
"What has changed between the arrival of the First Fleet and today?"
"Wearing leg irons is now not required."
I have been using rechargeables in mine for the 3 or so years I have had it.
Did they come with it and the charger?
If Australia is a democracy why, then, is voting compulsory?
"What has changed between the arrival of the First Fleet and today?"
"Wearing leg irons is now not required."
Nope, just run of the mill rechargeable batteries.
I dont use the remote much, just to turn on the tv in the morning and turn it off at night with one channel change at 6Pm for the news.
Guiseppe (13-03-15)
The 2 x Ni-MH batteries are in and working - I am pleasantly surprised.
They are only 600mAH so will be interesting to see how long the charge lasts.
If Australia is a democracy why, then, is voting compulsory?
"What has changed between the arrival of the First Fleet and today?"
"Wearing leg irons is now not required."
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