I have a dozen remotes, controlling everything from the television to the lighting situated above my living room coffee table. My wife needs intervention now and then to watch a DVD, and when we have a babysitter…forget about it.

When I got my hands on a Harmony 880 a few years ago it solved many of those problems. It simplified all of the steps needed to turn on the television, digital box and receiver with the touch of a button. And while the 880 a decent remote, it lacked a level of sophistication that I wanted to match up with my high-end components.

The Harmony One replaces the 880 in the lineup, but feels like an entirely new remote. Buttons on the One are placed perfectly for logical usage and have an intuitive way about them that allows you to use the remote by memory shortly after your first “feel.”

I went through two 880s in as many years thanks to faulty buttons and I suspect that was due to some aggressive industrial design on part of the Logitech crew. The One has a much better fit and finish and the volume and channel controls – which receive a lot of use – feel like they’ll stand the test of time (as far as remotes go).

The One will start showing up at big box stores in early March and can be found now in smaller retailers and select online stores.

Available for $280. For more information visit www.harmonyremote.com.