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July 2015
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The editors liked
Includes physical remote
Works with iOS and Android devices
Offers a good degree of configuration power
Creates an integrated control system that includes a remote
Mobile devices and your computer browser
The Logitech Harmony Smart Control is a unique universal-remote system that makes it possible to control eight devices -- including the PS3 and Wii -- using your iPhone or Android phone or the included simple remote
Which communicates with the included H
Very flexible smartphone and tablet control of your home theater devices. Keyboard is useful for text input. Two USB receivers can work with both a PC and an entertainment device.
Includes basic hardware remote for smartphone-shy family members. App offers both gestures and virtual buttons. Easy setup from iPhone in most cases. Controls IR or Bluetooth devices. Up to 50 channel favorites with one-touch logo icons.
HUB and Physical Remote
A lot tougher than touch screen models
Operates via wi-fi
Bluetooth
And infrared
The editors didn't like
It takes a while to become familiar with the process of actually using the remotes
Harmony's setup can take a lot of initial work and requires some tech savvy. The included remote only has three dedicated activity buttons
Which isn't enough for many home theaters. And the option to control your devices via a smartphone is cool
But not
Requires a smartphone or tablet to configure. Keyboard touchpad isn't used with most entertainment devices
Limited to only eight devices. Advanced setup must be completed using web app. iPhone app lacks tactile feel of hardware remote. No native iPad support. Can’t import MyHarmony settings from older remotes.
Published: 2020-08-14, Author: Michael , review by: gadgetreview.com
HUB and Physical Remote, A lot tougher than touch screen models, Operates via wi-fi, bluetooth, and infrared
Remote only supports 8 devices, No touch screen, Harmony app is difficult to use,
The Logitech Harmony All in One Remote control blends HUB and remote usage into a single package that can be used by just about anybody. It's a shame the remote can only control eight devices, and that the app is a little difficult to understand, but this...
Published: 2014-03-08, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Very flexible smartphone and tablet control of your home theater devices. Keyboard is useful for text input. Two USB receivers can work with both a PC and an entertainment device.
Requires a smartphone or tablet to configure. Keyboard touchpad isn't used with most entertainment devices
It might not have a conventional remote, but between a wireless keyboard with touchpad and smartphone/tablet app controls, the Logitech Harmony Smart Keyboard can let you do almost anything with your home theater system from the couch....
Harmony Smart Control will let you control your entire living room from your smartphone – or smartphones – and it is so simple that everyone can use it. Instead of implementing everything in a power-hungry remote, Logitech has moving all the processing an...
Abstract: We haven't reviewed a remote control in quite a while, and there's a good reason for that. With a few minor exceptions, there hasn't been much movement in the residential remote control market. Until this year. This is the Logitech Harmony Ultimate and th...
Includes basic hardware remote for smartphone-shy family members. App offers both gestures and virtual buttons. Easy setup from iPhone in most cases. Controls IR or Bluetooth devices. Up to 50 channel favorites with one-touch logo icons.
Limited to only eight devices. Advanced setup must be completed using web app. iPhone app lacks tactile feel of hardware remote. No native iPad support. Can’t import MyHarmony settings from older remotes.
Logitech Harmony Smart Control is a slick solution to remote control consolidation for the average home, but those with a console full of home theatre gear will find the eight-device limit doesn’t quite cut it. Product Logitech Harmony Smart Control...
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Published: 2013-07-22, Author: Daniel , review by: geardiary.com
Includes physical remote, Works with iOS and Android devices, Offers a good degree of configuration power, Creates an integrated control system that includes a remote, mobile devices and your computer browser
It takes a while to become familiar with the process of actually using the remotes
Published: 2013-07-18, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
The Logitech Harmony Smart Control is a unique universal-remote system that makes it possible to control eight devices -- including the PS3 and Wii -- using your iPhone or Android phone or the included simple remote, which communicates with the included H
Harmony's setup can take a lot of initial work and requires some tech savvy. The included remote only has three dedicated activity buttons, which isn't enough for many home theaters. And the option to control your devices via a smartphone is cool, but not
The Logitech Harmony Smart Control combines RF functionality and smartphone control in an affordable universal-remote package, but the complexity of the initial setup will burden some buyers.
Published: 2013-06-20, Author: Steven , review by: tuaw.com
Logitech's developers knows that the "second screen" is a reality, and they've come up with a winning way to use your iPhone as a universal remote control that really works. Through a combination of the Wi-Fi connected Harmony Hub and the Harmony Contr...
Abstract: Just like the $350 Harmony Ultimate, the $130 Harmony Smart Control bundles a sleek black remote control with a wall-powered Infrared blaster called a Harmony Hub. The Hub has an 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi chip inside, as well as Bluetooth 3.0, so it’s capabl...
Published: 2013-06-16, Author: Twitter
Terry , review by: wegotserved.com
Abstract: Logitech have led the way in universal remotes for a number of years and the Harmony Smart Control is a fine addition to the range. Current Harmony owners will need to think carefully to justify the benefits of moving to a smartphone based controller over...
