![]() All that I had to do was log into the Harmony account and migrate my Devices and Activities over to the Logitech Harmony Elite. So, my setup was actually incredibly easy, even more so than setting it up from scratch. For example, once I found out I could connect my Sonos, I could program a particular Pandora favorite and name it “Play Jazz” or “Play 80’s Alternative”, as a pre-programmed button on the Logitech Harmony Elite or on the iOS app.Īs I mentioned, I had earlier Logitech Harmony remotes, with the Ultimate being the one that is most similar to the Elite. But then I discovered more fun features as I was playing around. I actually started this review about a week ago. So if you are too lazy to get up and find the physical Harmony remote, you can use your iPhone or iPad, for example, and it has all of the features as your programmed Harmony remote. Once you program and discover all of your devices within your home’s network, you can use your Android or iOS device to control device and activities. It’s also important to understand that the Logitech Harmony Elite is more than just a connected physical remote control and hub. ![]() (Anyone want to rewire my home with those automated lighting and shades?) We are talking about an Experiential Remote Control here. For example, “watch a movie” could potentially do a variety of things like dim the lights, close the shades, turn on a fireplace AND also fire up your TV, HiFi, DVD player, etc. If you are lucky enough to have automatic lighting or window shades and have configured every possible device (and there are literally over 270 THOUSAND devices that work with the Logitech Harmony Elite, you will be able to set up much more than simply actions like “turn on my TV.” You can make it more about an experience. Things like a Nest or Honeywell Thermostat, or Philips Hue or LIFX lighting, smart locks, smart home platforms like IFTTT or SmartThings and even Sonos or Ruku can be controlled by the Logitech Harmony Elite. ![]() The Logitech Harmony Elite approaches the configuration and control of home A/V equipment much more elegantly, and this time around with their latest iteration, they allow many smart home and home automation devices to be controlled as well. Perhaps the punched in code allows you to power on something and change channels but for some reason, it doesn’t control the volume so you have to keep trying codes to find one that works. That method is archaic and sometimes inaccurate. We have all probably had a universal remote at some point in our lives, one that can sort of control a few devices and that you program by testing out a bunch of codes for a particular manufacturer. But the Logitech Harmony Elite SHOULD be your grandfather’s remote simply because once it is set up and configured, it can pretty much do anything. You know the one, it controls one device, is complicated, buttons are oddly placed and the same size and it hard to see at night. This time around, it is the Logitech Harmony Elite. I wanted to start this review with a title that captured everything, but it was simply too long: “Taking the Complexity Out of Home A/V Device & Home Automation Management with the Logitech Harmony Elite.” I’m no stranger to the Logitech Harmony remote control system ( Harmony One review, Harmony Ultimate review) and each time Logitech comes out with a new version of their Harmony system, it’s yet more refined, easier to user and does even more.
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