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Reddit mentions of Logitech Harmony Smart Control with Smartphone App and Simple All in One Remote - Black

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Reddit mentions: 103

We found 103 Reddit mentions of Logitech Harmony Smart Control with Smartphone App and Simple All in One Remote - Black. Here are the top ones.

Logitech Harmony Smart Control with Smartphone App and Simple All in One Remote - Black
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    Features:
  • Use your smartphone (available Harmony Smartphone app) or the included Harmony Remote to control your entertainment devices.Internet access Wi-Fi: Supports 802.11g/n, WPA Personal, WPA2-AES and 64/128-bit WEP encryption
  • Smartphone app includes Swipe and Tap control for one-touch control of your entertainment system, up to 50 favorite channel icons, volume, media playback, and more (Works with iPhone iOS 6.0 or later and Android 4.0 or later)
  • Included Harmony Hub lets you control devices hidden behind cabinet doors or walls, including game consoles such as PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360
  • Future-proof control of up to 8 devices: Works with over 270,000 devices including cable TV boxes, Apple TV, Roku, Sonos, Amazon Fire TV, Phillips Hue, Xbox One, PS3, and TV-connected PC or Mac
  • Removable battery
Specs:
ColorBlack
Height3.5039 Inches
Length10.0394 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateApril 2013
Width5.4331 Inches

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Found 103 comments on Logitech Harmony Smart Control with Smartphone App and Simple All in One Remote - Black:

u/AFTVnews · 9 pointsr/fireTV

This Harmony remote and Hub is my go-to recommendation. It just went on sale for $69.99, which is the lowest I've ever seen it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQ5RYI4/

u/justathoughtfromme · 9 pointsr/hometheater

Harmony Hub. Get the package that included the physical remote also. It's currently available for $60 right now on Amazon.

u/Banzai51 · 9 pointsr/PleX

Harmony Hub is currently on sale at Amazon too. Hub plus the basic remote for $80

u/kakanczu · 6 pointsr/cordcutters

$80 would do it: Logitech Harmony Smart Control with Smartphone App and Simple All In One Remote - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQ5RYI4/

u/xythian · 5 pointsr/ShieldAndroidTV

I'm just using the basic Logitech Harmony Smart Control.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQ5RYI4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8

Works like a charm and controls my TV, AVR, and Shield.

u/bobby-t1 · 5 pointsr/PleX

I have this this harmony remote and hub and until your comment, didn't know it worked over bluetooth. Thanks!

Looking at the details page of the Shield TV (non-Pro 2017 model), and in the customer Q&A, a person says:

> I have used that with a Logitech harmony elite remote which uses a remote hub to control the shield tv via Bluetooth. Looks like i should be good to go!

u/matthewdavis · 4 pointsr/PleX

I was a longtime Harmony One user. And I decided to try the cheaper Logitech Harmony Smart Control (after the One finally kicked the bucket). And I love it. Give it a look and see if itll suite your needs.

Edit: link

u/IamTheJman · 4 pointsr/homeautomation

The Logitech Harmony remote and hub are back down to $70. It was this price last week.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQ5RYI4?psc=1

u/sinembarg0 · 4 pointsr/functionalprint

maybe try getting a simpler harmony remote? https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4/

I recently got that one for my mom. it has no screen and looks like just another remote. maybe that'd help your wife get over her dislike since it doesn't look nearly as complicated as a 950.

Also, as another fix, you could just set the activity so the power button for the cable box is on the screen, or is one of the buttons on the remote that you don't need for something else. Then you just go to that activity, and if the power state is wrong, it's a single button press to fix.

u/jrile · 3 pointsr/hometheater

If you are interested in something like that (I also highly recommend) the harmony hub is on sale for $50 right now.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQ5RYI4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?tag=slicinc-20&ascsubtag=c99d1e7cb8a011e990aee6a63278c9240INT&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

I personally love this thing because of the alexa compatibility. Also you can use any phone/tablet as a remote along with that one. I bought a cheap amazon tablet as a dedicated remote

u/Feeling_Saucy · 3 pointsr/googlehome

I bought the hub+remote combo used on Amazon for $69.99 . I wasnt sure what to expect because I've never bought anything used on Amazon before, but it was fulfilled by them so I thought I'd give it a try. The box was beat up but I was so happy to open it and see a brand new remote + hub still in the plastic wrapping. Best day ever. I'd suggest going to the link below if your looking for a remote too.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00BQ5RYI4/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all

u/Arctic172nd · 3 pointsr/Roku

Its pricey but this is what I use. It controls the roku over ip or you can control it with ir.

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4

u/SteelDirigible98 · 3 pointsr/alexa

Mine came with a remote too. You can tell alexa, or you can use the remote, or you can use your phone.


This is what I got. Ships in 1-2 months though.
Logitech Harmony Smart Control - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQ5RYI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_P6PRzb3QQ0AYA

u/andy2na · 3 pointsr/homeautomation

yup, I agree.

Using Wemo plugs to manually shut off your tv and xbox is a terrible idea. The Xbox One runs in a low power state so if you force shut it off you could corrupt your game saves, or worse, your OS and your Xbox. Additionally, if you cold boot it from a full power down, it takes a VERY long time to boot, versus seconds, if its in sleep. Same goes with your TV, depending on your TV.

Wemo plugs should just be used for simple stuff like lamps, fans, coffee makers. Not computers (basically what the Xbox One is), TVs, etc. You wouldn't just pull the plug on a PC that was powered on, would you?

Get the Harmony hub if you dont already, it will do exactly what you want and is compatible with alexa. You can usually find it for $70 on sale:

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1499064147&sr=1-6&keywords=harmony+hub

u/Chem-Nerd · 3 pointsr/nexus6

If it's really a big deal you can solve it for $99 with a Logitech Smart Control (it's the same price as the version w/o the small physical remote). While it's not the same and has additional hardware it'll solve the problem and you don't need line of sight for it. Just FYI.

u/TheObviousChild · 3 pointsr/hometheater

Harmony SmartHub

Just set this up in a basement theater with the media equipment in a closet under the stairs. Works great. I used an old HTC Android phone as a dedicated remote control. Works great!

u/NotSelfAware · 3 pointsr/hometheater

The one downside to going app only is that someone always has to be present with a phone connected to the hub. This could be problematic if your brother had guests staying who needed to watch TV while he (or someone else from the household) wasn't there. For $70 you can get the hub with the simple remote, which would be useful for those kinds of circumstances.

u/bizzy11 · 3 pointsr/emulation

I usually don't have my PS4 controllers out unless I'm playing the emulators, so I use the Harmony remote more often. That remote looks good, really low price too.

I use this remote: https://smile.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1485487626&sr=1-10&keywords=logitech+harmony

I got mine on sale at Best Buy for $100ish a while back. A bit pricey, but I wanted a very slim, lightweight remote.

u/terrencegf · 2 pointsr/logitechharmony

I previously owned the Elite and now own the Companion. I have LG OLED TV, PS4 Pro, PS3, Nvidia Shield TV, Logitech Squeezebox Radio, and media PC (via FLIRC). (No receiver.) My main reasons for switching to Companion:

  • Companion is lighter
  • Elite required daily charging (in supplied cradle)
  • Harmony phone app obviates the need for touchscreen on remote (which I rarely used)

    If you don't require the extra buttons for home automation (2 buttons for 'lights' and 2 for 'outlets'), you can get the cheaper Harmony Smart Control (which comes with the Harmony Hub) for $58 on Amazon US right now.
u/ugnaught · 2 pointsr/PleX

Technically there are some bluetooth unviersal remotes on the market.

But they are few and far inbetween.

It is also a matter of getting the right codes for the FireTV which I am not sure if most vendors have released their codes for it.

u/MattM462 · 2 pointsr/rva

Logitech Harmony Smart Control (smart hub and remote) - $65
Works with Amazon Echo and a bunch of smart devices.

u/MasterBuilderBater · 2 pointsr/gadgets

Closed cabinet... Hmm. If there is any room for an IR signal to bounce around off the back of the closed cabinet door then you could use one remote to control everything inside the cabinet.

I think this thing is one of the best, most customizable interface devices I've ever owned. The Logitech Harmony Smart Hub and Remote.

  • Use the included remote
  • Use your smart phone
  • Create tasker Applications to turn devices on and off and place them on your android home screen. This allows you to use Google Now to launch them via voice, is "Okay Google, Open XMBC On"
  • Connect generic IR dongle to control a PC via Event Ghost
  • and much much more

    It's $129 new or $99 refurb (both via Amazon Prime) well spent. I'm seriously considering getting a second one.
u/skiattle · 2 pointsr/mac

Logitech Harmony Smart Control.

I have two. One setup is a TV, a Vizio Soundbar, a TiVo, a Mac Mini and a Roku, the other is a TV, a Denon receiver, a Comcast cable box, an AppleTV, and a Xbox One. I have a Harmony for each setup. Works fantastically with both.

I did have to buy one extra IR blaster, beyond the one that comes with the setup, but that was mostly due to placement issues with one of the boxes. Otherwise, for my use, I'm able to easily control iTunes, PLEX & VLC from the remote. I did have to edit the default configuration as by default, the Harmony puts the Mac Mini to sleep when you power everything off - this wasn't something I wanted done as I wanted PLEX access from anywhere.

u/jakegh · 2 pointsr/ShieldAndroidTV

I use a harmony hub and smart control, which has been on sale as cheaply as $58. It controls the ShieldTV over bluetooth for zero lag. The hub itself has extremely powerful IR blasters to handle devices that can't be controlled over IP or bluetooth.

The remote is RF, so you don't have to worry about pointing it at the TV. It's all buttons, no screen, which I strongly prefer, and lasts well over a year on a single coin battery.

It does not support voice control (but the ShieldTV gamepad will do that, if you have one) or air mouse. You can use the Harmony app on android/iOS or the AndroidTV app for that matter to do that stuff. The apps work as a keyboard too.

https://smile.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4

u/paintmekev · 2 pointsr/AndroidTV

Logitech Harmony Smart Control with Smartphone App and Simple All In One Remote - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQ5RYI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RjJ-AbE4AKBX8

u/jmbroady · 2 pointsr/logitechharmony

If you are still in your return window for your 650, you may want to try out the Harmony Smart Control. It’s the cheapest way to get a Hub and it comes with the Smart remote which is actually pretty solid. I use it with my TCL 6 Series and Apple TV 4K.


Logitech Harmony Smart Control with Smartphone App and Simple All in One Remote - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQ5RYI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ei.SCb87B8TQD

Not much of a reason to get this other than the fact it lets you work with the mobile app because it has a Hub and you can link it an Amazon Echo or Google Home device.

u/___on___on___ · 2 pointsr/googlehome

I'd buy it right now. $58 is the lowest I've seen.

u/bashermalone · 2 pointsr/cordcutters

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4/ref=sr_1_13?s=audio-video-accessories&ie=UTF8&qid=1449261847&sr=1-13&keywords=harmony+elite

This is really all you need, IMO. Watch for it to go on sale. I got mine a few weeks ago from Best Buy for $99 or so. I used to have a Harmony One, and I do not miss the touch screen at all.

u/pootsounds · 2 pointsr/amazonecho

Just in case you're interested in the harmony hub, I don't know how long this will be on sale but it's a really good deal and the remote is freaking great... simple and a perfect addition to the hub with out being overly complicated.

u/IDDQD-IDKFA · 2 pointsr/Roku

You should upgrade to the Hub. The One is no longer supported. The Hub is $60 on Amazon right now with the screenless Harmony remote.

That said, any of the cheap RCA remotes that say "SUPPORTS ROKU!" should work. I got mine at Home Depot, this is a newer model: https://www.homedepot.com/p/RCA-4-Device-Universal-Remote-Streaming-and-Dual-Navigation-RCR414BHZ/303087492?

u/gurase · 2 pointsr/homeautomation

Hub + smart control (not Elite/950) is on sale for $64.99. I know it doesn't look like it but this DOES include the hub. You could buy the 950 separately and pair it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQ5RYI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7rxHzb1BEGVSF

Edit: Looks like Amazon is out of stock. Best Buy has it for the same price with free 2-day shipping.

u/heath2011 · 2 pointsr/PS3

Check out Logitech Harmony remotes, they will control about anything. This model says it supports ps3. Logitech Harmony Smart Control with Smartphone App and Simple All in One Remote - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQ5RYI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mNIODbM0AT9W2

I think Logitech also made an adapter for the ps3 that lets almost any of their IR remotes control the ps3. That is not made anymore, so you would have to find one on eBay or something, and I would confirm that it will work with the remote you want before you buy it.

u/crypticgeek · 2 pointsr/hometheater

FYI, the Harmony Touch refurb is on Woot! today for $134.99 shipped.

Though if you have a smartphone the Harmony Smart Control is $129.99 new on Amazon. The product page also has a good comparison chart.

u/UnlnvlslblE · 2 pointsr/fireTV

You can get the harmony smart control for only $70. I realize it doesn't show in the pictures on Amazon but it does in fact come with the hub and the remote. You can also use your phone / tablet as a remote with the harmony app.

u/Sidekicknicholas · 2 pointsr/hometheater

I got this for $99 from Best Buy the other day:

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4

Havent used it much since our theater is still under construction, but it seems like it will be quite awesome.

u/svideo · 2 pointsr/Roku

You probably have a Harmony Hub based remote which has been available down to around $100 if you dig for it. That line has been discontinued and replaced with a nearly-identical line of Harmony Home Control devices. The new Harmony Home Control line hasn't been discounted anywhere that I am aware of, outside of a trade-in deal from Best Buy.

The Home Control series adds the ability to interface with some HA devices like Nest and SmartThings. They have promised that an upgrade for existing Harmony Hub users will give them these capabilities sometime "early [this] year" (it was "late [last] year" at one point, so don't hold your breath). It has also been noted that this will not be a free upgrade.

u/NSADomesticUnit · 2 pointsr/fireTV

I use the harmony smart remote in both rooms that I'm also using the FireTV.

This one:
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4

Is the one that I'm using. Best Buy recently had refurbished units for as low as 79$. If you don't want to spend $100 on it, you can order FLiRC and set that up to work with any remote (harmony or otherwise) that you want. I think those are only around $30 or so.

u/Chahk · 2 pointsr/fireTV

For high WAF, get a Logitech Harmony remote. Easy to set up using a web interface, even easier to use.

Basically a setup wizard walks you through you adding every component that you want to control (e.g. TV, A/V receiver, cable box, Fire TV, DVD/BR player, etc.) Most current and lots of older devices are automatically recognized because they are in a central repository on Logitech's site, so most of the time you'll just need to enter a model number and all the settings will be downloaded. If for some reason your device isn't found in their database, the remote hes a learning IR port, and you can "teach" it commands from your original remotes. I've never had to do this for any of my components, and some of them are ancient. Fire TV and Fire TV stick are both fully supported: once you set everything up, you will need to pair the remote with the Fire TV once.

Then it allows you to create multiple "activities" where you tell the remote how your components are connected and which ones are to be used in a given scenario. Then an activity is assigned to a single button on the remote. Pressing that button will turn on the necessary devices, and flip everything to proper inputs. The "Off" button switches off what was turned on.

For Example, I have a TV, DVD Player, Fire TV, Wii U, A/V Receiver, cable box, and a VCR (don't judge me.) I set up a "Watch Fire TV" activity that turns on TV, receiver, and Fire TV, and flips the receiver to the appropriate HDMI input. The WAF in this household has never been higher!

It comes with a Hub which sits next to your components and uses IR to blast commands at them (IR extenders are available too) and remote communicates with it via Bluetooth. Perfect for hiding all equipment in an enclosed cabinet.

u/IXI_Fans · 2 pointsr/hometheater

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Here is the unmolested Amazon link.... $52.99
www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4

I have been using this for years, they are amazing.

u/Neapola · 2 pointsr/logitechharmony

The main advantage of the Elite is that it has a touchscreen. Personally, I find the touchscreen less useful than using actual buttons. I mean, yeah, it's a nice feature, but when I pick up a remote I want buttons. I want to be able to use it almost without even looking at it. I don't want to surf through menus unless I have to.

The Smart Remote puts everything I need at my fingertips, and for anything else (like a feature on my TV that I almost never need, such as the SAP button), I'll use the Harmony App on my phone.

I own both the Elite and the Smart Remote (I used to own the Companion). These things seem to always be on sale, and you can find great deals on ebay too. Here's a Smart Remote with a Hub for $58. The Hub alone sells for $60, so that's a good deal (they all use the same hub).

I like the Smart Remote a lot. A LOT. It controls activities, not devices. What does that mean? It means you assign buttons to whatever you need for an activity, which probably includes multiple devices, and you can assign devices to multiple activities.. My "Watch TV" activity includes my TV, my receiver, my amp. My receiver and amp are assigned to all of my activities except one. The idea is, when you choose an activity, your remote is set up for whatever you need for that activity. You set it all up in the Harmony app (the app is a bit clunky for setup, but once you get the hang of it, you'll see that it's quite powerful).

The Elite is OK, but it's kind of clunky too. It feels kind of cheap. For the price, it should be metal and glass, not plastic. The back is round, not flat, so it wobbles like crazy if you try to press a button while it's laid down. The screen is OK, but we're so used to premium screens on our phones that the Elite's screen feels low quality by comparison, and the screen is slow to respond, though it's fine as a remote screen - you don't need lightning fast speeds on a remote screen, but for the money, the Elite doesn't feel like a premium product.

u/MundaneArcane · 2 pointsr/googlehome

If you have the kinect, you could have google say "xbox turn on", but I feel like that's silly.

I'm kidding, sorry, I've got to assume you don't have a kinect. I echo others on here, get a harmony hub. There's a bundle on amazon that often goes for far less than the hub by itself - Logitech Harmony Smart Control with Smartphone App and Simple All In One Remote - Black.

I actually got this as a gift for a friend who lost the remote to her tv. I ended up liking it so much that I got two for myself (although for my living room I found a refurbished Elite that's a wonderful remote).

u/armoured_wankball · 2 pointsr/AmazonTopRated

> I have one as well and it works well but my complaint is the lack of physical number buttons.

For anyone that needs the number buttons, the Harmony Smart Control has similar functionality but without the fancy touch screen. It goes on sale fairly regularly at $70 to $80. I use one to control the TV, Fire TV, Apple TV 3, X-Box One and some light bulbs.

Amazon

u/Sharohachi · 2 pointsr/hometheater

I like the hub (companion and elite both work with the hub) but I'd go with the basic remote if I were you to save some money. This one is great and it includes a hub. The only thing the companion adds is some smart light buttons, so it would be fine too if you want those extra buttons. I have the basic Harmony remote I linked and the much fancier Harmony Elite, but I end up using the little remote more often. The elite is overkill unless you have more than 6 devices running to your TV/AVR and the touch screen ends up being a bother sometimes.

Edit: I saw you talking about using a tablet below and wanted to mention that the Hub will work with multiple devices so you can use the tablet or the remote as you see fit. I think the basic remote is definitely worthwhile as I like the physical buttons and easy operation, but you can still use your smartphone or tablet to control your devices too. The hub is $70 by itself so you might as well pay $77 for hub and a remote.

u/BigB_117 · 2 pointsr/Roku

The harmony hub works with both. The remote can be purchased with it as package. You can also control things with your phone and you use your phone to program it.

Having both is great. I can do tv/movies by feel with the remote, but I can also fire up my system from the other room and start playing some music without getting up to find the remote.

I just got this one recently and it’s great. It hits every device in my entertainment center without direct line of sight from the IR blaster and the remote doesn’t need line of sight either it uses a radio signal.

Logitech Harmony Smart Control with Smartphone App and Simple All in One Remote - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQ5RYI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WPDEDbMEYDEGN

u/sbddude · 2 pointsr/hometheater

One of the things that causes frustration on he harmony remotes is you have to keep the remote pointed for several seconds during the initialization sequence of turning on all the components. The best way around this I've found is one of the harmony models that are RF based. I'm currently using the harmony hub that comes with the simple remote. It lets you control with the remote and smartphones.



Link: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4

u/nexus4strife · 2 pointsr/homeautomation

I think the one you are seeing on sale is the older one. Take a closer look at the controls on the remote and you'll notice the newer one seems to be more smart home oriented. Also check out Logitech's website and you'll notice that they no longer sell the one you're looking at.

Older one

Newer one

As /u/akellar said below, I think the hub is the same. From what I've heard the more premium versions of harmony can control up to 15 devices instead of 8. I don't know if this is true and if it is, not sure how it's restricted.

u/itrain333 · 2 pointsr/hometheater

Totally agree with everything you said. The hub + physical remote for flexibility. I have this unit and it works quite well with Alexa voice control https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQ5RYI4/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_r6LFybZZP899Z

u/pkulak · 1 pointr/CFB

Serious answer: Last week I called the cable company and started service. Went down to the shop, picked up my DVR box and plugged it into the wall and my TV. I also picked up one of these, which is a freakin' life changer, as far as I'm concerned:

http://amzn.com/B00BQ5RYI4

u/noisufnoc · 1 pointr/MotoX

Sorry, I tossed this up here w/o much explanation.

  • Moto Voice handles the 'Okay, Google Now' from the locked phone.
  • AutoVoice lets me set the custom 'Turn on TV' command with some fuzzy ness (answers to 'Turn on the TV' also.)
  • Tasker handles the task
  • Harmony Tasker Plug-in lets me pass commands to the Logitech Remote
  • Harmony Smart Control does the IR blastin'

    Set up a tasker profile for the process, and you're good to go.
u/blingfish · 1 pointr/hometheater

No problem! This is the one I got: http://amzn.com/B00BQ5RYI4

It was the best deal I could find on the hub, and it comes with a simple remote to use as a backup. I keep the P65 tablet in its dock on my side table, and the simple remote in a drawer - if the wife doesn't feel like messing with the tablet, she can quickly/easily use the simple one. All the other remotes get tossed in a box in the basement!

u/neat_username · 1 pointr/hometheater

>It's kind of a work around, but if you need two remotes you can get this Harmony collection and have one person relegated to the app while the other uses the remote. You can both run the app at the same time as well if you'd like.

u/MediocreGimp · 1 pointr/amazonecho

Hey, notzak! Thank you for your submission, unfortunately it has been removed from /r/amazonecho for the following reason(s):

u/Young_Lincoln · 1 pointr/gadgets

You can buy this functionality now with a Harmony Smart Hub and a chromecast, relatively inexpensively too. It even improves on the limitation stated and can control other devices. I use it with my projector, receiver and PS3 and it works flawlessly. It offers a traditional remote control and device / activity specific smartphone controls as well.

u/MatthewCrawley · 1 pointr/smarthome

Not entirely sure - dug through my Amazon orders and it linked here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQ5RYI4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I guess I'll try the general HomeAutomation sub, couldn't find a Harmony one

u/lmaocoaster · 1 pointr/Roku

Get this, you will not be disappointed. Logitech Harmony Smart Control https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQ5RYI4

u/Alwayssunnyinarizona · 1 pointr/googlehome

This one: https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4

Looks like it's on sale so I'd jump on it. I could almost convince myself to buy a second for another TV in our house at that price.

It's all you need, I never even use our remote anymore. It was lost for a good week or more and I never missed it.

My wife is probably the bigger user, she's usually got the baby in hand and it's very helpful to just be able to say "turn on ABC" or "turn the TV up."

u/calmor15014 · 1 pointr/hometheater

Old universal remotes used to do that code thing. Problem is if you're going after the higher end consumer market, that database is huge, and grows every day. My Harmony 650 is years and years old, but Logitech does a good job of maintaining their IR database, and I've never not found something I needed.

As for smartphone setup, that exists now. I think someone linked it above too, but here you go. No Microsoft required.

I still don't think it's collusion between MS and Logitech. At this point, Microsoft doesn't need a peripheral manufacturer to build lock-in.

u/quasifun · 1 pointr/kodi

This is what I have. It comes with the remote. You do the setup with your phone, but you don't need to phone once you program the hub. You can use the phone app as a replacement for the remote if you want. (I don't)

I misunderstood what you were wanting, you want Kodi on a tablet and a remote for the tablet. The hub is not what you want. It sounds like you already have a bluetooth remote and it just isn't working with Kodi. You could try experimenting with Keymap to solve this problem.

I have to ask though, for a mobile device, is the touch interface in Kodi not sufficient? Are you watching the tablet from across the room or something?

u/DPAmes1 · 1 pointr/Roku

The 650 is cheap (I just bought another one new for $20), but it doesn't have RF or WiFi. It's IR only, with USB to sync settings with the computer app. For accessing out-of-sight devices you would want something like the Harmony Smart Control: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4

u/jeffAA · 1 pointr/googlehome

It's also on Amazon for the same price..

u/PeteyNice · 1 pointr/DirecTVNow

My parents (mid 60s) use DTVN on a FireTV. They tolerated it but did not like having to use two remotes and would sometimes get the TV on the wrong input. I got them this and they are very pleased. I integrated it with their Echos so they can turn the tv on/off, control the volume, etc

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Smart-Control-Black/dp/B00BQ5RYI4

u/ottuser · 1 pointr/DirecTVNow

I use the hub with all my streamers, for the remotes I use a mix of the 'companion' remotes that came with the hub, harmony touches and smartphones.

I really do hate the layout on the harmony touch... just hate it... I got em cheap in a hub pack at costco or sams... and one on clearance so I put up with it.... But if you are going for a good remote get the "Harmony Elite"... I keep looking for one on sale. The "elite" has a more classic/normal harmony remote layout and not that stupid stupid stupid "Harmony Touch" layout.

I was buying for a friend and noticed in walmart they had the the old packages on sale (they have the harmony hub and the simplified 'companion' remote) for like $60 but then noticed online they are going for $53 on walmart and amazon.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Logitech-Harmony-Smart-Remote-Control/34969761

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4

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That said, pretty much any universal (even the older harmony 650 IR only remotes) will work with the apple tv... in fact your TVs remote likely will control it... just make sure you have HDMI CEC control enabled on the hdmi port the apple tv is connected to.

You will need to keep the siri remote charged and handy to force close apps... there is no real way to get to the app browser with universal/hubs yet.

u/Jobindoza · 1 pointr/DirecTVNow

Honestly, pretty much any remote will work with the Apple TV’s learning function. But, I personally use a Harmony Smart Control
Which is actually on sale on amazon right now for $70.

u/det_bradlee · 1 pointr/googlehome

On sale again, but $70 this time.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQ5RYI4/

u/arrowrand · 1 pointr/cordcutters

Not true. Not anymore.

Logitech Harmony Smart Control with Smartphone App and Simple All In One Remote - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQ5RYI4

That remote (which can be had on eBay for less than $100) is programmed with your Android device or iPhone. Certain things used to require plugging the hub into a computer occasionally, but that hasn't been the case for a couple of years.

The hub based remotes are fully programmable via phone/tablet and the app can be used as a software remote for the system.

u/pkraus138 · 1 pointr/cordcutters

I use this Harmony remote with mine. I was really disappointed with the TCL remote and the included Harmony Hub totally resolved all the issues I had with it. I have it placed right under the TV.
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4

u/marcosvrs · 1 pointr/logitechharmony

I wanted to be as simple as possible, since I'm not the only one using the TV and it should be user-friendly for all.
I have the simple Logitech Harmony Smart Remote Control.
If someone else doesn't go to the YouTube app via pressing the YouTube activity button, I would like to came back to the old activity without thinking which activity is the current one.


I also like Harmony and it helps me a lot to use just one remote control for all my needs, but sometimes I think it should be more customizable.

u/killfluffy · 1 pointr/homeautomation

I have two of these: https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4/ref=sr_1_2?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1543109259&sr=1-2&keywords=Harmony+remote


I dont even know where my original fan remotes are anymore. Two are Hunter Douglas, big ones like 52”, and one is something like a Fanimation fan or something like that.



The fan itself is inconsequential. Depending on where you live and the home improvement stores you have, you will find after market fan controllers. Some of those should work with Harmony, too. I personally have never needed to tinker with those but I heard there is a forum out there somewhere where they’ve mapped what controllers work with Harmony.


It would probably still just be easier to call the Harmony support people and reach out to the support folks for whatever fan you’re looking at to see what they say.

u/thendawg · 1 pointr/AndroidTV

I use this setup with my Shield (although mine is the one model older, no real functional difference). It will connect with (afaik) every android tv device using bluetooth then has a built in ir blaster, plus a second remote IR blaster for controlling TV, home theater, etc.

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4

All communication is RF based to the hub so no line of site needed. The incl remote uses bluetooth or you can use the smartphone app anywhere on the same wifi network. My fave part is the remote customization, you can literally map any button on the remote to any function on any device you want using the app to set it up, as well as having 3 unique profiles on the remote for different activities. You can even set buttons to run a sequence of commands - for instance DirectTV Now Guide can be accessed with a series of keypresses in the android app, but no hotkey, I setup this sequence and assigned it to the Guide key so when in the app my wife can hit this key and the guide pops up! (Did the same for DVR page in the DTV Now app)

Maybe this is a little much for all you need? But the nice part is, it should work with anything you pickup down the road. Logitech has been pretty good at providing updates for the Harmony lineup to support new bluetooth devices. All in all, I felt it was a steal for $55 (what I paid for it about 6 mo ago)

u/berntout · 1 pointr/hometheater

There are some github projects out there. Otherwise, I would recommend getting a Harmony Hub to run the commands for you.

u/rpp124 · 1 pointr/homeautomation

Logitech Harmony Smart Control with Smartphone App and Simple All In One Remote - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQ5RYI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kkl-BbS0PCGR2

u/pheen · 1 pointr/hometheater

I agree, but I'd go with the Harmony Smart Control. Dead simple remote and includes the Harmony Hub.

u/eightbitrob · 1 pointr/AndroidTV

I'm using this [Harmony Smart Control] (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1457972135&sr=1-8&keywords=logitech+harmony) Not going to lie its a little bit of a pain to setup, mainly because Logitech's software is a dumpster fire. But once its up and running it works flawless. Wife and 4 year old use it without problems.

u/robotdinofight · 1 pointr/hometheater

I just moved my Receiver, Shield TV, Xbox One, & PS4 into a closet. I don't really watch movies on disc any more since ripping all of them and using plex media server on the shield tv. I do play video games, but it's not that big of a deal to switch discs. I LOVE not having any blinky lights anywhere in my field of vision. It really helps add to the illusion of a movie theater and helps my mind just focus on the screen & sound.

I use a Logitech Harmony with hub to control everything. I place the hub in the closet to control everything in there, then use one of the included IR repeater wired right outside the closet door to control the projector. Amazon just had a deal on these for $70, refurbs go down to $70 all the time too. https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4/ref=sr_1_6?s=audio-video-accessories&ie=UTF8&qid=1493050015&sr=1-6&keywords=logitech+harmony

u/I3igAl · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

ah ok didn't realize there was a passive version, those do look pretty nice!
 
Since you already bought the Q5 and the remote seems like an important feature to you, i must say that the included remote is kinda chintzy, generic device thing that needs much better aiming than a usual TV remote does. however the Logitech Harmony line of remotes does work with the Q5.
 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J7KM5X4
Basic remote, 40 new 25-30 used
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQ5RYI4
Fancy IR blaster hub thing that makes your smartphone a universal remote for everything. 100 new but often goes on sale for 70, can set a price alert.

u/bigyo54 · 1 pointr/youtubetv

I have had a great experience using YTTV on Apple TV. However, using the Apple TV remote with it is very difficult. Therefore, I recommend getting this remote instead and programming it to operate your setup. It really made everything easier to use.

u/hertzsae · 1 pointr/Android

I don't think it can do so directly yet. Probably coming soon though. Hopefully we'll here something at Google IO in a month.

I have a harmony hub hooked up. When I tell my home to turn on the tv, it sends a signal to the harmony to turn on the shield. Then the shield turns on my receiver and TV through CEC. Same thing to shut down.

u/flux_capacitor3 · 1 pointr/nvidiashield

I have this one.

I only use it to control the shield for media. I don’t have paid TV. So, it works fine. The play/pause stuff is high up. But, I can use the middle “OK” button for almost everything. It was on sale for less than $50 at Walmart one day.

You can change how the skip/fwd button works. You can set one to work on a long touch and one for short touch. Or, you can just have one work on either. So, you don’t get unwanted results.

I like it.

u/jh125486 · 1 pointr/Roku

Yes, but take a look at this: https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4

Hub with remote for $70. Not the best remote, but it’s a remote.

u/nitro230 · 1 pointr/xboxone

Ok cool, so let me get this straight. Lets say i get a Harmony remote (like the simple remote with no touch screen: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_8?ie=UTF8&refRID=1XCDXF48HHT3QX1G7P88).

You're saying that I can program the hard arrow keys and OK key to do a string of commands so that both the xbox version of the key and the cable version of the key will both go when I push the button?

If so I'm sold!

u/GamingTrend · 1 pointr/PleX

I ended up using this remote:

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

It has been able to control my Onkyo, Shield, TiVo, and TV without any problems. If you pick it up and find that it's being really, really, REALLY slow with commands, disconnect the IR Blaster and everything will clear up nicely.

u/JoeDSM · 1 pointr/homeautomation

I bought this thing, am I correct in assuming that I am screwed?

u/wolfcry0 · 1 pointr/hometheater

Harmony, I like this one

u/joequin · 1 pointr/gadgets

Depending on your usage requirements, this maybe be better than any phone integrated ir blaster. It's a network connected ir blaster with very good mobile software. (it also has a remote control, but you don't need to use that.) It's great.

u/skettiandskydivin · 1 pointr/hometheater

Would this one work? I don't even really want to spend this much, but it seems to be the cheapest. Or would I have to buy something like this one?

Do all of the logitech remotes also require me buying the hub? Isn't that an additional $99?

u/raojason · 1 pointr/hometheater

I have been using the Logitech Harmony Smart Control for about two months now and it has been working really well for me.

u/talkincat · 1 pointr/youtubetv

The remote works fine, but it only has a few buttons, so it makes using the device a bit of a challenge. There is an Android TV Remote app which works fine.

I use this remote which works well:

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Smart-Control-Black/dp/B00BQ5RYI4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1519489345&sr=8-2&keywords=harmony+smart+control

It's expensive, but you can often find it on sale for $60-$80.

u/akajester · 0 pointsr/hometheater

I hope you don't mind I found some examples. Onkyo TX-SR444 $319. Monoprice 5.1 speaker set $150. Logitech Harmony Smart Control $70. This will get you something to setup and learn with and it should sound better than what you've had before with a ton more options. The Onkyo has great built in software and a mic to help do some automatic speaker calibration. You can also tweak it manually when you learn more. You can add rear speakers later if you want 7.1. If after a while you find the fronts/center aren't "full" enough you can add something like this and this. When I got started this really helped me out. Reading and research and asking questions helps a ton! Enjoy.