Announcement: Harmony Remote Manufacturing, Service and Support Update
It was inevitable. Still sucks though.
It was inevitable. Still sucks though.
Logitech is done making Harmony remotes
- Thread starter winb83
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Fack 
My harmony hub/remote is probably my favorite electronic gadget in my entire house
My harmony hub/remote is probably my favorite electronic gadget in my entire house
Family Lives Matter
#FLM
My phone controls everything da fawk
I just hope they untether it from the internet so when they eventually shut down the servers it's all still usable. The Harmony Hub still needs internet access to start activities.Fack
My harmony hub/remote is probably my favorite electronic gadget in my entire house
I had one years ago. Felt like star trek. Had folks like wtf is that.
don't worry about it. Your set up don't need something like this
don't worry about it. Your set up don't need something like thisHome Assistant (this is my remote) + Alexa + Raspberry Pi...all of that still costs less than a Harmony remote
Curious about this
I have the harmony companion and to be honest I already been having issues connecting to my bose smart soundbar 300 (the bluetooth disconnects all the time) and I have to reset it. I'm able to connect to my PS5 through the IR blaster so I need a better solution to run everything with.
If they killing support this sounds like Harmony aint gonna work anyways
I’m still using my same setup (Alexa+Raspberry Pi+ Home Assistant). There’s a steep learning curve but once you learn it you’ll be glad you did. There is support for damn near any internet connected device.
you got any good links, guides? I been checking youtube but not sure which one is best? Guys talking about using the rasp pi vs a dedicated computer but that seems pretty advanced.
and for the tv stuff do you use a physical remote or just your phone? I like the idea of some type of univesal physical remote if possible. I see the lighting and other devices integrated being really clutch. I have a lot of that stuff already set up on auto schedules thru alexa already in my house
I really don’t have anything bookmarked. When I was setting everything up I just started by buying a raspberry pi then going to the home assistant website for information on setting up. From there I googled “home assistant” followed by whatever device I was connecting.
Yes, it is complex but you have complete control over everything. It’s by no means just plug and play. You have to be familiar or get familiar with Zwave and Zigbee.
I use my phone as a remote every now and then but mainly use Alexa to control the TVs in the house; although most of the time the TVs control themselves from motions detected in the house, based on different times of day, how many people are awake or at home, how many people are present in a certain room. It takes crazy amounts of trial and error to get that in-depth with it.
I have automated fish tank pumps, lights, and wave makers running from the raspberry PI. My microwave, washer, and Dryer all announce through Alexa when they’re done. TV backlighting and lamps change colors based on different scenarios. Alexa asks if I want to turn on the PS5 or Xbox Series X based on my “work” schedule for the day, which is based on my Google Calendar. There’s so much you can do.
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