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#Harmony home control reviews how to#
Although Logitech provides instructions on how to find the manufacturer's name and model number on every device, it's still very time consuming. We added our stereo system which consisted of an amplifier/tuner, DVD player, CD Player, TV and iPod docking station. This part was complicated and will likely take time as it requires knowing the manufacturer's name and model number for every device you want to control using IR and Harmony Hub. Once we added our smart home devices, we connected our entertainment system to the hub.
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To see the full list of smart home products you can control using Harmony Hub, click here. Other smart home devices Logitech's hub connects to include several best-of-breed smart home devices, like Lutron Serena window shades, Insteon, Honeywell thermostats and Philips Hue smart lights. Using the Harmony app, we were invited to setup the hub to control our August Lock. Here, our hub found one of our test August Smart Locks. To add devices not initially found, press the Add Device button at the bottom of the screen. Harmony Hub automatically starts to search for devices linked on Wi-Fi, which in our case located our Roku Streaming Stick and Amazon Fire TV Stick. The next steps add devices not found during the initial setup process. We then entered our Wi-Fi credentials and connected to the hub. During our testing, the app located the Harmony Hub in a few seconds. Once connected to Wi-Fi, the Harmony app should find your hub in a few seconds. GearBrainĪfter downloading the app, make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone and you are connected to Wi-Fi. Harmony Hub uses IR to connect to consumer electronics.
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Go to Harmony desktop software and create an account. Those using an old iPhone (iPhone 4 or iPod Touch 5 or earlier), need to set up the hub using a computer.
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Harmony Hub is compatible with Android and iOS devices. When the power is on, download the Harmony app and begin the Wi-Fi setup. Once all components are unpacked, plug in the hub. Logitech Harmony Hub for Control of 8 Home Entertainment Devices, works with Alexa Harmony says it can connect with over 270,000 entertainment and smart home devices through its hub. We think combining IR with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in a connected hub is a smart move as consumers with sophisticated stereo systems, and gaming systems, can turn them into connected devices, controlling them through one hub. IR is a key differentiator for Harmony Hub, a unique way for the device to connect to gadgets that aren't Wi-Fi or Bluetooth enabled. First, place the hub close to a television, cable/satellite box and entertainment system and Harmony will connect using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and infrared (IR). Connecting the device to a stereo and TV - even if they're not Wi-Fi or Bluetooth compatible - is simple. Harmony Hub is a connected hub that can act as the brains for your home entertainment system and smart home devices. (Note: we define a stereo system as an entertainment system with an unconnected amplifier, DVD player, CD Player, iPod docking station and tuner.) Logitech's Harmony Hub is the exception, and spending some time with the device (sent to us by the company), we think it's the best hub for stereophiles looking to turn their home into a smart home. However, not one could connect to a smart home device, like smart lights, locks, or even a stereo system. At GearBrain, we have tested many smart home hubs, with several connecting with Bluetooth speakers or a smart TV.
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