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December 2015
(85%)
71 Reviews
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Users
(85%)
2210 Reviews
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The editors liked
The Logitech Harmony Elite is a unique universal-remote system that can control your entire home theater using your iPhone or Android phone or tablet
Or the included remote
Via the Harmony Hub. The touchscreen makes it more versatile than cheaper models
Activities automate your routines
Compatible with loads of devices
Polished design and feel
Controls practically everything
No lineofsight required
Easy to set up with the app
Can also use the app to control
IoT integration
Ergonomic
Beautifully designed and easy-to-use remote
Smart home and AV system control in one
Excellent device support
You can use your phone as well
The editors didn't like
Significantly cheaper versions like the Harmony Home Control can do almost as much. The battery only lasts a couple of days per charge
So you'll have to remember to keep it in the charging cradle between uses
It's very expensive
Can't launch into most video apps
Occasional missed commands
Expensive
Relatively easy to accidentally press a button on the touchscreen when picking up the remote
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The sky's the limit; this remote can really do almost anything, in any environment, Touchscreen is a killer feature—you won't know how you got along without it, Includes two mini IR blasters, giving you exceptional placement flexibility
Easy to get started, but there's a considerable learning curve to master, Quite expensive
Aside from the touchscreen control, the Elite offers a few other nice upgrades over the Companion and Hub. First, it can control up to 15 devices, while the Hub and Companion are both limited to eight. Second, and this is the biggie, you can sync changes...
The sky's the limit; this remote can really do almost anything, in any environment, Touchscreen is a killer feature—you won't know how you got along without it, Includes two mini IR blasters, giving you exceptional placement flexibility, Great price consi
Easy to get started, but there's a considerable learning curve to master, Quite expensive, A bit awkward in the hand, Extremely tiny screen limits flexibility, Not quite as universal as one might like, Only four devices supported, making it imperfect for
The king of the hill. Remotes don't get more powerful—or more complex—than this.This innovative approach to a universal remote revolves around another set-top box, but its universal search capabilities dramatically upgrade streaming as we know it.Arguably...
Abstract: Amazon's Echo series of smart speakers, powered by the Alexa digital assistant, are amazingly capable devices on their own. You can use them for everything from streaming music to maintaining a shopping list to ordering pizza delivery and more. But Alexa...
Abstract: Logitech is well-known for their PC peripherals, but the company does a whole lot more than just mice and keyboards. Like most companies in the last few years, Logitech has ventured out into the smart home space, and the Harmony series of remotes is actua...
Abstract: Way back in 1950 Zenith released the first remote control for the television. It was called the Lazy Bone. At that time, it was said that by using remote controls we would all become couch potatoes. Instead devices as well as their remote controls prolife...
Abstract: When Nikola Tesla unveiled his Teleautmaton in 1898, he couldn't have known how ubiquitous remote controls would become. We now have a remote control for almost everything.And Logitech wants to replace them.All of them.To add some more recent history, bac...
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Published: 2017-02-01, Author: Mike , review by: tomsguide.com
Easy setup, Intuitive interface, Dedicated smart home buttons, Works with huge number of devices
Heavier than previous version
Logitech's Harmony remotes are in a class by themselves. You'd be hard-pressed to find a universal remote that can do so much at this price. The $349 Harmony Elite is a further refinement of Logitech's previous remotes that makes every aspect of your couc...
Published: 2016-11-17, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Tons of supported home entertainment and home automation devices, App control
Expensive, Alexa skill is very limited
The Logitech Harmony Elite is the most advanced universal remote you can buy without a custom installation, and comes with a hub that can control most of your smart home devices...
Published: 2016-08-16, Author: Dan , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: A good universal remote can completely change your living room experience. Instead of juggling a bunch of different remotes for your TV, cable box, game console, streaming box, or whatever else, a good universal remote can clean up your end table and let...
