LogitechHarmony Hub - Discontinued by Manufacturer

If you are looking at the Logitech Hub, chances are you are either meaning to purchase this to work with your srmartphone or table -or- integrate it with Amazon Alexa.If you are looking for smartphone or tablet integration, let me say up front that it works great. You can be up and running in no time. This tutorial will help you get started.If you are looking to integrate with Alexa, be prepared to spend a significant amount of time to get it working. I have been a die-hard Logitech remote owner for well over a decade. Have bought every one of their remotes, and am thoroughly educated in setting up their products. This wasn't a difficult product to set up as far as its basic functions, but when it came to integrating with Alexa, there was a lot of trial and error. I hope to give potential buyers an easy tutorial on setting up their device.1. Upon receiving your Logitech Hub, the best way to get started is with a desktop or laptop computer. Log on to: myharmony.com and click on the Sign in/Setup icon to begin. What you ultimately want to do here is download the Harmony App for Mac OS X or Windows. I am using Mac OS X.2. Sign into the app either by creating a new account, or, using an existing account. You will want to add a new product. Have your hub and the included USB connector ready to hook up to your laptop. Once you sync the hub to your computer, it will find your WiFi network. You will also have the opportunity to give your hub a name.3. Adding devices to your Harmony Hub via desktop software couldn't be easier! All you need is the manufacturer and model number of each device. Add your television, Blu-ray/4k/DVD player, receiver/stereo, Tivo/DVR, Apple TV/Roku to devices. When you add each device the software will ask you specific questions regarding how you control each device.4. Next, you will have the opportunity to add Activites such as "Watch Television," "Watch Blu-ray," "Watch Roku." When adding each of these activities, the software will give you the opportunity to link up those activities to each device. Do remember that most televisions are actually controlled by cable company DVR devices so be certain to add those devices and indicate (if applicable) that changing channels are controlled by the DVR box.5. This is very important: Go to FAVORITES in the Harmony desktop software app. Be sure to put in your Zip Code, select your local cable provider, and enter your absolute favorite TV channels. These are channels you will ultimately be telling Alexa to TURN ON.Find the Sync button on the Harmony desktop Software App and sync the settings to your connected hub.Now disconnect your hub from your computer and plug it into the wall near your display and components. Plug in the IR blaster to either one of the two inputs on the back of the hub and place that blaster in a centralized location within your system so it can reach all devices.6. Install the Harmony App on your smartphone or tablet. Log into the account you created on the desktop software. The smartphone or tablet app will download your configuration. You now have a remote on your portable device.This is a good time to test all your functions from your mobile device to make certain each of the commands (such as WATCH TV) are working correctly before moving on to the next step...If you are planning to integrate with Alexa, you will need to do the following additional steps...1. Download the Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone or tablet. If you already own Alexa, you already have this app downloaded.2. Go into the app. Open the side panel (click on the 3-lines on top left of app) and select Smart Skills3. Do a search for: Harmony4. The two main apps you want are the BLUE "Harmony - Optimized for Smart Home" and "Yonomi." Now "Yonomi" may not be essential, but I could not get Alexa to recognize the hub without it.5. Download and install Yonomi first. It will ask you to create an account. It will then ask that you link your Amazon App. Don't worry about any of the settings inside of Yonomi. You really only want to link it to your Amazon.6. Next, install the BLUE Harmony App. It will ask you to link to your Harmony account -and- your Alexa account. The big thing you want to do here is giving all your devices and TV channels "friendly" names. These are names that you will give commands to Alexa. For instance, "Alexa, turn on CNN" or "Alexa turn on CBS"7. After you have completed setting up the BLUE app, make certain that Alexa discovers all your devices. You should be automatically prompted to have Alexa do a Discover.Go into the Alexa App side panel (remember the 3 lines on the top left), select SKILLS and then DEVICES and make certain that the hub is online (it should be tied to Yonomi)Now it is time to test Alexa...Say, "Alexa, turn on television."Say, "Alexa, turn on CNN"Say, "Alexa, turn on Channel 2"You can also have Alexa turn on and off your other activities.OPTIONAL....If this has worked successfully for you, the next thing to do is repeat steps #6 and #7 immediately above and install the RED Harmony skill. That skill enables you to control volume and other more advanced functions. What needs to be done diffferently with those commands is that you have to tell Alexa: "Alexa, tell harmony to turn up the volume." "Alexa, tell harmony to....."So, the red app is a companion to the blue app. It can be a little more complex with its commands as they aren't as straight-forward as the blue app commands but both these apps are designed to work together. Just remember which commands to use for which functions,This wasn't the easiest thing to set up, and really, I can't believe that Amazon and Logitech couldn't get their act together to make an app that is more straight-forward to use. Hopefully, in time both companies will put out another app that solves the problem of having to use two different apps and two different set of commands to control your entertainment system.Hope this tutorial helps.

The Logitech Harmony Hub has transformed the way I interact with my home entertainment devices, creating a seamless and convenient control experience. This powerful and smart hub is a game-changer, bringing all my entertainment devices under one user-friendly interface.Setting up the Harmony Hub was surprisingly easy. The step-by-step guided setup made the process hassle-free, and I quickly integrated my TV, cable box, gaming console, and streaming devices into a single, unified system.The Harmony app is the heart of the experience, and its intuitive design allows me to effortlessly control all my devices from my smartphone or tablet. The ability to create custom activities, such as "Watch TV" or "Play Xbox," simplifies my entertainment routines with just one touch.The inclusion of voice control is a brilliant addition. With compatibility with virtual assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant, I can control my entertainment devices simply by using voice commands, making the whole experience even more convenient.The Harmony Hub's compatibility with over 270,000 devices is impressive. It ensures that almost all my home entertainment gadgets can be easily integrated into the system, eliminating the need for multiple remotes cluttering my living room.I love the Harmony Hub's "Activity-Based Control" feature. With a single touch of a button, it automatically powers on the appropriate devices and switches inputs to start the activity I desire, making it seamless to transition between different entertainment tasks.The IR mini blaster extends the range of control to devices tucked away in cabinets or behind closed doors, ensuring no device is left out of the system.The Harmony Hub's smart scheduling feature is a bonus. I can set it to turn on specific devices or activities at pre-determined times, creating a personalized home entertainment experience.Logitech's commitment to continuous updates and improvements further enhances the Harmony Hub's functionality and compatibility, ensuring it remains up-to-date with the latest devices and features.In conclusion, the Logitech Harmony Hub is a must-have for anyone looking to simplify their home entertainment setup and streamline their control experience. Its user-friendly interface, voice control, and seamless integration make it the perfect hub for managing all your entertainment devices. Embrace the convenience and efficiency of the Logitech Harmony Hub and enjoy a whole new level of home entertainment control.

Francamente no esperaba mucho de este producto pero me sorprendió! detecta los dispositivos en la red, sabe qué son! Añadir nuevos dispositivos y controlarlos al 100 es fácil y toda una maravilla! La potencia de IR es incluso mejor que la de los controles originales. Se conecta hasta con el PS4 mediante Bluetooth y lo controla súper bien!!Lamentablemente no tiene integración con Alexa y Google Home en México pero pude lograrlo con IFTTT así que igualmente sí lo puedes integrar!!Tremendo producto, ahora toda mi sala de entrenamiento es smart! Hasta el ventilador!!

What it does, it does well

Es excelente, mucho mas fácil de configurar que otros dispositivos de Harmony, controla 8 dispositivos incluyendo luces, lo conecte a mi dispositivo asistente con voz y funciona aun mejor, super recomendado y mas a este precio

Good product for using with Alexa or Google Home. Perfectly working in India.

la configuración es rapida, aunque me parece que la app no es la mejor opción, es mejor hacerlo desde la PC la configuración inicial, he tenido ciertos problemas en cambiar la fuente de mi teatro en casa.Estupenda conexión entre el smartthings hub de samsung y el logitech harmony hub, una vez creadas todas las actividades en harmony, las puedes exportar como "things" y manipular todo desde una sola app.