How Does the Logitech Harmony Hub Work? (Simple Answer!)

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The Harmony Hub from Logitech can connect all your smart devices around your home. But how does the Logitech Harmony Hub work exactly? Let's find out...


Having trouble finding a one-size-fits-all remote for all your devices? Look no further because you’re about to know Harmony Hub, Logitech’s solution for connecting and controlling all your smart home devices. From television sets to blinds, the Logitech Harmony Hub is here to make your life easier by just a fraction of the cost to buy a number of remotes. 

All About the Logitech Harmony Hub

All About the Logitech Harmony Hub

The Harmony Hub is a universal remote that connects to your smart home devices and your sound system. It’s a small black device that you connect to a socket and pair with your phone or tablet so they can act as your remote. Don’t be confused, though, Harmony Hub also has a separate remote that it sells. It’s less than the price of the actual Hub so it’s not super expensive. 

Do you need a remote? This is often the next question once people realize that the Harmony Hub isn’t a remote controller and it doesn’t have a remote in its box. Well, whether or not you need a remote is entirely up to you but if you want to maximize the value of the Harmony Hub, then you should really use your phone or tablet as a remote. Of course, that’s assuming that you are willing to use them to control your smart devices.

How the Harmony Hub Works

If this is your first time setting up a wireless controller for your smart devices, then expect that there’s going to be a learning curve in grasping how it works and how to set it up. 

First, how does the Harmony Hub work? To put it simply, the Harmony Hub works by connecting itself to a remote control. For example, you’re going to use your phone as the remote. The Harmony Hub will connect itself to your phone via Bluetooth, infrared, or Wi-Fi to send and receive signals. This can also be called “pairing”. When the two devices are paired, you can now control your smart devices through your phone. This means that you can adjust the volume, brightness, settings, and even turn them on or off. Sounds convenient, right?

Second, how do you set it up? Just like any universal controller, you have to download the Harmony app that’s available on the App Store and the Play Store. Once download you it, you need to create an account if you don’t have one yet. The app will guide you through the setup process. Fortunately, it’s easy to understand since it was designed to be very helpful to users. 

During this setup process, you’ll connect your phone to the Hub through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Your smart devices will be recognizable in this part so all you have to do is pick the device you want to control. Don’t see your other devices? You can add them manually. 

Advantages of the Harmony Hub

Advantages of the Harmony Hub

Is the Harmony Hub worth it? If you already have a virtual assistant in your home, why would you need another device? If you’re wondering what the Harmony Hub can possible give you, here are three things to remember. 

  1. Universal remote

The main unique selling point of the Harmony Hub is the fact that it’s a universal remote control. Sure, there are lots of universal remote controls there and you don’t really need to pay a hundred dollars for it, but are they really compatible with a lot of brands? Most of the time, they aren’t. 

With the Harmony Hub, there are 270,000 entertainment and smart home devices that it is compatible with. Just imagine how many those brands and models are that you can get to control. These brands include Roku, Alexa, Samsung TV, Philips light bulbs , and even Apple TV. 

  1. Control your devices anytime, anywhere

Since you can connect the Harmony Hub to your phone, you can now control your devices wherever you go. On top of being a universal remote, you can turn on the lights and activate locks from far away. If you connect it to fixtures, you can control when they get turned on and off increasing your energy savings significantly. These commands aren’t even limited to appliances. You can also do all sorts of activities by creating your custom commands. One example is having an activity where you turn on your speaker and your TV with just one touch.

  1. Affordable

Another great thing about the Logitech Harmony Hub? It’s affordable. For its price, you can already control 15 different smart devices on your phone and all of them can be different brands. Logitech has removed the exclusivity on this device making compatibility and connection very convenient for users. It retails for less than $100 and it can also be purchased with other bundles depending on the retail shop you’re buying it from. 

IR Mini Blaster

IR Mini Blaster

Convinced that you need to get your hands on the Logitech Harmony Hub? You’ll be happy to know that it comes with an IR mini blaster. 

The IR mini blaster is a wire that extends the coverage of the devices that the Harmony Hub detects. If you have closed cabinets or speakers installed at the end of the room, having an IR mini blaster will help you connect those devices. Take note, though, that even if it’s part of the packaging, you won’t necessarily need it all the time. Depending on how big your room is and what devices you want to connect, the IR mini blaster can be useful or useless. Nonetheless, it’s nice to have this extension as part of the package. 

Conclusion

Overall, the Logitech Harmony Hub is a useful tool if you want to truly bring all your devices together into one remote. It’s ideal for people who don’t stick to one brand.

It can connect to your sound system, kitchen appliances, and house fixtures. If you’re a busy person (or a lazy one for that matter), then you’ll realize how convenient it is to have a universal remote control at the palm of your hands.

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