2015-08-30, 04:47
(2015-08-25, 21:11)bobones Wrote: Harmony Smart Control has a really nice uncomplicated handset, and the smart control hub makes it easy to change inputs etc. The remote handset "talks" to the hub over RF so you don't need to point it at your devices. The hub blasts IR signals (or uses Bluetooth or IP) to manage your devices. One button selects and action (e.g. Watch TV, Watch a Movie (on Kodi), Listen to Music etc.) and the rest of the remote buttons control the appropriate device e,g, home cinema amp for volume, kodi for playback functions, sky box for epg navigation etc.
Logitech marketing seems to emphasize the smartphone app, but in reality the handset is the star. Although it seems it may have too few buttons, you can assign an action for short and long press if required. For example, I have long press on "Info" button displaying codec information For the chromebox, you'd be best using with an MCE receiver (Maplin's remote works great) or it can operate as a bluetooth PS3 remote.
Easily one of the best pieces of equipment I have ever bought and makes operating a complex a/v system a breeze for anybody.
From what I've been able to find, the Harmony doesn't really do IP control, IP is limited to things like some lighting controller or thermostat etc. If there is a way to make it talk to IP devices let me know! e.g. I don't see any IP control of Tv, AV receiver etc.
thanks.
