Features:

  • The most powerful and intuitive Harmony remote works with Alexa for voice control. All-in-one control of up to 15 home entertainment and connected home devices
  • Full color touchscreen: Simply swipe and tap to control channels, movies, volume, 50 favorite channels and smart home devices like Philips Hue lights
  • One-touch Activities: Touch an Activity like “Watch a Movie” to automatically power on and switch devices to the right settings; Compatible with Amazon’s Alexa for easy voice integration and activation
  • Harmony app: Turns iOS or Android smartphones or tablets into personal universal remote controls for the whole house
  • Closed cabinet control: Included Harmony Hub lets you control devices in closed cabinets, or even when away from home
  • Convenient charging station: Keeps your remote powered and within reach
  • The box includes Harmony Elite remote (with rechargeable battery), Harmony Hub, 2 IR mini-blasters, Charging station, USB cable, 2 AC adapters, User documentation
The BEST remote and worth every penny!

I have owned & loved Harmony remotes for quite a few years, so when it was time to replace my trusty Harmony 650, it was going to be Harmony. I wanted a remote that provided RF and wireless support, not just IR like the 650. I tried the Harmony Companion but didn't like not having a screen as you can't easily go beyond the controls on the hard buttons. I also use a couple of sequences that are challenging to implement on a non-screen remote. Which brought me to the Elite. At first I was skeptical. Some reviews mention the IR blasters can be finicky to place and easily disturbed. There was also mention of frequent updates and difficulty in programming and pairing devices. Plus there's the price! I've had tis remote for about 2 months and I can state that this is the ABSOLUTE BEST Harmony remote I've seen. The physical remote is very well built and solid. The touch screen is crisp and clear and the buttons are very sensitive. I appreciate the vibration feedback it gives to confirm the touching of a "soft" button. Installation was almost too easy. I expected challenges placing the IR blasters properly as I have a closed-door console with the TV on top. I simply placed the hub on top next to the TV and surprisingly, every device had no trouble being "reached" by the remote. I fully expected to place remote IR blasters in the cabinet but that wasn't necessary. YMMV. Identification and installation of my components was seamless with the remote finding every device automatically. Many other features during installation, like determining my content provider to easily populate "favorite channels", showed how far Harmony has come. Finally, the integration of my iPhone and iPad is a nice touch. I was surprised that the Hub places the Harmony app for iOS in the correct state based on the status of my system. Nice touch. In summary, this is an excellent remote that should last for years. While it's expensive, the adage "you get what you pay for" certainly applies. It has exceeded my expectations. Simply put, I love this Harmony remote!

Long-Time Harmony Owner--Love It!

I've used various other Harmony remotes for probably about 10 years now. I was hesitant to splurge on the expensive fancy models, but the 650s, I've gone thru two of them now. The soft buttons always stop working after a few years. And it was that time. Plus, I upgraded some other stuff in my system, so it seemed like a good time. Let me say that I **love** being able to quickly and relatively easily configure this with my phone. It was always so cumbersome lugging the cable and laptop out and using the clunky Silverlight app on my older Harmony remotes. I have a very complex setup. I use an HDMI matrix switch because I have a TV and projector in the same room. I have an old Bose Cinemate sound system, Optoma projector, Sony (now LG) TV, Sony BD and DVD/VCR, Rokus, AppleTVs, etc. Now I even am using an extra HDMI splitter. So the Activity programming for me is.. complex to say the least. But hey, I'm a software programmer, so it's not hard to me. :) It's just a tad clunky and annoying in parts. Still, the thing that I love about Harmony in general is that it can learn remote codes, so you aren't limited to pre-baked/known options--important if you have odd/unusual equipment like switches, old sound systems, etc. I also love the one-press activity that will switch everything over (most of the time) they way I want. I love that I can program/customize the buttons. As far as I know, there's really nothing in the market to compare if you want these features. But these are all general Harmony features.. The Elite, specifically.. I like that it has the built in battery and charger. I love, as noted, the phone app that I can use to program, so if something isn't right, I can easily fix it. And of course, being able to control things in case I don't have the remote handy is nice. I like having the two external IR blasters, which helps ensure all my devices are sufficiently blasted (and I like not having to worry about pointing the remote). I like that it can control non IR, too. The more or less unlimited device support. Over the years, I've grown accustomed to its quirks with the activity programming. It seems to have some unnecessary restrictions. I assume this is part of making it "easy" for the average user, but I don't know why it won't let you fully customize the actions/order of actions in the list. I really don't get why I can't change the order of activities. That's just dumb/lazy programming on their part. It doesn't always fully/correctly switch between activities, but I just program a few sequences and commands on the target activities to let me "try again" when that happens. But these are minor qualms considering the benefit of going from at least 7 remotes to one. It really is a great little tool.

The BEST remote you will ever own

If you have more than few pieces of AV equipment, you need one of these remotes. I upgrades to this remote from my older Harmony One which I had to many years and it's even more awesome. The Harmony remotes are not like other universal remotes which simply take the place of several remotes. The Harmony remote seamlessly integrates the operation of all your equipment into single button presses that perform all the actions you would normally have to perform i.e. turn on TV, set input to HDMI-1, turn on cable box, turn on AV receiver, set input to HDMI-1, etc. With this remote, once you go through the simple setup procedure, is press the "Watch Cable Box" button and all your equipment comes to life and you're watching cable TV. Switching between different activities (watching Apple TV or BlueRay/DVD, or Roku, or listening to music) is as easy as pressing the button for that activity. When you're done, shutting everything down is as easy as pressing the power-off button. And another really cool option is the integration with the Amazon Echo. If you don't want to strain yourself by picking up the remote and pressing the button, you can simply ask Alexa to "turn on the cable box" and even change the channels. The smartphone app is also another great feature which gives you all the controls of the remote on your smartphone.

Better than the Harmony One!

This is a much better remote setup than the harmony one! The hub allows control by voice when using alexa, by phone using their app, or by the remote itself. The hub can even connect using bluetooth, but not the remote. Setup is really easy for those who have used the harmony remotes before. I did have a problem with the xbox one not working properly, it would respond sporadically. But the fix is easy, I set it up to respond to ONLY the remote instead of both the remote and hub. I guess the cross signals were confusing the xbox. But the ability to do this makes fine tuning hte control more flexible.

This is not your grandfather's universal remote! Why did I wait so long!

I love this remote!!! This is not your grandfather's universal remote! No more looking up manufacturers from a little booklet, trying multiple codes only to end in utter failure. This is so much better! Just type in the model number of the device and Logitech's vast database will do the rest! I've been holding off buying a harmony due to the hefty price tag, honestly I wish I had purchased this sooner! The majority of my appliances/electronics are smart devices that I already have voice integrated with Alexa or my Wink Hub, however there are those times when silence is golden, or Alexa or IFFT does not interface fully with a device. Nothing beats the reliability of a quality physical remote. Just so happens this seems to be the best one ever made, certainly the best I have ever seen! Aside from the seemingly endless functionality, it is well built, has good weight, does not feel cheap, with a bright responsive touch display, not once ounce of lag breezing through the menus. I was very surprised that it even retained some of the most random functions of my Set-Top-Box remote. They were seamlessly downloaded to the remote just by providing the model number. Item's I have programmed so far... 1. 65" 4K HDR Sony Bravia TV 2. Sony 4K Blu-Ray Player 3. Logitech z906 5.1 Speaker System 4. LG Sound Bar 5. Sony PS4 Pro 6. LIFX WiFi-Smart LED w/Color Change Bulbs 7. Smart Power Strips / Smart AC Plugs 8. Dyson Air-Filter 9. Honeywell Smart Thermostat 10. iRobot Roomba 11. Canary Security Cameras 12. Windows PC Needless to say, 100% satisfied!

Well worth it if you have an Echo

Yes! I can finally control my TV with my voice! Works seamlessly with my Alexa to allow total control of my TV. One tip for you: Alexa users Alexa had some trouble recognizing some of the parts of my entertainment system. For some reason got confused whenever I referred to things by letter (TV, CNN, ESPN), but I added a tag in the app where I spelled it phonetically ("Tee Vee") and it has worked great ever since. The Harmony app can be a little confusing to use, but it's OK once you get used to it. The remote is also very nice with some little touches that make a remote great. For example, it lights up whenever you pick it up, taps on the screen respond with haptic feedback (vibrates) to let you know you pressed the button, and everything is programmable. You can even program buttons to control the lights in your house (assuming you have the hardware for that).

One remote to rule them all!

I've bought many Logitech Harmony remotes for myself and family members over the past 6 or 7 years. This one tops them all. In my case, the only reason I upgraded originally was because I wanted a remote that could pair with our Amazon Fire TV which doesn't support IR remotes. Despite some misleading comments on reviews and forums, it does this beautifully! The addition of the hub to the mix has been a nice touch that makes a difference. Also, for those of us who are turning to home automation, this remote has you covered for manual control! I've got it issuing commands to my Samsung SmartThings hub as well as our Honeywell Thermostats. My favorite is the "Bed Time" activity I created which automatically turns off the lights in the house, adjusts the thermostats, and shuts down the entertainment center. I've got it scheduled to happen at 11:45 in case we fall asleep with it on, but it's nice for the many nights we crash earlier than that and trigger the activity manually.

1st class remote experience

I've owned many universal remotes over years. Coming from working in the CE business for years, this remote is by far the best remote I have ever used. The programming is so simple, it allows many customizations to get that perfect functionality. For example my Pioneer elite receiver was having a problem ending up on the correct input upon startup. Being my receiver takes about 10 seconds to power on it was missing the IR blast by a few seconds so the input change wasn't working. The Logitech's custom menu, too the rescue! It allows equipment delays, so I set the remote to recognize my receivers delay and wala, problem solved. That's just one of the many advanced features to make sure this remote is a 1st experience! Here's a list of my equipment Samsung 2014 65" 8500 series Pioneer Elite SC-81 DIRECTV (latest model with DVR) Apple TV (4th Gen) Sony Blu-ray Basic setup (each component must be within range of an IR blaster) 1. Hub sits on the receiver (Hub itself is a IR blaster) 2. 1st IR blaster sits in front of the sat and Apple TV The signal is strong enough to reach the DVD player on the shelf below. 3. 2nd IR blaster sits on top of the rack to control the TV **the Logitech remote is RF to the HUB Major plus!

One thing I do not like at all is when you use the app

Programming has a learning curve, particularly since the manual doesn't tell you that some things require use of the computer application, you simply can't use the app to do them. Used tech support once, and they were very helpful, bounced a number of emails back and forth to accomplish other issues after we got off the phone. One thing I do not like at all is when you use the app, or application, it has to connect to logitech servers. Haven't had an issue yet with not connecting, but it appears the remote will be useless without internet or if their servers go down. This also means they can discontinue support at any time leaving you with a useless universal remote. Alexa integration still needs work, but overall is functional. Another disappointment is how often the remote syncs. Even though I haven't made any changes in weeks, about 1 in 5 times I grab it to use, i have to wait while it syncs. less than a minute, but still, when I grab my remote, I likely want to use it right then not wait. Another annoyance as covered in other reviews, to skip chapters, you need to hold the forward or reverse button down, otherwise you FF or rewind. That's a serious short coming for a remote that runs $200+ on it's own. They should have cut each button in half to add skip buttons, or just put them on the remote. Most of my review is complaints because I gave it a 5 star review. I'm obviously recommending it, but rather than rave about the good things, I'd rather list my disappointments for others. Complaints are usually more helpful to me because I can decide based on those if I can live with a device.

I’m not sure what all the negative reviews are about

This product rocks! I have no problem knowing which remotes work which devices and how to integrate them all, but my wife was frustrated that she couldn’t just sit down and simply watch TV or a DVD. The one touch activities completely solved this for her. Setup was very easy and it even works perfectly with my old Bose Lifestyle 38 sound system. The hub is able to blast out IR from my cabinet strong enough that my TV mounted over the fireplace still gets a signal without having to use the extenders. I found a fairly easy work around for using the apps on my Samsung TV (a Samsung issue, not the remote’s) and can easily navigate to whichever app I want with a single button push (or Alexa command). I also really like the “simple” names integration on Alexa, so when we want to watch Jeopardy we can just ask Alexa to “turn on Jeopardy” and the hub knows to start the TV and time to CBS. I highly recommend!

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