You install the (incredibly dated) Harmony software on your system and set up an account, and then it guides you through the process of adding your devices. Unlike Logitech’s more advanced remotes, the 665 is IR based, so all setup has to be done by plugging it into a computer via USB. Unfortunately, that’s where I hit my first snag with the 665, and it was a doozy. It’s actually a really nice feature offered across the entire Harmony line.īy subscribing, you are agreeing to Engadget's Terms and Privacy Policy. On the screen you can toggle between controlling individual devices, or a suite of devices grouped under activities like “watch TV” or “listen to music.” Basically, when you want to do a particular thing, you can push a single button to have the remote turn on every single product associated with that activity, like the TV and cable box when you’re going to watch a show. There’s a 1.5-inch color LCD screen toward the top, which automatically turns on when you pick up the remote. The cheapest remote Logitech currently offers is the Harmony 665, a $60 device that the company claims can control up to 10 devices. Logitech Harmony 665 Kris Naudus / Engadget (Another brand you might see is Sevenhugs, but we didn’t end up including it in this roundup.) In the end, I found myself reaching for my regular remotes more than I should have, but let’s delve into what did work and what really needed to be better. To save you the trouble of finding out the hard way, I decided to give Logitech’s remote lineup a try, as well as another model from Sideclick. The few standouts come from Logitech - and they’ll cost you a pretty penny. Search any retailer and you’re bound to be deluged with generic or no-name options, most of which can only handle three devices at best. And yet, universal remotes haven’t really kept up with the pace. And that’s before you even get into my LG TV’s apps, or the smart speakers. These days, the amount of gear in my home theater is far greater and it’s all more complicated, including a Roku, Chromecast, Nintendo Switch and a PlayStation 4 Pro, plus a Motorola-made cable box. And we had a universal remote to tie it all together. When I was a kid there were two devices attached to the television in my family’s living room: a VCR and a cable box. However, the company will continue to support existing devices and provide ongoing access to "software and apps to set up and manage your remotes." Update : Logitech recently announced it would no longer manufacture Harmony remotes.
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