Harmony (One)

I am often asked what is the difference between Logitech's Hub and IR-based remote controls, and am often surprised that there is no difference between them. The hub-based remote control works with the Harmony Hub, but controls the device via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signal, as well as all other Harmony remote controls. Logiitech supports both the infrared remote control (IR) and the Hub-Based Remote for both the hub and the remote control. [Sources: 4] 

    

If you just want to know if you can control it via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth signal, or even via Bluetooth, then the Harmony Elite is for you. Check out our review of the Logiitech Harmony Hub - Based Remote Control, and also see all Harmony Hub Based products. [Sources: 4] 

    

Since I started this review page a little over a year ago, two things have become immediately clear to me, and that is the need for Harmony Elite and Harmony One. [Sources: 4] 

    

Based on customer surveys, Logitech has also found that they can improve their customers "experience with Harmony remote controls by creating a more intuitive keyboard layout. Each button is shaped to provide useful tactile cues so that people can operate the remote control with a touch, rather than relying on vision. Only 40 of the most important buttons appear on the Harmony remote control, so you can quickly find the right one. [Sources: 3] 

    

To better accommodate ergonomics, the Harmony One remote has a curved, exceptionally comfortable shape that is easy to hold for everyone in the family. Typical universal remote controls have buttons that are too small or too close together, which can be difficult to guess even at first sight. Some may have similarly sized buttons that are indistinguishable for touch, but not for the human eye. [Sources: 2, 3] 

    

The Harmony One solves this problem with an intuitive, well-tuned keyboard layout, complemented by a largely precise touchscreen. Based on customer surveys, Logitech has also found that it can improve its customer experience with the Harmony remote control by creating a more intuitive keyboard layout. [Sources: 2, 3] 

    

Each button is shaped to provide useful tactile cues so that people can operate the remote control by touch, rather than relying on vision. Only 40 of the most important keys appear on the keyboard to quickly find the right one. [Sources: 3] 

    

To better accommodate ergonomics, the Harmony One remote has a curved, exceptionally comfortable shape that is convenient for everyone in the family. As the best universal remote control for a small budget, the Harmony 665 from Logitech has a small display that is not a touchscreen, but with buttons all around that allow you to access all your favorite channels. You can program up to 23 favorite channels on the remote control and they can be paired with 10 devices. [Sources: 1, 3] 

    

You can't hide the entertainment center component and control smart home devices with the remote control, but you can't hide it either. [Sources: 1] 

    

It doesn't work with Alexa, but if you want to consolidate multiple remote controls and Alexa isn't a priority for you, that's a lot. While Logitech discontinued the Harmony 880, it was still one of the great no-frills universal touchscreen remasters. If you're looking for a cost-effective universal remote that feels good, many of these are important. [Sources: 1, 4] 

    

If you buy this remote control, Logitech will support it for a limited time, but not long enough for me to buy it myself. [Sources: 4] 

    

If you simply want to consolidate multiple remote controls (up to 8) into one, the Harmony 650 is a good budget option. The performance isn't cheap, and the performance doesn't cause the sticker shock that comes with it, but it costs less than most people would expect for a remote control. [Sources: 2, 4] 

    

The remote control does not work either HF controls, which is a problem for people who store their equipment at home, in the office or even in the car. [Sources: 2] 

    

The internet-based setup of Logitech makes it very difficult to make the Harmony One work even with your own remote control. When I tried to teach the remote commands directly to other remote controls, it could not learn because the commands could not be downloaded from the Logitech device database. No matter how I configured Harmony or any other remote control, I would move it back and forth between my computer and my other devices. [Sources: 2, 3] 

    

The Harmony One's online interface allows people to enter the manufacturing and model numbers of their components, with the process guided by the Logitech Device Database and not by a user-friendly interface. [Sources: 3] 

    

This information is then automatically matched to Logitech's online database, which is updated almost daily to include information about the manufacturer, model and model number of all Harmony One components. The remote control itself is very convenient to hold, with the most commonly used navigation buttons in the on-screen menu and channel guidance within reach of the thumb. Channels up, down, left, right and left - to - right and channels up and down. [Sources: 0, 3] 

    

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[0]: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-universal-remote-control/

    

[1]: https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-universal-remotes,review-4464.html

    

[2]: https://techchannel.att.com/playvideo/2009/05/29/Review:-Logitech-Harmony-One-Universal-Remote-Control

    

[3]: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20080105005013/en/Watch-Logitech-Harmony-Introduces-Significant-Evolution-Home-Entertainment

    

[4]: https://www.universalremotereviews.com/logitech-harmony-comparison-chart/