![]() ![]() Each IR mini blaster has a generous 2.5m cable attached and a thin rubber foot almost the size of the base to keep it in place.įollowing the setup guide’s instructions we headed over to on our MacBook’s browser which after selecting the Elite remote, prompted us to download the MacOS software – as well as linking us to the iTunes App Store to download the free Harmony Control iOS app. The two IR mini blasters are relatively small at 35 x 25 x 12mm and match the high gloss black throughout the package. ![]() Other than the large slot for the remote control, the rear of the charging station has a USB micro B port to connect to the mains power. The rounded sides of the charging station are high gloss black while the inside top is the slightly rubbery material mentioned earlier. The Elite’s charging station is neat and perfectly matches the remote using both of its top and bottom textures. A small LED on the front bottom lights up RED when disconnected (flashing during setup/pairing/syncing changes) and solid green when functioning nominally or flashing while sending/receiving communication from the Elite. To the left of these is a pair/reset button. The rear of the Hub has three ports, two for (additional) external IR mini blasters and a micro USB for power. The finish looks great, although being high gloss, it somehow manages to garner fingerprints just by having your hand in the same area code. ![]() Interestingly, when viewed in certain light, the hub has a distinct red IR tinge to it which gives away its purpose. This device has a neat Logitech logo on top and is finished in the same high gloss black as the top of the remote. The Harmony Hub is a standalone pebble shaped device with a 105 x 130mm footprint and a maximum height of just over 25mm. The IR redundancy is due mainly due to Harmony Hub. that in many use cases, the Elite’s RF system relegates the IR functionality to the “just in case it’s needed” column. ![]() While this is a nice touch, it should be, err. Unlike standard remotes, The IR port window is located on the bottom of the remote, cleverly allowing the LCD to be directly visible while the IR window is facing devices. Atop the remote is a universal “off button“ which turns off all the devices that have been turned on by your current activity. At the very bottom of the remote control are four dedicated (but configurable) home automation buttons along with a +/- rocker. Under these are a set of traditional remote control buttons featuring all the media functions you would expect, such as play pause buttons, volume, mute, etc. On the very back of the Elite are two brass coloured charging connectors and also a dust protected USB micro port for connecting the remote to your PC.Ī bright 37 x 50mm LCD dominates the Elite’s front face, beneath which are two touch sensitive shortcut buttons to the “activities” and “devices” menus. These two opposing textures are not only functionally great but aesthetically, they give the remote an elegant two tone look. This glossy texture continues seamlessly over the full colour LCD screen and is a nice contrast for the grippy bottom. Surrounding the semi gloss buttons of the front face is a high gloss black which looks looks as slick as it feels. A perfectly placed groove on this surface gives your index finger a home adding to its comfortable feel. The remote feels good in the hand with a slightly rubbery texture on its bottom adding a grippy feel. Overall, the remote is about 190mm long and 55mm wide. The Harmony Elite remote itself is tapered to the front with a maximum thickness of 29mm towards the back third and only around 10mm at the pointy end. Beyond this, a short Warranty/Battery replacement slip and a Setup Guide is also included. In 2017, the Harmony Elite is the latest Logitech branded Harmony Remote control and also the current flagship model.īeyond the remote itself, the Harmony Elite package contains a Harmony Hub, a charging station, two IR mini blasters, a short length of USB cable and two power adapters. To add some more recent history, back in 2004 Logitech bought Intrigue Technologies and took over the Harmony Remote Control business they were famous for. We now have a remote control for almost everything. When Nikola Tesla unveiled his Teleautmaton in 1898, he couldn’t have known how ubiquitous remote controls would become. ![]()
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