The remote software allows users to update the remote configuration, learn IR commands, and upgrade the remote control's firmware. In addition, the volume buttons would be mapped to the sound system, the channel buttons would be mapped to the digital set to box, and other controls to the most appropriate system component for the activity. Pressing the 'Watch TV' activity button on the remote will turn on the TV, turn on digital set top box, turn on the sound system, switch the input of TV to the digital set top box and switch the input of the sound system to the set top box. For example, a home theater setup might include a TV, a digital set top box and a home theater sound system. As of 2012 5000+ brands of devices were supported.Īll Harmony remotes support one-touch activity based control, which allows control of multiple devices at once. For all models this can be done using a computer running Microsoft Windows or MacOS to which they need to be connected via USB cable the Elite and Ultimate models can also be configured wirelessly using a smartphone app for Android or iOS.Įach remote has infrared (IR) learning capability (some later models also include RF support), and can upload information about a new remote to an online device database. Features Īll Harmony remotes are set up online using an external configuration software. Computer peripheral manufacturer Logitech acquired it in May 2004 for US$29 million, turning Harmony remotes into a worldwide phenomenon. The company later changed its name to Intrigue Technologies and was located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The Harmony remote control was originally created in 2001 by Easy Zapper, a Canadian company, and first sold in November 2001.
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