I purchased my Harmony 650 a couple years ago at the base exchange to replace an OEM remote for my receiver. I paid $29.95 for it being one of two on the shelf. Had I known at the time that Logitech had discontinued manufacturing these remotes I would have bought both of them. Other than arranging button order to my liking setup was a breeze. It's currently controlling 7/8 devices with no issues and I am satisfied with it's performance.
@technologistonthego2377
5 ай бұрын
I lament the product was discontinued. It’s the way remotes should have been from the outset. I literally made tens of thousands of dollars over three year period back when I had assignments at different Simon malls were often much of what I did was simply resetting the TV displays. I did not need to bring a ladder to power cycle the TV. All I used was this remote and the power on and power off. Sadly, I don’t believe they’re going to be supported for much more than another year. I think they’ll still be useful for a while after that because many of the infrared remote commands between TV model remain the same.
@Ichibanmusiclover
5 ай бұрын
It would be awesome if these manufacturers (after discontinuing their products) would provide their customers the opportunity to download their remote code database for their products. I know it's wishful thinking but it would at least provide some support.
@zaccollins8756
Жыл бұрын
Hey TonG, I just found your channel and I'm digging it so far. I got here with your Hubspace and Homekit videos. Sorry this is off topic for this particular video but I'd love if you could sorta walk me through connecting SmartThings through Homebridge for HomeKit. Maybe some other folks could use th tutorial as well - Cheers my friend, you're doing great work.
@technologistonthego2377
Жыл бұрын
I might be able to do that. What device(s) do you have in mind?
@zaccollins8756
Жыл бұрын
@@technologistonthego2377 Well I have a Samsung smart TV, Fridge, and Washer & Dryer - not even sure what kind of functionality they would have honestly.
@NEWSLETTERREVEALS
Жыл бұрын
Hey Brother, I have the same remote. Can I download harmony on desktop then move to my phone android
@armandovigil1542
Жыл бұрын
I was wondering the same thing...lol
@technologistonthego2377
Жыл бұрын
@@NEWSLETTERREVEALS What do you mean by move it to your android phone? You mean have a "harmony" like remote on the android phone?
@rangersmith4652
4 ай бұрын
The concept of a universal remote doesn't work for me. I like using a separate remote for each device. I use my 650 to replace the missing remote on an AV receiver I bought five years ago. It's great for that.
@technologistonthego2377
4 ай бұрын
I mean, you expressed what is certainly a legitimate school of thought. For my part, as a field engineer, it would be impractical to carry around seven or eight different remotes when this one can handle all the devices I must access, and add or remove a device on the fly.
@rangersmith4652
4 ай бұрын
@@technologistonthego2377 I'm also one who likes a dedicated device vs a smart phone application.
@stevejurkovic436
10 ай бұрын
Big thank you
@technologistonthego2377
10 ай бұрын
It is such a pity that Logitech discontinued these remotes. They will update the database of supported TVs, players, etc until 2025 I believe. There really is nothing like them in the marketplace to do what these remotes do.
@andrescorrea3821
6 ай бұрын
My 650 Harmony control says "Your Harmony remote is disabled" when connecting to the computer. I already reboot my mac, changed usb port, create a new account, take off batteries, replace them.. What else can I do? Thanks
@technologistonthego2377
6 ай бұрын
I preface my comments by saying I have not encountered this error. As a result, I have no way to verify if the following will help. Place the remote into "safe mode". Do this by removing the batteries. Next, press & hold the "Alt Off" button in the top left corner and connect the USB cable. This will bring the unit into "safe mode". At this point, I am not sure what can be done with the remote. Exit safe mode by disconnecting the USB cable, and reinserting the batteries. See if doing this gets you past the "disabled" message.
@marygaytan6239
Жыл бұрын
buenas tardes yo tengo un control 670 pero al intentar configurarlo me aparece que es antiguo y que tengo que tener otro softwere hago los pasos de usted y no me deja
@technologistonthego2377
Жыл бұрын
Dejame investigar esto hoy y espero darte una respuesta pronto.
@altonkilbourn1595
2 ай бұрын
I have a harmony 670
@technologistonthego2377
2 ай бұрын
It should still be supported through next year. Even after they end support, it may still remain useful as the protocol for IR seems to have largely remained the same over years. I found that adding Samsung TV to the list of servers my remote is programmed to control, allows me to, successively remote any Samsung that has an infrared port.
@keningilbert
2 ай бұрын
Title of this video is very misleading. This video is nothing more than a setup video with suggestions on where to buy the remote.
@technologistonthego2377
2 ай бұрын
I appreciate the feedback. I guess you missed the context that Logitech is no longer making these. They stopped the product line in April 2021. Now fast-forward two years later (as of the video), and the only way to get the remote is either aftermarket, or a vendor that might have some existing inventory. The question that becomes whether it is still viable. For starters, if you were to get one, would you still be able to configure it? Is Logitech still updating their database for TVs that are constantly rolling out? In the video, I show that it is still a very valuable and useful smart remote. It is the way they should all have worked from the outset of universal remotes, but it appears the public largely disagreed. That said, I still use this remote. I used to recently troubleshooting display screens at various Bank of America branches. No need for the local staff to hunt down a remote, this one does it all.
@keningilbert
2 ай бұрын
@@technologistonthego2377 Being a Harmony Elite user for over a decade I was fully aware Logitech pulled out of the remote market.
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