Logitech - Harmony Companion (Remote Control and Smart Hub) - Black

Name: Logitech - Harmony Companion (Remote Control and Smart Hub) - Black
Brand: Logitech
SKU: 8201008
Rating: 4.3 (1750 reviews)

Model: 915-000239

SKU: 8201008

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Key Specs
- Remote Control Type: Universal
- Remote Control Features: Backlit, Menu and guide support
- Number Of Devices Controlled: 8
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Hue, Nest, SmartThings, Wink (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
General
- Product Name: Harmony Companion (Remote Control and Smart Hub)
- Brand: Logitech
- Model Number: 915-000239
- Color: Black
- Color Category: Black
Features
- Remote Control Type: Universal
- Remote Control Features: Backlit, Menu and guide support
- Setup Method: App, Online
- Display Type: None
Connectivity
- Number Of Devices Controlled: 8
- Wireless: true
- Connectivity Technology: Infrared (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance.)
Compatibility
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Hue, Nest, SmartThings, Wink (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Compatibility: Most home automation devices
- Brand Compatibility: Universal
Power
- Rechargeable: false
- Battery Size: Other (The battery size required for operation.)
- Number of Batteries Required: 1
- Number Of Batteries Included: 1
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: None
Other
- UPC: 097855107640

The included Harmony Hub relays commands from this Logitech 915-000239 Home Control remote or Harmony app to a wide variety of home devices, whether for home entertainment or home automation, using IR, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and more.

Compatible with a variety of home entertainment and automation devices: Including Philips hue and Lutron Caseta Bridge lights, August smart lock, Nest learning thermostat and Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostat, PEQ and SmartThings sensors and more.
Downloadable Harmony app: Lets you use your smartphone as a remote.
Hub: Relays commands from the remote for simple control.
Works with Alexa and Google Home: Voice control your home and entertainment. Tell Alexa or Google Assistant to turn on Netflix, dim the lights, play music, check traffic, order food, adjust the thermostat, and much more.
Remote: Allows you to control compatible home entertainment and home automation devices directly from the remote.
Works with Nest: So you can adjust the temperature on the Nest Thermostat from your Harmony Home Control remote.
Bluetooth, IR and Wi-Fi transmission capabilities: Offer flexible connectivity, as well as compatibility with gaming consoles and devices behind closed cabinets.

Whats Included

Logitech Harmony Home Control remote with battery, Logitech Harmony Home Control hub
IR mini blaster, USB cable, AC adapter
Owner's manual

Q: Can the remote connect via IR and WiFi simultaneously?

A: It depends on your setup. The remotes that come with the hub only talk to the hub and do not send any IR signal themselves (although some can if so configured) and they talk to the hub wirelessly. Therefore you can put the hub anywhere within wireless range, or if using wifi (iPhone, android) to control the hub anywhere within wifi range, and the hub will control anything that IT can sen IR signals to. Since the hub can use two (or four with splitters) IR blasters and the hub has an IR blaster built in you can control IR devices in three (or 5) separate enclosed areas. Typically this is the main room, and the shelves inside a closed cabinet, but a closet and other areas would work.

Q: Has anyone had trouble getting the remote to consistently work with the LG 4K Smart Televisions Model 70UH6350?

A: I have had trouble getting it to stay linked to 2 different TV sets. I set it up - it works fine for a day or two - then it no longer controls the TV and I have to reprogram from scratch.

Q: TV DVD remote

A: Pretty much controls everything, and any issues we've had are promptly handled by the Harmony support team.

Q: Does this remote and hub work with Amazon Firestick?

A: Yes, this model is Fire Stick compatible.

Q: Can I copy my current programming from my Harmony Model 915 to this one, or do I have to re-enter everything?

A: The setup app does have functionality to migrate programming.

Q: Can the Harmony hub control Directv genies that are rf control?

A: Yes, I needed it to do the same as previous devices would not work with the genie, this one does.

Q: When you pick up the remote does the backlight go on? Or do you need to press a button first? I want the keys to light up when you pick it up like a comcast remote. Also, is every button backlit or just a few?

A: The Harmony companion remote does not have a backlight. It's fairly plain actually.

Q: Will this also control my Apple TV?

A: Yes,and Roku,Netflix and any other streaming network you might want

Customers are saying

Customers find value in the Harmony Companion's ease of use and the comprehensive control offered by its remote. Many appreciate its compatibility with various devices and the long battery life. However, some users experienced challenges with the setup process and noted the lack of a backlight on the remote. Smaller button size and occasional connectivity or responsiveness issues were also mentioned.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Full RF and IR control, best feeling remote ever
TL/DR: Gave me fully integrated RF and IR control of Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Xfinity X1, Windows Media Center, AV receiver, HDTV, standalone HDMI switcher, and Wink/IFTTT controlled lighting, with one of the nicest feeling remotes I've ever held in hand, plus seamless Google Assistant voice control. I sure hope Companion has won both technical and design awards, because it addressed everything I needed to solve in my family room, and then some. Wish I'd discovered this years ago. If you're using multiple remotes to watch TV, or still needing to point remotes at their devices, you should move up to this, if only to gain the convenience of RF-based control (no more arm lifting!). First off, Companion is one of the nicest feeling remotes I've held in hand, ideal size, weight, and matte feel, well balanced and contoured. Much better than bulkier universal remotes, incl. larger Harmony models. Another physical advantage is that it doesn't use a charging cradle (instead, lithium battery), so can always stay right by your favorite seat. BUT: A tradeoff is no backlighting, so this isn't an ideal remote for dark home theater usage. I was pleasantly surprised the Harmony hub directly supports all of my RF and IR controlled devices, including Amazon Fire TV and Roku streaming sticks (RF), Xfinity X1 set top box (IR), and even a $10 IR controlled HDMI switcher, which was surprisingly listed by exact make and model # in the Harmony database. Lastly, even though Harmony doesn't directly interface to my Wink smart hub service, Companion's home control buttons can trigger my Wink lighting routines via IFTTT using SmartThings virtual buttons (no separate SmartThings hub is needed). The Harmony mobile app was all I needed to set up all of above, with the basics working in under an hour. I'm a past user of the legacy Harmony desktop app, and this mobile app is a welcome improvement, though takes some time to figure out its menus. Even though every media control button is customizable for short and long presses, I've only made one minor adjustment to Harmony's defaults, i.e. swapping skip fwd/back to short press, and FF/RW long press. Otherwise, all button mappings have been logical and usable. "Hey Google, turn on Roku" (or Fire TV, or Media Center) through my phone or smart display is handy for having everything powered on and ready to watch by the time I reach the sofa. :) Well done, Logitech!
Posted 5 years ago by Keith
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My favorite remote control
You can control all of your components include smart lights and plugs with this remote control! The software is very smart mostly compatible with %99.99 of devices. You don’t need to worry about your components which is placed inside the cabinet! The smart hub will help to transfer all commands to the devices smoothly! Be patient at the first time when you’re programming the remote.
Posted 5 years ago by Joepeji
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Complex remote
I bought this remote to complement my 75 inch tv and my Klipsch stereo system, however, I can only utilize 50% of the remote. Two, I cannot recommend spending $100 plus for this remote because I still have to use my 3 other remotes in addition to this Logitech Finally, it is not user friendly with the Amazon Fire stick.
Posted 5 years ago by Blackbelt