“Can the remote connect via IR and WiFi simultaneously? I have my components in a nearby closet, so would like the hub to control those devices via WiFi from the remote, but also control the tv via IR. Is that possible to do simultaneously?”
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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.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The device works by sending a radio signal, not a true WiFi signal from the hand held controller to the IR blaster (hub) which then sends an IR signal out. The IR blaster must be line of sight to your devices which use IR, but the blaster can be "hidden" from the hand held controller because those communicate via radio signal. WiFi comes into play by using the Harmony app on a phone or tablet which communicates with the IR blaster via WiFi allowing you to use the phone or tablet app in lieu of the hand held Harmony remote controller. So I think all of the signals that you can send to your home theater devices are IR signals from the blaster. I do not think you can directly control a device via WiFi using this product, though I could be wrong.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This may not be a direct answer to your question, but... With every Harmony product I've owned (2), you first set up "devices" by entering the manufacturer and model. You then set up "activities" based on those devices. The remote turns devices on and off as necessary when you switch between activities and there's pretty granular control over what devices are controlling what and over which inputs, etc. You can even customize the buttons on the physical remote for activity-specific commands. My example to, hopefully, sort-of, answer your question: I have a ~2013 model LG TV and Yamaha Receiver that both use IR. I have a new Nexus Player that can receive either Bluetooth or WiFi commands. I believe in my case the Hub is paired via Bluetooth and sends commands that way. But, when I power on the "Watch Nexus Player" activity, the remote allows me to control volume on my Yamaha receiver (IR) and navigate the menu in the Nexus Player (Bluetooth/WiFi) simultaneously. In my experience, the Harmony devices are just smart like that and, yes, can switch between control protocols as necessary. Hope this helps!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Harmony Home includes a controller hub which blasts IR in all directions. I put mine on the top front edge of a two shelf stand. It controls all the devices on the shelves below although I did move them to the front edge of the selves, the TV on top, a media player on top and a DVD player that is on a woofer behind the stand. It comes with one IR blaster extension and there are two ports so you could purchase another for two IR blaster extensions. The remote is RF to the Hub so the remote does not directly control anything but the hub and therefore no line of sight is necessary.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes you can but you will have to plug in the infrared blaster to the hub which you would put in the closet and have the blaster on the outside near the other components or vice versa.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The unit does include an IR Blaster and there is an IR Port on the back of the hub so it would seem that functionality is supported.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, you can use one or the other or both at the same time. Note: the remote itself is not IR but talks exclusively with the hub, which sends out the IR blast.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes. This remote will connect via IR and WiFi simultaneously.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes it can do both! The controller only communicates and sends signals to the Hub. The Hub is the one actually controlling all the devices. It sends every type of signal there is. You can place the Hub anywhere near your devices and it will control them via IR, Bluetooth and/or WiFi. If you have a device that is controlled via IR and is inside a cabinet or the closet, the hub comes with a little IR blaster that attaches to it to put inside and control that device. If the device does not need IR it doesn't need to be directly exposed to the Hub. If it does need IR (TV) then if you place either the Hub or the IR blaster close to it you are good to go. The Hub bounces IR signals around the house, so you can even place the Hub somewhere that is not directly pointed at the TV, and as long as the device is not inside some kind of closed drawer it will reach the device (almost magic LOL).
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, this can be done simultaneously.
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