does the remote and the hub need wifi to work with devices like to control tv or dvd player does it need wifi

Question

Tdt116DC · Accepted Answer

Yes, during initial setup you will need to set up the hub to connect to your WiFi network. The remote will use RF to communicate with the hub, but the Harmony apps will connect to the Hub!

Ranger229 · Answer

It will control standard devices via infra red like TVs DVD etc. wifi is needed if you want to use your phone or pad as remote as well. Otherwise no wifi is not needed.

sigeprich · Answer

I don't believe wifi is required, but some form of internet access is required. You can connect with the Harmony Hub via the cloud using cellular data or your home internet connection, including wifi.

ANIMENIAC · Answer

YES, the remote communicates with the HUB via WiFi then the HUB transmits the appropriate command via either IR or Bluetooth for each device. As in IR for the DVD and Bluetooth for a PS3 and PS4.

RapidoRRM · Answer

It is not essential but it is helpful, more flexible if you have the wifi. You can connect directly with cables for programing and such instead of wifi

Akai · Answer

The hub will need it. But your devices will work by the hub or remote sending IR signals to them

Irl89 · Answer

No. It will control through radio frequency as well. Wi-fi is a second method for controlling components.

Oktockhfd · Answer

Yes

Sheila · Answer

Yes, you must have wifi to set up devices

CommunityAnswer · Answer

If being used for mobile devices it does not require WiFi, but if being used for other devices it does require WiFi.

JohnHouston · Answer

If you connect the remote to the hub then they communicate over WiFi; same for hub-and-app. If you don't use the hub then I believe the remote will send IR to wherever it's pointed. I use the hub so I don't believe the remote sends out any IR (but I have not actually tested it).

“does the remote and the hub need wifi to work with devices like to control tv or dvd player does it need wifi”

1-10 of 11 Answers