“If I want to use the Home Automation features of the Elite remote, is there any additional Logitech hardware that needs to be purchased?”
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Skip it, and go with the Samsung Smart Hub. So much more functionality. Plus, the Elite can't run a decent theater, so it doesn't work well for home products, OR home entertainment.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No, this unit does not require additional hardware.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I have a SmartThings hub for my home automation.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No additional hardware needed from Logitech. Just be sure the home automation products are compatible with Logitech (I think most of them are compatible) and they are both connected to the same w-fi network. Should be as simple as adding the home automation product to your devices and then logging into your home automation account through the Logitech setup software. I use Phillips Hue lights for my basement/home theater and Lutron lights for my family room. I also have my Logitech remotes connected to my Nest thermostat but don't find that as useful as the light control. The light control is great because you can even program the lights for activities. Thus, when I turn on a movie in the basement, it dims the lights really low and I also can control the coloring of the lights for each activity. When I turn off the activity, the lights go back to full brightness and normal light bulb coloring. For Alexa, you just need to add the Harmony remote skill to your Alexa app. Google Home may also have the same sort of thing for Harmony.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No additional hardware needed. Keep in mind Harmony only makes one way communication remotes. So it does not verify items are turned off. If an item did not turn off you have to turn back on again then turn off again. Usually the 2nd time the item will actually turn off.
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