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Harmony Hub officially supported by the Echo
Posted on 10/25/16 at 6:59 am
Posted on 10/25/16 at 6:59 am
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Not a huge deal but no more workaround needed. Just tested by asking to go to specific channels and it works great.
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Alexa now (officially) works with Logitech's Harmony Hub, meaning it's a lot easier to get voice control over your home entertainment and automation devices. After you enable the Alexa skill on an Amazon Echo, Dot or other supported device, you'll be able to start and stop Harmony Activities, change channels and control devices using the AI assistant. Simple commands include "Alexa, turn on Netflix," or "Alexa, turn on my TV."
Not a huge deal but no more workaround needed. Just tested by asking to go to specific channels and it works great.
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Posted on 10/25/16 at 7:32 am to MrSmith
Dang i may have to get a harmony hub once the support comes to google home.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 9:37 am to bbap
Can you buy a Harmony Hub to work along side their older remotes? (Harmony One, 900 etc.)?
I'm guessing that's a no, but thought I would see if anyone knew.
I'm guessing that's a no, but thought I would see if anyone knew.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 9:42 am to TigerRob20
i dont think so. my house is outfitted with harmony 650's and im pretty sure they would not work with the hub.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 9:54 am to bbap
Guess I need to wait for my 900 to break.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 10:31 am to MrSmith
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Simple commands include "Alexa, turn on Netflix,"
Wait, whaaaaaa????
How would this work? I can see where it could turn on your TV, receiver, Amazon Fire by an Activity that the hub would execute but how would Alexa know how to crank on Netflix or Hulu?
Jesus, if it can do that, I'm getting on today.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 10:32 am to TigerRob20
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TigerRob20
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Can you buy a Harmony Hub to work along side their older remotes? (Harmony One, 900 etc.)?
Yes and no. So I think the hub works with the Harmony Ultimate One but not anything older than that. So it's a no to Harmony One and 900 and anything older.
ETA: I know for 110% fact it works with the Harmony Ultimate One as that's what I have and use with my hub at home.
This post was edited on 10/25/16 at 10:33 am
Posted on 10/25/16 at 10:33 am to DoubleDown
im close to the point where i would just rather use my phone. I don't channel surf on my directv nearly as much as i used to.
If i had favorites set up that is about all i would need. Plus my roku.
If i had favorites set up that is about all i would need. Plus my roku.
This post was edited on 10/25/16 at 10:34 am
Posted on 10/25/16 at 10:40 am to bbap
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im close to the point where i would just rather use my phone. I don't channel surf on my directv nearly as much as i used to.
If it were just me, I hear ya. The wife refuses to use her phone to control things and for some reason needs a physical remote. And God Bless my in laws and my mother. If they don't have a remote to control the TV they freeze and lock up like they're incapable of doing anything else with their hands.
Quite entertaining actually.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 10:45 am to bbap
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im close to the point where i would just rather use my phone. I don't channel surf on my directv nearly as much as i used to.
Give me hard buttons. The remote I'm using currently has a free phone app and I never use it (except to turn the lights on/off off site) I just want to hit a button instead of unlocking my phone, opening the app, and then hitting a button.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 10:47 am to DoubleDown
yeah i have two women in my house so it's 100% not feasible. Just talking to myself really.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 10:48 am to TigerWise
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Give me hard buttons. The remote I'm using currently has a free phone app and I never use it (except to turn the lights on/off off site) I just want to hit a button instead of unlocking my phone, opening the app, and then hitting a button.
I understand your point but i'm thinking it wont be too far from where a lot of it will be voice activated anyway. Thus the need for a hard button remote will go down even further.
This post was edited on 10/25/16 at 10:49 am
Posted on 10/25/16 at 10:52 am to bbap
Could be, but everytime I use the voice commands on my remote my dog gives me this funny arse look. Like why the frick are you telling me to watch ESPN.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 11:19 am to TigerWise
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Could be, but everytime I use the voice commands on my remote my dog gives me this funny arse look. Like why the frick are you telling me to watch ESPN.
So wait though, you can say "Alexa, watch Hulu" or "Alexa, watch Netflix" and it will know to launch those apps on something like an Xbox One S or an Amazon Fire TV?
ETA: How well does it work? If it works well, that seems like a game changer.
This post was edited on 10/25/16 at 11:20 am
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:17 pm to DoubleDown
if it works with PS vue on my PS4 and it will allow me to change channels with just my voice then i'm getting it.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:19 pm to DoubleDown
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ETA: How well does it work?
I think its a safe assumption that its going to be a little quirky at first.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:20 pm to bbap
It actually works extremely well. You say the network name. I.e. Alexa turn on fox
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:22 pm to DoubleDown
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How would this work? I can see where it could turn on your TV, receiver, Amazon Fire by an Activity that the hub would execute but how would Alexa know how to crank on Netflix or Hulu?
It launches Netflix on smart TVs. Just tried it. Pretty cool
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:23 pm to MrSmith
how about a specific show on netflix?
alexa play planet earth on netflix. try that for us.
alexa play planet earth on netflix. try that for us.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:26 pm to bbap
Haha doesn't work. It probably just communicates with the TV. Cant talk to Netflix itself.
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