Logitech's next generation of Harmony

[makryger]

http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/16/logi ... t-control/


The "smarthub" connects via wifi, rf and Bluetooth. I'll have to read more, but i wonder if this can connect to the htpc without an IR blaster? Sounds promising.

[erkotz]

Interesting. Wonder what it will cost

[mdavej]

HERE'sa good review, including prices. Sounds very promising. Too bad they couldn't come up with this BEFORE they decided to leave the remote business.

[barnabas1969]

I got excited when I read Mak's post, but then I read the article. The idea of a WiFi remote intrigued me. I was hoping maybe it had direct network control of devices that support this, as my TV and AVR both do, and a computer could easily do with some software installed. But I was disappointed to find out that it just uses a "hub" that is nothing more than an RF to IR translator.

If someone would invent a WiFi remote that can communicate directly with components that support network control, then I'd be interested.

[mdavej]

...If someone would invent a WiFi remote that can communicate directly with components that support network control, then I'd be interested.

Doesn't iRule do that already?

[makryger]

It wasn't entirely clear to me what this new hub will do... But if it finally acts as a HID device (via Bluetooth or wifi) for a computer, it's already a step forward compared to other harmony remotes, imo.

[barnabas1969]

...If someone would invent a WiFi remote that can communicate directly with components that support network control, then I'd be interested.

Doesn't iRule do that already?

I don't know, but I wouldn't want to use a smartphone or iPod as my primary remote anyway. I like having hard buttons for the most frequently used functions so that I can use the remote by feel.

[bmblank]

Plus then you can use your phone and remote simultaneously.

[SilverRubicon]

I don't know, but I wouldn't want to use a smartphone or iPod as my primary remote anyway. I like having hard buttons for the most frequently used functions so that I can use the remote by feel.

This x 100000. No hard buttons, no sale.

[mdavej]

I'm not condoning the use of iRule or recommending it. I'm just saying it does IP control for all devices that support it.