Logitech Will No Longer Manufactures its Universal Harmony Remotes
Logitech has announced that it will stop manufacturing the Harmony universal remotes.
In a blog post, Logitech says that its remaining stock of Harmony remotes, support, and software updates will continue to be offered.
“We plan to support our Harmony community and new Harmony customers, which includes access to our software and apps to set up and manage your remotes,” the post reads.
Logitech stops producing universal Harmony remotes
The company expects the announcement will have no impact on their customers. Logitech’s goal is to keep service available as long as customers are using it.
Logitech made noises about selling off its Harmony brand in 2013, and in 2019, the company CEO Bracken Darrell called Harmony a “small business,” irrelevant in the world of streaming video services.
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The Harmony line costs hundreds of dollars and can control everything from smart TVs, game consoles, smart lights, home theater components, and other devices that can be controlled via infrared.
While Harmony remotes are widely considered as the best remotes around, There have been scarce Harmony devices over the last few years, frequently running out of stock or only available as refurbished versions.
Logitech Will No Longer Manufactures its Universal Harmony Remotes
Many remotes and accessories have been launched over the last decades. Logitech’s Harmony line is now gone, but the company plans to keep updating its desktop software and apps for iOS and Android as well.
In 2014, the company introduced a Smart Keyboard for Apple TV and the entire living room of customers.
Earlier this week, Wirecutter, which listed the Logitech Harmony Companion and the Logitech Harmony 665 as top picks, put the remote into the "buyer should be careful" category after hearing new rumors about Logitech's impending discontinuation of supply. the entire Harmony line.
As for the remaining stocks of Harmony remotes, Logitech says it will continue to work and will maintain a huge database of home theater equipment that can be controlled Harmony remotes.
Alexa and Google Assistant integrations for Harmony will also continue to work, Harmony adds that it will continue to support Harmony devices, including desktop, Android, and software updates.
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