Logitech begins adding older remotes to roster of home control devices

There is perhaps no better purveyor of the universal remote than Logitech, which owns the Harmony brand. It's not necromancy, just solid engineering and hardware and software that just works. Perhaps that is why it has remained popular and Logitech has continued to improve things since taking over.

Now the company is stepping back a bit, but doing so in a good way, as it brings more home control to some of the older models via the Harmony Hub.

"Today Logitech announced that we’re adding even more devices to the roster that some of our older remotes can control, with a free, optional software update that delivers enhanced smart home control capabilities to all of our Harmony Ultimate Hub-based products", Logitech announces. It will be rolling out over the next month.

This update brings in Logiech Harmony Ultimate, HarmonySmart Control, Harmony Smart Keyboard and Harmony Ultimate. You'll need to own the Harmony Hub to get everything working. That said, you'll be able to control Nest, Philips Hue, Rheem and PEO.

You'll be able to schedule scenes to begin and end have access to IFTTT. According to Logitech, "Either sign into the MyHarmony software for Windows or Mac, or use the Harmony mobile app to opt-in and begin the installation".