Logitech Harmony Link Review: Could be better

Logitech Harmony Link is capable of converting tablet and smartphone devices into a remote tool for controlling compatible entertainment appliances. It provides the ease of use because it functions wirelessly.

A Wi-Fi Network connection is required for Logitech Harmony Link to operate. Smartphone and tablet devices are also required to have an established connection with the similar Wi-Fi Network. Designated application tool of Logitech Harmony Link should also be installed on iPhone, iPad and Android devices. This application tool will be used as a remote tool for controlling the entertainment appliances.

Logitech Harmony Link is equipped with infrared transmitters. These transmitters are responsible for controlling different entertainment equipments. Logitech Harmony Link readily establishes connections to different entertainment tools connected to the Wi-Fi Network. Its transmitters control these devices by powering them down, powering them on, calibrating their input parameters, adjusting their volume intensity and other available settings that are compatible with the installed application tool.

A simple touch of a button allows the users to browse for their favorite television programs. Just by entering their television program provider and location, Logitech Harmony Link application tool will automatically provide the television program guide. Tapping and swiping actions are used to control different settings. Users can swipe or tap their devices to increase or decrease input parameters, playback a video file and adjust volume intensity. The display of television program lists is not provided in Android, iPod touch and iPhone devices. Television program lists are only available in iPad device.

Logitech Harmony Link provides activity-based control function. It provides the ease of using iPad, iPhone, Android smartphone and iPod touch devices. It readily offers Watch a Movie and Listen to Music functions from Apple products. Logitech Harmony Link can also be used to establish a connection to computers. The users can log on to its website and choose the devices currently connected to the Wi-Fi Network. Its ability to learn different command settings from other remote tools allows it to easily control different devices. It can recognize different features that are available in every remote tool.

Logitech Harmony Link is capable of controlling a maximum number of 8 tools. It is compatible with a minimum capacity of 5000 product brands. It also supports a minimum capacity of 225,000 product models.

Logitech Harmony Link comes with power supply adapter, infrared mini blaster and USB cord. Its limited warranty is available for one year. Its required firmware for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is iOS 4.0 or higher. A firmware version of 2.X is required for Android smartphone devices. They should also support Wi-Fi connectivity. Logitech Harmony Link is compatible with Mac and Windows operating systems. Its compatible Windows operating systems are Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP. Its compatible Mac operating system is Mac OS X 10.4.8.

Logitech Harmony Link provides the comfort of controlling different entertainment appliances. It can be easily calibrated by just logging on to its website. It perfectly synchronizes with different devices because it can support thousands of different product models and brands.