![]() Logitech Harmony 665 Kris Naudus / Engadget (Another brand you might see is Sevenhugs, but we didn’t end up including it in this roundup.) In the end, I found myself reaching for my regular remotes more than I should have, but let’s delve into what did work and what really needed to be better. To save you the trouble of finding out the hard way, I decided to give Logitech’s remote lineup a try, as well as another model from Sideclick. The few standouts come from Logitech - and they’ll cost you a pretty penny. Search any retailer and you’re bound to be deluged with generic or no-name options, most of which can only handle three devices at best. And yet, universal remotes haven’t really kept up with the pace. And that’s before you even get into my LG TV’s apps, or the smart speakers. These days, the amount of gear in my home theater is far greater and it’s all more complicated, including a Roku, Chromecast, Nintendo Switch and a PlayStation 4 Pro, plus a Motorola-made cable box. And we had a universal remote to tie it all together. When I was a kid there were two devices attached to the television in my family’s living room: a VCR and a cable box. However, the company will continue to support existing devices and provide ongoing access to "software and apps to set up and manage your remotes." Update : Logitech recently announced it would no longer manufacture Harmony remotes. ![]()
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