[mythtv-users] Slightly OT: Harmony Hub alternative with actual remote

[Paul Gardiner]

On 11/04/2021 13:34, Paul Gardiner wrote:
> On 11/04/2021 12:28, Jim Abernathy wrote:
>>
>> On 4/11/21 6:27 AM, Ian Evans wrote:
>>> With Logitech discontinuing its Harmony line, I was curious if anyone 
>>> was aware of a Harmony Companion alternative that:
>>> - does IR/Bluetooth/WiFi
>>> - does activities (eg, Watch Movies will turn on Blu-ray, turn on TV 
>>> and AVR, switch inputs)
>>> - has both an app AND a physical remote like the Companion does
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>
>>
>> I'm also worried about the Logitech/Harmony announcement. I use the 
>> Smart Control Hub and physical remote. While they say they will 
>> continue to support for a while, I hope they don't take down the 
>> servers that the phone app checks each time you edit anything 
>> including button functions.
> 
> Yes, it'll be a pain if they shut down all the accounts, and we can no 
> longer reprogram our remotes. I have no plans to add any new devices, so 
> that may not be a disaster, but also the buttons wear out. I'm wondering 
> whether to pick up a 350 while they're still about. I currently have an 
> old 650. Anyone know whether the modern 350 includes all the features of 
> the 650? Well, there's no screen for a start.

Oh! 350 supports only one activity, so I can forget that.