How to Set Up a Logitech Harmony Elite Remote

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

This guide will take you through first-time installation and setup of your new Logitech Harmony Elite universal remote control.

2. Unboxing

Unbox your Harmony Elite remote and ensure that you have access to all the components inside the box before proceeding with the installation:

• Harmony Elite remote
  

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• Harmony Hub
  

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• Charging cradle
  

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• Power adapter x2
  

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• IR mini blaster x2
  

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• USB cable
  

3. Position Harmony Hub

The Harmony Hub is a device that communicates directly with your Harmony remote control. It emits different kinds of signals from it that allows your Harmony device to intelligently and specifically control your home theater components. There are two different ways to position your Harmony Hub to allow it to control your components.

For open home theater cabinets:

• Position Harmony Hub on top of your cabinet, or on a large, open shelf that's unobstructed.
• IR signals sent from the hub will reflect off of walls and other surfaces before reaching your devices. Direct line of sight is generally not required.

For closed home theater cabinets:

• Position Harmony Hub inside the cabinet, on or beside the majority of your devices.
• IR signals sent from the hub will reflect off of walls, cabinet interiors and other surfaces before reaching your devices. Direct line of sight is generally not required.
• Plug the IR mini blaster into the back of the hub and position it on top of your cabinet so it may send IR signals to your television.

Once the Harmony Hub has been positioned within your home theater setup, plug the supplied power adapter into Harmony Hub. The hub takes 30 seconds to power on.

4. Introduction

The following will take you through the steps necessary to install and setup the Harmony Control app on your mobile devices.

5. Enable Bluetooth

1. Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
   

1. Then tap Bluetooth.
   

1. Make sure Bluetooth is set to On.
   

6. Check Wi-Fi

Depending on what device (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be the same across all iOS devices and generations.

To check if your iOS mobile device is connected to Wi-Fi:

1. From the main screen of your device, look for and open Settings.
   

1. With Settings open, look for the Wi-Fi field. This field will display the current Wi-Fi status on the right hand side:

• Off - the Wi-Fi antenna is currently disabled.
• Not Connected - Wi-Fi is turned on, but your device is not currently connected to a network.
• Wi-Fi network name - Wi-Fi is turned on, and the network name displayed is the network your device is currently connected to.
  

7. Install iOS App

1. Open the App Store.
   

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2. Type in "Harmony" in the search bar.
3. Find Harmony Control in the search results and tap on GET.
   

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2. Tap on Install to start download.
   

8. Setup App

1. Launch the Harmony Control app.
   

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2. Select Set Up New Hub.
   

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2. Continue through the various screens following the instructions:
3. Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your iPhone.
4. Ensure your phone is connected to your home's Wi-Fi network.
5. Ensure Harmony Hub is powered on.
6. The Harmony app should find your hub after several seconds.
   

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2. Once your phone and hub have paired over Bluetooth you will be asked to enter your Wi‑Fi credentials.
   

9. Add Devices & Activities

1. If you already have a Harmony account, sign in. Otherwise, select CREATE ACCOUNT.
   

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2. You'll be guided through several screens explaining how your Harmony device works.
   

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2. If you have a previous Harmony remote and would like to import its devices and Activities, you will be able to copy them over to your new Harmony device. If you do not have a previous Harmony remote, select No, Set Up New.
   

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2. Enter your devices:
3. Harmony will first try to detect some of your connected devices such as Sonos, Roku and Philips hue.
4. Press the Add Device button at the bottom of your screen to add additional home entertainment and home automation devices.
5. If required, Harmony will ask you to enter the username and password for some of your services so we may communicate with them.
   

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2. Harmony will either automatically create Activities or guide you through creating them based on the devices discovered to help set up your one-touch experience.
   

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2. You'll now be able to configure up to 50 Favorite TV Channels. Enter your zip code to help find local service providers, then select from a pre-populated list of channels.
   

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2. Congratulations! Your Harmony universal remote control is now configured and ready to use!
   

10. Enable Bluetooth

1. Swipe down on your screen (or up, if using a tablet) to access the menu.
2. Hold down on the Bluetooth icon to bring up Bluetooth options.
   

1. Ensure the Bluetooth switch is set to ON.
   

11. Check Wi-Fi

Depending on what device (Smartphone or Tablet) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar across all Android devices and generations.

To check if your Android mobile device is connected to Wi-Fi:

1. Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
   

1. Select Wi-Fi.
   

1. Make sure Wi-Fi is turned On, then select the Wi-Fi network that says Connected under it.
   

1. Here, you'll see the basics of your Wi-Fi connection, with the Wi-Fi network name at the top, and other information such as Signal Strength, Link Speed and the Frequency you're connected at and the Security type of the network.
   

More Details

1. To see more information about your connection, select Cancel.
2. Select the Settings gear in the top right corner.
   

1. Here, you'll see a variety of information related to your connection at the bottom, such as the MAC (Media Access Control) address and IP addresses your Android device has been given.
   

12. Install Android App

1. Open Play Store.
   

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2. Type "Harmony" in the search bar and select Harmony. 
3. Tap Install to start downloading the app.
   

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2. Once installed, tap Open to proceed to the setup.