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We’re big fans of Logitech’s Harmony remote controls, and even though the company may soon divest itself of the division, they’re moving forward with a new Smart Control edition that puts mobile devices in control of the living room.
iLounge managed to post a first look at the new Logitech Harmony Smart Control hardware on Tuesday, which bundles a mobile app with a Bluetooth and Wi-Fi-enabed IR blaster and tops it all off with a physical remote control for only $129.99.
Unlike Logitech’s more expensive iOS-only Harmony Ultimate, Smart Control gives users the option of using a hardware remote control when an iPhone isn’t available.
“The major difference here is Smart Control’s emphasis on the iOS device and free app as a primary control interface,” iLounge notes. “Unlike Ultimate, which ships with a sophisticated touchscreen remote, the remote control in this package is screenless with fewer customization/programming options.
“It’s also a lot lighter, shipping with an integrated battery but no recharging station,” the report notes. “Logitech expects that you’ll use the iOS app to control your device most of the time, falling back to the bundled remote only when necessary.”
Judging from Logitech’s website, the Harmony Smart Control is now in stock and ready to ship, with the companion Harmony Control now available free from the App Store.
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