Step forward in home automation
Logitech did some pioneering work on the home automation front and its Harmony line was offering to turn on your TV, speakers and receive stuff with a press of a button. Now with Alexa support, you can simply say “Alexa turn on Netflix” and Logitech will provide the rest of the magic.
This is quite a big step as it will make your automated, connected home work better. You could turn on lights or connected power plugs with Alexa before, but now Logitech brings additional functionality to a game.
This expands Logitech’s Harmony Hub functionality too and since the Amazon Echo Dot sells for a very reasonable $49,99 you get more functionality without breaking the bank.
Thanks to Logitech’s activities you will be able to trigger a preferred pre-programed sequence by saying “Alexa turn on my morning routine”. You can pre-program that saying “good morning Alexa” and it opens your connected blinds, turns on the lights, turn on the connected speaker and play Spotify. You have limitless possibilities and this is something we have been eying up for a while.
Some connected TV’s do have the voice command features, and we spent some time with Android TV powered Sony TV, but Logitech will give you much more than just controlling your TV.
Harmony ultimate hub is selling for $99.99 USD/Eur while the Harmony hub sella for 129 Eur. You will need a smartphone to use the Harmony Ultimate hub, but this one will even let you open your garage doors or turn on the gaming console.
