[image] Logitech killing Harmony Remotes Home Automation Has there ever been a remote that didn’t look hideous? The looks of the Slideclick don’t bother us and having one remote we can do everything we do on a regular basis to the TV (namely setting an auto off…

[image] Max_G: Any hints appreciated. Here are some suggestions: [image] Harmony Hub alternative? Home Automation Hi, I currently have a Harmony Hub, which controls my home cinema setup (SetTop box, amplifier, TV). I used this in openHAB with success. L…

I had a look at the omote project a while ago: https://github.com/CoretechR/OMOTE I did not end up trying to build this myself because I don’t think I have the time or the skills to finish this project but it looks pretty cool and its use case might just be exactly what you are looking for. So it’…

I’m unclear on whether or not your SAT receivers have HDMI-CEC. If not and you need a universal remote for RF/IR control, the Sofabaton U2 might work well for you. I haven’t used the U2, but it’s the first one I’d be inclined to try. Sounds like @sihui has had a good experience with the X1. I no lo…

[image] rpwong: Sounds like @sihui has had a good experience with the X1. Except the limited api to connect it to openHAB its okay. Only on/off for actions activities are available in the api, no volume up/down unfortunately.

Would you say that a Broadlink RM4 and a Sofabaton U2 remote are a better solution at this point in time? More complexity in the setup, but less than half the cost of the X1 (at least in Canada). It surprises me a little that Broadlink hasn’t come out with an add-on remote for the RM4.

[image] rpwong: Would you say that a Broadlink RM4 and a Sofabaton U2 remote are a better solution at this point in time? For my usecases I need acitivities/actions which are not available on the U2. Also the U2 does not have any kind of api. I can’t say much about the Broadlink as I have n…

This might be a little bit out there but many years ago Samsung Android tablets used to come with an IR transceiver and an app that let you use the tablet as a universal remote. I don’t know if this is still a thing or not nor whether other brands of tablets picked up the same feature. But it’s an o…

Thank you all for your suggestions… I looked at all of them… In summary, it is difficult at best, as there are many use case and options. Using another online database-supported solution is just replacing the dead Logitech with future death-to-be-certain solution. Turning a tablet into a remote;…

Just discovered that SwitchBot released a new universal remote. Looks nice but I don’t know if it can be useful to control anything else but SwitchBot devices / Matter devices / IR devices. https://eu.switch-bot.com/products/switchbot-universal-remote

OK, I have been working on smarthab.us for a while I really don’t want big brother or sister listening in. and almost nothing is wireless, as I hate snoopers. there for I have rolled my own system from scratch. A whole lot of C code, I might put up Java but you need a server like Jetty. This proje…

Input sought for remote control of devices... (replacing Logitech remote)

Hardware Home Automation

engine (Engineer) August 28, 2025, 5:52pm 12

If you’re still looking for a Harmony alternative, you could check this