But by running the two extenders out from the main unit inside the cupboard, I'm still able to control those devices without the need for any line-of-sight communication from the hub or the remote. Obviously, when the cupboard door is shut, IR signals can't get in or out.
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Some devices like the Shield Android TV and PlayStation 4 live inside a cupboard, while my Sky+ HD satellite TV box lives underneath it, and my AV amplifier lives on top. My setup, however, is a little more complicated. The hub has its own crazy-powerful IR blaster inside that reflects the IR signal off other surfaces, so if if all your devices are located in the same place it works perfectly on its own. Whether you need these or not will depend on your setup. Aside from the power jack on the back, there are two inputs for the separate IR blasters included in the box. The hub is a small hockey puck-sized blob of glossy black plastic that, while a complete magnet for dust and fingerprints, is largely inoffensive. Logitech sells the remote separately for £199 in the UK, as well as range of cheaper models, but none feature the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth IoT wizardry that makes the Elite bundle so appealing. The hub-which you can purchase separately for £99 ($99)-is the where the magic happens. The £279 ($350) Harmony Elite bridges the gap with a fancy touchscreen remote, charging dock, smartphone app, and a wireless hub, letting you control most infrared, Bluetooth, and IoT devices from either the included remote, or a smartphone app.
The problem has always been standards: the Internet of Things (IoT) has lots of them, but few of them play nicely together. You know, the one where you enter the house, all the lights flick on, and the entertainment system boots up to your favourite channel while the heating system asks if the temperature is cosy enough for you-that sort of thing. Logitech's Harmony Elite is the closest I've got to achieving the smart home dream.
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