Why Buy?

• Works over Wi-Fi and has a built-in IR blaster to control nearby components.
  
• Free apps for iOS and Android platforms.
  
• Same, easy wizard-based programmable setup as other Harmony but no PC is required.
  
• Activity based interface ("Watch TV," "Play Game," "Watch DVD," etc...)
  
• Made for iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad and Android devices

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Description

With more universal remote apps becoming available for the iOS and Android devices, it was only a matter of time before Logitech would bring its industry-leading Harmony brand over to tablets and smartphones. Well, now it has with an accessory and free app called Harmony Link!

Clever

The tennis ball size device is designed to sit near your AV setup, and taps into your Wi-Fi network to translate your commands into IR (infrared) signals that then get blasted out to your TV and various other components. Initially, Logitech is targeting iPad users because the iPad's larger screen offers a more "immersive experience" and will allow users to download a rich personalized program guide with data provided by Rovi. However, Logitech says the remote control functionality of Harmony Link also works with the iPhone or iPod Touch as well as with Android smartphones.

Features

• Works over Wi-Fi and has a built-in IR blaster to control nearby components.
• Free apps for iOS and Android platforms.
• Same, easy wizard-based programmable setup as other Harmony but no PC is required.
• Activity based interface ("Watch TV," "Play Game," "Watch DVD," etc...
• iPad users will be able to download a personalized channel guide.
• Controls up to eight components
• Includes a cabled IR mini-blaster accessory so you can control entertainment devices both inside and outside of a closed entertainment cabinet (additional mini blasters can be purchased separately).
• Harmony Link can connect with more than one iPad at a time, letting multiple family members use their own iPad with their own set of favorite channels.
• Rovi providing program info for Harmony Link App.

Initially, smartphones will not receive personalized program guides from the downloadable app; only the iPad

Harmony Link will support iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch running iOS 4.0 or later, and Android smartphones running Android OS 2.0 to 2.3.4.