Logitech will stop manufacturing Harmony controllers . This has been confirmed by the company, and while it's bad news, it shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. They even considered selling the division a few years ago. So now the time has come to make the decision and stop production, but what will happen to current users or those who have recently purchased one?
Logitech stops making Harmony controllers
Logitech announced on its support forums that it has decided to permanently discontinue its Harmony universal remotes . This news isn't entirely surprising, as many of us knew it would eventually happen.
For some years now, Logitech's Harmony, and even proposals from other manufacturers such as the NEEO universal remote control, have been losing interest among users. Only a small group with very specific needs or with certain preferences were attracted to them.
The rest, between the control options through mobile applications, integrations with voice assistants such as Alexa, Google, Apple's Siri and other options such as the widespread use of HDMI CEC, have made having a remote control of this type unnecessary.
Even so, it must be recognized that it was very useful and for many the best option. Because they did not want to have to mess around with voice assistants or using their mobile phones to control various devices such as the television, music systems, air conditioning, etc. And because it must be admitted that sometimes a traditional physical controller is a much better option.
Of course, no matter how much something is preferred, if it is not profitable for the company, decisions like these must be understood. Therefore, now the question is what will happen to those who already had one or even those who have just bought their first Harmony.
Will the Harmonys stop working?
No, despite the bad news for some that Logitech will stop manufacturing these Harmony universal remotes, users who have one or buy one now can rest easy.
As the brand itself has stated, current Harmony users, and even those who purchase one from stores that still have stock, have nothing to worry about. They will continue to receive technical support and warranty coverage . Furthermore, the brand will continue to support the software with future updates and by adding new devices to its remote control database.
Therefore, whoever decides to purchase a Harmony remote right now or has done so recently will not have to worry about a thing. In the same way, the one who was a user for a long time and continues to use it daily.
The only thing that Logitech confirmed is that there will be no future models, so while it is true that sooner or later everything will cease, for now it would not seem like a bad idea to get one. The same taking advantage of possible discounts to liquidate them, something that surely will happen shortly.
So stay tuned, because although it is true that they are not as necessary as they were a few years ago, one of these controls can be one of the best current investments for many users. Especially for those who prefer a traditional physical control and not take out their smartphone to be able to control several devices from a single place.