Logitech Harmony Ultimate, the Ultimate Remote Control

Aptly named, the new Logitech Harmony Ultimate is indeed the ultimate remote control for all the electronics in your living room.

Harmony Ultimate has many features similar to other Logitech remote controls, such as its compatibility with all home theatre devices, the ability to save your favourite channels, and to program a series of consecutive tasks, like turning on the TV,  the sound system, and the digital recorder.

However, its “ultimate” status can be attributed to the small base that converts the remote’s  RF signal into an infrared and a Bluetooth signal, which allow the user to control many other devices. For example, the remote can activate a video game console and let you use Web services such as Netflix using the console controller.

If you have the fortune of owning Philips Hue light bulbs, you can also adjust them with your remote control to create the perfect atmosphere for watching a film.

Logitech Harmony Ultimate is now available for pre-order at $349.

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