Logitech Harmony Elite

usability, design, controls, size, durability

price, reliability

97% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Ergonomically close to perfect ; Supports a nearly infinite array of devices out of the box

Screen is only so-so ; Requires more setup than a basic universal remote ; Expensive

The sky’s the limit; this remote can really do almost anything, in any environment ; Touchscreen is a killer feature—you won’t know how you got along without it ; Includes two mini IR blasters, giving you exceptional placement flexibility

Easy to get started, but there’s a considerable learning curve to master ; Quite expensive

Aside from the touchscreen control, the Elite offers a few other nice upgrades over the Companion and Hub. First, it can control up to 15 devices, while the Hub and Companion are both limited to eight. Second, and this is the biggie, you can sync...

Extremely easy to set up and program ; Can manage both entertainment and connected-home devices ; Large touchscreen display, plus backlit physical buttons

Limited to controlling 15 A/V devices ; IR blasters not the best solution for an enclosed entertainment center ; Poor replacement for a Sonos controller

If you’re looking to control just a couple of A/V devices and you don’t live in a connected home, the Harmony Elite is much more hardware than you need. You’ll end up paying for features and power that you’ll never take full advantage of. On the other...

Easy setup ; Intuitive interface ; Dedicated smart home buttons ; Works with huge number of devices

Heavier than previous version

Logitech's Harmony remotes are in a class by themselves. You'd be hard-pressed to find a universal remote that can do so much at this price. The $349 Logitech Harmony Elite is a further refinement of company's previous remotes that makes every aspect...

Beautifully designed and easy-to-use remote ; Smart home and AV system control in one ; Excellent device support ; You can use your phone as well

ZigBee and Z-Wave support requires extra box ; Minor touchscreen issues ; No Apple HomeKit support

Beautifully designed and easy-to-use remote ; Smart home and AV system control in one ; Excellent device support ; You can use your phone as well

ZigBee and Z-Wave support requires extra box ; Minor touchscreen issues ; No Apple HomeKit support

This is the missing link in any serious smart-home project.

The Logitech Harmony Elite is a unique universal-remote system that can control your entire home theater using your iPhone or Android phone or tablet, or the included remote, via the Harmony Hub. The touchscreen makes it more versatile than cheaper...

Significantly cheaper versions like the Harmony Home Control can do almost as much. The battery only lasts a couple of days per charge, so you'll have to remember to keep it in the charging cradle between uses

The Logitech Harmony Elite adds a useful touchscreen to the best universal remote system around, but it's not worth the high price for most buyers.

• Simple set up, • Comprehensive help and support site, • Not just for AV devices, • Amazingly comprehensive database

• You may not need the top model if all you have is a basic setup