ASSIGN YOUR DEVICE TO THE REMOTE OR A SPECIFIC IR PORT ON THE HUB

Harmony Hub-based remotes allow you to assign devices to be controlled by a specific IR port or the Harmony handheld remote itself. Assigning a device to a specific IR port will help isolate it from other devices so you can precisely control the commands that your devices get.

PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE ASSIGNING A DEVICE TO THE REMOTE

Using Alexa or Google Assistant?

When using a voice control device such as Alexa or the Google Assistant with your Harmony setup, commands are sent through your hub. Changing a device to be controlled directly from your remote will prevent it from working with any hub dependant Activities. In other words, these devices can no longer be controlled by voice.

The Harmony mobile app can only communicate with the hub, so devices assigned to be controlled by "Remote Only" cannot be controlled using the app.
The Harmony remote must still remain within range of the hub, regardless of if all devices are configured to be controlled by the remote.
The Harmony remote must be pointed directly at any devices assigned to be controlled by the remote. This includes when starting or stopping an Activity.
Devices controlled using Bluetooth wireless technology, such as the PlayStation 4 must be controlled using the hub.
The Harmony Companion and Harmony Smart Control remotes do not have IR emitters and rely on the hub and IR mini blaster(s) for all IR control.

Using the Harmony app

Navigate to MENU, then select Harmony Setup > Add/Edit Devices > REMOTE & HUB.
Select REMOTE & HUB (or HUB) and then press the IR ASSIGNMENTS button.
Select the device that you would like to change how Harmony controls it.
Select how you would like to control the device.

Using the desktop software

Sign into your account using the MyHarmony desktop software.
Select your Harmony hub-based products remote from the Remote Gallery (if needed).
Select the Settings tab on the left side of the screen.
Select Remote and Hub Assignments (you may need to select More >> to see this option).
Select your device and how you would like Harmony to control it.
Remember to sync your remote after making any changes.

Using your remote

From your Harmony remote, press the Menu icon.
Select Settings > Devices > Hub Assignments.
Select the device you would like to control using the remote directly.
Select Advanced Settings, a new dropdown will appear in the selection field.
- If you don't see this option your device may not have IR capabilities.
Select how you would like to control the device (e.g., all, hub, port, or remote).
Remember to sync your remote after making any changes.

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