Customize the Watch TV button on Harmony 200/300/350

Harmony 200, 300 and 350 remotes allow you to create a single Watch TV Activity that will power on the required devices and, if possible, set them to the correct inputs. This Watch TV button is set up automatically for you; however you can customize it if required.


Harmony 200 & 300

Notice

This article is only relevant to Harmony 200/300/350

  1. Sign in to your account using the MyHarmony desktop software.
  2. Select your Harmony 200 or 300 remote from the gallery.
  3. Select the Buttons tab on the left side of the screen.
  4. Select your Television from the dropdown menu and press Go.
Harmony 200/300/350 - Customize Watch TV
  1. Hover your mouse over the Watch TV button and select Setup.
Harmony 200/300/350 - Customize Watch TV
  1. Select the devices that should power on when you press Watch TV.

    This is typically your television and set top box or satellite receiver.

    Some televisions allow Harmony to send a specific input command. If your television is capable an Advanced (Inputs) menu option allows you to specify the input your television should be tuned to when turned on. Televisions that do not support this will still work, however you may need to press the Input button on your Harmony remote after starting the Activity.

All televisions Harmony 200/300/350 - Customize Watch TV
Some, capable televisions Harmony 200/300/350 - Customize Watch TV
Tip:

If you want to keep your set top box or satellite receiver on all the time, uncheck the box next to that device. When pressing the Watch TV button, Harmony will only power on or off the devices that have a check next to them.

  1. You are now complete. Remember to sync your remote after making any changes.

Harmony 350

  1. Sign in to your account using the MyHarmony desktop software.
  2. Select your Harmony 350 remote from the gallery.
  3. Select the Activities tab on the left side of the screen.
  4. Select Change your settings under the Watch TV Activity.

  5. Harmony 350 - Configure watch tv activity screen
  6. Select the devices that should power on when you press Watch TV.
  7. This is typically your television and set top box or satellite receiver.

    Some televisions allow Harmony to send a specific input command. If your television is capable an Advanced (Inputs) menu option allows you to specify the input your television should be tuned to when turned on. Televisions that do not support this will still work, however you may need to press the Input button on your Harmony remote after starting the Activity.

  8. You are now complete. Remember to sync your remote after making any changes.

Harmony 200, 300, & 350

  1. Launch the Harmony app and sign into your account.
  2. Select your Harmony remote, followed by REMOTE CUSTOMIZATION.
  3. Select WATCH TV, followed by >, and follow the on-screen prompts.
  4. Finally, select the sync icon in the upper right corner of the settings menu, followed by SYNC NOW.
200/300/350

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