Logitech Harmony Link User manual

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Product Summary
•Availability
•Features
•Images
•Measurements
•MSRP
•Product Support
Logitech Harmony Link Application
•About
•Acceptable Mobile Devices
Setting Up the Harmony Link
•Set Up Requirements
•Set Up
•LED Status Lights
•Positioning the Harmony Link
•Connecting to the Harmony Link Application – Mobile Phones
•Connecting to the Harmony Link Application – Tablets
•Syncing with the Harmony Link Application
Using the Harmony Link Application – Mobile Phones
•Activities
•Activity Control
•Devices
•Help
•Favorite Channels
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Using the Harmony Link Application – Tablets
•Activites
•Activity Control
•Content Shelf
•Help
•Powering Off Devices
Troubleshooting
•Unable to Control Entertainment Devices
•Entertainment Devices Not Recognized by MyHarmony.com
•Harmony Application Not Recognized
Safe Mode

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Harmony Link Product Summary
The Logitech Harmony Link uses Smart State Technology™ to enable owners to use their Apple phones
or tablet and Android phone to control their entertainment system. Users can connect multiple mobile
devices to communicate with the Harmony Link. The Harmony Link uses wireless (WiFi) networks, by
sending infrared (IR) signals to their entertainment devices to perform commands like powering on or off,
setting inputs, and changing volume.

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Harmony Link Images
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Measurements
The Harmony Link is a small device. It measures, 124 mm x 102.5 mm x 26.6 mm, or approximately 4.9"
x 4" x 1". As a point of reference, a U.S. one dollar bill is 152.4 mm or 6" in length, making it longer than
the Harmony Link.
The Harmony Link weighs 146 grams, or 5.14 ounces.
Included in the Package
In addition to the Harmony Link, the following items are included in the package:
•Two-piece AC adaptor, already assembled
•USB cable
•Mini-blaster
Features
•Supports 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi connections
•Supports WPA Peronal, WPA2-AES, and 64/128 bit WEP encryption
•64 MB of memory
•Connects with up to five mobile devices
•Controlls up to eight entertainment devices
•Unlimited number of favorite channels
Availability
•North and South America (AMR) – September 16, 2011
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
•AMR - $129
Product Support
•E-mail support – 90 days
•Phone support – 90 days
•Warranty – 1 year

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Logitech Harmony Link Application
About
In order to control their entertainment devices with a mobile device, users need the Harmony Link, their
compatible Apple or Android mobile device, and the Harmony Link application to send the commands.
The official name for the application connecting mobile devices to the Harmony Link is Logitech Harmony
Link application. The application can be found in the iTunes store for Apple mobile devices and in the
Android Marketplace for Android mobile phones, by searching for Logitech Harmony Link or Harmony
Link.
Some of the functions that can be performed using the application include:
•Connect to the Harmony Link
•Sync with My Harmony
•Control devices
•Create activities
Acceptable Mobile Devices
The mobile devices that can connect with the Harmony Link include:
•iPhones
•iPod Touch
•iPad
•Any Android phone
Setting Up the Harmony Link
Set Up Requirements
There are a few basic things required for setting up the Harmony Link. The user must have:
•Access to a power outlet
•A computer with Internet access
•A wireless network with a strong connection in the room where the entertainment devices are
located
•An Apple mobile device, or any Android phone connected to the same wireless network.
•The Logitech Harmony Link application installed on a mobile device
•The manufacturer and model numbers of the devices the user wants to control with the Harmony
Link

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Set Up
Complete the following steps to set up the Harmony Link.
1. Plug the Harmony Link in to a power supply using the supplied AC adaptor, and connect it to the
computer using the supplied USB cable.
2. Open a browser on the computer and navigate to MyHarmony.com. Follow the online instructions for
setting up the Harmony Link.
NOTE:If MyHarmony.com is being accessed for the first time, the user is required to create a
Harmony account.
3. Select the room where the Harmony Link will be located.
4. Connect the Harmony Link to the wireless network. The Harmony Link is connected to the wireless
network when the LED status light is a solid green.
5. Follow the MyHarmony.com instructions for adding the devices to be controlled by the Harmony Link.
6. Follow the MyHarmony.com instructions for adding the activities associated with the devices.
MyHarmony.com will instruct the user to download the Logitech Harmony Link application.
7. Sync the Logitech Harmony Link application on the mobile device with the user’s Harmony account
settings.
8. Disconnect the Harmony Link from the USB cable, and the power supply.
9. Position the Harmony Link near the entertainment devices and plug it in to a power supply. Wait for
the LED status light to return to a solid green color.
LED Status Lights
LED Status Light Description
Solid green Connected to the wireless network
Blinking green Wireless or IR transmission, or wireless connection in
progress
Solid red Powered on, but not connected to the network
Blinking red Harmony Link is in safe mode

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Positioning the Harmony Link
After the Harmony Link has been set up, the USB cable and power should be disconnected so the device
can be positioned for use. For best results, the Harmony Link should be positioned where it has a strong
connection to the wireless network. Here are some guidelines for positioning the Harmony Link.
Direct Line of Sight
Ideally, the Harmony Link should be positioned on top of an open cabinet, beside the entertainment
devices. This allows the Harmony Link signal direct access to the entertainment devices.
Indirect Line of Sight
If the Harmony Link is positioned so that it does not have a direct line of sight to the entertainment
devices, the signal may be able to reach them by bouncing off of walls, floors, and ceilings. However, if
the ceilings are high, or the back wall of the room is too far away, it may need to be positioned closer to
the entertainment devices.
Additionally, a large flat-screen television may act as a sheild from the signal trying to reach the Harmony
Link. Moving the Harmony Link further in front of or to one side of the television may correct the problem.

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Out of Sight
If all of the devices are going to be kept out of sight—in a closed cabinet, for example—an IR mini-blaster
needs to be used to extend the IR signal from the Harmony Link to the entertainment devices.
Connecting to the Harmony Link Application – Mobile Phones
Once users have positioned their Harmony Link and downloaded the Harmony Link application, they
need to connect the Harmony Link to the application.
The following are steps for connecting a mobile device to the Harmony Link.
1. From the mobile device, navigate to the Connect screen.
2. A list of devices found on the wireless network display. Tap the Connect button associated with the
Harmony Link being set up.

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3. The MyHarmony.com login screen appears. Enter the password to the MyHarmony.com account.
Syncing with the Harmony Link Application
The first time users connects to the Harmony Link, the Harmony Link application automatically syncs with
their MyHarmony.com account settings. If changes are made to these settings, users must manually sync
their application to the Harmony Link.
To check the last sync date, navigate to the Settings menu and tap Sync with My Harmony. The date of
the last sync appears in the Last Sync field.
Complete the following steps to sync the Harmony Link with the application.
1. From the settings navigation menu, tap Sync with My Harmony.
2. Tap the Sync Now button.
3. When the mobile device has finished syncing with MyHarmony.com, the current date will populate in
the Last Sync field.

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Connecting to the Harmony Link Application – Tablets
The steps for connecting an iPad to the Harmony Link are the same as connecting a mobile phone, up to
the first sync. After the first sync, the tablet application prompts the user to select their country and
service provider and enter their ZIP or postal code.
1. After they first sync is complete, a country list will populate. Select the country from the list.
2. Enter the postal code in the Postal Code field.

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3. A list of providers for the specified postal code will populate. Select the correct provider from the list.
Using the Harmony Link Application – Mobile Phones
Activities
Activities added to the MyHarmony.com account can be launched from the mobile device using the
Harmony Link application. There is no limit to the number of activities that can be added to the
application.
Depending on the activity type, such as TV, a template of default buttons appears. The activity button
controls are static; their commands and appearance cannot be customized.
Adding, adjusting, or deleting activities must be done from the MyHarmony.com account.

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Activity Control
Activities can be controlled in command or gesture mode.
Command Mode
Command mode appears just like the buttons users may see on the remote. Depending on the activity,
different buttons may appear. Command mode appears in two different views.
Gesture Mode
Gesture mode allows users to perform commands by sliding their finger on the screen of their mobile
device. Gestures like swiping and dragging can be used to control volume and playback, and scroll
through listings.
To access Gesture mode, simply shake the phone. When the phone is in Gesture mode, a hand icon
displays on the screen.

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Devices
Up to eight devices can be added to the Harmony Link to be controlled by users’ mobile devices. Similar
to Harmony remotes, the Harmony Link application allows access to individual device control.
Users can tap the device and control it with commands such as powering on and off.
Help
At times, users may encounter a problem with one of their devices. The Harmony Link application has a
Help feature available to assist if a particular device does not turn on or switch inputs correctly.
Unlike a typical Harmony system, the help feature is not designed to guide users through the issue with a
series of yes or no questions. Instead, when the Help feature is accessed, all devices involved in the
current activity are displayed and users have the option of executing the power or input commands for a
device.

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Favorite Channels
When adding and managing favorite channels, there are some important things to remember:
•Favorite channels can only be assigned to one activity.
•Favorite channels can be deleted or re-ordered from the One Touch screen.
•Favorite channels cannot be managed or viewed from the MyHarmony.com account. They are
stored locally, within the application on the mobile device.
•All favorite channels will be lost if the application is uninstalled from the mobile device.
•Users with a mobile device connected to the Harmony Link can set up their favorite channels.
Adding Favorite Channels
To add a favorite channel complete the following steps:
1. From the One Touch screen, tap the Add button on the mobile device.
2. In the Number field, enter the desired channel number.
3. In the Name field, enter the name of the channel.
4. Tap the Icon image to select an icon for the favorite channel.

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5. Select an icon for the channel.
6. The application returns to the previous page displaying the new image icon. Tap the Add button.
The favorite channel appears on the One Touch screen. The new favorite channel and the necessary
devices can now be launched with one touch.

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Deleting Favorite Channels
Favorite channels can easily be deleted from the application. To delete favorite channels, complete the
following steps:
1. From the One Touch screen, tap the Edit button.
2. A red X icon appears in the upper-right corner of all of the favorite channel icons. To delete a favorite
channel, tap the corresponding Xand the favorite channel is permanently removed.
3. When finished deleting favorite channels, tap the Done button.
NOTE: For Android devices, the delete icon displays as a trash can.

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Using the Harmony Link Application – Tablets
Users can install the Harmony Link application on their Apple or Android mobile phones, or an Apple
iPad. The application for the tablet varies slightly from the mobile phone application.
The tablet application is TV content-driven and has a different user interface.
Content Shelf
The home page of the tablet application is called the Content Shelf. Many of the functionalities of the
tablet application are launched from the Content Shelf.
The Content Shelf displays the following information:
•Name of show
•Show genre and sub-genre
•Channel name
•Start and end times
•Episode name and description
•HD
•TV rating
•Closed captioning
•New status
NOTE:If any of the show attributes are not listed, they are not available.

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HD Button
The HD button acts as a filter.
When in the ON position, the application will only display and search for content available in high
definition (HD).
When it is in the OFF position, the application will display and search for all relevant content.
Favorite Shows
Users can indicate whether or not they favor a show by tapping the thumbs up or thumbs down icon.
Favorite Channels
The favorite channel icon is represented by a star. To mark a channel as a favorite, the user taps the star.
.
All TV Picker

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The All TV Picker filters content by favorites, shows, sports, movies, news, and children's.
To view the categories, the user can slide the bar to the left and right. To view the content within a
category, the user simply taps the desired category.
Timeline Picker
The Timeline Picker displays the time intervals of TV guide programming.
Tapping the up and down arrows beside either picker displays or hides information.
Power Button