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  • nc0ffey
    PS/XB: nc0ffey84
    • Jul 2002
    • 6223

    #1

    Smart Remotes

    I recently added a third tv to my room (Man Cave or whatever you want to call it) and a third Fire Stick (used for Sling/Netflix/Streaming) so I am looking to get "one remote to rule them all" as well as my surround sound reciever.

    I am completely new to this level of remotes but have done a little bit of research and it seems the Logitech Harmony hub can control my devices...but its unclear if it can do multiple of those devices (it can do Firesticks...but can it do 3 of them?) and I am also hoping for something that will not power on/off all three of the Samsung TVs at once when I am only looking to turn one on.

    Any of you more tech savvy folks able to provide so advice?
  • GAMEC0CK2002
    Stayin Alive
    • Aug 2002
    • 10384

    #2
    Re: Smart Remotes

    Originally posted by CoffeyN
    I recently added a third tv to my room (Man Cave or whatever you want to call it) and a third Fire Stick (used for Sling/Netflix/Streaming) so I am looking to get "one remote to rule them all" as well as my surround sound reciever.

    I am completely new to this level of remotes but have done a little bit of research and it seems the Logitech Harmony hub can control my devices...but its unclear if it can do multiple of those devices (it can do Firesticks...but can it do 3 of them?) and I am also hoping for something that will not power on/off all three of the Samsung TVs at once when I am only looking to turn one on.

    Any of you more tech savvy folks able to provide so advice?
    Like you said, the higher end harmony results can handle the devices, I have no clue if they can handle 3 setups. Maybe there is software you can run on a tablet if 1 Harmony can't do the job.
    Last edited by GAMEC0CK2002; 01-01-2019, 01:28 AM.

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    • nc0ffey
      PS/XB: nc0ffey84
      • Jul 2002
      • 6223

      #3
      Re: Smart Remotes

      Found that the Fire TV app can handle the 3 sticks...so that's helpful...might just roll with that until/unless I find a better option for a physical remote.
      Last edited by nc0ffey; 12-30-2018, 06:54 PM.

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      • Jr.
        Playgirl Coverboy
        • Feb 2003
        • 19171

        #4
        Re: Smart Remotes

        I use the fire tv app on my phone because I've lost the remotes for all of fire sticks that we use. It works pretty well but is a bit tedious if you use your phone for anything else while watching tv.

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        • Jr.
          Playgirl Coverboy
          • Feb 2003
          • 19171

          #5
          Re: Smart Remotes

          As for the harmony remote, the one I have can't control a fire stick, but you can set up activities to control different devices. I have one activity for my main tv and soundbar and another for my other tv so I can turn them on/off individually

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          • p_rushing
            Hall Of Fame
            • Feb 2004
            • 14514

            #6
            Re: Smart Remotes

            It's going to depend if they have ip addresses or not. If it uses net commands, you can do it individually with the hub. If it uses IR commands, most likely you will turn them all on/off for the TVs.

            I know the hub can control networked devices, but I'm not sure if that can be set for a TV or if it forces IR.

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            • Scott
              Your Go-to TV Expert
              • Jul 2002
              • 20032

              #7
              Re: Smart Remotes

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