This HarmonyWatch app creates Siri shortcuts to allow Siri to run Harmony Hub activities. I’m writing this review after Logitech shut down support for the Harmony Hub, and I’m here to tell you this works!
I’ve been using the Yonomi app to allow Siri to control the Harmony Hub, but the Yonomi app has also been discontinued. The only other option I’ve found is to use a home automation server such as Home Assistant, but I don’t want to run a home automation server on my Mac 24/7 (or any other device).
This app requires your iPhone to be connected to your WiFi network in order to operate, so there’s no remote operation through the Internet, just FYI. I don’t need this ability so it’s not an issue for me.
The only con to this app is that after I use my HomePod to ask Siri to run the Harmony Hub activity, she says “You need to continue on the companion device”. You don’t, of course, but it is a small annoyance to hear Siri say this every time you run a shortcut. That said, I’m very happy to be able to control my Harmony Hub with Siri again!
Now that Logitech has discontinued the Harmony Hub, who knows how long it will continue working or be usable? For $3 this app is a great value! When and if this app or the hub ever stops working, consider getting the Nature Remo Nano to replace the Harmony Hub. It’s the first smart IR blaster that is also Homekit compatible to be made. Right now it’s only available in Japan, but I’d guess it will be available in the U.S. within the next year.
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