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How to Control Your TV With Harmony Hub and Alexa

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What to Know

Install the Harmony skill on the Alexa app: Go to Menu > Skills & Games. Search for Harmony and select the Harmony skill to enable it.Link a device: In the Harmony app, tap Menu > Harmony Setups > Add/Edit Devices & Activities > Devices > Add Device. Follow the steps.Make sure the Harmony and Alexa apps are installed on your device. Follow the steps to configure your Harmony Hub. The Logitech Harmony Hub remote allows you to change the channel, adjust the volume, program favorites, and more remotely. You can use it with a television, cable box, gaming console, or streaming device. Learn how to connect Alexa to a Harmony Hub device and stop worrying about where you put the remote.

Set up Your Harmony Hub

Before you begin, download the Harmony app on your iOS or Android device and follow the steps to configure your Harmony Hub. If your Harmony device is already set up and working in the room where you want to use Alexa to control the television, you can continue to the next section. Logitech

Configure Alexa to Work With Harmony

Make sure your Echo or other Alexa device is set up and running properly. Then, install the Harmony skill inside the Alexa app. Open the Alexa app on your mobile device Tap Menu > Skills & Games or go to the Skills tab. Search for Harmony. Tap or click the Harmony skill with the blue logo. Tap or click Enable. Log in to your Harmony account to authorize Alexa to use your account.

Link Devices to Harmony Hub

The devices you want to use, such as your Xbox or your smart TV must be linked to your Harmony Hub in order to use them with Alexa. If your devices are not yet linked to Harmony or you want to use new devices, you can add them through the app. Log in to the Logitech Harmony mobile app. Tap Menu > Harmony Setups > Add/Edit Devices & Activities. Then tap Devices > Add Device. Select the type of device you want to add. Enter the manufacturer and model information. Tap Add and follow the steps to complete setup.

How Harmony Activities Work

Harmony uses activities to combine devices that work together into groups. For instance, a Watch TV Activity might include your television, receiver, and cable box. You can rename activities so that they make more sense to you. For instance, you can set up your favorite channels and set up friendly names. Then, when you say, "Alexa, turn on Netflix," Harmony Hub and Alexa will know what to do.

Alexa Harmony Hub Commands

When the devices are all set up, you can begin giving commands to Alexa to control your TV. Following are some voice commands that you can use with Alexa and Harmony Hub. "Alexa, turn on the TV.""Alexa, turn off the TV.""Alexa, turn up the volume.""Alexa, mute the TV.""Alexa, turn on Discovery.""Alexa, change the channel to 145.""Alexa, pause Netflix.""Alexa, set a sleep timer for 30 minutes." Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Make Alexa the Center of Your Smart Home How to Connect Samsung TV to Alexa Logitech Harmony Smart Control: A Universal Remote for Tech Enthusiasts How to Play SiriusXM On Alexa How to Connect Google Home to Your TV How to Play Podcasts on Alexa How to Install Smart Light Bulbs How to Connect Your Android Phone to Alexa Logitech Harmony Elite Review: A Remote for Home Entertainment/Smart-home Gurus How to Connect Alexa to Your Computer How to Control Your TV With Alexa How to Use Alexa and Cortana Together Control Your Smart Home With the Alexa App for Android How to Play YouTube Videos on Alexa Devices Expert Tested: The 8 Best Universal Remotes in 2022 Expert Tested: The 7 Best Smart Hubs in 2022 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies