Can I use the Skip 1S as replacement for the Logitech Harmony HUB remote?

[rolandbreedveld]

I want to use the Skip to controll My Logitech Harmony HUB

is this possible?

[Nathan]

I don't think so. The HUB doesn't have any kind of IR input, does it?

[rlively]

Not that I know of. Is there any option for an IR-to-bluetooth emulation for the hub or some other clever solution using other products or coding? I have hubs that are working but harmony remotes that are not.

[Uzi2]

If the Harmony Hub is working, you can control it with your phone or tablet using the app.

[rlively]

6 hours ago, Uzi2 said:

If the Harmony Hub is working, you can control it with your phone or tablet using the app.

Yes, I do use the harmony app to do that, but the experience is better with a remote which is why it would be great if the Skip 1s could send commands to the hub. 

[Benjamin1971]

Quick Answer

The Harmony Hub is primarily RF controlled. Direct control with the Skip is not supported possible.

Not Quick Answer

In theory, you can set up a Raspberry Pi with Home Assistant and a FLIRC as a translation layer between IR and IP control for the Harmony Hub. The FLIRC would receive the IR command from the Skip, triggering a Home Assistant action. The main challenges include potential latency from the translation process and the need to establish actions and connections. I haven't done it, but below are a couple of links to get you started if you want to try.

* Harmony Hub/Home Assistant Integration

* Controlling Home Assistant with an Old Remote

Edited December 29, 2023 by Benjamin Metzler