Harmony Remotes

[Boogieman]

Hey all,

Just ordered the Harmony 1000 online for our hometheater.  I was wondering if it's possible to control lighting with this remote and if so what brand names are compatible?

TIA,

Boogieman

[bevhoward]

Any remote control lighting which offers an ir receiver can be controlled with the harmony. X10 and Insteon have ir control capabilities, and I think both are in the current database, but, even if not, the commands can be learned. You will need to have the specific ir receiver in addition to the light switch units you choose.

Smarthome.com is a good starting place to learn what's there. 

Beverly Howard

Message Edited by bevhoward on 12-01-2008 05:33 PM

[JWF]

I use the Insteon IRLinc with HL now.  So far it has worked like a charm. I can finally after 5 years of dismal and disappointing fits and starts with X10 and Insteon control with SmartHome Houselinc to do X10 to Insteon translation, I can at last control my theater lights like theater lights with my 1000.  And with the 1000, I can push a button that says "Start Movie" and it will actually dim the lights and start the movie.

Word of caution, the HouseLinc2 does not fully support the IRLinc yet so trying to use HL2 to program the IRLinc groups won't work till they fix it.

[dewey9876]

How did you program this "start movie" button.  This is what I want to do! 

[mikemcclain8]

I use the Lutron Maestro 600 IR lighting system from Lowes.  Works great, but if you have multiple switches that control the same light, make sure you get the Multi-pole version.  It was about $50.

When you set up your activity "watch a movie", you can add the lights as a device under "lighting control" i think and program in 'scene 1' or 'dim' depending on the lighting system you choose.  It will make more sense when you get your remote and install the software.  It's quite easy to control/program.  It can also bring the lights back up when you're done if you want.  Mine turns everything on, lowers my projection screen, dims the lights, and presses play on the DVD player....all with the push of a button, you'll love it.

Mike

[bevhoward]

>> How did you program this "start movie" button.  This is what I want to do!  <<

That's the foundation of the harmony design... see this for more insight on the design philosophy.

Beverly Howard

[Boogieman]

Hi all and thanks so much for your feedback on my question on light control with the Harmony 1000.  As I sit here typing this post I can see our new remote from here.  The only problem being it's under the Christmas tree, wrapped up and I'm not allowed to open it until the 25th.  I'm sure I might have another question or two about it on the 26:-)

Have a great Christmas ppl and a special thank you to Beverly Howard for the bookmarked links.

Boogieman

Message Edited by Boogieman on 12-16-2008 12:26 PM

[bevhoward]

Glad we could help complete a happy Christmas... be sure to hang around here and prepare yourself for what are likely to be minor frustrations later that day.

Hint, hint!!!.... t would really be a great Christmas present if one of the Logitech guys here would "pre" set up a harmony account for you so you could both learn and have a working remote a few minutes out of the box on Christmas day.

Beverly Howard

Message Edited by bevhoward on 12-16-2008 02:29 PM

[cdw5510]

Hello,

I am working on setting up a lighting system with my Logitech 1000 remote and have a few questions.

What do I need to set this up.

Here is what I think I need, can someone please confirm?

IRLinc Receiver - IR to INSTEON Converter

LampLinc - INSTEON Plug-In Lamp Dimmer Module, 3-Pin

Access Point - INSTEON Wireless Phase Coupler (2-Pack)

I am trying to just to the lamps in my house right now.  If I wanted to do a light switch can someone help me with that?

Any help would be great.

[rhachey]

That is a start in the right direction, Insteon has light switches available, they also have devices to control other electrical Appliances