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Unifying Universal Remotes

The Logitech Harmony Link Controls Gadgets with Other Gadgets

— October 14, 2011 — Tech
The concept behind a universal remote is a great one, but in the end it just ends up being yet another device, programmed with unfamiliar software quirks that you'll need to teach yourself from scratch. The Logitech Harmony Link is indeed an additional gadget, but with without buttons, it merely acts as the middle man to perform your complex commands, after you've entered your instructions into your very own personal electronic.

Smooth and pebble-shaped, this appliance embodies that wonderful sense of zen balance, so desired when it comes to the world of finicky home gadgets. With your iPad, iPod, iPhone or your Android smartphone, the Logitech Harmony Link app lets you scroll through all of your movie, TV and music options, offering sound controls and even programming the exact settings for watching films.
Trend Themes
1. Integrated Home Entertainment - The Logitech Harmony Link showcases potential for seamless integration of multiple gadgets into one device, creating a more harmonious home entertainment experience.
2. Smart Home Technology - The Logitech Harmony Link represents a potential innovation for the smart home industry by combining multiple services onto one platform, limiting the need for multiple devices and applications.
3. Personal Electronics Integration - The Logitech Harmony Link's app allows users to control all their home gadgets from their personal electronics, reflecting a trend in integrating and synchronizing all personal devices.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The Logitech Harmony Link represents a potential disruptive innovation for consumer electronics by enabling a seamless integration of multiple gadgets for home entertainment use.
2. Home Automation - The Logitech Harmony Link showcases potential for a disruptive innovation in the home automation industry by consolidating multiple services onto one platform.
3. Mobile Applications - The Logitech Harmony Link's app reflects a trend in mobile application innovation and integration, allowing users to control their home gadgets all from one device.
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