Logitech Harmony Smart Control - Pushed USB into unit

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alisam

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#290782 4-Dec-2021 08:22

I had an issue with the Hub and so disconnected the USB cable a few times as the light would come and go. Eventually I folded up some paper to keep the USB cable in place. However, last time I did that the USB female broke off and is now rattling around in the hub.

I looked at when I bought it and it was June 2015 (I knew full well it was out of any warranty).

So, I've destroyed my remote.

Is there any non Logitech remote (in NZ) that anyone has purchased in the last (say) 6 months and is happy with?

It must be able to control a FireTV box.

PS I won't be purchasing from Trade Me.

So, I need to dig out 3 remotes which will drive the wife (and me) nuts.

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Jaxson

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#2824585 5-Dec-2021 12:27

Stink.

Can a standard harmony remote work? Do you need the hub?

Mehrts

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#2824593 5-Dec-2021 13:06

Can you not open the remote up & glue it back in place?

alisam

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#2824627 5-Dec-2021 15:25

Jaxson: Stink.

Can a standard harmony remote work? Do you need the hub?

No it won't work. It's a fact (I think).

I have a Harmony 600 (old, but works) which will switch on the TV , set the input and switch on the soundbar.

But it will not control the Fire TV. I need the Fire TV Remote once I have used the 600 remote.

So instead of 4 remotes, I am now down to 2.

alisam

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#2824628 5-Dec-2021 15:28

Mehrts:

Can you not open the remote up & glue it back in place?

Possibly. I have had a good look at the hub. No screws I can see, the join in the hub is pretty tight.

I'll search on the internet. Nothing to lose (but losing the remote is pretty devastating at present).

driller2000

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#2824726 5-Dec-2021 18:28

i know you said no trademe...

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/633245191165807/?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A9ae0c9f8-ae8c-4c6a-8041-d38cc2466bc3

cshwone

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#2824736 5-Dec-2021 18:58

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Entertainment-Devices/dp/B00N3RFC4Q

there are also some alternatives on the page.

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alisam

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#2824852 6-Dec-2021 08:42

Mehrts:

Can you not open the remote up & glue it back in place?

I used these instructions to open the hub.

I used a stanley knife rather than a craft knife as I don't have one. It was relatively easy.

Logitech Harmony Hub Teardown - iFixit

There is a single screw for the board itself and a plastic lug which needs bending to free the board from the case. The USB connector attaches to the underside of the board.

I spent a lot of time looking at how the USB port could have been attached. It must have been soldered down.

I didn't think the superglue was going to hold it back in place and so added extra glue around the sides.

I knew I had a shot at this and after putting all back it didn't work.

At least I tried.