Logitech 966193-0403 Harmony 890 User Guide - Page 7

Harmony 890 Advanced Universal Remote Reviewer's Guide - Page 7 The Most Complete Online Database of Equipment Codes One reason why the setup of Harmony remote controls is so easy is Logitech's comprehensive online database, which contains information for more than 120,000 components (from more than 3,300 manufacturers) and the unique infrared signals that control them. When people enter a component model number during setup, the Harmony wizard matches it with infrared codes for that device, which are already stored in the database. These codes are then downloaded into the remote as an update. This industry-leading database is unique in that many thousands of Harmony remote owners have contributed to providing the codes and device details. During a Harmony remote owner's setup, the database occasionally lacks information about a particular electronics component or a unique feature. In these cases, the wizard walks the person through a process that teaches the Harmony remote about the component as the person presses a few buttons on the component's original remote control. The Harmony remote then captures these commands, and uploads them to the person's online account, where the commands are stored and can be accessed or updated at any time. This new component information is then validated by the Harmony customer support team, ensuring its accuracy, and is then published in the database for use by other Harmony members. The next time a Harmony customer enters that component model number, the new information will be available in the database. This approach ensures that the database has the most current and accurate information, whether the components are new or old, popular or obscure.