Best Logitech Harmony Alternative Remote Controls Review 2021

I’m sure you have heard that news Logitech ceased the manufacture of Harmony remotes. The stock is limited. So, it’s better to switch to a better universal remote control that offers a wide range of features, and great quality as that of Logitech Harmony remotes. even there are some remotes that are better than Harmony,

Moreover, I know that you are searching for a better replacement for your Harmony remote at a much affordable price. And yeah, you’ve landed on the perfect site as I got your back 🙂

10 days ago on 12 April, I have ordered 10 universal remotes and checked them deeply and today 6 May 2021 I’m going to write about my experience with these remotes, I have reviewed 10 Best Logitech Harmony Alternative Remote Controls and found 5 best ones which I am going to share with you as well.

Each remote has its own unique features. I have even designed a comparison table between the 5 Logitech Harmony alternative universal remote controls to make everything easy to view and read.

With the recommended universal remotes, you can rule all your devices with just a single remote. These remotes have an ever-growing database and are compatible with all your daily base devices. They also offer a wide range of features and comes with top-notch quality.

Do check out the entire review for a better understanding of each remote. If you are in a rush, check out the comparison table and jump to the end where I have given a great recommendation for you guys.

So, Let’s dive into the review. 

Is There Any Best Alternative For Logitech Harmony Remotes?

Of course, there are many alternatives in the current market that can replace your Logitech Harmony remotes. At a much lower price, I found plenty of universal remotes that are offering great features plus comes with top-notch quality. 

These remotes offer seamless control of entertainment as well as Smart Home devices. This makes everything easy to control and makes things very convenient. This in turn ticks all the boxes of the Logitech Harmony remotes.

Moreover, these replacements also offer features such as a Touch screen, backlit buttons, haptic touch, and many other features. They also offer features such as Backlighting buttons that help you locate buttons in the dark that in turn make your Movie Night easier.

After seeing the advantages of these alternative universal remotes, most of my readers have updated to universal remotes and they are loving it.

So, I have picked up the 5 Top Best Alternative For Logitech Harmony remotes that can operate all your devices and makes your busy lives simpler.

Each remote has its own Pros and Cons. Do check out the whole review to get a better view of each remote.

I have even mentioned the link of the product that redirects to the product page. Check out the comparison table to get quick info on each product.

Quick Comparison Table

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PRODUCT NAME	Sevenhugs Smart Remote X	Sevenhugs Smart Remote U	Updated SofaBaton U1 Universal Remote	GE Backlit Universal Remote - 4 Devices	Inteset 4 in 1 Universal Remote
TYPE	Universal remote	Universal remote	Universal remote	Universal remote	Universal remote
REPLACES MULTIPLE DEVICES	control up to 80 devices in that 20 can be IR devices.	control up to 80 devices in that 20 can be IR devices.	15 remotes	4 remotes	4 remotes
CONNECTIVITY TECHNOLOGY	IR, Bluetooth, and WiFi technology	IR, Bluetooth, and WiFi technology	IR, and Bluetooth	Radio Frequency	Infrared
LCD / TOUCH SCREEN	YES ✔️	YES ✔️	YES ✔️	NO ❌	NO ❌
KEY FEATURES	1) LCD touch screen which automatically adapts to every device you point it at. 2) Supports custom scenes such as Game Day, Date Night, Arts and crafts with family, or a Dance Party.	1) Control both smart devices and home entertainment. 2) Supports custom scenes such as Game Day, Date Night, Arts and crafts with family, or a Dance Party.	1) Comes with the OLED display which displays the current status of the current device. 2) The motion-activated feature adjusts brightness and saves battery.	1) Includes open or close DVD or Blu-Ray player and Advanced DVR functions, Simple Menu Navigation, as well as a Dot button for sub-channel access.	1) Macro support. 2) Key Punch Through allows you to configure the same key function in one mode into any or all other nodes.
VOICE ASSISTANT SUPPORT	YES ✔️	NO ❌	NO ❌	NO ❌	NO ❌
BACKLIT BUTTONS	No, because it is a buttonless remote.	No, because it is a buttonless remote.	NO ❌	YES ✔️	YES ✔️
BATTERIES	6 AA ✔️ (included)	6 AA ✔️ (included)	2 AA ✔️ (included)	2 AAA ✔️ (not included) ❌	2 AA ✔️ (included)
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Sevenhugs Smart Remote X

Eliminate the hassle of using multiple remotes to control various devices by shifting to Sevenhugs Smart Remote X. If you ask me for the best alternative for Logitech remotes then I would suggest you go with this remote control.

I’ve used this smart remote and it is compatible with devices and services ranging from your TV to Lights, Music, and Home. This indicates it can replace all your remotes by controlling your Entertainment setup as well as your Smart Home setup.

This alternative gives tough competition to Logitech as it can control up to 80 devices in that 20 can be IR devices. It is compatible with 650,000 devices and supports IR, Bluetooth, and WiFi technology to operate your setup.

Sevenhugs Smart Remote X can operate your TV, media players, Amazon Fire, Spotify, smart plugs, speakers, game consoles, smart lights, and cable boxes.

This remote control offers an LCD touchscreen interface that can instinctively adapt to whatever device you point it at. Broken buttons are one of the main reasons why most remote users are searching for a new remote which has a touchscreen. While Sevenhugs offers a buttonless touch screen that easily solves the above problem.

Due to its slim design and ergonomic contours, you feel effortless when you hold it. It was rewarded by more than 21 awards including the prestigious Red Dot Design and IF Design because of Smart Remote’s unique hardware and software design.

One of the best features that everyone is craving is with Sevenhugs Smart Remote X, that is, It has a contextual auto-adaptive screen that changes based on the remote you are pointing it at. In the kit, you will be getting 3 sensors that you need to place around your home in order to use the adaptive screen. Because of its Innovative Point Mode, you need to point your smartphone or remote to the device you want to control.

You can control the devices individually or group them or create custom scenes that allow you to transform the entire home with a single tap. Custom scenes can be a Game Day, Date Night, Arts and crafts with family, or a Dance Party, and this smart remote makes everything instantly accessible.

Set up is easy with the Smart Remote’s companion app. You are able to create a fully customized display screen for your personalized experience that is designed by you. It has installation guides, apps, setups, and more on its website. It offers support via community forums, device and service requests, and emails.

The Smart Remote kit includes 1 smart remote, 1 charger base and power supply ( The EU version of the package includes 2 adapters), 3 room sensors (2x AA lithium batteries are included per Room Sensor), Velcro strips (for mounting Room Sensors and placing them on the walls) and 3 installation guides (Smart Remote Installation Guide, Room Sensor Installation Guide, Velcro Strips for Room Sensors).

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Pros

• Can control up to 80 devices in that 20 can be IR devices.
• Compatible with 650,000 smart devices.
• Control both smart devices and home entertainment.
• LCD touch screen which automatically adapts to every device you point it at.
• Supports custom scenes such as Game Day, Date Night, Arts and crafts with family, or a Dance Party.
• Slim design and ergonomic contours make it feel effortless when you hold it
• Set up is easy with the Smart Remote’s companion app.

Cons

• No tactile feedback which makes it hard to use in the dark.
• Expensive.

You can also read the complete review here: Sevenhugs Smart Remote X Review 2021

Sevenhugs Smart Remote U

Enhance your tech setup by adding Sevenhugs Smart Remote U to your Smart home tech setup. This alternative is compatible with devices and services ranging from your lights to your TV, Music, and Home. 

This remote can control up to 80 devices in that 20 can be IR devices and compatible with 650,000 devices. It can control WiFi, Bluetooth, and IR devices. This means it can control the Entertainment setup as well as the Smart Home setup.

The LCD touchscreen interface is the important yet cool feature of this remote. In order to get to the controls for any device, you need to navigate using the LCD touchscreen.

The main difference between Sevenhugs Smart X and Sevenhugs Smart remote U is Sevenhugs X offers an auto-adaptive screen that is not offered by Sevenhugs U.

It also has custom integrations with the world’s most popular products such as Philips Hue, Roku, Sonos, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Spotify, and many more.

You can control the devices individually or group them or create custom scenes that allow you to transform the entire home with a single tap. Custom scenes can be a Game Day, Date Night, Arts and crafts with family, or a Dance Party, and this smart remote makes everything instantly accessible.

I got an effortless feeling when I hold it and this is because of its slim design and ergonomic contours. It was rewarded by more than 21 awards including the prestigious Red Dot Design and IF Design because of Smart Remote’s unique hardware and software design.

With Smart Remote’s companion app, the setup of this remote is simple. You can be able to create a fully customized display screen for your personalized experience that is designed by you.

It offers support via community forums, device and service requests, and emails. It has installation guides, apps, setups, and more on its website. It requires 6 AA batteries and the batteries are included in the kit.

Pros

• Can control up to 80 devices in that 20 can be IR devices.
•  Compatible with 650,000 smart devices.
• Control both smart devices and home entertainment.
• Supports custom scenes such as Game Day, Date Night, Arts and crafts with family, or a Dance Party.
• Slim design and ergonomic contours make it feel effortless when you hold it
• Set up is easy with the Smart Remote’s companion app.

Cons

• No tactile feedback which makes it hard to use in the dark.
• No point mode.

Updated SofaBaton U1 Universal Remote

SofaBaton U1 is one of the best replacements for the Logitech Harmony remotes that are available in the current market. You can control multiple devices at once and it supports IR and Bluetooth devices.

This alternative remote is compatible with more than 500,000 coming from 6000+ brands. It can replace 15 remotes at once.  However, it is way more affordable than Logitech Harmony remotes.

The ever-growing database gets updated whenever a new device is launched. That’s the reason why the devices are also compatible with SofaBaton. With this remote control, you can pretty much control most of your daily base devices such as  TV, AV receiver, Projector, DVD, STB, Streaming player such as Ruku, Xbox one, Kodi, Apple TV, and so on. 

It comes with a cool OLED display and here it displays the live status of the current device. This bright coloured OLED screen makes it convenient for switching different devices. It also comes with an additional highlight of a special wheel design that helps to switch between devices with just a simple scroll.

The remote comes with the Motion-activated feature that can automatically adjust the remote control brightness which indeed saves battery life. With this SofaBaton U1 Universal Remote control, you can customize every button on your remote. It supports macro buttons,  to power on multiple devices with just a single button push macros.

A simple app setup is needed on your smartphone to control the devices and this setup can take only a few minutes to complete.  This remote has 3 ways to connect i.e, IR Matching Mode, Traditional IR Learning Mode, and Bluetooth Mode. The Most common mode would be simply to go to “Google play” or “App Store” and search for the “SofaBaton” app and download it. Then choose “IR Matching Mode” and enter your TV brand, that’s it, your setup is completed. 

IR Matching Mode doesn’t require an original remote, Bluetooth Mode is useful when you want to pair Stick-based devices such as FireStick and the Learning Mode requires the original remote for the setup.

It requires 2AA batteries and batteries are already included with the remote.

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Pros

• Supports devices up to 500,000 coming from 6000+ brands.
• Replace up to 15 remotes and is compatible with IR and Bluetooth devices.
• Comes with the OLED display which displays the current status of the current device.
• Single-button push macros and button customization.
• The motion-activated feature adjusts brightness and saves battery.
• A wheel design feature that helps to switch between devices with just a simple scroll.
• Excellent customer service (taken from customer reviews).

Cons

• Doesn’t support Wireless devices such as Roku Streaming Stick and most smart home tech.
• No backlit buttons to locate buttons in the dark.
• It doesn’t have voice control with Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri.

You can also read the complete review here: Updated Sofabaton U1 Universal Remote Control Review

GE Backlit Universal Remote – 4 Devices

Our next most recommended alternative for Logitech Harmony remotes for your multi-device setup is GE Universal Remote Control. The connectivity technology of this remote control is Radio Frequency. You no longer need to keep track of your controllers as this remote can replace up to 4 different audio and video components such as TV, cable/satellite receivers,  Blu-Ray / DVD players, Streaming Media Players, Soundbar, Home Theatre, Roku, and many more. 

This replacement remote control also works with major brands such as Samsung, Panasonic, Sharp, Sony, Vizio, and many other brands. It does not work with Roku streaming stick or Fire TV/Stick or other RF streaming devices.

For sheer convenience, this remote includes an open or close DVD or Blu-Ray player and Advanced DVR functions, Simple Menu Navigation, as well as a Dot button for sub-channel access.

The master volume control allows you to control the audio irrespective of the device you select. It also offers full backlighting with blue LEDs that help in enhanced visibility to locate buttons during low-light settings.

You can easily set up your remote by following the online setup video that provides a trouble-free setup. The setup is user-friendly and can be done either by automatic code search or by direct code entry. However, it is pre-programmed for immediate use with Roku Boxes, and Samsung TVs. 

It requires 2 AAA batteries and the batteries are not included.

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Pros

• Support up to 4 different audio or video components.
• Can control devices such as a  TV, cable/satellite receivers,  Blu-Ray / DVD players, Streaming Media Players, Soundbar, Home Theatre, Roku, and many more. 
• Online setup guide.
• Compatible with all the major brands.
• Includes open or close DVD or Blu-Ray player and Advanced DVR functions, Simple Menu Navigation, as well as a Dot button for sub-channel access.
• Offers full backlighting with blue LEDs that help you to locate buttons in low-light settings.

Cons

• Doesn’t work with  Roku streaming stick or Fire TV/Stick or other RF streaming devices.

You can also read the complete review here: GE Universal Remote Control Review

Inteset 4 in 1 Universal Remote

One more finest remote in today’s list is Inteset INT 4 in 1 Universal remote that can replace your Logitech Harmony remotes. Its connectivity technology is Infrared.

The high-end features of this remote include volume lock, channel lock, custom button labels, macros, backlighting, key punch-through, and a huge built-in A/V device database. The best part is it comes at a fraction of the cost and the price is nowhere nearer to the price of Logitech’s Universal remotes.

Full LED backlighting -All buttons feature helps you to locate buttons in the dark. You can easily cut and paste the self-adhesive labels under the buttons that you program for your device. The Key Punch Through mentioned above allows you to configure the same key function in one mode into any or all other nodes. 

Device Code Database is a complete worldwide database of device codes and with LIbrary Search Capability you can search for any missing codes in the database. If at all you couldn’t find the device in the database, you can quickly program those functions with the remote’s Intuitive Learning Capability.

Programming allows the programming of a string of commands up to 15 within a mode or mode independent. With the macro support you can easily program up to 32 commands into a single button that is you can turn on or off your devices, switch inputs, or change channel, and many more. Bottom Multiple symbol buttons can be used for macros.

The top 4 buttons are pre-programmed for Apple TV(A), Xbox One (B), Media Center ©, and Roku (D) which excludes Roku Stick, and these can be easily changed. This makes it easy to use with streaming devices. You can assign any A/V device to the unused device buttons and even program over any pre-programmed buttons.

You can control Fire TV which includes Cube, Stick, Pendant; and the Nvidia Shield (second Grn Standard and 2019 Pro) after installing the Inteset IReTV IR Receiver. By the way, the IReTV IR Receiver doesn’t come with the remote. 

It requires 2 AA batteries and batteries are included in the package.

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Pros

• Replace up to 4 remotes.
• Control Fire TV which includes Cube, Stick, Pendant; and the Nvidia Shield (second Grn Standard and 2019 Pro) after installing the Inteset IReTV IR Receiver.
• LED backlighting -All buttons feature and Intuitive Learning Capability.
• 4 buttons are pre-programmed for Apple TV(A), Xbox One (B), Media Center ©, and Roku (D).
• Macro support.
• Key Punch Through allows you to configure the same key function in one mode into any or all other nodes.
• Self-adhesive labels.
• Huge Device Code Database.

Cons

• You may feel a little tricky in order to program at the beginning.
• There isn’t any way that can turn off backlighting.

What’s The Best Logitech Harmony Alternative Remote Control?

With any further due, I love my SEVENHUGS SMART REMOTE X. It is the perfect alternative and a trendy remote in the current market.

It offers unique features such as an LCD touch screen and an auto-adaptive screen that changes based on the device you point it at. It feels effortless because of its slim design and ergonomic contours. Moreover, it offers almost every feature that a Harmony remote offers and even more too.

This alternative is worth buying. You will be amazed by its features and quality like me once you get your hands on it.

If you need a much affordable alternative then get your hands on Updated SofaBaton U1. It is budget-friendly as well as it offers great features such as it works on all major brands and is Included with most of the common buttons such as Menu, Home/Guide, DVR LIST, Navigation, Info, and many other buttons.

Just a little note from my side that you need to follow before buying any remote. Do double-check whether your preferred remote is compatible with our setup.

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