Concordance enables Logitech Harmony programming in Linux

As a whole, it's hard to kvetch too much about Logitech's Harmony line of universal remotes, but as a devout hacker once told us, there's always room for improvement. Phil Dibowitz has been pursuing this project for months, and it looks as if a final release is at long last ready for mass distribution. Put simply, Concordance enables the Harmony family to be programmed in UNIX (which Logitech's software doesn't support) as well as in Windows and Linux. Furthermore, Phil states that the goal is to be "cross-platform," so Mac users should keep an eye out for future updates. Currently, the software supports every model save for the 890 and 1000, though both will hopefully be added in soon. Go on, give the read link a tap and get started -- just don't come crying to us if your "Watch TiVo" command starts opening the boss' garage door.

[Via Hack-A-Day]

[OneLove @ May 5th 2008 10:07AM]

What the hell is "kvetch"? (Don't talk down to me!)

[8complex @ May 5th 2008 10:15AM]

Hasn't anyone learned you how to use the internets?

Kvetch is yiddish for "to complain".

[OneLove @ May 5th 2008 11:03AM]

You should use the internets to look up the definition of "sarcasm". Thats yiddish for "you dont get it".

[Joseph Singer @ May 5th 2008 11:06AM]

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/kvetch

[Cawley @ May 5th 2008 10:07AM]

Has anyone else noticed that if you kind of squint, this thing looks like a Converse sneaker? I think that's weird.

[OneLove @ May 5th 2008 10:09AM]

what are you smoking?

[halooooom @ May 5th 2008 10:18AM]

he's right though.

[Val£ntine @ May 5th 2008 10:46AM]

he's right but, what would you need to smoke to notice that?!

[Gorillamonk @ May 5th 2008 2:00PM]

you'd need some 4-20 residuals.

[Bob S. @ May 5th 2008 10:12AM]

Logitech's software must support BSD, 'cause that's what OS X is. But still, I'm really looking forward to an alternative. Using Logitech's software to keep my 880 updated is like going to the dentist and he hands you the drill and tells you what to do and when you're done it turns out it wasn't that tooth anyway.

[duffman @ May 5th 2008 10:46AM]

BSD and OSX are both considered UNIX, so the headline really should read "now works with Linux". At least there is a different system kernel there. What else does it now work with, Solaris, AIX?

[The New Guy @ May 5th 2008 10:13AM]

That's a sick remote.... but i still like the touchscreen one from Logitech.... the $500 price tag always keeps me from buying it.

[Jon @ May 5th 2008 11:17AM]

I own the one above , the Harmony one .. It is the best thing ever

[The New Guy @ May 5th 2008 1:35PM]

Yeah that's the one!!

It certainly is sick!! But also $500 :(
Oh why does it have to be so un-affordable?!?!

[J. Evans Turner @ May 6th 2008 1:51PM]

You're right! I can't look at that glossy abomination without getting "sick." Seriously, it just hideous to look at. The 520 looked pretty good aesthetically, but its build quality leaves a lot to be desired.

[Mark @ May 5th 2008 10:40AM]

Anything has to be an improvement over the shitty Logitech software included with these remotes.

[Denver_80203 @ May 5th 2008 10:55AM]

True. While I love my remote there are certain things that it could do better if only I could add/change a few step. Software is too dumbed down for the masses.

[Cronick @ May 5th 2008 11:11AM]

Yes. Maybe I will start using my 880 once there's decent software to program it.

[Bill @ May 5th 2008 11:06AM]

Explain.

One is a PMP and one controls your stuff.

[Evan @ May 5th 2008 11:26AM]

Hmm… I might dust off my battery-eater and give this a try.

[OX4 @ May 5th 2008 11:45AM]

I own one of these bad boy remotes and I love it. 90% of it is perfect, the other 10% I've just given up hope. Maybe this little hack will stop all my components from turning off whenever I adjust the speed on my breeze fan.

[Jimmy Jones @ May 5th 2008 11:49AM]

yeah.,...has ne1 tried this? sounds like XP SP3 beta testing...announcement...lol..

[Karl Hackswell @ May 5th 2008 12:04PM]

Geez, what is this, sh!tty electronics day? All you guys have posted is stupid stuff about crappy PMP's and remotes that no one cares about. I've moved on.

[stompntom @ May 5th 2008 3:37PM]

Logitech - please add Bluetooth to your remote

[BowserUSC @ May 5th 2008 10:41PM]

"Furthermore, Phil states that the goal is to be "cross-platform," so Mac users should keep an eye out for future updates."

I'm confused. I have a Harmony One (pictured) and I set it up using a mac.

[Chris @ May 6th 2008 2:36PM]

The goal is for the software to be cross platform - not the remote. Logitech's software already works on OSX (as you probably know).

[gilcasanova @ May 6th 2008 12:16AM]

Can it play Doom now?