Logitech Kills Harmony Remotes, Smartmi P1 Air Purifier, and HomeKit AC Units

Logitech announced that Harmony, its universal remote brand has been discontinued. Roku adds a dedicated Apple TV+ button to some remotes, the Smartmi P1 air purifier launches, we discuss HomeKit buttons and AC window units, and we answer listener questions.

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Links from the show

• Logitech Harmony universal remotes are being discontinued | TechHive
• Smart Remote X — Sevenhugs Inc.
• Apple TV+ button added to Roku remote, plus more support for HomeKit & AirPlay 2
• Blogger successfully hacks Jaguar I-Pace electric car into HomeKit
• Smartmi P1 becomes newest air purifier with HomeKit support
• ‎HomePaper for HomeKit
• Satellite Image as Home Wallpaper
• Meross Light Switch
• ‎Hue Sentiment for Philips Hue
• Fibaro Button on Amazon
• GE Profile AC Unit with HomeKit
• Haier AC Unit with HomeKit
• Sensibo AC accessories
• Lutron Wireless Smart Fan Speed Control

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