Years ago I bought a new TV that allowed for an internet connection (wired of course) so I plugged it in. I remember being so excited about being able to surf the web on my TV! After I turned it on the first time and saw how hard it was to interact with the browser using a conventional remote & never touched it again. However I never lost the desire to surf the web using my big screen! Then about a year ago I bought a new Smart TV which is much easier to use because of the apps but typing on a conventional remote is nothing short of torture! Then I was given the chance to review the Logitech Harmony Smart Keyboard. I couldn’t wait for it to arrive & of course like a kid on Christmas morning I tore into the package with reckless abandonment! Here’s how I simplified my home theater with the Logitech Harmony Smart Keyboard!

When first opening the package I was pleasantly surprised to find that the box isn’t full of wires that will require the re-installation of my entire home theater system! For my install I only needed the Harmony Hub & power wire, which was a huge relief! So I plugged it in & downloaded the app to my smartphone. After following the simple instruction on my phone I had programmed the Logitech Harmony Smart Keyboard to not only control the text input for my smart tvs browser but control my entire home theater system (Score)! I not only gained the ability to surf the web with ease but I can control my cable box, audio receiver & more! The keyboard itself has a non slip coating which really gives it a great feel & keeps it from sliding off your lap. The keys feel solid & are not awkward when you type like a lot of keyboards. Overall I am really enjoying it & would definitely recommend that you go out & get your hands on the Logitech Harmony Smart Keyboard Only available at Best Buy until 6/21/2014 & they are on the shelves now!

The Harmony Smart Keyboard delivers the full Harmony control experience for TV-connected Internet and home entertainment devices. Harmony Smart Keyboard makes enjoying digital media in your living room easier than ever. The specially designed keyboard simplifies text entry on internet-connected entertainment  devices. Touch the “Movie” Activity button and the right devices switch to the right settings. Plus, it has integrated DVR and set-top box controls, playback and volume buttons, and a touchpad for cursor control on a PC or Mac.

Check out some of the key features:

• 3 one-touch activity button
• PC, TV, Movies
• Short and long presses provide 6 total activities
• Integrate touchpad for cursor control on PC or Mac
• Media/Cable/DVR playback controls
• Harmony Hub controls devices behind cabinets or walls
• IR, RF, USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
• Simple smartphone setup
• Harmony App turns iOS & Android smartphones into personal universal remote

 

*The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free