Logitech Circle View doorbell and Harmony remotes offer quality smart home control. This guide covers issues.
Circle View Doorbell Setup
- HomeKit-exclusive device
- Use Apple Home app only
- Requires wired 16-24V AC power
- Scan HomeKit code during setup
- Home Hub required for remote access
Circle View Not Recording
- Requires HomeKit Secure Video
- iCloud+ with 200GB+ storage needed
- Enable recording in Home app
- Configure activity zones
- Face recognition available
Harmony Hub Setup
- Harmony app for initial setup
- Hub controls IR/RF devices
- Create Activities for device groups
- Works with TV, audio, game consoles
- Smart home device integration
Harmony Elite Remote
- Pairs with Harmony Hub
- Touch screen for activities
- Customizable buttons
- Charge via dock
- Works via RF to hub, then IR to devices
Voice Control (Harmony)
- Link Harmony in Alexa/Google
- "Alexa, turn on Watch TV"
- Activities appear as scenes
- "Alexa, pause" for playback
- Note: Harmony discontinued but still works
Home Assistant
- Harmony integration for hub
- Exposes activities and devices
- Circle View via HomeKit Controller
- Local control for Harmony
- Create automations with activities