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Logitech Circle View doorbell and Harmony remotes offer quality smart home control. This guide covers issues.

Circle View Doorbell Setup

  1. HomeKit-exclusive device
  2. Use Apple Home app only
  3. Requires wired 16-24V AC power
  4. Scan HomeKit code during setup
  5. Home Hub required for remote access

Circle View Not Recording

  1. Requires HomeKit Secure Video
  2. iCloud+ with 200GB+ storage needed
  3. Enable recording in Home app
  4. Configure activity zones
  5. Face recognition available

Harmony Hub Setup

  1. Harmony app for initial setup
  2. Hub controls IR/RF devices
  3. Create Activities for device groups
  4. Works with TV, audio, game consoles
  5. Smart home device integration

Harmony Elite Remote

  1. Pairs with Harmony Hub
  2. Touch screen for activities
  3. Customizable buttons
  4. Charge via dock
  5. Works via RF to hub, then IR to devices

Voice Control (Harmony)

  1. Link Harmony in Alexa/Google
  2. "Alexa, turn on Watch TV"
  3. Activities appear as scenes
  4. "Alexa, pause" for playback
  5. Note: Harmony discontinued but still works

Home Assistant

  1. Harmony integration for hub
  2. Exposes activities and devices
  3. Circle View via HomeKit Controller
  4. Local control for Harmony
  5. Create automations with activities

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