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Logitech Disables Local Access on Harmony Hubs, Breaks Automation Systems [Update]

posted by mrpg on Sunday December 23 2018, @12:02AM   Printer-friendly
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Update, Dec 21, 2:47pm: In response to customers' frustration, Logitech issued another statement today with instructions on how to enable private local API controls.

Many users of Logitech's Harmony Hub smart home hub and remote were recently met with a nasty surprise. The device's latest firmware update, version 4.15.206, reportedly cuts off local access for Harmony Hubs. As a result, many users who created home automation and smart home systems using third-party APIs haven't been able to control many, and in some cases, all of their connected IoT devices.

Logitech began pushing out firmware update 4.15.206 last week, its release notes stating that it addresses security and bug fixes. Users immediately flocked to Logitech's community forms to complain once they realized the systems they built up to control their smart home devices essentially became unresponsive. Users with Homeseer and Home Assistant APIs have reported parts of their systems broken, preventing them from controlling things like smart TVs, sound systems, and more using the Harmony Hub and its remote.

Last night, Logitech responded with an official statement on its forums, saying in part that the firmware update addresses "security vulnerabilities" and that those "undocumented" APIs that some have been using for home automation were never officially supported in the first place.

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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday December 24 2018, @02:40AM (1 child)

    by Anonymous Coward on Monday December 24 2018, @02:40AM (#777998)

    I ordered the kit version. Planning to install a momentary switch on the mic so it doesn't hear anything unless someone is holding the switch down. This adds a minor inconvenience; can't use it by yelling across the room, with greasy/soapy hands, etc. But it's still like the computer panels on the old Star Trek show, where they walk over to it, press a touch screen icon and ask the computer a question.

    I suppose the retail versions could probably be hacked the same way, but I haven't taken one apart to see if the mic is wired or soldered directly to the board. Anyone know?

  • (Score: 2) by fyngyrz on Monday December 24 2018, @12:38PM

    by fyngyrz (6567) on Monday December 24 2018, @12:38PM (#778082) Journal

    I would appreciate any reports you might have about your experience with it.

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