On Sat, 2014-07-19 at 21:08 -0400, Scott Talbert wrote:
> On Wed, 16 Jul 2014, Adam Williamson wrote:
> 
> >>>> Okay, so after reading about this device, it sounds like it is similar to
> >>>> the Link, which we support.  But after reading the manual, I'm not sure
> >>>> the USB port is even used for anything?  It looks like everything is done
> >>>> via WiFi (and I'm assuming also Bluetooth because otherwise I'm not sure
> >>>> how it tells the Hub what your WiFi settings are).
> >>>
> >>> It can be programmed both via wifi and via the USB with the MyHarmony
> >>> software; both methods work. You have to start out by using the
> >>> MyHarmony software if your wifi isn't open.
> >>
> >> Hmm.  Yeah, that sounds pretty much like the Link.  Basically, all we do
> >> with the Link (Concordance working with MHGUI) is configure the WiFi
> >> settings on the device and set the room name.  Then all the syncing is
> >> done via WiFi.
> >
> > You can do full syncs (programmings) via the USB cable. The software
> > allows it. You just don't *have* to. Both methods work.
> 
> And, so actually this doesn't appear to be the case.  You can *initiate* a 
> sync via USB, but it actually does the sync itself via Wifi.  At least I 
> can't find it sending any USB packets other than "start sync" and then 
> receiving an "ok done."

Ooh, I see. Still, that makes it even weirder - why the heck would the
PC software need the device to be connected by cable just to send it a
'start sync' command, but the Android software be able to do it by wifi?
Weird.

> This sucks, because I was hoping to use this (much cheaper device) to 
> debug the Harmony Touch sync.  :(

D'oh! Hope I didn't cost you too much :( Well, it's a pretty good
product anyway! :)
-- 
Adam Williamson
Fedora QA Community Monkey
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