Now, all customers can get a free Harmony Hub to replace their to-be-bricked Harmony Link, regardless of warranty state. “We will reach out to you between now and March 2018 to make arrangements to replace your Link with a free Harmony Hub,” Logitech’s blog post details. Customers can also go to Logitech’s contact page to arrange to receive a replacement device. Those who already redeemed the 35-percent discount on a Hub will be refunded the full amount paid for the replacement Hub.
Logitech decided to shut down all Harmony Link systems because it would not renew a technology certificate license that expires in March 2018. We now know that’s an encryption certificate that, if not renewed, could leave vulnerabilities in the Link system. The Harmony Link lets users control home entertainment devices, including TVs, stereos, VCRs, and BlueRay players, through a companion mobile app. The Harmony Hub appears to be the more advanced version of the Link, letting users control home entertainment devices in addition other smart home devices—like lightbulbs, cameras, and more—through the companion app.