How to Program Logitech Harmony Remote for Sonos

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

While many of the Logitech Harmony remotes do support working with your Sonos speaker system, the technologies the two devices use can be quite different.
This guide will help you determine if the hardware you have will support each other, and how to add the Sonos skill to your Logitech Harmony remote, so you can control it.

Before You Begin:

• Have your Harmony Remote at-hand
• Be near your computer or smartphone

Logitech Harmony Remote Setup
Before beginning, you must have your Harmony remote, and the associated software for your specific remote, setup and installed.

• How to Install the Logitech Harmony App

Sonos Speaker Setup
Before beginning, you must have your Sonos speaker setup and working properly.

• How to Set Up a Sonos Playbar Soundbar

Harmony Remotes With Hubs

All Harmony remotes with a hub fully support your Sonos speaker system.

If your Harmony Remote has a hub, it will fully support and work with all Sonos speaker systems.

Harmony Hub

Harmony Express

IR-Only Harmony Remotes

If your Logitech Harmony remotes use IR (Infra-Red light) only, meaning it does not have a hub, only certain models of Sonos speakers and Harmony Remotes will work.

IR-Compatible Sonos Speakers

Sonos Beam

Sonos Playbar

Sonos Playbase

IR-Only Compatible Harmony Remotes

Ultimate One

700

350

650

2. Add Sonos to Harmony Hub-Based Remote

You can add your Sonos speakers to your Harmony remote using the Harmony app on your smartphone or tablet, or using the MyHarmony program on your computer.

Android or iOS Phone or Tablet

1. Open the Harmony app, and select the Menu.
   

1. Select Harmony Setup.
2. Select Add/Edit Devices & Activities.
3. Select Devices.
4. Select Add Device.
5. Select Scan for Wi-Fi Devices.
6. Follow the instructions on screen to finish adding your Sonos speaker system to your Harmony remote.

Windows or Mac Computer

1. Connect your Harmony remote to your computer using the included USB cable.
2. Open MyHarmony, and select Devices on the left.
   

1. Select Scan for devices.
   

1. Follow the instructions on screen to finish adding your Sonos speaker system to your Harmony remote.

3. Add Sonos to Harmony Express Remote

1. On your mobile device, open the Harmony Express app, and select Edit Setup.
   

1. Select + to perform a scan.
   

1. Follow the instructions on screen to finish adding your Sonos speaker system to your Harmony Express remote.

4. Add Sonos to Harmony IR Remote

1. Connect your Harmony remote to your computer using the included USB cable.
2. Open MyHarmony, and select Devices on the left.
   

1. Select Add Device.
   

1. Select Amplifier.
2. Select Sonos.
3. Enter Playbar, Playbase, or Beam as the model name, depending on which Sonos speaker you have.
4. Save your changes.