The Logitech Harmony series of universal remotes simply became a bit more universal, thanks to the added feature to control the freshly-launched next-gen console Xbox One. A post by some experts associated with the enhancement on the Logitech blog reveals that the company has been working with Microsoft to ensure Harmony remote compatibility, and that all users should be ready to control their system with the universal remotes from day one of the launch.
Previous-gen consoles like the Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii could be controlled by certain Harmony models in the past. The Xbox 360 was controlled via an IR sensor, while the PS3 and Wii were controlled via Bluetooth. The Logitech website doesn’t specify how the Xbox One and Harmony remotes communicate, however each new Microsoft console will go with an enormous rectangle that blasts IR signals.
The Xbox One currently does not have a first-party remote like the Xbox 360 Media Remote, however in the meanwhile, the Harmony remotes will get you around your dashboard fulfilling your wish of you not wanting to speak to your console, waving your hands or using the controller.