Hi Michael
I would suggest splitting the devices between port 1 and port 2.
Assigning the ports avoids devices from receiving commands from other devices allowing you in some cases to lower the inter-device delay.
Link that explains Inter-Device-Delay
[Link: support.myharmony.com]How to link for assigning devices to specific IR ports
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