Broadlink RM4 Universal Control Compatible Review

Works great. We use it to remote control a TV for our elderly mother who can no longer operate the remote control by herself. Allows you to turn on your TV, adjust the volume, change channels, and switch to other inputs like Roku at work or in another room. Of course, TV manufacturers want to create an application that allows you to control your TV remotely. This would be of great help to caregivers of all kinds.

I have never seen a product with many corners cut off. The documentation is a small sheet that seems to have been written with the assumption that you already have the context. The device is powered via micro USB. They include a cable but no power adapter, so you'll have to find one somewhere. The main interaction with the device when setting it up - and I'm not kidding - is using the reset button with a paperclip. Yes, this tiny button is inserted into the hole. Here's how to set it up. Much…

I have a Harmony remote and sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, and I'm using multiple remotes again. 3 to be exact. One to turn on the TV, one to turn on the amplifier, and a third to change channels to control the cable box. Got this to eliminate 2 remotes (TV and amp) and it worked great. However, this is not entirely user-friendly. During setup I scanned the device and nothing was found even though I was right next to the device. The instructions aren't very helpful and don't give…

I hate buying Chinese products that require my wifi password but in this case I don't know of any other option. I installed the Broadlink app and contrary to what some of the YouTube reviews have described, the app didn't ask for permission to reinstall a non-PlayStore version. This is very good and boosts my self-confidence. It took a few attempts to get the WiFi information to the RM Mini, but after about 3 attempts the connection was established. I set up a new remote and selected Scepter…

When Logitech announced the end of the Harmony series, I decided to work on figuring out what's next for me. Much has changed in more than 10 years of using the Harmony ecosystem. Household assistants and a rich ecosystem of phone apps are now ubiquitous in my pocket/on my hands/in my living room. But this is a review of a Broadlink device, not a complaint for Logitech. And for that matter, I was really happy to come across something that works for me too. Okay, I didn't stumble upon this…

Missing documentation on usage. I got the RM4 Mini broadband detection app but after that it didn't find any more channels for me. I had to learn a lot of buttons. Then I learned that it is necessary to program via IHC. But it looks like the IHC doesn't recognize the RM4 Mini because I had to create some scenes in the Broadlink app. Most of my scenes also work in Alexa. Still not satisfied with his work. I called tech support, they told me the application is under development. So hours and…

So, I've been watching a lot of videos from most YouTubers and people explaining the features of smart homes and home appliances, and almost everyone tends to like this universal IR control to use. I decided to buy it. In the last 3 days I can see the following pros and cons: Pros: - Quite small, you can put it anywhere (if you have an outlet next to it, of course). - It was actually easy to set up. . Once the app recognized the controls, setting up my TV, AC, and ST unit was pretty quick. The…

Item works as intended!After spending a night setting it up HA (Home Assistant) I learned a few things. If you are trying to add this to a home automation controller DO NOT ADD TO THE CLOUD. You can use Broadlink APP to connect it to WIFI, but then CLOSE THE APP. For this device, use this formula in your config.yaml file:############ Broadlink RF control #################### ##########remote: - Platform: Broadlink Host: YOUR_DEVICE_IP_ADDRESS mac: THE_MAC_ADDRESS_OF_YOUR_DEVICE type: rm4c_mini…