BroadLink RM4 pro IR and RF Universal Remote, All in One Hub Code Learning WiFi Remote Control for Smart Home and Entertainment Devices TV, STB, AC, Curtain Motor, Compatible with Alexa & Google Home

I'm not sure why there have been quite a few negative reviews about the IR/RF remotes/relays. I found it easy to set up (remember to turn on Bluetooth scanning on your phone when logging these into the WiFi network for the first time). I use this to control electric blinds in two skylights as well as the HVAC unit in a room. The HVAC is Daikin, which is preprogrammed into the Broadlink library (so very easy to set up). The RF signals and frequency for the Comfy blinds are not in the library, but it was really easy to teach the codes to the Broadlink unit. This is a great piece of kit !Update: I've just discovered the range on the RF control function reaches a third set of skylight blinds about 20 feet away from the Broadlink. So one unit has enabled me to fully automate three sets of blinds and two HVAC units. I love it !

I just replaced my RM mini3 with this RM4 Pro, as I have recently installed motorised blinds which use an RF signal which the mini3 (IR only) didn't support.Like the RM mini3 setup is somewhat of a test of technical skills and patience due to oddly worded things in the instructions and app, as well as the app itself overall not being very intuitive. I found setting up the RM4 pro more difficult than the mini3 as the instructions/app seem to describe a setup method that isn't the default setup method when the RM4 pro is first turned on (remember what I said about things not being very intuitive?). Once I overcame this challenge (by resetting the device several times until the lights started flashing the way the app described they should be) things got moving fairly quickly.I managed to re-setup my IR devices (would be a nice feature in the app if these could be moved between devices if you have more than 1) and will be adding my motorised blinds once they arrive.Once setup these devices are a fantastically inexpensive and reliable way to make things work with the likes of Alexa. For example, to get my blinds offically working with Alexa I'd need to purchase a seporate £150 control unit from the manufacturer, but I can do it for a fraction of the cost using the RM4 Pro to simulate the RF remote control being pressed instead. I can also control older IR remote based devices like TV's and ceiling fans which otherwise would not be Alexa controlled at all.As long as you are willing to persist through the not so intuitive setup process you'll be good to go!

This is a real pain to set up. I had to set up a special 2.4ghz network to set up and configure. Tried to add Sky Q - not on “official” list got it working on “unofficial” list then tied to download channel list didn’t have London and all the lists seem to be wrong (e,g 102 is listed as BBC Radio 2 not BBC 2.)The App is flaky and seems not to scroll properly.I could go on but basically if you buy this expect disappointment and frustration.

WHAT IS WITH ALL THE BAD REVIEWS??Currently setting up smart home and this is a must for the voice control over your TV and set top box and load of other thingsAfter reading the bad reviews I knew after reading some of them they were doing soooo many things wrong it was cringy to read and some people should use common sense 🙄 or read the information that comes in the boxPackage came fast with my prime accountI have a split network here from the amazing deco M4 access points where I give my guests assess to my network also I have another split for all my 2.4 smart home stuff so I can jump on the 2.4 and I think this where users are falling flat on their faceYou need to have the ability to be able to jump onto the 2.4 network in your house and also know how to make your phone join that network just to setup the box and app********************IF YOU CAN'T DO THIS DONT BUT THIS ITEM!!! OR leave the company bad feedback its not fair on them or users looking to invest!********************Download the appInstall and setup using the same email as your home ecosystem you are using for alexa ect in your housePut your phone in the 2.4 network ( android pull down screen and hold down the WiFi logo and then look for your 2.4 network) and turn on Bluetooth and location services while you are there and setup is on screen and super easy to followmake sure your TV is on and your rm Pro is looking in directly at the TV for the moment during the set-up processThe setup will ask you tv information if you don't have it to hand don't worry as long as you have the name of the TV it will give you "the most common settings" for that TV.. The rm Pro came up first with my TV remote and infact all other remote templates I asked for in secsYou will be asked to try the remote out like volume up and down and menus ect ect and if you are happy just add the remote and give the remote a name...Within 10mins I had installed the app updated everything and installed the skill to alexaI set up a routine on my 4th generation alexa and now I say " TV on"My smart switches turn on power to the TV and freesat box ( I switch them off to save power in todays current situation) and add a small delay of 15 sec for the freesat box to boot and the alexa broadlink skill kicks in and fires the broadlink to turn on TV off standby and freesat to TV guide.. Super easy to doBrilliant value for money 👍No worries with Alexa and skill setup at all 👍And added bonus I have a smart extension lead that has a USB on it so I plugged the broadlink into that and don't even need to use a plug space 👍👍Remote control is super fast like I have pressed it with the factory remote, so they can now be cleared off the sofa table making more room and looking less cluttered.. Honestly it's a win win!!!Stop leaving bad reviews about the product!!Like anyone that trains or walks dogs know"it's not the dog " rm pro" its the owner " new user" that need trainingI will order another the bedroom TV later so I can turn some rf switches and TV on and off as wellCould not have asked for a easier setup and use out the box!!! 👍👍👍