BroadLink RM4 Mini IR Universal Remote Control (2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Only), Smart Home Automation Wi-Fi Infrared Blaster for TV, AC, STB Audio, Works with Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT

Works great with my IR-based space heater. The app is so-so, but works fine for my use case. Placement, especially one that's out of sight, isn't ideal but it works. Ultimately, this was quite easy to get setup and linked to the device. It's also quite small, making it easier to hide. In a dream world this worked natively with Homekit but one can dream.

This thing is great. If you have a bunch of little remotes for things like lights, candles, fans; use this to control them all from you phone. Or better yet link thw vendor to Alexa and boom voice control. The only downside would be it needs to have line of sight to those items, well or in that same room may work, but hey we all figured that since is just basically a universal remote. I thought it was easy to setup but others not so tech savvy may have to read a bit

Difficult to setup. Once setup works great.

Perfectly works with Home Assistant, small and easy to use

Excelente solo debes saber cómo configurar y será una gran herramienta en tu hogar

I've been using an RM mini 3 for years, and purchased an RM mini 4 for another room. Aside from all the awful things the new app does (including collect all kinds of information about you and your network and transmit it to a cloud server) the latest firmware versions have BLOCK THE USE OF THIRD PARTY APPS. I purchased a second one - first one I got - directly from Broadlink's Amazon store was USED. Came in a clear plastic baggie with no packaging or instructions and obviously used. So I returned it and got a second one. My intention was to use this RM mini 4 with AnyMote but it will not work. I did some digging on the Interwebz and it looks like Broadlink is starting to block third party apps from being able to use these devices on newer firmware to force users to use only the Broadlink app.....which is terrible and spies on you. The older RM mini 3 works just fine with anymote so if that's your intent, get an RM mini3 while you can because the new mini 4 on the latest firmware only appears to work with the terrible Chinese-made app loaded with spyware that sends data to a cloud server. What possible reason an app for an IR blaster to constantly send data to a cloud server is beyond me. Returning this garbage! Update: I game the RM4 Pro a shot after finding some info on the interwebz for using these things with Home Assistant and setting it up for local control without Chinese cloud servers. It works but it’s pretty a pretty hacky process and I definitely wouldn’t recommend it to a novice. Even then getting it to learn new codes requires a Linux server and some comfort using command-line tools. It CAN be made to work as a locally controlled device but it’s a lot of work so unless you enjoy that sort of thing I still wouldn’t recommend it even though it ultimately is working for me.

So...I've been watching lots of videos of most Youtubers and people who explain features about smart houses and appliances, and almost everyone tend to use this universal IR control. I decided to buy it. In the last 3 days I could say these pros and cons: Pros: -Pretty small, you can put it everywhere you want (as long as you have an outlet close to it, obviously). -It was easy to set up, actually. Once the app detected the control, the setup for my TV, AC and ST box were pretty quick. -The default remotes that appear in the app work pretty well and with the first option you should have it working (except the ST box, who took me up to the 3rd default option to work, but at least I didn't have to set up all the buttons one by one). -They were rapidly discovered by my Alexa app, and at the beginning they were working great with the on/off commands, volume for the TV, etc. -The voice commands respond almost in no time. I could tell Alexa to turn off my TV and, before she answers "okay", the TV is already off. Cons: -Channel management is not the "magical solution" if you want to be able to change channels with voice commands (which is what I was hoping for). To do that, I would have to create individual scenes for each channel, then sync them with Alexa and then create routines to change them with voice commands (in my case I only tend to watch around 10-12 channels, but for those who like to watch more than that, it will be kinda annoying to do, and apart from mentioning that Alexa only lets you have 99 routines, so if you would need to have that amount of routines, these ones would bulk you up some space). -In my particular case with the channels, the ST box has the HD channels starting from channel 1002 and further. When I added my favorite channels to the list and tried to test them out with the app remote, it seems the app dials the numbers so quick that some numbers even repeat themselves and you end up getting a different channel than expected. What I had to do was to set up "channels" which were only every single digit from 0 to 9, and I created scenes for each channel with 4 different commands (each corresponding digit), to kinda add up a little delay in the channel dialing. This took me around 20 mins for 12 channels...a little bit awkward. -Could happen that sometimes your Alexa routines would trigger, but the actions regarding the remotes you want to control won't do what you expect them to do. I wanted to be able to change my TV inputs with certain triggers. At the beginning they started working very well, but last night they weren't responding at all. I added up some Alexa confirmation phrases to check if it was the routine itself or simply the actions regarding the IR remote and indeed, the IR remote wouldn't do the actions. I unlinked the skill, signed out of the app, tried to link everything once again and for some reason it was glitchy and it wouldn't let me sign in and link my account again for around 25 mins (have no idea why) until it decided to work again, and after that the routines were working perfectly...but I'm hoping I don't have to go over all that process every 2-3 days. -FAQ section is not helpful at all. It doesn't have a lot of questions and most questions there are about set up stuff (which ironically was my easiest step to do). Overall, I wouldn't say this thing doesn't work at all...it does respond, it can be integrated, but it could take some time to set it up as you would like it to work, just like it happened to me. If you want something to just automate your devices' on/off status or maybe timers, this will work nicely for the price you're paying. If you would like it to do more complex stuff (especially a bulky channel list), maybe you could save a little more and buy a more reliable one.

Produto de média complexidade para instalação, mas depois de tudo configurado, funciona muito bem

Model: Broadlink RM4 Mini Bought this to replace the function of a remote control. This review is based on the product being used just as a remote control via the App on the phone. (for smart home functions please look at other reviews) For those wondering this is a little USB powered device which works as following: Phone>App>WiFi>Broadlink>Air conditioner. When on sale for $29.99 this is fantastic value. The box it came in was smaller than expected, the entire product was smaller than I thought but I guess it only needs space for just a WiFi antenna and a IR transmitter. Product includes a decently long flat USB cable which is good quality. NO USB power adapter is included, I just use a 5V 1amp Apple USB phone charger and it works fine. It was quite simple to setup following the instructions. Had to go through a process of holding down the reset button on the product for a specific length of time with a toothpick to put the Broadlink RM4 Mini into the correct mode. All of this was quite simple as you go back and forth between the App instructions and included printed instructions. Once up and running it was a easy process to add the Samsung Air Conditioner to the remote App. There were 3 most common options and you can test each before proceeding. AC fully functioned with the 1st option. I set it up across the room initially, but had issues sometimes when you stand between the Broadlink and the AC unit blocking the IR signal. After I moved the Broadlink to below the AC unit on a cabinet and now it works all the time. Also remember to remove the clear plastic which is on the unit as it can also cause issues with the IR signal. App is simple and easy to use. Open the App then tap on the Airconditioner. All the functions are there, more functions are hidden in the "more" section but the most commonly used settings are on the first page and easy to access. It works flawlessly and there is absolutely no delay between tapping the touch screen on your phone and the Airconditioner responding. Works just as well as the original Samsung remote, and even better since you don’t have to point the phone at the AC. It is connected with WiFi so it even works from the next room. Very satisfied with the product. It is small, simple in design and just works. I have read some other reviews saying the process of adding it to a Smart Assistant is a bit more complicated, but I have no experience in that part of the setup. As a simple device which turns your Phone into a AC Remote this product is great. USB powered so consumes very little energy, and probably cheaper in cost than a replacement remote for a Airconditioner. Also never have to worry about changing flat remote batteries thanks to USB power. Extra info: The "Mini" model is IR (Infra-red) only. The "Pro" model is IR and RF (Radio Frequency). RM3 is the older model, and RM4 is the newer model. I think all models have a alternate version which includes a “Temperature & Humidity sensor”. This alternate version may be preferred by some for automatic "Smart Home" function. Our Airconditioner used IR remote so we only needed the "Mini" model. You can tell if your remote is IR by the LED on the top of the remote. If you block the LED with your finger and try turning the AC on the remote should not work.

REALLY GOOD OPTIONS TO AUTOMATE YOUR IR RECIVING DEVICES GREAT COMPATIBILITY ONLY A FEW PRODUCTS ARE MISSING

It works very well, it wasn't easy to install

Great device and works as described!