e-Remote Broadlink RM-Pro

[ray0006]

Eh u mean u manage to set it up once on iphone? If u already setup in a phone can try the backup restore function in eControl for another phone.

 

[zentonio]

I just bought the RM Pro. It worked for my LG TV. But I cannot get it to work for my Singtel Mio TV. It can learn the code but the box does not respond to the transmission. For my crestar fan remote, it cannot learn at all. Any idea how to get them to work?

 

[dduskk]

Hi all, sorry I am really a noob at this smart home tech but I really want to set up smart home with Alexa in my new place.
1) May I ask if RF (wifi) or IR is a better option -which works better with Alexa?
2) I saw the codes provided by someone for google home but I am really lost. Is there any recommendations for me to get professional help on installation?
3) What is a 1 way and 2 way? (Sorry!)
4) I have existing lights and fans which will not be replaced - I understand I can simply buy something that can make them controllable using remote controller - and I assume hence can be controlled using RM Pro? Sorry. What is this device to make existing lights & fans controllable by remote?

Thanks all !

 

[tinotng]

1) May I ask if RF (wifi) or IR is a better option -which works better with Alexa?
RF refer to the compatible with RF devices that using 433, 315mhz not by wifi, RM pro would be better choice if you have both RF+IR device to control and both work with alexa.

2) I saw the codes provided by someone for google home but I am really lost. Is there any recommendations for me to get professional help on installation?
Not sure about that as I configured myself to linked rm pro to alexa by rm bridge.

3) What is a 1 way and 2 way? (Sorry!)
1 way is 1 button control 1 light, 2 way is 2 button control 2 lights on a single gang face plate...etc

4) I have existing lights and fans which will not be replaced - I understand I can simply buy something that can make them controllable using remote controller - and I assume hence can be controlled using RM Pro? Sorry. What is this device to make existing lights & fans controllable by remote?
See answer 3.

 

[Christopher86]

For the RM pro to link with echo dot (alexa), do we need an additional device to add as bridge?

 

[turboo]

1) May I ask if RF (wifi) or IR is a better option -which works better with Alexa?
RF refer to the compatible with RF devices that using 433, 315mhz not by wifi, RM pro would be better choice if you have both RF+IR device to control and both work with alexa.

2) I saw the codes provided by someone for google home but I am really lost. Is there any recommendations for me to get professional help on installation?
Not sure about that as I configured myself to linked rm pro to alexa by rm bridge.

3) What is a 1 way and 2 way? (Sorry!)
1 way is 1 button control 1 light, 2 way is 2 button control 2 lights on a single gang face plate...etc

4) I have existing lights and fans which will not be replaced - I understand I can simply buy something that can make them controllable using remote controller - and I assume hence can be controlled using RM Pro? Sorry. What is this device to make existing lights & fans controllable by remote?
See answer 3.

Interested to know too

 

[anothermix]

Hi does anyone know any shops that sells livolo switches in singapore?

 

[sellwatch]

anybody facing a problem with their aircon? As the on and off button is the same on my original remote, it seems to make the aircon unable to recognise the IR beam when i tried to off it.

I can turn it on with no issue at all except for the turning off part. Red light is flashed on RM pro but aircon doesnt switch off.

 

[A.Venture]

I think is late reply. But you need to reinstall the configuration again.

 

[Dee7777]

For the RM pro to link with echo dot (alexa), do we need an additional device to add as bridge?

Rm pro via ihc app can link directly to Alexa skill. U just have to copy set your device as tv remote . For etc light control , after u setup light device in ihc , duplicate it as tv device . (Custom device n Light device is not supported in amazon Alexa yet ) tv on/off —set as turn on light or turn off light . Vol up — set as light on , vol down - set as light off . ..etc finish the setup don’t miss any . Then rename this tv device as hall or kitchen or bedroom in the property . Go to ihc third party to refresh then go Alexa skill page devices to refresh n connect . Once u see the device listed in Alexa , call Alexa to “ turn on kitchen on “

 

[Dee7777]

Rm pro via ihc app can link directly to Alexa skill. U just have to copy set your device as tv remote . For etc light control , after u setup light device in ihc , duplicate it as tv device . (Custom device n Light device is not supported in amazon Alexa yet ) tv on/off —set as turn on light or turn off light . Vol up — set as light on , vol down - set as light off . ..etc finish the setup don’t miss any . Then rename this tv device as hall or kitchen or bedroom in the property . Go to ihc third party to refresh then go Alexa skill page devices to refresh n connect . Once u see the device listed in Alexa , call Alexa to “ turn on kitchen on “

Any interested to control lights can ping me . I will forward u my fav light control 433mhz RF, better then broadlink tc2 and cheaper .

 

[Dee7777]

Check out this keywords in Taobao for the 433mhz wall socket switch for lights 奥都智能触摸开关配随意贴免布线无线双控 多控遥控开关面板

 

[shacboi]

For the RM pro to link with echo dot (alexa), do we need an additional device to add as bridge?

if u are using the newer IHC app, then it can be link to Alexa, if you are still on the e-Remote app then it can't.

 

[shacboi]

anybody facing a problem with their aircon? As the on and off button is the same on my original remote, it seems to make the aircon unable to recognise the IR beam when i tried to off it.

I can turn it on with no issue at all except for the turning off part. Red light is flashed on RM pro but aircon doesnt switch off.

Guess you may just need to re-learn the OFF button again on ur RM Pro.

 

[shacboi]

1) May I ask if RF (wifi) or IR is a better option -which works better with Alexa?
RF refer to the compatible with RF devices that using 433, 315mhz not by wifi, RM pro would be better choice if you have both RF+IR device to control and both work with alexa.

2) I saw the codes provided by someone for google home but I am really lost. Is there any recommendations for me to get professional help on installation?
Not sure about that as I configured myself to linked rm pro to alexa by rm bridge.

3) What is a 1 way and 2 way? (Sorry!)
1 way is 1 button control 1 light, 2 way is 2 button control 2 lights on a single gang face plate...etc

4) I have existing lights and fans which will not be replaced - I understand I can simply buy something that can make them controllable using remote controller - and I assume hence can be controlled using RM Pro? Sorry. What is this device to make existing lights & fans controllable by remote?
See answer 3.

Hello, I'm new to home-automation too, lemme try to answer ur questions.

1) I'm using RM PRO which u already know has IR+RF, so IR such as aircon remote, cable box remote, tv remote settled. RF wise, i use it for RF sockets, i bought cheap rf sockets online but u can easily get more reliable brands such as tp-link or broadlink ones.

2) i tink no need worry too much on the 'codes', u just ask rm pro to learn the button and installed the IHC app for rm pro, with IHC u can eliminate the 'bridge' even.

3) i believe the 1-way , 2-way is toking about the communication from the ur device. 2-way(communication) means if i use an app to turn on the light for example, my app should indicate the light is ON, so i can see the status of the light via my app too. but sadly the e-remote / IHC app for broadlink seems to be 1-way for now, meaning i click on/off light, i do not know the status of the light via the app, can only see the physical light to determine.

4) to change ur existing ceiling fans/lights to add in remote is abit more troublesome, ur issue can be eaisly solve by getting wifi/rf controlled wall switches. Broadlink TC2 wall switch is one of them, and of cos can be on/off via ur rm pro IHC app, & via ur Alexa.

Hope it helps!

 

[shacboi]

Crestar fan remote shld b IR, u can try learn the button at close proximity. As far as i noe... Shld nt be anyissue learning ir codes.

I just bought the RM Pro. It worked for my LG TV. But I cannot get it to work for my Singtel Mio TV. It can learn the code but the box does not respond to the transmission. For my crestar fan remote, it cannot learn at all. Any idea how to get them to work?

 

[shacboi]

I suggest u guys try out IHC app. Just need to re config everything again. IHC eliminates the plugin/bridge issue.

its not the 2.4ghz problem. cause i know i am always on 2.4ghz. Anyways I managed to get it to work once on e-Control, my android Samsung phone just doesn't want to configure and add it to list. Its like a random chance thing, sometimes it work sometimes it dont.

When on RM Plugin, I managed to get it to show IP Address on Alexa bridge on my device just ONCE. After that it keep saying unable to manage device..

 

[shacboi]

That is... If both ur aircon isin line of sight to the rm pro. Usually a living have one aircon so dun hav this issue. However to ONdiff aircon in diff rooms... As aircon remotes r usualli ir... U can get rm bean... Mini ir device in Separate rooms, ard $23 each.

Most likely both will on at the same time.

 

[shacboi]

If u r intending to use broadlink rm pro.. Perhaps u can get broadlink tc2 wall switch. I wanted to do dat too... Yet to do it though.

Hi, any one can recommend me the light switch cover?

I'm looking to set up my smart home using Amazon Echo Dot and broadlink remote.

Wondering how to link the light switches up.

Can any one recommend the type of light switch cover as well?

Are they standard size also?

 

[shacboi]

Broadlink tc2 switch are on 433mhz rf... Therefore no need light of sight unlik IR. Within lik 15m radius ard the hse should be fine.

Must u have a clear line of sight for the RM pro to work with the TC switch?

I am contemplating to do Z-wave switch but those require a neutral wire.. So the cost is definitely way higher..