So I bought some blindster shades, their lower end motorized cellular battery operated shades. These run off of an RF remote only. They do not work directly with Alexa like their higher end models of shades (levelor, deluxe). Fortunately the RF remote doesn’t have a rolling code! So the Broadlink RM4 learned the remote buttons and i got it to work great through the broadlink app!The last key was to get it to work with alexa. Broadlink app allows adding scenes which Alexa will immediately recognize. So I added a scene named open curtain and added one device action of curtain device open. Alexa immediately recognized it so I could say alexa run open curtain and it worked. I didn't want to have to say "run" so I then added an alexa routine that was voice "open curtain" or "open drapes" that would then run this new broadlink scene. And now it all works. I can say alexa "open curtain" or alexa "open drapes" Did the same with close curtain command.Success! RM4 pro works great and instantaneously.Highly recommend

Great device and easy to set up to control all your devices.

Excellent produit ! surtout pour faire de la domotique c'est parfait!

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I trained using rf remote for my set of 4 shades, then linked to Alexa. It is working really well.

I love home automation and this thing allows you to control any device that has a IR or RF remote with your phone. When it's cold I turn on the gas fire as i am coming home so the house is nice and toasty. In summer i use it to turn on our ceiling fans. Sooo good. It does take a bit of getting use to the app, but when you have it sorted, it's not too hard and bloody good.

J'ai acheté cette télécommande universelle en pour me permettre de contrôler la TV avec Alexa.Et sans doute plus tard, y lier des plafonnier ventilateur...on verratoujours est-il que c'est simple !J'ai pu creer des routines pour Madame, et la réponse est instantanée.Le boitier est sous la TV dans un meuble, (non fermé) .Les réglage sont hyper rapide , j'ai rapidement trouvé une télécommande compatible avec ma Télévision, et à partir de là, creer les scène pour Alexa.Une fois le skills actif sur Alexa, la détection est immédiate, et la reconnaissance niquelle.Les routine sur l'application sont personnalisable, et permette de creer des scène bien précise.Par exemple , creer une routine de démarrage sur le profil de Mme directement.- Allumer la Tv- Lancer Netflix-Attendre 50 secondes (je sais... elle est lente cette Tv... :( )- Faire 4 fois "Haut" (parceque 4 profil au total...ça me permet d'être sur de revenir sur le premier)- Faire 2 fois "Bas" (pour revenir sur le profil de Madame)- Faire "Ok"Et Bim... profil ouvertCombiné avec Alexa, et un simple "Alexa, soirée netflix !"Tamise la lumière du salon , désactive les équipements inutile alentour, et démarre le profil de Mme sur Netflix !Plus qu'a préparer les Snack le temps que tout démarre :)

Amazingly, I bought this little device over 1 year ago. It has been continuously plugged-in & working flawlessly ever since! I literally use it daily with Alexa voice commands to control multiple devices around the house. I control my TV; ceiling fan; mini-split AC Unit; and a bunch of cheap IR outlet plugs that I have connected around the house. At first, the phone App used to be clunky and weird-looking, but now it feels and looks more polished. However, I rarely use the app since I have all devices controlled by voice or automated routines.This little device connects via WiFi and can basically learn the signals of any RF or IR remote controls. You point the remote to the Broadlink and it learns it. So I bought a pack of dirt cheap IR outlet plugs here on Amazon. I made several appliances smart and able to be controlled with voice commands or automated routines. This now includes my printer; paper-shredder; power outlet next to my bed (to avoid overcharging my phone at night); LED lights strips behind TV; and high capacity external HDD connected to my main computer. The benefit of using IR plugs versus WiFi plugs; is that WiFi constantly consumes data and bandwidth frequencies on your WiFi Router. Which leads to slowing down your WiFi. Also the more WiFi devices you have the more potential security holes you have in your home network for hackers. Thus, this device helps solve these problems. The cheap IR plugs help turn any dumb devices to smart devices. I believe Broadlink also has their own brand of smart outlets but I have not used those.The pro version that comes with an indoor temperature and humidity sensor cable (pic attached) costs a bit more. However, it is totally worth it since you can use it to set up automated routines to turn on/off your AC unit or dehumidifier once your indoor temperature or humidity reaches a certain level.The only 2 inconveniences about this device are; (1) device does not come with wall USB-A wall power brick, you have to provide your own; (2) that the “sensor cable” (which also powers this device) is way too short. I guess optionally you could get a USB extender cable if necessary. Just wish it had been a little bit longer. I just connected my Broadlink next to my nightstand since it is closest to my bed in order to get the best temperature reading for when I sleep. Also comes with optional wall mounting attachment. I definitely recommend this device. Well worth it for its versatility of multiple uses and longevity.

I have the RM4Pro now controlling 8 banks of lights (14 sockets) that were previously just controlled with a 433.29 [Mhz] BN-Link remote and 315 [MHz] Westek RF remote. The RM4Pro is also controlling my Sony receiver, Samsung TV, and Samsung DVD player. The IR signal strength is very good, and works in the same room from about 25 feet away and through a metal grate in the cabinet doors. The RF signal strength is also very good, and I control sockets in cabinets and on different floors of my house. The RM4 Pro is very stable on the WiFi network and I have never had it drop or not be found.However, the Broadlink app is not more convenient than a physical remote control, and is less well laid out, and has less button mapping, than the apps that come with my receiver, DVD, Lights, etc. The real improvement is the ultimate goal of controlling the RM4Pro with my smart home assistant. I use G----e H--m Assistant ("GHA"), one of the two Alexa competitors. And this works pretty well. The switches have to be set up as "bulb" in Broadlink, or GHA won't recognize them. The control with GHA for the receiver/DVD is basic: on and off. But I really only wanted to control the lights, and the other device on-off control is really “gravy.” If you want to control more, like volume, changing source, etc., you should use the Broadlink app, physical remote, app that came with the device, or set up scenes in Broadlink (then you have to use the "activate scene" terminology in GHA).Con: I accidentally included sub-devices, temperature and humidity, when setting up the RM4Pro, and I cannot find a way to remove them without starting all over. Given how long it took to learn all the remotes and buttons, I actually ordered the sensor cable so that they will be functional rather than have to set everything up again. The sensor and humidity are interesting, in that they confirm my thermostat readings and are more precise (to two decimal points).Note: The RM4Pro cannot control Bluetooth controlled devices, like a PS4 or FireTV; but they do not advertise that they do, and could not do so without cooperation from the manufacturers anyway.Con: If you have a 5 [MHz] and 2.4 [MHz] WiFi broadcasting the same SSID, you have to disable the 5 [MHz] when setting up, or the device won't connect.Con: I had some trouble getting the RM4 Pro to connect to my WiFi LAN. I tried about 7 times, and, after the Broadlink app connected to the device, it just kept failing when trying to send the SSID and password to the device. I tried in AP mode and smart mode. I unplugged it and re-plugged it several times, and one time and it finally worked. Be persistent and keep resetting the device. Once set up though, it has been rock-solid.Con: This device does not come with a USB power supply. You must supply a USB micro that can put out at least 1 amp. I tried an old supply that put out 0.7 amps, and the device was flaky with this underpowered power supply.Overall, this Broadlink device paired with RF/IR is a much cheaper way to get smart on-off control than buying lots of smart lamp sockets individually. I’m already paying a significant amount to control overhead lights with Lutron’s Caseta hub system as I slowly replace switches for $150 a pop as I get the version with the built-in preset and matching Pico remote and pedestal.Conclusion: I'm actually very happy the RM4 Pro solution the more I use it. Now I am going to buy some of the RM4 Pro's little brothers, the IR-only remotes, to hit some IR fans in other rooms. Looking at some information on-line, it looks like I'll get the on-off functionality with GHM easily, and will have to use Broadlink's scenes for oscillate, speed, etc.2021.06.10 update: Con - No Ethernet over USB support, so must use WiFi.