Can not contact Broadlink RM mini3 to Hass

Third party integrations
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Hi everyone,
I have problem with RM mini3 (black) FCC ID : 2ACDZ-RMMINI3-RM S/n RM61H0221965
Home Assistant 0.108.9 . I try to connect RM mini 3 for the first time. I has static IP for this RM mini3 .

I had insert code in configuration.yaml :

Broadlink

remote:

  • platform: broadlink #RM mini 3
    host: 192.168.1.23
    mac: ‘24:DF:A7:7A:7C:A3’

switch:

  • platform: broadlink #RM mini 3
    host: 192.168.1.23
    mac: ‘24:DF:A7:7A:7C:A3’
    timeout: 15
    retry: 5

Then I goto developer-tools/service and do that :
Service
remote.learn_command

Entity
remote.broadlink
Service Data (YAML, optional)

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entity_id: remote.broadlink
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When I click: Call Service, then click remote tivi to RM mini 3, there no notice. I check lamp in RM mini 3, it not light. Broad mini 3 hub still work in my phone.
Then I check in State panel : [remote.broadlink] unavailable , anh no any signal code of remote.

And there no folder .storage in config .

Please help me!
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There are other threads that have information on this problem.
Search for it and you will find the other thread(s).

You have to unlink it from app and run a python script to add it to your local network.

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If I unlink it from app and run a python script to add it, then Mini RM3 still can use in App Broadlink?

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No.
That is why I’m buying a second to experiment with

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Hey!

I’m new to Home Assistant and getting my head around everything. I am having the same issue as the OP.

I have tried searching for the thread that you speak of, but without any luck? Is there any chance you could provide a link to it please?

Thanks
Ben

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This is the post that explains how to do it.

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Thank you for taking the time to post the link, its appreciated.

I understand most of it, but unfortunately I have no idea how to create a python script! Sounds way above my level of expertise. I dont suppose you can point me in the right direction on how this would be done?

I love the idea of using HA but unfortunately if I can not get my Broadlink remote to work, its a bit of a deal breaker - which is a shame.

Thanks again for your assistance.
Ben

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I haven’t got around to do it myself yet.
Since it means you need to delete it from the cloud I have not done it yet.
I bought a second RM 3 mini that I now can in HA and get that to the same position as the other, then I will just switch.
The new worked flawlessly in HA from start. Must be because it has not been on the cloud.

I have no previous knowledge of python so I have only read and tried my way forward so far, but not actually done what “needs” to be done.

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Thanks.

I actually read somewhere else earlier today (unfortunately I can not find the information again), where somebody stated that if you de-link the device from the Broadlink app and reset the device, you can then re-register it on the network through the app but DO NOT connect it to the cloud.

Unfortunately though as far as I can tell the Broadlink app requires you too sign in before you can register the device and then automatically connects to the cloud.

I’m trying a few different things - some people have said its a firmware issue on the newer models - do you know if its possible to install an older firmware on these devices?

Thanks
Ben

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I don’t know.
All I know is the one I bought used is a RM3, the one I had problems with is a RM4.
When I added the RM3 I went through the process but did not go any further than I needed.
Meaning when I had it on my network I closed the app and started using broadlink manager and it worked.

I have read some posts about the problem being fixed on the new version of Home Assistant.