User experiences: Broadlink RM4 Pro Universal IR/RF Remote Controller
Brand: Broadlink
Model: RM4 Pro
Link to exact product: IR/RF UNIVERSAL REMOTE-Broadlink博联智能
Protocol: Wi-fi IR/RF 434 MHz.
HA Integration: Broadlink
In use since: 2021
Number of this item in use: 1
Positive:
- Local - once device is on wi-fi network
- Wi-fi based
- Integrated with HA
- Also controls RF devices
- Fast response
- Integration allows creation of switches for use in dashboards
- Once learned, all IR codes are easily accessible for reference
Negative:
- Not good if wi-fi is unreliable
- Broadlink app needed to add to wi-fi network
- Fiddly to set up - only works with 2.4Ghz
- Learning codes quite a complex process
- Mains powered (via USB adapter) - can make placement difficult
My rating (1-5, 1 being bad, 5 being super): 3
Comment:
I use it mainly for RF (the range is good enough to cover the whole house), but I’ve never had any problems with IR. Reliable. Does not time out like the RM4 mini.