Broadlink RM4 Mini Smart Remote IR Hub Only 2.4G WiFi

Features and specifications in this description are as the brand describes them.

Overview

The Broadlink RM4 Mini is an infrared smart remote hub that connects to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks and allows control of IR-enabled home appliances through a smartphone app or voice commands. It supports over 50,000 infrared devices operating at 38KHz, including televisions, set-top boxes, air conditioners, fans, sound systems and DVD players, with the IR library updated via the cloud. The hub is powered by USB cable and measures 47 by 47 by 42 millimetres.

Setup is managed through the free Broadlink app for iOS and Android, which enables remote control of connected devices from anywhere. The hub works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and IFTTT for voice control and automation routines. Users can create timers and customised scenes to automate their IR appliances. The brand notes that the hub requires line-of-sight to devices, as IR signals cannot pass through obstacles, and it does not support 5GHz Wi-Fi, mesh networks or RF-controlled devices.

Key features

• Broad IR device support: The brand says the hub is compatible with over 50,000 infrared appliances at 38KHz, with cloud-updated libraries and manual learning for unlisted devices.
• Voice and app control: Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and IFTTT for voice commands, plus Siri on iPhone, while the Broadlink app turns a smartphone into a universal remote.
• Automation and scheduling: Supports multiple timers and customised scenes to automate control of IR devices according to routines or conditions.
• Compact USB-powered design: Measures 47 by 47 by 42 millimetres and is powered via USB cable, with an infrared range listed at up to 26 feet.
• 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only: Requires a secured 2.4GHz network and does not support 5GHz Wi-Fi, mesh networks or RF devices; line-of-sight to appliances is necessary.