How To Control Practically Anything With Alexa

This is an instructional video to show you how to fool Alexa into controlling Infrared devices such as TV's, and RF devices such as lights and plug sockets without spending lost of money on LightwaveRF or Philips Hue lamps. Buy a Broadlink RM Pro and control practically anything!
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[@jacquesmarsacq7840]

like the features, setup was difficult for some of my devices (August Door lock, kzbin.infoUgkxhB5YOMNj04GuoAosExygP4cH-dKeb4aB Bose speaker)... but all switches and outlets (5), thermostat, tankless water heater. Unfortunately all I can do is turn on/off Bose. It doesn't support volume or changing channels, but I believe that is due to the particular speaker I have.... Worth getting if you already have other devices to use it with... I don't sit around and ask Alexa questions much so that doesn't really matter to me....

[@spezzington]

Good work! I've done Openremote2, RaspberryPi IO Relays, Frankenstein RF Remotes, Tablet, IR Repeaters, iTach, the list goes on. This is sooo much better!

[@ruddymcfudgkins5991]

*I like the old style Echo Dot because it's small also **Newest.Technology**, gives out decent sound and doesn't take up a lot of shelf space if you want to put it on beam in the workshop or shed.*

[@thedonnilad]

Hi Paul, thanks for your posts they are fantastic. I currently have brought a rm pro and have a android box and a old Samsung phone, I also have a Apple iPhone so run off iOS. What do you suggest I use to run everything based on you numerous tutorials? Thanks.

[@beutelleemaier3532]

great video, very instructive !

[@vpdtube]

Very impressive Paul, very impressive! Now, can you tell me is there a way to control multiple harmony hubs from Alexa without having to create multiple Amazon accounts and using different mobile to control it. Currently, what I heard is, out of the box we can have only once hub work with Alexa which sucks!!!

[@afsheensiraj8354]

LoL your video triggered my Alexa :)

[@RayyanGHunzai]

Afsheen Siraj :) it switched my leather stick Slexa

[@ErykTV]

Afsheen Siraj just mute it

[@dstarkie1able]

Apologies if this is a really basic question, but what is the difference between the IHC and e-control apps and when should they be used? I notice on some videos you use IHC, then on others you use e-control.

[@paulhibbert]

+Dave Starkie hi mate. Long story, but this will answer it and it's really important to read it if you're thinking of buying a broadlink product... www.paulhibbert.co.uk/2017/11/24/a-complete-guide-to-connecting-the-broadlink-rm-pro-and-broadlink-blackbean-to-alexa/

[@Yoursoul101]

I used to have the same thing, but with the mini. I liked the software the developer made for it, but the RM devices were just too unreliable. I ended up getting a logitech harmony device and some Lifx lights. They tend to get great support even though they still have their moments where things fail. The only thing I miss was the RF part. Can't believe logitech has not implemented that into their hardware yet.

[@AcrimoniousMirth]

Phenom Menon I think they have in the latest gen!

[@EpicRooster]

Thank you for this video.....Worked a treat and easy to follow......

[@weeble3383]

Hi Paul, Can you let me know where you got the button icons for the e-control setup. Thanks in advance. Keep up the great work . Update, I found them ☺️☺️☺️ Phil

[@adamwickenden9133]

Mr Hibbert can I just say your tutorial was absolutely amazing :) also managed to get a android box I had lying around running the rm Tasker plugin :) no need for a tablet or phone :) boom again thanks for all the tutorials :)

[@stevenbowness]

brilliant! just ordered a broadlink pro now , have hue ,hive,& Alexa, now can play with many more tricks ,like TV/sat on ,

[@stevenbowness]

update ,came today & I had a basic set up in half hour ,plenty more tricks & gadgets to add over weekend

[@rambledogs2012]

Still waiting for mine. Every time the Postman arrives I think its here. #kidatchristmas

[@RickieJr]

or you could get a harmony hub 10x better

[@nstmania]

sorry Rickie but harmony cost a lot more that the broadlink and it sucks compare to it. Just the easy learn process of any remote control for any device that broadlink has is enough ...and again the price of the broadlink is ridicules

[@richardbissett5851]

Great video Paul. Is there a way to achieve this without an android device... as I am fully Apple'd? Cheers. Rich

[@paulhibbert]

+richard bissett unfortunately not but a lot of people in your situation are buying Android set top boxes which gives them the added bonus of having a Kodi box too. This one will do the trick... amzn.to/2tysmof -P

[@NicDuVernet]

I actually just bought a RM Pro2 yesterday and saw your video and was excited to set this up however, after a couple of hours of pulling out my hair trying to figure out why it wouldn't work I now see on the support website for the makers of RM Tasker Plugin that there is a new version of the RM Pro2 out that will not work with it. The version is the RM2+v2(10119). If you are seeing a red message "Unable to manage this device" in RM Tasker Plugin when you try to add an Alexa device I believe it's because of this incompatibility with the new version. Pretty bummed about this but I might just try to use the RM Bridge app along with SmarterThings integration to get this to work instead. It's a much longer and more cumbersome process but hopefully it will work until the RM Tasker Plugin gets updated.

[@paulhibbert]

Nic DuVernet sorry to hear this man. Hopefully this video will spur the tasker plugin guy on. Fingers crossed!

[@paulhibbert]

+Nic DuVernet Can you link me to where you've read this? I've Google a lot and can't find it anywhere?

[@paulhibbert]

+Nic DuVernet I got a speedy reply from the developer... RM2+v2 (10119) is not supported by my app at the moment. It may takes me a couple of months to get it supported. Please convey that to your viewers. Thanks for bringing it to my attention brother.

[@NicDuVernet]

Yeah, the developer replied back to me also saying about the same thing. For anyone else in the US looking to buy a RM Pro use this amazon seller. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U5IXFGI/ I ordered that one and just set it up and it works with the RM Tasker Plugin without issue. The first one I got the box was white and the second one (the one that actually works with the RM Tasker Plugin) the box was black. There are also a couple of other differences between them: 1. The first one I got came with firmware version 20024 and when I tried to update it through the app it said there was no update available, even though I know that the most recent firmware is v20025. The second one came with firmware v20022 and was able to update to the newest firmware v20025 with ease through the automatic update process in the app. 2. The first one was not able to learn the remote for my ceiling fan which operates on 303Mhz frequency. The second one is able to operate it without issue.

[@paulhibbert]

Roof Playz haha, great. Looks like I'll be reshooting most of my latest video then :P I've not heard from him yet.

[@LukeTimms78]

Thx for the video.. I've got an android tv box that i'll put tasker on.. The flow was very useful!

[@alltheway3]

this is so cool, great watch

[@kryptonitefitness]

pretty cool stuff . how does this compare to the logitec harmony device?

[@paulhibbert]

Hey dude. The basic differences are the massive price gap and the fact the Broadlink is easier to achieve more outside the box type stuff, Logitech really hold us down to their way of working. The Broadlink can also control RF plug sockets and light switches which the Harmony can't. The one positive Logitech has over the RM pro is that it can control bluetooth devices such as Nvidia shield and Sky and Virgin boxes, BUT the Broadlink can control both Sky and Virgin via Infrared as the set top boxes are actually capable of receiving both. The Nvidia shield can also be controlled using Infrared if you purchase a separate FLIRC. Since this video was made Broadlink have released an official skill which means the Android device is no longer required. Check out my later video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpXNoWmfmJ5siZo My recommendation therefore is always the RM pro. :) -P

[@XRinger]

Thanks for posting this Paul. I would not have been about to control my home without your video tutorial.. Question: My e-Control Timers don't seem to be doing anything.. Is there some trick I'm missing?

[@paulhibbert]

+Richard Lee I tried mine for the first time the other day just as a test as I'd never used them. Worked fine for me. I long press on the button I want to set a timer for and choose timer. The rest is self explanatory. Is that how you're doing it?

[@XRinger]

Nope, I was clicking on the timer menu.. Not using the button hold to get the mini-menu for that (off or on) button.. I used your tip, and now my 'new' timers work like they should.. Thanks for replying. I broke down and purchased my first app.. The Tasker plug-in.. :)

[@leecarr8931]

Hi paul I'm a big fan of yours and I think your only one that can help me .I've been using broadlink skill in alexa app and its been working flawlessly i had 30 or more scenes active then suddenly its stopped so im trying to use rm plugin app I followed your instruction on your tutorial which is a great tutorial everything is set to how you've showed me and works fine when i test it in the rm plugin app it works like tutorial but when I ask alexa to discover devices it say no smart home devices found and sumtimes shows old scenes that i already forgot in the alexa app i stumbled apon rm voice pro which works well and I'm controlling my tv virgin lights etc from my tablet for the time being till i sort this headache out any suggestions would be appreciative many thanks lee

[@paulhibbert]

Sometimes the RM plugin requires you to reboot everything in the following order before Alexa/Google will find the new devices... Everything off Turn router on. Turn rm pro on Turn android device on Turn alexa/Google home on Scan again. Hope that helps! -P

[@leecarr8931]

Thanks for reply paul i have tired this to no avail maybe it is my broadlink device its a rm2+ firmware(10026)stated in my rm plugin app do u need a specific firmware to operate this alexa bridge?. Even tho I'm having trouble at the mo I think broadlinks a great device

[@oliverkardos2934]

Hi Paul! Great Video, On / off switches works fine for me. But do you know any solution for other commands such as (in my case a shutter control) "up" , "down", "stop" ? Thanks

[@paulhibbert]

+Oliver Kardos hey bud, you mean like a roller blind?

[@oliverkardos2934]

Hi Paul, Exactly!

[@paulhibbert]

Oliver Kardos because Alexa thinks she is turning a light on and off she is only listening for on and off commands. You could say "blind on" to close it and "blind off" to open it. Another option would be to use IFTTT to trigger scenes. So you could say "trigger night mode" and the blinds would close, but that takes quite a bit more effort as you'll need to setup port forwarding on the router and set the RM plugin up to respond to http requests. My home alarm videos will help you understand that stuff if you're interested in using IFTTT to control the RM pro. Hope that helps. -P

[@oliverkardos2934]

Thanks for the quick answer Paul, I see now. For the moment I did a separate "on command" for the STOP function. So with that I can set the blinder wherever I want. I'm using IFTTT for tother home automation but not with RM so far. I'll check out your other video and try it out . Thanks again

[@tonykula]

finally got it working you da man paul nice one

[@matthewnichols3332]

Hey Paul, just hit the mute on the top when you want to say 'Alexa' without waking her. I have to do it when watching your tutorials or else all hell breaks out in my house. The wife shouts up that the living room has lit up light a Christmas tree.

[@markjones1864]

Subscribed after watching 2 minutes of your tutorial! Great stuff, Paul. A question if I may, our mum is 95, very independent and lives on her own (we have recently installed a couple of Nest cameras so we can monitor anyone she lets in her flat for her safety and security). Her memory is diminishing month on month and we wondered if, rather than using the phone, we could remotely 'interrupt' her TV viewing (she does a lot of TV-ing these days!!!) with a video call to remind her to eat, drink, write a note in her diary etc.. Could this be done using Broadlink in her flat so we could remotely switch to a certain channel on her TV then cast a video link using an app on our smartphone/iPad? Many thanks in advance

[@paulhibbert]

Thanks for the kind words mate! I love that idea! Just trying to think of the easiest way of achieving it! Perhaps a laptop connected to the HDMI on the TV. The Broadlink could switch to the HDMI input so the laptop was on display. Skype can auto answer calls and auto switch to displaying video... blogs.skype.com/tips/2014/04/23/using-automatic-answering-to-keep-an-eye-on-things/ The only thing I'd recommend is looking into how to make sure she can't get added by undesirable people so only you can get the video rolling. :)

[@markjones1864]

Hey, thanks for getting back so quickly Paul! Great ideas there and sound fairly easy to set up (he says with fingers and eyes crossed!). I'll give it a shot and let you know how we get on. I think it could be a godsend to families who have elderly parents with memory issues/dementia. Thanks for your superb channel 😀

[@thang984745]

Hi Paul, As i follow your instruction to set up the RF remote to control my fan to be able to turn the fan on and off. i named the remote is "FAN". Then, Alexa can recognize the new this device . However, when i try to tell Alexa to "turn on the fan", Alexa said that the fan is not response. Could you help me to fix it? Many thanks,

[@luisacevedo324]

Okay after looking at this video for the third time I've noticed that when I go to pool the cold I did not go to an existing code I kept putting in a new one and I think that's why I've been screwing up I will try that keep you posted

[@eweepurburger]

Hiya, great instructions :) I set mine up to turn on and off the TV, however, when I ask Alexa to turn the TV on or off, I can the Broadlink firing (orange light) but the TV does not respond. However, when I use the virtual remote (the smarthome on the TV and click the power button, I see the Broadlink firing (orange light) and it does work! Argghh. I've redone it loads of times and still no luck. Do you have any ideas why this might be? Thanks!

[@paulhibbert]

+eweepurburger that's just bizarre! Sounds like Alexa is sending the wrong request! When you start from scratch are you deleting the command from both the Alexa app and the RM plugin?

[@stephenwhite6216]

What a brilliant video: so clear, straightforward and understandable

[@TonyAtkins1962]

I did get the Broadlink rm pro. and it is working, using it on 3 tv's changing channels, changing inputs, got it connected to my surround sound too, this is great, able to do everything with Amazon echo dot, thanks for the video

[@Alias_Reign]

any reason why scan for new devices always fails for me? when I use the trouble shooting in the new version of the app it says its failing in the final step. Getting individual device information

[@robandsue]

Thanks again Paul - like this idea so just ordered a broadlink and a 12v RF relay off of amazon. Didnt realise you can get 220v rf relays too, much cheaper than resorting to lightwave relays. I have a little project in mind that's too long to go into on here, but I can see now how to do it thanks to this video. Cheers.

[@MrMaxwell94]

There is a new app apparently called intelligent home, which can be used by IPhone users I got a message about it, I'm on a train right now so can't confirm

[@nazeeradil3138]

Maxwell You are right. In Android the same app called ihc app. This app is in it's primary stage and need more updates. This app is compatible with Alexa.

[@peterwakefield915]

Paul I have lost my remote control for my Bose sounddock 3. Could the broadlink control it. But I dont have the remote

[@paulhibbert]

Hello mate, if you're using Econtrol (rather than their new app IHC) then you might be able to search for it if another user has uploaded it. Just go to add a new remote as you normally would but instead of choosing User Defined click the search glass in the top right corner and try searching for Bose. Good luck! -P

[@skrachi1986]

Have you been able to connect it to ceiling fan module that controls light and fan speed

[@paulhibbert]

+obogle if the ceiling fan is on the right frequency then it should work :) The commands are restricted to on or off unfortunately, so you would have to create a command like "fan speed 10" and you would have to say "switch fan speed 10 on". -P

[@paizano11]

i get everything to work until i try the relearn of the television keys. It doesnt receive RF only IR. Any ideas? the RF works if i chose user defined remote, but that doesnt work with alexa . oops, posted on wrong video.

[@Alexpoon2626]

Hey, Alexa managed to discover my device which is saved as "fan" but whenever I say "Alexa, switch the fan on" she would reply "I couldn't find fan". Please help anyone ?

[@lewoody]

Hi Paul, sorry to drag up an old video but is there any way to get the Rm plugin to drag in remotes from econtrol since the update?

[@paulhibbert]

+lee wood hello mate. Yes, visit www.paulhibbert.co.uk/downloads You'll find an older version! :)

[@OldSkoolBiker62]

Paul... Sorry off subject a little just wanted to ask if you have ever built a magic/smart mirror? If not would you be into doing a video.. I have been searching youtube and found lots of vids in building one but no one does videos as goid as you.. 😎 Would love you to put one together as it is a project that I would love to do in the near future...

[@acebillyboyhero]

Paul I can not get my rm plugin to connect to alexa every time I try to connect rm plugin to alexa has a bridge she says no smart home devices found could you help me please :-(

[@MrACEPL]

Hi Paul, I am trying to make a Broadlink RM Pro work with an Amazon Echo Plus (has device controller inbuilt) and with an Apple TV (Home App). I have eventually downloaded ihc and e-control as well as Amazon Alexa and Apple Home. I am trying to avoid using an additional Android Tablet. I tried to create controls (1) to turn on TV {OK} (2) Turn on Apple TV {OK} but then to connect the two requires Panasonic TV Remote - [AV Button] then [Down Arrow] x2 to get to HDMI4 . This is made more complex by the TV retains the HDMI Channel it was last on. Without looking at the TV Screen it seems impossible to reliably get to HMDI4. Any suggestions? I have tried keeping the [Down Arrow] Button depressed and all this does is scroll unreliable through the AV options list. I am also trying to make some blinds voice controlled . There are 14 channels for 14 motors with a remote to select the channel. Each Channel has an [Up] button + a [Down] button and a [Stop] button plus a [Channel Button] to select the Channel by going [Up] & [Down] through the channels. This needs visual feedback in much the same way as the [HDMI] button problem. The Remote retains the channel that was last used. I am having difficulty Recording the Channel Change Signal. If I tap the [down] button once quickly it does not appear to work. If I hold the [down] button for a period of time the signal is recorded but then I cycle through channels at random. What are your suggestions for recording?

[@amilliner147]

Hey Paul broadlink as a new app and Alexa has a new skill for it going to test it out

[@paulhibbert]

Yeah, I've seen it, but the skill isn't available in the UK yet. Thanks Broadlink you jerks! Will be doing a run down as soon as I have it.

[@cpbamber]

Being brand new to both Alexa and the Broadlink RM Pro (your fault Paul) I wish i'd read that comment before spending 20mins going round in circles thinking i'd got it all wrong. I'm glad i'm not mad though! I guess no news on when the Skill will be available?

[@paulhibbert]

Bambography I've not heard anything. You'd think Broadlink might have reached out to me at some point, but ho-hum. I'll keep my ear to the ground and do a video as soon as I hear something.

[@amilliner147]

Paul Hibbert could u use a VPN and download that app ??? iv play with the app but I kind of like the way I have it set up now

[@PunisherSA5000]

Paul, thanks for creating the video, not sure if you are a paid video maker for RM Plugin (as it appears in their app), if you are do you have any troubleshooting steps for the following or might you have run into this yourself at any stage? 1. Do you experience a drop in internet connection in the e-control app? This is most annoying as it interferes with programming of remote buttons and obviously being able to control the devices. Error received 'No internet access detected. Please check your network connection.' is the message received when clicking on the device in the e-control app Troubleshooting done -I have checked wifi range where i'm using the devices and it all looks good -Turning wifi on mobile off & on again, sometimes that works 2. There are 2 versions of the RM plugin 2.0, Lite/Full I am trialing the lite of course and finding that under DATA there is no Alexa device list like in your video, also Alexa does not detect the device and nothing pops up in the smart home area of the amazon Alexa app. Troubleshooting here, mentions a few devices that they reckon will not work with the Plugin, but they are not my devices, so should be ok. 3. Do you have a working support email address for Broadlink, the one on their site keeps bouncing. If anyone else is having/had these issues and was able to pinpoint the problem(s), please holla back at this post with your resolves. HARDWARE Phone:Samsung S7:Android 7 RM Plugin Lite: RM Pro :Rm2+ (10026) Echo Dot 2

[@nathantruby4617]

Hi I have just purchased the Broadlink RM Pro. I have a virginsuperhub3 on 2.4&5ghz wifi. I have a Galaxy s7 running android 6. I have installed the e-Control app from play store. Cannot Add Device. Please advise if you can! I have the instructions and have been doing it over and over for several hours. I have reset device and have uninstalled and reinstalled e-Control app. Please help. Regards Nathan Truby

[@DaleLadDaz]

any idea why google play says my gen 1 nexus 7 is incompatible with the broadlink app? any idea where the broadlink app apk can be sourced?

[@miguelmount7821]

Watched your video and got the Broadlink rm pro iPhone remote control to work on a 10+ year old Sony Blu-ray player. Also, Alexa could turn it on & off so I could shut my music off from bed (I'm paraplegic). I moved to a new house - same system & modem but can't get Broadlink remote to work on Blu-ray anymore. Still works fine on old TV. Suggestions?

[@JD1971.]

Hello Paul and thanks for taking the time to make your videos, they're greatly appreciated. From what I gather, to get Alexa to control a Broadlink RM Pro, I will need to download the RM Plugin, but that can only be done via an Android device? And not necessarily an Android phone, it could be done via an Android set-top box? Any chance of explaining what it does please and why a plugin on a set-top box can get this to work as this is way over my head?! I take it there's no way of getting Alexa to control a Broadlink using an iPhone or Windows PC? Almost done... from the comments I see there's a new app available that should be able to get Alexa to control a Broadlink without a plugin (for us iPhone users), but that it's not yet available in the UK? Is that correct please, and if so any idea when the UK's likely to get it? And even if we do get it, do you think your Android with RM plugin version is a better option? Thank you!! Justin

[@jimmybondy1140]

Compliment! The way you explained and above all presented it here, it was just brilliant! you took the time, spoke slowly ... everything perfect! only one thing was missing personally ... the FUNNY Paul as he is now…. stay healthy and don't get annoyed ... I'll have a beer on you at 🎃 ... even if it's just a German 😉

[@chungtommy7677]

Thank you for video, I using the mobile hotspot for my internet connection.. broadlink work well and alexa work well too.. when I want to configure my alexa to broadlink using RM Plugin Lite, I can add the devices for my AC, then I use the command for my AC, it Didn’t work and when I use alexa app for discover, I can scan my device, but the status was offline.. could u help me?

[@aidyroberts32]

Paul mate, I bought an echo dot and wanting to get the best out of it I did a lil digging and found you.! You have genuinely inspired me with this home automation stuff and your vids are great :) However.. I've invested in a broadlink pro and I'm having a freaking nightmare pal, can't get her to think she's in the US so I cans use the broadlink skill nor can I get the e-control app and rm pluggin to work with each other :( I'm ready to throw alexa and all my other electrical out of the window, buy a tent and go live in the woods... can you please give me some advice/help as I'm about to loose the plot buddy 😠😠😠 Thanks in advance dude :) and merry christmas

[@maxrock70]

Hi Paul, I have a tricky question to ask :-): I'm creating an Alexa scene to power all devices off when I go to sleep...all works except Samsung TV, if it's off it will be turned on (I use broadlink mini for that). Is there a way to just send the power off IR code without powering it on or is it a different way to check if the tv is already on so I don't need to send the power IR code? Thanks!

[@TheKrescen]

Hello Paul. To control a switch with Alexa need a switch with remote control? Is not BroadLink TC2 useful? In that case, you could use a Sesoo switch for example, if you have a remote control? I appreciate your help and especially your videos, very good! Greetings.

[@craigadam1981]

Hi, I purchased a sonoff RF Bridge to control my Gazco skope 135R electric fire and this does not seem to work? I manage to link it to the wifi network but when trying to teach it the remote buttons it doesn't see the remote at all.... Can anyone recommend a Rf bridge that will work with this Fire/remote? The signal is defiantly radio signal as I've checked with gazco. I have alexa and a harmony hub just want to be able to turn it on by voice activation. Any help would be great. Thanks, Craig

[@j0kerpvm767]

Is there a better way to do all this now

[@wocko1]

I also bought one of these bad boys, due to being compatible with Home Assistant, and the fact they are extremely cheap, especially compared to the competition like the Logitech Harmony Hub (which has no RF capabilities). I successfully can control the telly and the RF ceiling fan using my Google Home, as well as some cheapo remote plug sockets. I highly recommend this for a Home Assistant setup.

[@diez66]

hi, great demo. Found some tricky to follow but that was me and now I have done it I have stumbled at the last hurdle. I ask Alexa to discover new devices and she comes straight back saying done, there are none. But stumped. Any pointers? I see my two devices in the RM plugin, they work from the phone. I am using the Raspberry Pi home built Alexa, maybe it is that?

[@si-smarthome]

Hi Paul, the Alexa in turn can be controlled by a Raspberry Pi by a unix-script called alexa-remote-control and available from github. So my Raspi is ontop of Alexa ;-)

[@richstevenson7955]

Not sure if anyone else is having the same problems as me, and if anyone has a solution. I have followed the video and set up five different buttons. Alexa is communicating with RM tasker and I have my lights and Sound bar working with on and off instructions. the problem I have is that I have also programmed up my lights and three channels on my top box but although Alexa's history is picking my commands, these are not being sent to the Tasker plugin. Is there anyway these can be forced in anyway ?

[@MrCoffis]

The only thing that bothers me is that you can only turn things on or off and cant put further commands under each device, but thats something you can accommodate for.

[@rogertrueman7149]

Awesome, I bought an Amazon Echo and had a quick play around with Anymote for my TV but it's a bit flakey and the command to get it to work is too long. This looks very good as I already have 3 of those plugs with remotes for my lights around the living room and sub woofer.

[@joebrimelow2110]

Hi Paul, What is the different between between all the Broadlink RM Pro models? Seen a couple of different model names when shopping around..

[@4D4M83]

Hi Paul.... Luvin the videos. But I need your help! I can't get Alexa to find any devices. Do I have to do anything on my Alexa app? Like enable something. Cheers Ad

[@matttanous1]

will enabling the Alexa bridge within the tasker plugin, also work for the Google home? I know they both run on the same port of 8080. btw, great video, only video that goes into such detail I could find. definitely worth donating!

[@ivanjo6478]

Hey Paul, do you know if alexa can handle both samsung smartthings and broadlink rm pro? because I need samsung smartthing to connect with z-wave devices and the broadlink rm pro need to connect the broadlink devices such as light switches.

[@motizagron]

Hey Paul, do you know of a way to control a tp-link socket (hs110) with the rm pro2? I can't find a way to add the socket to e-control. Love your videos, keep it up :))

[@MrScotty5877304]

Really informative but why is it every single video about Alexa the person doing the video always says Alexa. Meaning if you have an Alexa it goes off every 20 seconds 🤬🤣 call it Angela or Andy anything but bloody Alexa

[@sallybennett3674]

Great video. I've followed your instructions and it all works perfectly! I admit that I was surprised as I know nothing about technology! Just wondering what is going to happen if there is a power cut and my router restarts. Which bits of the process will I need to re set-up?

[@goldymazumdar9741]

Paul, I need a little help here. I have rm Pro plus and alexa dot, and nothing is working to integrate them. Rm Pro plus firmware is v52. Can you please confirm if, they can work together and if yes how.?

[@elielviseman]

Please help 😣 My new echo 2 gen don't want to discover my smart Home devices that connected with the rm plugin. In the echo dot 2 gen everything was working great, from the moment i upgrade to the echo 2 that's it no more smart home Please if someone have any suggestions how to fix it i will be more than thankful

[@nij2k]

Awesome video, finally got round to setting this up tonight, what's the difference between the rm plugin lite app that you pay a yearly subscription too and the rm plugin app that you pay a one off 5.99 for, oh I'm guessing aswell you wouldn't be able too do other stuff like pause or rewind your sky, as there is only an on/off command

[@jonmarkwright]

Can you control an rf dimmer switch with the broadlink rm2? Such as the lightwaverf and command a certain percentage on?

[@paulhibbert]

Jon Wright hi Jon. Good question. It depends really on whether the existing remote can send a percentage. If it can then you can teach that frequency or combination to the RM pro. Thanks -P

[@jonmarkwright]

Thank you Paul for the reply. Firstly great work on the channel its great. Well what I was thinking of doing is using the Rm2 as the hub for the switch instead (it's a rf light switch and doesn't have a remote so is controlled on a smartphone via the hub) but not sure if this would be possible now as I need to copy the rf command which would get sent via the hub I assume.

[@rharris0329]

Hey Paul I had a question I'm not sure if you talked about this on another video but have you been able to turn on your Xbox One with the Broadlink RM Pro, I can get it to work through Anymote but would love it if I could get it to work with the Broadlink, any suggestions would be great thanks.

[@oommbahh]

Hi Paul, enjoyed the video. Could you tell me if this setup will control dimmer sockets? I have 3x set up to 3 lamps and atm controlled by the home easy remote. Any help would be appreciated. Dave.

[@olutayooyawale9724]

I can't seem to find Alexa Device LIst, what i have it s Macro list. using RM Plugin 1.8.0. Can't seem to share RM data to my android device.

[@Forhesa]

I can not get my 7 year old Panasonic plasma tv to work with Broadlink , it doesn't pick up the remote at all , any ideas? I can get a lot of my HomeEast sockets and switches to work ,but only by using the tasker app to learn the codes as the Broadlink app doesn't seem to send over the codes to Tasker, I have already preset in the Broadlink app and got that working with the sockets etc but I have to repeat everything again with Tasker to get it to work with Alexa ...Great video

[@Forhesa]

found out that this option only seems to work on an Android phone , luckily i managed to get an old one off a mate.

[@marcussassi8054]

Will this work on vacuum cleaners? I have a Samsung POWERbot VR9000 robot vacuum which I want to control via Amazon Echo.

[@binarysenator]

I don't have an android device to use for this purpose but have started investigating using an Android emulator such as BlueStacks to see if I can run this emulated software on a running PC on the same network. So far I can't get BlueStacks to sit on the correct network but I shall soldier on... thanks for this though.

[@CODGaming0007]

This has stopped working if you install the new app that integrates with Alexa without all this hassle of have a device on all the time.

[@fidodidoconcola]

Hello, I try to follow your steps to control apple tv using the same devices like you but Alexa can't find it. Did you do it with apple tv? How? Thanks.

[@nikrizal72]

Hi paul..i admire what u have done with your room. I'm in the midst of doing something like yours. If u don't mind...can u share how to go about it? To link everything to one command. Thanks.

[@ivanjo6478]

Also Paul, how old of an android tablet the RM plugin and the alexa app can be installed in? I have a 1st gen of samsung tab running android 3.0 I think, would it work?

[@sonny1977]

My Broadlink rm Pro arrives Thursday, I beg of you dont remove this tutorial my life would COLLAPSE....lol

[@DannyMacDJ]

Im taking a guess here as quite new to all this stuff but surely the best & more easiest way to set everything up would to be to load all required apps & settings onto an amazon fire tv cube as it would all be in 1 place then to control broadlink etc? Then all apps & alexa should work in perfect harmony in theory?

[@antonybutt3166]

Hi Paul, Not sure if this has been asked before as there are many questions asked. I dont have an android phone or tablet, i have an iphone. There is a broadlink app for ios but no RM Tasker. Can this video be done with ios? I do have an Amazon fire stick but not sure if this is out of the question to use. Thank you

[@Neil697]

Hi again Paul. My Rm Pro plugin used to import device remotes from the e control app but doesn't anymore. Have you ever had this problem? Any hints?

[@stevenbowness]

Have you seen the power curtain tracks on Amazon for sale? They work from the broadlink too 😊 wife is going to kill me, I'll blame you!

[@SPAZI1000]

How can I add Philips hue and Lightwaverf switch to e-Control app if no remote control is it possible? Is anyone now how to add Rf device to broadlink without remote. Thanks

[@ItsOthman]

Hey wondering if this can this be used in conjunction with a games console. Like maybe to turn on a PS4, Xbox One or Nintendo Wii? Couldn't see a Games Console option on the 'Add Remote' section of the video 7:13

[@paulhibbert]

+It's Othman as long as the games console can accept Infrared then yes :) ps4 is a pain because it's Bluetooth, but you can buy a USB infrared receiver for it. Can't vouch for it as I haven't tried it. I can confirm for definite that Xbox one can be controlled though as I've done that. Thanks, -P

[@Meaderf]

The Tasker app won't import from the e control app. I tried pasting the link you provided, and it says update failed. Can you please help me? I can't do anything with Alexa and am currently stuck using the e control app for controlling.

[@Meaderf]

Paul?

[@paulhibbert]

Tyson Edwards sorry for the delay. KZbin isn't sending me notifications for this video any more for some reason! In the RM plugin there is section I'm the Alexa bridge bit called "Alexa bridge troubleshoot wizard". Have you been through that? If it doesn't give you an obvious answer you can send the results to the developer and he'll be able to help. If you have another Android device I would give that a go first to try narrow the problem down. Thanks,. -P

[@luisacevedo324]

Hey paul.. any idea why my braordlink keeps losing its connection with devices.. it is on one of my old phone that I leave on.. just for that.. it's an android.. thanks..

[@markcain3092]

Great video, Paul. I'm having issues with getting the RM Pro to recognize a set top box that does not power down with the power button. Oddly, the set top box stays on all times so auto coding to the remote is nearly impossible. Have you any suggestions for this? I see you are able to control your stb so maybe you or someone has a workaround. Many thanks.

[@naziradil]

First of all, please install Broadlink's new app IHC (Intelligent Home Control on iOS). Then do the manual set up in the TV grouping (chose Samsung) and do the learning process of each remote buttons manually! Please unplug the STB and do the remote pairing (learning) manually. Open the IHC app and go to + Add appliance, click Television and chose any brand (i.e: Samsung which worked for me). Then click on green tape on the bottom. Then it will load in a few seconds and then you see a orange POWER button. Click it and click NO. Repeat it for 3 times. Then a window will appear (info) and click to customized learning. Then the remote buttons will appear on screen. Press on to the POWER button and press learn button. Then you will see corresponding buttons menu starting with power button. First press that and and follow the instruction on the pop up window. Orange LED will lit on RM Pro and at this time point your physical remote onto the RM Pro and press the desired operating button first on the app screen and then press similar button gently just once on your remote. Now you see the orange LED blinks and disappears on RM Pro. You will see a pop up window appears. Click on the test button now. leave the remote button. Again a pop up window will appear. Now press YES. Now the paired button on the app remote trurns to green and it will say "learned successsfully". Done! Now repeat the last 3 steps until you complete the process for the rest of desired buttons of your physical remote! After the completion of pairing of each and every button, press SAVE button on the top right corner. Now your remote is ready. Now click the small circle on the top right corner and go to settings. Here you can change the room, icon and you can rename your appliance! Don't forget to save! Now go back to the main page and operate your appliance by pulgging in again. You need to be patient but it's an easy process. Stay closer to the RM Pro while doing this job. Better keep everything on a work table and procede. Don't press the physical remote buttons firmly especially for VOLUME and CHANNEL up- down buttons while performing the pairing job! Just one press gently, very gently!!! Otherwise, the volume level or channels will jump 5-6 times either direction. But make sure the RM Pro responds on every pairing process! Now this appliance can be integrated with Alexa but only for power on and off! Good luck! If you have any questions, please reply to this post.

[@moeshickenyay]

Just a warning about tasker plugin, runs constantly in the background and will quickly run down your battery if your not constantly plugged in, especially android cell phones,

[@wandersonartiaga3151]

Hi Paul great job. I create a macro in rm plugin but the alexa dont find the device macro. Any trick? Thank you!

[@Quidproquo07093]

Any idea if there is a similar app for ios? The RM Pro is very unstable when used outside your home network, and this would allow me to use alexa remotely to operate my aircon.

[@GFPen]

I loved the video but not being a tech person I'm not sure if this will operate my Louvolite blind. Please could you advise me?

[@xXxDaRkOlImxXx]

Or you just buy sonoff plugs and they are all compatible and don't need to spend extra cash or broadlink rm . Correct me if I am wrong

[@harveytwyman]

I have an "IP Conflict" with the Broadlink RM Pro 2. It clashes with my TP-Link TL-WPA4220 Wifi Extenders. Any Ideas?

[@paulhibbert]

The only thing I could suggest would be to go into your routers config pages and reserve a specific IP for the Broadlink and then reboot everything. It will then be given the new IP by the router. Thanks, -P

[@jonesfamily8378]

THANKS MAN IT WORKS ! how do i add more than just on and off i want to be able to have alexa turn my tv on off vol up and down etc

[@sillisingen6414]

It's a old thing. This works for me since 2 years. With the ioBroker or other Software you can also combine with any System of the markt.

[@MikeHawkey1952]

I have a new Black Bean with RF and WiFi I've set it up as per your video and it turns the TV on and off but I can't get a second command to turn the guide on. I've set up a macro for it and it works from the RM Plugin but Alexa doesn't recognise the Guide command. Also in my version of RM Plugin it doesn't show Alexa devices just the heading Macro List which looks the same. Any ideas?

[@paulhibbert]

+Mike Hawkey in the newer version the device list is in the Alexa bridge menu that looks like a tick box. If you click it it takes you to more options. Can you see the guide is the list of devices in there?

[@MikeHawkey1952]

Ah OK I'll give that a go many thanks much appreciated. Mike

[@MikeHawkey1952]

OK got that ..if I have TV ON and Off can I have TV Guide ON and Off or do I need to use something other than TV ...?

[@johnaliu9571]

hi paul i try to use the broadlink today and it not working using the nexus 2 tablet

[@paulhibbert]

Check this out man, you might be waiting on Broadlink... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIi1o4RjlNqqe9U