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Broadlink RM Mini 3 Black Bean Smart Home Wi-Fi Universal IR Smart Remote Controller USD $11.88~ $15.21 Delivered at Banggood

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Wanting to add to my Home Assistant setup of Yeelights, Chromecasts, Google Home and Mi Robot Vacuum. Who doesn't want to turn on their Air Con 30min before they get home?
Not the cheapest it has ever been, but I can't turn back time. Also this is the latest v3.

Pay in USD with 28 Degrees and the price will be approx $14.80. It is $15.21 using Banggood conversion. Cashrewards brings it down to about $14 out of pocket

Creating a smart home is easy with Broadlink. The Black bean is one easy simple way to smarten your home and control everything from your phone, all you need to do is connect it to your home WiFi and place it in the room you want to smarten. All devices with an IR controller can be used. Your TV, stereo, TV box and even your air conditioning can be programmed into the BlackBean.

Setup is easy and straightforward with the integrated Apple and Android app. Once setup,you can not only control your devices anywhere but also automate your home with rules and timers. Unlike other smart home options, there is no extra subscriptions or charges.

This is just one part of the Broadlink system, for more advanced automation you can partner the black bean with their range of controllers, sensors, light switches and smart sockets.

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  • fruit on 08/09/2017 - 09:07
    +1

    Any coupons?

    • testeagles on 08/09/2017 - 09:56

      I tried to dig up a coupon. Everyone I apply won't work as it is a sale/promo price

  • sane on 08/09/2017 - 09:32

    Personally I'd get the RM Pro so you can control RF devices (such as remote control switches) as well. Beans are mainly good for secondary IR control in different rooms (if you need that).

    • testeagles on 08/09/2017 - 09:37

      I mainly wanted it to use for Air Con units and couldn't justify the 3x price

      • sane on 08/09/2017 - 09:48

        I'd have at least one RM Pro unit somewhere (which can be had for a reasonable price) just because being able to switch any device on and off has been more use to me personally. Both for being able to turn any mains device on/off, and for easily closing down parasitic devices that use power in standby.

        • mctubster on 08/09/2017 - 10:30

          What RF plugs do you use?

          Cheers

        • sane on 08/09/2017 - 10:45
          +2

          @mctubster:

          Basically you can use any of those "RF remote control and three plug-in sockets" that you can buy in blister packs for $30. I've not found one so far that doesn't work.

          You capture the code into something like 'Home Assistant', and then can integrate it with voice control (Alexa in my case) so you can say "Alexa, turn on fan" and have it work.

          I've got the home theatre stuff on one, so it's not drawing power most of the time. Also spotlights, speakers, the computer/printer, etc.

        • IdBuyThat4aDollar on 11/09/2017 - 23:47

          @sane:
          I have Home Assistant and Google Home and never thought of doing it this way. I was going to buy some wifi controlled power outlets but I like this way better

          Would this work with the RM Pro?
          https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-remote-controlled-power-ou…

        • sane on 12/09/2017 - 09:13
          +1

          @so3n:

          Yep, should do, I've some older similar outlets which work from one end of the house to the other.

      • geek001 on 08/09/2017 - 10:31
        +1

        Anyone know of any coupon to make it cheaper?

    • wfdTamar on 08/09/2017 - 13:41

      I got one of those for my air con's (a Mistral and a Panasonic), but couldn't get it to work.

      • sane on 08/09/2017 - 13:56

        I use it with Home Assistant, to draw it all together. Bit 'programmie' but it works fine if you can edit a YAML file. You just play the existing remote into the device, grab the code, and use that when needed.

        There is a potential thing to look out for with air cons. Many of them send strange 'state' code blocks to set all air con aspects at one. There might be some issues with these if they are out of the usual IR controller scope (eg it can't listen and replay them).

        • gadget on 08/09/2017 - 17:27

          I thought all aircon remotes worked this way. What brand are you using?

    • Do I NeedThis on 08/09/2017 - 19:01

      I want to be able to close and open my garage roller shutter remotely just because I have left it open in so many occasions. and I have no idea about automation. Can anyone suggest something like this (cheap way of doing it ) . It seems like there are a few smart people around here :)

      • sane on 08/09/2017 - 21:47
        +2

        It's one of those things lots of people have done.

        Usual route, without lots of new stuff, is to wire a replacement door remote control to a circuit that allows it to be controlled/monitored remotely, and will sense the door state.

        See https://rayshobby.net/introducing-opengarage/

        To make it smart, the sensor can detect if car is there, and with the addition of some smartness in something like Home Assistant, to automagically close the garage doors if left open.

        https://home-assistant.io/components/cover.opengarage/

        It takes some electronics and programming, but I do like the sensor that will detect both the car's existence, and the door state.

        • Do I NeedThis on 09/09/2017 - 00:53

          thank you Sane, that sounds quite complicated to me since i have no programing knowledge or electrical skills. Is there something you know that you could buy it cheap that works with garage door, aircon and other stuffs around the home.

        • sane on 09/09/2017 - 08:51
          +1

          @OZB fan:

          There are some individual, disconnected, expensive retrofit units, and the designer of that opengarage unit sells assembled ones - but nothing I've seen that I would consider idiot proof AND integrated.

          It's all a bit bleeding edge with individual manufacturers looking to own little areas of the space and not playing as part of a team.

        • Do I NeedThis on 09/09/2017 - 10:41

          @sane: thank you Sane

      • EVA-01 on 09/09/2017 - 09:38
        +1

        I use Gogogate combined with IFTTT to control my garage door using Google Home and Google Assistant on my phone and smart watch by saying the hot words. Not as cheap as Rays Hobby (a little pricy IMO) but installation was a breeze. From unboxing to WiFi setup to firmware update to connecting wires to open took about 10 minutes.

        • Do I NeedThis on 09/09/2017 - 10:43

          Hi Eva-01, I see they sell this product via eBay in Australia, but they have so many different models and different prices , which one you have used ? And did you have a open and shut switch on your wall ? I don't have one. I only have
          remote control, so how does it works for me ?

          https://m.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?isRefine=true&_from=R40&_tr…

        • EVA-01 on 09/09/2017 - 11:44

          @OZB fan: I bought the Gogogate2 without the sensor. Made an offer to $170 then used one of those eBay sitewide voucher code. Check if your opener is compatible here. Mine is a Gliderol Glidermatic GTS with no dedicated wall switch. The Gogogate is attached to the opener by connecting 2 wires and it's now 3M'ed onto my garage ceiling.

  • v00d00 AU on 08/09/2017 - 09:46
    +9

    For anyone interested, there are python modules/scripts that can be used to control this device (https://github.com/davorf/BlackBeanControl).

  • tukanglistrik on 08/09/2017 - 10:37
    +1

    Can it learn IR command by pointing my remote to it?

    • testeagles on 08/09/2017 - 10:45
      +1

      From my understanding from youtube, yes it can https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7QJpBlhVDQ

    • CacheHunter on 08/09/2017 - 17:57
      +1

      Yes. I've got three around the house. For most devices, simply learning a single command using the Broadlink app is enough for it to find a match in its database and have all the buttons work.
      Alternatively, use home assistant. My setup let's me use either.

  • Abbi on 08/09/2017 - 10:56
    +1

    Purchased, thanks.

  • jpl on 08/09/2017 - 17:54
    +2

    The problem with IR and some RF switches (Aldi, Jaycar) is they are all one way communication. When you send the command, the sender won't know the state because the device (accessory) cannot reply to the sender its state. It works if you are just replacing the IR transmitter with a phone app, as long as you are there to see the feedback. Especially with devices that only has one button for on and off. Press once on, press once off.

    I think Apple has made the right decision in the design for their Homekit where all device must provide a feedback. That way, 2 or more people can control the device and still others using Homekit app on different iPhone or iPad will know the state of the device whether locally or remotely.

  • tariqsaleem on 09/09/2017 - 00:42

    Slightly off topic but does anyone know how to get RM pro to work with Google home ?

    • mooney on 09/09/2017 - 09:30
      +1

      Yep. Mine works great.

      I did it using an android device. With Tasker, RM Plugin and Autovoice. Fair bit of setup but now it's great. Super cheap way to have a fully automated home.

      • tariqsaleem on 10/09/2017 - 23:57
        +1

        Thanks, I'll give it ago :)

  • Amaris on 09/09/2017 - 08:26

    When a click through the price initially shows as US$11.99 and then automatically changes to US$17.99. :-(

    • testeagles on 09/09/2017 - 08:38

      Maybe try a different browser or your phone. Failing that try incognito. Still the same price for me

      • Amaris on 09/09/2017 - 09:00

        Tried incognito. Now it shows the reduced price but can't add to cart

        • Amaris on 09/09/2017 - 13:25

          all good now

  • immortalbjr on 10/09/2017 - 09:57

    Anyone got any idea if these will work with most modern garage door openers?

    • sane on 10/09/2017 - 12:39

      Garage door openers are RF, not IR, and they use updating codes, so can't have the code grabbed. You need another approach for automating these, see above.

  • Abbi on 26/09/2017 - 16:08
    +1

    Mine was delivered today, thanks.

  • Abbi on 28/09/2017 - 08:39

    I need a few more, any more discounts?

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