BroadLink RM Pro User manual
Universal Remote (RM pro) Quick Guide
compatible with Amazon Alexa
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Hangzhou Gubei Electronics Technology Co., Ltd.
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Version History
V 1.0.0
07/18/2017
1st issue of preliminary document
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I. Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
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What This Product Does
The
Universal Remote
makes it easy to control your infrared frequency (IR) & radio frequency
(RF) appliances such as TVs, cable TV set-top box (STB), DVDs and ACs from anywhere in the
world using the Intelligent Home Center (
ihc
) App.
Supports IR & RF Devices:
Infrared frequency: 38K
Radio frequency: 433MHz
Universal Remote
Compatible with Android and iOS
The free
ihc
App lets you run them from any Android (4.0 and higher) or iOS (iOS 8.0 and higher)
device.
Main Features
All in one remote control
With stable and reliable IR or RF signal, you can integrate all your IR and RF controlled
devices into one App.
Remote control via Wi-Fi/3G/4G
Control your IR and RF appliances from anywhere in the world.
Timers for your appliances
Set timers in order to automate appliances.
Wide IR code coverage
Choose the brand of remote control that matches your own for easy calibration.
Healthy sleep
Set specific temperature curves for your air conditioners and sleep more comfortably whilst
saving energy
Work with Alexa
Use your voice to control your TV, “Alexa, turn on the TV”, “Alexa, change the channel to
Fox”and so on.
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Buttons and Indications
Button
Description
Reset Button
Insert a needle into the designated keyhole, press and hold for at least 6
seconds until the Blue Wi-Fi LED flashes quickly (about 2-3 times per
second).
LED
Status
Indication
Blue Wi-Fi LED
Flashes quickly (about 2-3 times per
second)
In configuration mode (the
Universal Remote
is waiting to be
added to a network).
Flashes fast to slow then goes off
(during configuration)
Added to Wi-Fi network.
Flashes slowly (once per second)
No network connection. Please
check the network and re-
configure the device.
Orange
Operation LED
On (during button learning)
Waiting for buttons to be learned.
Please point the physical remote
to the
Universal Remote
and press
the physical button to learn.
Flash once (during button learning)
The button has been successfully
learned.
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II. Setup the ihc App
Download and Install App
Download the
ihc
App from the App Store or Google Play by searching “ihc”or “Intelligent Home
Center”.
Now, connect to a Wi-Fi network with internet access.
The App supports iOS 8.0 / Android 4.0 and above.
Note:
1) The
Universal Remote
only supports Wi-Fi networks of 2.4GHz.
2) The length of the password should be no more than 32 characters.
Set Up Your Account
To set up your
ihc
account:
Tap log in with Facebook or sign up with email or phone number.
If you sign up with an email address, we will send you a verification code to the given email.
Please check your emails and input the code and set your password to finish the account setup.
If you sign up with a cell phone number, the verification code will be sent to that phone number
as an SMS.
If you log in with your Facebook account, simply sign in using your Facebook credentials.
Note:
If you did not receive the verification code, please check your spam mail. If you still do not
receive it, please try again with another email address. If you use a phone number to sign up,
ensure that you have cellular network and you may need to check if the SMS is being blocked
by certain Apps.
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Setup Your ihc iHome
After signing in for the first time, set up your home in
Me
. Name your home and select a photo
for easy recognition.
Set up your Universal Remote
Power on your
Universal Remote
using the USB cable and power adapter provided. If it is the
first time that the
Universal Remote
is being used, the blue Wi-Fi LED will flash rapidly (about 2-
6
3 times per second) indicating that it is in configuration mode (waiting to be added to a network).
If it is not the first time that the
Universal Remote
is in use, configuration mode may not work
automatically. In this case, please insert a needle into the designated reset button keyhole, press
and hold, for at least 6 seconds until the blue Wi-Fi LED flashes rapidly (about 2-3 times per
second).
Add Device
This section shows you how to add the
Universal Remote
as a device in the
ihc
App.
In the App, select Add device or in
Devices
, select ＋.Scan the bar code on the packaging or
tap Add by categories to select the category and model manually. In
Universal Remotes,
select
RM pro.
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Check the Wi-Fi name and input its password. Tap Next so that the
Universal Remote
will be
added as a device. The process may take 20-60 seconds, depending on network conditions.
Once the configuration is completed, the blue Wi-Fi LED will flash slowly then turn off, choose a
room for the device and tap Done.
Note:
1. Please keep the device and your phone in good Wi-Fi signal range.
2. A reset can resolve most issues: Reset your
Universal Remote
by inserting a needle into
the designated reset button keyhole, press and hold, for at least 6 seconds until
the blue Wi-Fi LED flashes rapidly, then repeat the configuration process.
If you fail to configure the
Universal Remote
using the above method, please tap Try other
methods and follow the in-App wizard to enter AP mode configuration: Insert a needle into the
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designated reset button keyhole, press and hold the reset button for at least 6 seconds until the
LED indicator flashes rapidly. Repeat this and hold the reset button until the blue LED indicator
flashes slowly at intervals. This indicates that the
Universal Remote
has entered Wi-Fi AP mode.
Now, connect the Wi-Fi of your Android or iOS device to the
Universal Remote
’s AP (Wi-Fi name
BroadLinkProv). After connecting, switch back to your home Wi-Fi.
Universal Remote
will enter
AP mode configuration. It will take around 20-60 seconds, depending on network conditions.
Once configuration is completed, the blue Wi-Fi LED will flash slowly then turn off, choose a
room for the device and tap Done.
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Add Remote
If it is the first time that the
Universal Remote
is in use, the
ihc
App will automatically show
different appliance options for their remote controls to be added. Select the type of appliance
you want to control and add its remote. For example, if you want to add a TV (without a set-
top box), tap
TV
and select your brand of TV.
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