Hi Alex, are there any solution for Bluetooth remote ? I recently got a Xiaomi standing fan (smartmi fan 3) the remote uses Bluetooth. The Xiaomi app currently doesn’t support controlling of the switch in Singapore region. The only possible way I can think off now is to use a switchbot to control the switch on the fan.
I got my husband a switchbot for valentine's day after watching your previous video so that he can restart his computer remotely. He wasn't expecting a gift so that was a successful surprise! What would really make our day (especially his) if we could win this set of giveaway! Hopefully no more getting up to switch off the lights before bedtime :)
like the features, setup was difficult for some of my devices (August Door lock, th-cam.com/users/postUgkxhB5YOMNj04GuoAosExygP4cH-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....
love the content sir! I recently just started with all the smart home thing, and I like how every time I show it to my grandma, she's just in awe HAHAHAHAHA
Perfect device to get rid of the 5 remotes I have for my TV console setup! Good luck to all! Thank you for these videos to help the layman understand how to setup a smart home using affordable devices!
Thank you Alex for the explanation. I remember asking you about this IR blaster stuff prior before this video and now I got a more clearer picture to learn how to integrate them!! Can’t wait to get my hands on them!!
I just bought a broadlink universal remote 2 weeks ago for my tv and humidifier. I wish i saw this video before i bought it so i could've used your affiliate link. great video
I'm moving into a new home soon and did not think of making it smart because I thought it would be too pricey. I love that SwitchBot is an affordable solution that is able to use existing appliances. What a smart company making smart products! I'd love to be able to win the giveaway please :).
Thanks for the video! Made me realise how much the smartbot can make my life simpler. The routines look very useful for combining devices together such as turning off the whole room.
thank you for always uploading such informative smart home videos! i’m trying to build my own smart room (bc im still a student and staying with my parents) your videos have been very helpful especially since you are based in singapore so its much more easy to apply to my own room! the switchbots and remote will be a nice addition for me but if not keep doing what you are doing!! hoping to learn more in your future videos! thank you!! :)
Do keep the good content coming. Researched more about SwitchBot after watching your videos, definitely a brilliant method to turn non-smart fixtures/devices smart!!
Wife not familiar with tv remote controls (always making me do all the work) so hopefully these devices can make my(our) lives easier! P.s TV on/off button is faulty too!
I dont know if this happened to you before but my wife and I have the same fan remote as you and we have a fan in our room but the remote is always "missing" and it's always so troublesome to look for it in the dark. not even kidding! this will come in handy for both of us!
Definitely would love to get my hands on the switchbot. I am currently planning on making my resale home smart with Google Assistant, but it is truly not a n easy feat. Your content has been a great help!
Which broadlink RM should I get? the pro or not. I am thinking of connecting the remotes for my smart blinds and fans and lights and the air-con. Any idea if PRISM+ TVs can be added to broadlink? Thanks in advance!!
awesome video! i really like how clear you are - it did seem a little difficult to set up the blasters at first but it made sense in the end! love your content - cant wait to see more
really love all your tech video, its been very helpful for someone like me who just got her house and trying to slowly make as many things smart as i can in my home! really hope to get the switchbots so i can upgrade my house more! thank you for always being so informative love your videos!
I have started doing some home automation as well by combining 2 RM Pro to control ceiling fans and air cons, a ConBee II with deConz to manage some Aqara temperature sensors, Philips Hue, and Gledopto lights and a raspberry pi running Home Assistant to combine everything together. So far, all good! Great videos Alex!
@@AlexTeo thanks! It works quite well. Very happy with Home Assistant and all the integrations it has. It requires a bit more work to setup but once is up and running, it’s pretty amazing. Totally worth looking into it. Lucky I found your channel as i will be able to look Closely to your reviews and get the same products here in SG
@@rpenatez yeah, those brands of products that you have might not be worth getting in SG considering the shipping fees. I will definitely try out home assistant during my spare time!
Great vid! Thanks for the clear explanation as always :) I'm keen to start my smart home transformation after seeing how you've made it practical and useful
Thank you again for your video! Been using a few tips and tricks shared by you to turn my gf room smarter since her house just got renovated, would love to make use of the hub mini to integrate all her entertainment systems into one and the switchbot bot can be use at one particular switch that is a hassle to get to. Keep doing what you’re doing, I’ve watched every single video so far 🙏🏼 and will continue to integrate smart home features for my place as well
thank you for the video! the switchbots will be a nice addition to my home! been trying to build my own smart home, and your videos has been very helpful! thank you so much!!
I just got my bto and will be starting my reno next week! Have always wanted a smart home system cos I’m super lazy 😂 On a side note, I’m a tech idiot and absolutely have no clue about smart home system. Your video has allowed me to have a better understanding and not get scammed like what I always encounter 😭 Fingers crossed 🤞🏻 in hope to win the giveaway! Thank you in advance!
When i try adding scenes into google home routines, it keeps saying "Sorry unable to reach broadlink" any fix for this? Yours seems to work well at 5:48
are you able to playback the scene properly inside broadlink app? if yes and if you have linked broadlink app to google home successfully, shouldn't have any issues
planning my new hse renovation...still bit blur on what and how to start. but ur videos help give me some ideas...but still tryin to draw up the eco-system. cheers.
bro are we able to use use the aqara switch as a trigger to trgger a series of action? i have a ceiling fan that does not turn on until i use the remote. im thinking of just click the aqara switch then it will base on broadlink rf blaster to turn on fan and oscillation. but i cant seems to do it.
Its up to u, u can just use an IR blaster or even just a smart switch. For eg my living room fan, i mainly control the on/off only, nothing else. If someone accidentally switch it off then your IR wont work
Nice sharing. I wish to get your advice -->My kitchen (open concept) and living room has 1 AC each, I consider my kitchen and living room as same space. If I use this IR blaster, I will end up always turn on both ACs, am I right?
Of course still interested to get hold of the SwitchBot products via this giveaway! Super close to completing the reno for my new house so this will be extemely helpful in making it smarter :) Thanks for the useful and easy to understand content as always!
I'm a simple man, I see Alex post a new vid, I watch, I like. Question, do you that "moving" smart home systems will be easy ? Cannot recall immediately from your vids but, what are your most bang for the buck/frequently used automations? Also, does others in your household use the automation or is it only yourself?
simple is good! Migrating smart home is easy but tedious, a change in your wifi ssid is a lot of work already. Most bang for buck - smart lights, IR blaster, vacuum robot Everyone in the household
Need some advise here: I have Philips light DL851 and using RF remote. I tried using OutSmart RF blaster but it doesn’t work. How do I know if the broadlink RM will work with all RF remote controller ?
Great sharing once again! Can I ask how do you set the routine to set the laundry rack to decline? I tried setting it by adding the customize voice command on google home but it doesn’t recognize
I use a simple on/off IR switch (Lunvon brand, from carousell) in my bedroom to turn off my light, tv box and tv speaker in one press. It has a dedicated remote control for 3 switches. I prefer a dedicated remote control because i don't want to to reach into my phone when I am already trying to sleep :-) I have insomnia. I usually play some meditation videos or some boring documentaries to sleep. So when I am finally ready to sleep, i want to turn off everything in one press without looking.
yeah, actually seldom use phone to control unless you are outside or you want to control something from another room. Most of the time is gonna be using voice or wireless switches
Nice video! Would absolutely love a Switchbot! I have a «dumb» light in my kitchen that is not possible to make smart, so a little robot attached to the switch would be perfect!
Hello, I have a question. I have portable thermostats Habitat, which send the signal to the wall-mounted ac unit. I don't want to buy their hubs because they are super expensive. The portable thermostat works with RF. Is there a way I can connect those to HA? Thank you
Will use automation on my fan, and TV IR/RF.. too many of these controllers lying around and have to switch here and there for eg. (TV, starhub / singtel TV box).. All these can become one and controlled by my phone would be great!
it is being more productive haha, i'm a IT guy so very normal for me to embrace tech and do things smart. Same idea at work when you can use tech to automate the mundane repetitive tasks that you are doing.
@@AlexTeo I'm in the IT field as well. Didn't thought of looking into home automation and IoT sector until recently I got a new house and decided to build a man cave 😂 Then chanced upon your videos while doing some research on home automation
Hi Alex, I came across ur video & find it very information. In this video, u have used a broadlink rf blaster to control ur ceiling fan. I have bought a S brand rf blaster (work with 315 & 433 mhz) to pair with my Fanco ceiling fan that runs on 315mhz frequency. However the S brand blaster can’t learn my fan’s frequency. So I’m wondering if the broadlink blaster able to do so?
Hi Alex, just wondering if broadlink rm4 pro can integrate with smart things. My new home will only be having a few smart switches, sensors and the remote.
switchbot and broadlink? both of these brands have documentation on home assistant www.home-assistant.io/integrations/switchbot/ www.home-assistant.io/integrations/broadlink/
Bro how you got ur ceiling fan connected? I have Crestar value air and I believe it is working on rf. I bought gateway hub that connnrcts wifi and rf. I am still not able to get the frequency for the fan.
yeah why not, that's how so many small smart home companies do it. Some reskin from the smart life app which I think might have ready made api for people to use
Hi Alex! Great video on providing explanation and demonstration on the usage of the product! however, I wish to ask few questions. 1) can a switch bot be programed of certain scheduling? e.g To turn on Heater at 6am everyday and off at 10pm? 2) Can a Switchbot be programed to an AC? Do we have the ability to Switch on the appliance remotely when we are not at home? Hope to hear for you soon! Thanks!
I bought 2 switchbot curtains after watching your previous video :D and they're wonderful! I have set up schedules for opening and closing and no longer need to be awoken by the morning sun, whilst still enjoying the breeze during the night. Now I would also love to set up schedules for my air con and fan, and eventually link everything on google home! I would LOVE to win the switchbot please!! Thank you!!!!
Hi Alex, can I integrate Aqara wall switches and broadlink ir/rf blaster to smarthings and use one of the aqara switch button to control broadlink ir/rf blaster to say turn on fan or light?
@@AlexTeo then in that case how about some of tuya ir or rf blaster which are supported by smartthings? Can I use aqara switches to command those ir rf blaster to perform certain task? All linking up to smartthings.
Would definitely want to convince my seniors how smart device can make life easier. Especially when they are paranoid about turning of appliances even on standby
Do you know if this will work for the little remote that you have on condo gates? I have remote and want to tell Google to open the gate for me. I have direct line of sight to the gate maybe 6m distance
Hi Alex, met a problem with connecting all my triple rocker aqara switches and xiaoai (black speaker) to the gateway, all my single double rocker switches works, would you have any idea how to fix it?
Thank you for another smart home videos. To a totally non tech person, you explained it clearly for understanding! Hope to win the switch bot hub here to use in my coming new house.
@@AlexTeo thanks for replying Alex! The IR hub must be able to connect to wifi router right? Learning how to setup smart home and watched your videos, your videos are awesome! :)
Thanks for the share of your own home setups! I'm recently exploring home automation as well, and I came across a project called homebridge, which can connect all the google eco-system devices(switch bots, broadlinks, etc.) into apple's homekit. This way you don't have to worry about the eco-system. I haven't tried it myself, but it seems like a good solution.
ya if you are an apple homekit user, homebridge is the platform to connect products that doesn't have native integration. You won't be able to connect 'all', but better than nothing
It's good to have a localized Smart Home guide for Malaysians as most of the videos on TH-cam are centered around the US. Looking forward to more videos from you. Can you review some of the smart lights and smart switches available in our market as I'm planning to upgrade things in my home
Thanks for sharing such videos that are so informative! Really great for my almost can collect key delayed BTO. Definitely interested in the switch bot!!
No you can't, these are just simple hubs meant to only control their own products. You need hubs that is able to add customized coding to control devices that are not natively integrated. My next video i will be covering this topic :)
Hi Alex, Can i check if you are able to create routines in Google Home / Alexa / Broadlink App where the Broadlink HTS2 temp & humidity is used to manage the aircon on/off? Thank you!
Hi Alex, hope everything's fine & well, for a 47sqm apartment it is not necessary to have additional access points in every room, correct me if I'm wrong as one router is sufficient enough for all devices to have fast connection especially if there's only one occupant due to the size. How about having several google home mini speakers like one in living room, one in kitchen & one in bedroom, what's your advice? Have a suggestion how about making a video review on Windows 11 upgrade & user experience?
your questions have no link to this video haha.. nevertheless wifi strength will be hugely affected by the singapore thick walls so can't say for sure whether you need access points within a room. Google home mini is up to you whether you are going to voice trigger google assistant at those spots or music playback. Note that the speaker is not fantasic, i see it as just to trigger google assistant. Anyway I don't have a single google nest mini speaker
Still very interested, i think Switchbot is one of the most versatile/easy to retrofit smart home ecosystems out there. Hope I'll be able to get my hands on one this time!
Hi Alex, Does that mean i will need M2 in all of my room since it also functions as a IR Blaster? Otherwise I would not be able to automate my aircon in my rooms.
M2 is just another device that has IR, switchbot mini can do that as well, broadlink, sensibo and etc. Yes you need one in every room since it requires line of sight
I bought this a couple of days ago just to be able to control my lR controlled candles with Google Home voice commands. I made a costum control in the Switchbot app but it dont work. Is there any why to make it work?
Hello~ Great video but I have a qn on integration to Google home. How do you set up your laundry time routine? I can't seem to integrate my rf blaster using SmartLife to perform actions through Google Home. It'll be "unable to process commands" for the device.
Hi Alex! Not sure if you’ll see this comment. Im planning to integrate my AC with the switcbot. But my AC remote is universal and works with all the aircons in my home. Is there a way to program it for specific aircons at home?
Bought the Switchbot hub because of your review. Was able to add my Aircon, which is a IR device but can't seem to be able to add my fan which uses a RF remote.
@@AlexTeo btw not blaming you or anything... just sad that my Mitsubishi aircon is the only thing I can add in my room and a Crestar fan can't be added. Keep all the good videos coming.
Hi Alex, great video and I learnt a lot from your videos on smart home. A quick question on the IR blaster solution - as I have multiple aircons (eg living room, master bedroom) of the same brand, how do I ensure that I turn on the my desired aircon via IR blaster? I presume the remotes are the same and is interchangeable
@@AlexTeo thanks Alex, so if there is aircon near to each other, say just behind wall, there is also chance that the two aircons are turned on/off. Is my understanding correct?
Hi Alex, is the range of the switchbot mini hub range about 8 m? from the web it says 80 m in an open field. Would you suggest to have a hub in each room?
not sure what is your requirement, are you referring to their switchbot bots? If you are referring to IR blaster then yes you will typically need one for each room since you need that line of sight for IR devices
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Share some use cases of how you are making use of IR/RF blaster!
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Hi Alex, are there any solution for Bluetooth remote ? I recently got a Xiaomi standing fan (smartmi fan 3) the remote uses Bluetooth. The Xiaomi app currently doesn’t support controlling of the switch in Singapore region. The only possible way I can think off now is to use a switchbot to control the switch on the fan.
@@Shubham-uc8ku no I'm not
@@alvinng9375 china region as well? ya probably switchbot, i don't have other solution in mind
Alex I am looking to control infrared devices with smartthings app automations , is switchbot mini hub can be used ?
I got my husband a switchbot for valentine's day after watching your previous video so that he can restart his computer remotely. He wasn't expecting a gift so that was a successful surprise! What would really make our day (especially his) if we could win this set of giveaway! Hopefully no more getting up to switch off the lights before bedtime :)
practical gifts for vday! good stuff
like the features, setup was difficult for some of my devices (August Door lock, th-cam.com/users/postUgkxhB5YOMNj04GuoAosExygP4cH-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....
love the content sir! I recently just started with all the smart home thing, and I like how every time I show it to my grandma, she's just in awe HAHAHAHAHA
hahaha... i hope she can appreciate these home tech!
Perfect device to get rid of the 5 remotes I have for my TV console setup! Good luck to all! Thank you for these videos to help the layman understand how to setup a smart home using affordable devices!
wow 5 remotes haha, quite a number of comments this time, best of luck!
Thank you Alex for the explanation. I remember asking you about this IR blaster stuff prior before this video and now I got a more clearer picture to learn how to integrate them!! Can’t wait to get my hands on them!!
oh, i hope i answered your questions about it
Thank you so much for producing such informative smart home videos week after week. Proud to see u being featured by property guru!
wah thanks for your support too!
Thanks for sharing! I am using the Broadlink RM Pro mainly for my bedtime routines. With the SwitchBot, I will be able to automate even more!
niceeee, I'm sure there is more to implement!
I just bought a broadlink universal remote 2 weeks ago for my tv and humidifier. I wish i saw this video before i bought it so i could've used your affiliate link. great video
oh mannn... wasted haha
I'm moving into a new home soon and did not think of making it smart because I thought it would be too pricey. I love that SwitchBot is an affordable solution that is able to use existing appliances. What a smart company making smart products! I'd love to be able to win the giveaway please :).
Thanks for the video! Made me realise how much the smartbot can make my life simpler. The routines look very useful for combining devices together such as turning off the whole room.
thank you for always uploading such informative smart home videos! i’m trying to build my own smart room (bc im still a student and staying with my parents) your videos have been very helpful especially since you are based in singapore so its much more easy to apply to my own room! the switchbots and remote will be a nice addition for me but if not keep doing what you are doing!! hoping to learn more in your future videos! thank you!! :)
yeah I have planning to do a video like how to makeover a room with 5 smart home tech!
@@AlexTeo omg yes please!! that will be great, looking forward to it :)
Do keep the good content coming. Researched more about SwitchBot after watching your videos, definitely a brilliant method to turn non-smart fixtures/devices smart!!
Wife not familiar with tv remote controls (always making me do all the work) so hopefully these devices can make my(our) lives easier!
P.s TV on/off button is faulty too!
I dont know if this happened to you before but my wife and I have the same fan remote as you and we have a fan in our room but the remote is always "missing" and it's always so troublesome to look for it in the dark. not even kidding! this will come in handy for both of us!
😂 🤣 2 forgetful people
My house is currently under renovation and your videos are helpful. Too many hubs and switches out there to know which can work..
yeah man, that's the problem with all these smart home stuff, lack of info in sg and also sg is generally slow in adopting new tech
Definitely would love to get my hands on the switchbot. I am currently planning on making my resale home smart with Google Assistant, but it is truly not a n easy feat. Your content has been a great help!
Which broadlink RM should I get? the pro or not. I am thinking of connecting the remotes for my smart blinds and fans and lights and the air-con. Any idea if PRISM+ TVs can be added to broadlink? Thanks in advance!!
it depends on your requirements, the broadlink should work fine with prism TV, don't forsee any issues
awesome video! i really like how clear you are - it did seem a little difficult to set up the blasters at first but it made sense in the end! love your content - cant wait to see more
really love all your tech video, its been very helpful for someone like me who just got her house and trying to slowly make as many things smart as i can in my home! really hope to get the switchbots so i can upgrade my house more! thank you for always being so informative love your videos!
happy to hear that!
I will love to have the Switchbot devices as part of my smarthome! :) thanks Alex for being so generous with your knowledge.
No problem! Don't understand why some people like to hang on to some knowledge so dearly, just share!
I have started doing some home automation as well by combining 2 RM Pro to control ceiling fans and air cons, a ConBee II with deConz to manage some Aqara temperature sensors, Philips Hue, and Gledopto lights and a raspberry pi running Home Assistant to combine everything together. So far, all good!
Great videos Alex!
Sounds like a very nice setup you got there!
@@AlexTeo thanks! It works quite well. Very happy with Home Assistant and all the integrations it has. It requires a bit more work to setup but once is up and running, it’s pretty amazing. Totally worth looking into it.
Lucky I found your channel as i will be able to look Closely to your reviews and get the same products here in SG
@@rpenatez yeah, those brands of products that you have might not be worth getting in SG considering the shipping fees. I will definitely try out home assistant during my spare time!
Awesome, now I need to start work on my smart home solutions! Thanks for the tips!
Great vid! Thanks for the clear explanation as always :) I'm keen to start my smart home transformation after seeing how you've made it practical and useful
Thank you again for your video! Been using a few tips and tricks shared by you to turn my gf room smarter since her house just got renovated, would love to make use of the hub mini to integrate all her entertainment systems into one and the switchbot bot can be use at one particular switch that is a hassle to get to.
Keep doing what you’re doing, I’ve watched every single video so far 🙏🏼 and will continue to integrate smart home features for my place as well
That is awesome and thanks for taking time to watch my videos!
Thanks for the informative video. I'm partly on Google Home, so your recommendations are relevant for me. Appreciate your sharing!
thank you for the video! the switchbots will be a nice addition to my home! been trying to build my own smart home, and your videos has been very helpful! thank you so much!!
thank you for your comment too!
I just got my bto and will be starting my reno next week! Have always wanted a smart home system cos I’m super lazy 😂
On a side note, I’m a tech idiot and absolutely have no clue about smart home system. Your video has allowed me to have a better understanding and not get scammed like what I always encounter 😭
Fingers crossed 🤞🏻 in hope to win the giveaway! Thank you in advance!
oh man.. got scammed?!?! 😱😱 can ask friends or something for help next time
hope your reno go smoothly!
When i try adding scenes into google home routines, it keeps saying "Sorry unable to reach broadlink" any fix for this? Yours seems to work well at 5:48
are you able to playback the scene properly inside broadlink app? if yes and if you have linked broadlink app to google home successfully, shouldn't have any issues
Can playback in broadlink, no issues.But Google assistant keeps saying cannot reach broadlink
planning my new hse renovation...still bit blur on what and how to start. but ur videos help give me some ideas...but still tryin to draw up the eco-system. cheers.
its ok, i took quite some time to research myself as well haa
bro are we able to use use the aqara switch as a trigger to trgger a series of action? i have a ceiling fan that does not turn on until i use the remote. im thinking of just click the aqara switch then it will base on broadlink rf blaster to turn on fan and oscillation. but i cant seems to do it.
Thanks for this! Very helpful indeed. Just wondering whether a smart switch is needed to on/off ceiling fan since a hub can also do the same?
Its up to u, u can just use an IR blaster or even just a smart switch. For eg my living room fan, i mainly control the on/off only, nothing else. If someone accidentally switch it off then your IR wont work
oh wow! thank God i found this video... i assumed i couldnt achieve smart home because my fan is RF and my ac is IR
haha not many brands can do RF
Nice sharing. I wish to get your advice -->My kitchen (open concept) and living room has 1 AC each, I consider my kitchen and living room as same space. If I use this IR blaster, I will end up always turn on both ACs, am I right?
Of course still interested to get hold of the SwitchBot products via this giveaway! Super close to completing the reno for my new house so this will be extemely helpful in making it smarter :) Thanks for the useful and easy to understand content as always!
I'm a simple man, I see Alex post a new vid, I watch, I like.
Question, do you that "moving" smart home systems will be easy ?
Cannot recall immediately from your vids but, what are your most bang for the buck/frequently used automations?
Also, does others in your household use the automation or is it only yourself?
simple is good!
Migrating smart home is easy but tedious, a change in your wifi ssid is a lot of work already.
Most bang for buck - smart lights, IR blaster, vacuum robot
Everyone in the household
Nice apartment! Thank you for the tutorial!
Moving to my own place soon and I wish to make it a smart home just like yours, Alex! So excited to get started and I hope to win the SwitchBot!
Awesome guide! Clear tutorial as always 👍
glad it helps!
Thanks for sharing and listing potential redundancy. Btw, congrats being featured in property guru..
thx thx!
This is how my dream home will be like 😍 thanks for sharing, this has been so helpful!!
build your dream home!
Need some advise here:
I have Philips light DL851 and using RF remote. I tried using OutSmart RF blaster but it doesn’t work. How do I know if the broadlink RM will work with all RF remote controller ?
i suggest you to try reaching out to broadlink for advice
Great sharing once again! Can I ask how do you set the routine to set the laundry rack to decline? I tried setting it by adding the customize voice command on google home but it doesn’t recognize
create your own custom routine, then add in the scene which you have created inside broadlink
I use a simple on/off IR switch (Lunvon brand, from carousell) in my bedroom to turn off my light, tv box and tv speaker in one press.
It has a dedicated remote control for 3 switches.
I prefer a dedicated remote control because i don't want to to reach into my phone when I am already trying to sleep :-)
I have insomnia. I usually play some meditation videos or some boring documentaries to sleep. So when I am finally ready to sleep, i want to turn off everything in one press without looking.
yeah, actually seldom use phone to control unless you are outside or you want to control something from another room. Most of the time is gonna be using voice or wireless switches
Nice video! Would absolutely love a Switchbot! I have a «dumb» light in my kitchen that is not possible to make smart, so a little robot attached to the switch would be perfect!
Hello, I have a question. I have portable thermostats Habitat, which send the signal to the wall-mounted ac unit. I don't want to buy their hubs because they are super expensive. The portable thermostat works with RF. Is there a way I can connect those to HA? Thank you
Question??? Is the hall or room is big and there are 2 aircon, could this device control the Aircon individually?
can the physical remote do that? IR blaster is just simulating pressing the remote at that particular position placed
Could you please show how did you configure your celling fan ?
i don't have a guide for that, but basically broadlink needs to learn the remote for every button
Will use automation on my fan, and TV IR/RF.. too many of these controllers lying around and have to switch here and there for eg. (TV, starhub / singtel TV box)..
All these can become one and controlled by my phone would be great!
yeah you could probably run a scene or use voice to just switch on everything 1 shot
I was just checking out the switchbot website yesterday and was so tempted to get the switchbot bot for the dumb light switches
go for it!
Great tips for first time home owners to plan for smart home. Thank u! ☺️
glad it helps!
Just stumbled upon your videos. Thank you for doing these detailed videos. Inspired to now make ours a smart home. 😊
Can you make a video of how you connected the RF blaster to the SwitchBot App?
I like how automation made things smarter and made us lazier at the same time, haha! I need that smartbot hub to train my dumb aircon!
it is being more productive haha, i'm a IT guy so very normal for me to embrace tech and do things smart. Same idea at work when you can use tech to automate the mundane repetitive tasks that you are doing.
@@AlexTeo I'm in the IT field as well. Didn't thought of looking into home automation and IoT sector until recently I got a new house and decided to build a man cave 😂
Then chanced upon your videos while doing some research on home automation
@@Raynorise nicee man cave haha, then it shouldn't be too hard for you to figure out the tech
Hi Alex, I came across ur video & find it very information. In this video, u have used a broadlink rf blaster to control ur ceiling fan. I have bought a S brand rf blaster (work with 315 & 433 mhz) to pair with my Fanco ceiling fan that runs on 315mhz frequency. However the S brand blaster can’t learn my fan’s frequency. So I’m wondering if the broadlink blaster able to do so?
best is to get confirmation from official broadlink, if not just buy and test if you can do a free return
@@AlexTeo thank you for ur reply. Keep up the good work and continue to make interesting videos. It is very informative & helpful.
Is there a cable to be able to use it in multiple rooms
Hi Alex, just wondering if broadlink rm4 pro can integrate with smart things. My new home will only be having a few smart switches, sensors and the remote.
No it can't, you can use alexa or if you have ifttt can do automation there
Any rf blaster compatible with homekit?
Hi Alex, can I check whether the IR and RF blaster reviewed here compatible with home assistant?
switchbot and broadlink? both of these brands have documentation on home assistant
www.home-assistant.io/integrations/switchbot/
www.home-assistant.io/integrations/broadlink/
Hi Alex, fun question!
I'm thinking of getting a Broadlink RM Pro 4. Would I be able to use the RF to replace my Yale smart lock remote?
hmm not sure better check with broadlink official support
does the IR hub needs to get connected to wifi network 1st before we can use our phone as a remote control?
yup it requires wifi
@@AlexTeo so both ir hub and handphone need to use the same wifi network then to communicate between one another
Bro how you got ur ceiling fan connected? I have Crestar value air and I believe it is working on rf. I bought gateway hub that connnrcts wifi and rf. I am still not able to get the frequency for the fan.
What is the exact product name?
@@AlexTeo the fan is called crestar value air 55” i have BroadLink Wi-Fi, IR and RF device same as the one in ur video.
Thank you so much for the explanation! May i know is it possible to create my own application to connect the zigbee technology?
yeah why not, that's how so many small smart home companies do it. Some reskin from the smart life app which I think might have ready made api for people to use
Hi Alex! Great video on providing explanation and demonstration on the usage of the product!
however, I wish to ask few questions.
1) can a switch bot be programed of certain scheduling? e.g To turn on Heater at 6am everyday and off at 10pm?
2) Can a Switchbot be programed to an AC? Do we have the ability to Switch on the appliance remotely when we are not at home?
Hope to hear for you soon!
Thanks!
I bought 2 switchbot curtains after watching your previous video :D and they're wonderful! I have set up schedules for opening and closing and no longer need to be awoken by the morning sun, whilst still enjoying the breeze during the night. Now I would also love to set up schedules for my air con and fan, and eventually link everything on google home! I would LOVE to win the switchbot please!! Thank you!!!!
Niceee, then you should have the hub mini!
Hi Alex, can I integrate Aqara wall switches and broadlink ir/rf blaster to smarthings and use one of the aqara switch button to control broadlink ir/rf blaster to say turn on fan or light?
aqara switches yes, broadlink no
@@AlexTeo then in that case how about some of tuya ir or rf blaster which are supported by smartthings?
Can I use aqara switches to command those ir rf blaster to perform certain task? All linking up to smartthings.
@@evanding605 yes if you manage to get them all on smartThings, for eg I use my aqara cube to control my a/c and tv via switchbot hub
Would definitely want to convince my seniors how smart device can make life easier. Especially when they are paranoid about turning of appliances even on standby
yeah the older generation need to keep up with tech, of course don't do it for things that can cause potential hazard like a stove or microwave
I have read someHere that the new switcjbot hub 2 gives the actual state of some ir devices like the ac. Could you please confirm ?
yup it does
Do you know if this will work for the little remote that you have on condo gates? I have remote and want to tell Google to open the gate for me. I have direct line of sight to the gate maybe 6m distance
are you able to use the remote at the same distance you want the IR/RF blaster to be placed? if yes then most likely it will work
@@AlexTeo nice, will order one and try.
Hi Alex, I have IR remote ceiling lights, a/c, tv and cable tv remote. What will you recommend that's affordable to get started?
Hi Alex, met a problem with connecting all my triple rocker aqara switches and xiaoai (black speaker) to the gateway, all my single double rocker switches works, would you have any idea how to fix it?
most likely not, seek official support is the best
Wow! The switchbot will be the way to my wife’s heart for our coming house (so that she doesn’t command me to do it anymore!) 💪 Huat ah
Thank you for another smart home videos. To a totally non tech person, you explained it clearly for understanding! Hope to win the switch bot hub here to use in my coming new house.
yup that's my objective, bringing home tech to everybody :)
Hi Alex, how about the aircon in the room, do we need to install another IR hub inside the room? Any suggestion?
Yes since you need line of sight for IR
@@AlexTeo thanks for replying Alex! The IR hub must be able to connect to wifi router right? Learning how to setup smart home and watched your videos, your videos are awesome! :)
@@frank645 yeah all hubs need wifi to connect to their cloud service. Thanks for the encouraging comment!
Your vids have been very informative as always. Hope to get the switchbot for my new bto. Cheers!
thanks glad the vids helped!
Thanks for the share of your own home setups! I'm recently exploring home automation as well, and I came across a project called homebridge, which can connect all the google eco-system devices(switch bots, broadlinks, etc.) into apple's homekit. This way you don't have to worry about the eco-system. I haven't tried it myself, but it seems like a good solution.
ya if you are an apple homekit user, homebridge is the platform to connect products that doesn't have native integration. You won't be able to connect 'all', but better than nothing
Hi Alex, I’m trying to control my RF Ceiling Fan can you please let me know if the Fan is not in the Apps Database then can we set it up manually?
i guess you are referring to broadlink? yes you can learn new controller but provided its RF is supported
It's good to have a localized Smart Home guide for Malaysians as most of the videos on TH-cam are centered around the US. Looking forward to more videos from you. Can you review some of the smart lights and smart switches available in our market as I'm planning to upgrade things in my home
yeah you are right, localized info is so important when it comes to smart home
Thanks for sharing such videos that are so informative! Really great for my almost can collect key delayed BTO. Definitely interested in the switch bot!!
can consider implementing that for your new house!
@@AlexTeo most likely will!! 😊
Thanks for the video, Alex! Love the humour. Keep it up!
haha.. Glad you enjoyed it!
Is there a way to make my fanco ceiling fan smart? It’s using a Bluetooth remote control
bluetooth is tough, possible but no out of the box solution
I guess so too. No worries I’ll keep exploring!
Hi Alex. Can I use a tuya zigbee hub with a sonoff zigbee door sensor and an aqara zigbee motion sensor?
No you can't, these are just simple hubs meant to only control their own products. You need hubs that is able to add customized coding to control devices that are not natively integrated. My next video i will be covering this topic :)
Hi Alex, Can i check if you are able to create routines in Google Home / Alexa / Broadlink App where the Broadlink HTS2 temp & humidity is used to manage the aircon on/off?
Thank you!
nope i didn't use their solution
Hi Alex, may I know which android app for broadlink is able to link up with Google Assistant?
The broadlink app
Hi Alex, hope everything's fine & well, for a 47sqm apartment it is not necessary to have additional access points in every room, correct me if I'm wrong as one router is sufficient enough for all devices to have fast connection especially if there's only one occupant due to the size. How about having several google home mini speakers like one in living room, one in kitchen & one in bedroom, what's your advice? Have a suggestion how about making a video review on Windows 11 upgrade & user experience?
your questions have no link to this video haha.. nevertheless wifi strength will be hugely affected by the singapore thick walls so can't say for sure whether you need access points within a room. Google home mini is up to you whether you are going to voice trigger google assistant at those spots or music playback. Note that the speaker is not fantasic, i see it as just to trigger google assistant. Anyway I don't have a single google nest mini speaker
cool, thanks for sharing Alex! definitely aspire to automate my home like yours
Still very interested, i think Switchbot is one of the most versatile/easy to retrofit smart home ecosystems out there. Hope I'll be able to get my hands on one this time!
yeah they are, can consider getting it if didn't win the giveaway :)
How many do i need if its a 2 storey place
Hi Alex, Does that mean i will need M2 in all of my room since it also functions as a IR Blaster? Otherwise I would not be able to automate my aircon in my rooms.
M2 is just another device that has IR, switchbot mini can do that as well, broadlink, sensibo and etc. Yes you need one in every room since it requires line of sight
Hi Alex, in order to "Smart" my remote, do i have to change my switch to smart switch?
Thank you
no, they are 2 separate smart home solutions
I bought this a couple of days ago just to be able to control my lR controlled candles with Google Home voice commands. I made a costum control in the Switchbot app but it dont work. Is there any why to make it work?
suggest you to watch guides or reach out to switchbot if you need product support
@@AlexTeo Cant find any guides (found you😅) and the support dont answer me.
Hi Alex, does the switchbot works with AC that are more than ten years old model?
as long as it is IR, the switchbot hub can learn the remote
Hello~ Great video but I have a qn on integration to Google home. How do you set up your laundry time routine? I can't seem to integrate my rf blaster using SmartLife to perform actions through Google Home. It'll be "unable to process commands" for the device.
for this video it's basically broadlink scenes syncing over to google home that's all
Hi Alex! Not sure if you’ll see this comment. Im planning to integrate my AC with the switcbot. But my AC remote is universal and works with all the aircons in my home. Is there a way to program it for specific aircons at home?
nah no way to do that, that's how IR works, you can only play with the positioning
@@AlexTeo thanks!😀 would u have any suggestions to make google home to integrate with certain aircons at home?🫠
Bought the Switchbot hub because of your review. Was able to add my Aircon, which is a IR device but can't seem to be able to add my fan which uses a RF remote.
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@@AlexTeo yea.. it's sad.. mine's a Crestar fan which is like a pretty popular brand in Singapore but it's not in the list.
@@AlexTeo btw not blaming you or anything... just sad that my Mitsubishi aircon is the only thing I can add in my room and a Crestar fan can't be added. Keep all the good videos coming.
@@shadowhawk i see, should have gotten something that can learn rf if you know your fan is using rf
Hi Alex, is there any blaster in the market now that can learn RF?
Hi Alex, great video and I learnt a lot from your videos on smart home.
A quick question on the IR blaster solution
- as I have multiple aircons (eg living room, master bedroom) of the same brand, how do I ensure that I turn on the my desired aircon via IR blaster? I presume the remotes are the same and is interchangeable
you need a IR blaster in every room
@@AlexTeo thanks Alex, so if there is aircon near to each other, say just behind wall, there is also chance that the two aircons are turned on/off. Is my understanding correct?
@@WilsonChewSG can the same happen when you are using the physical remote?
@@AlexTeo yes not very often but yes
Informative and helpful 😇
Hi alex, can a device control more than 1 AC? I’ve two ACs in living room and three more in rooms
IR requires line of sight, just pretend you are pressing the actual remote control at that spot then you will know how many IR blaster you need
@@AlexTeo ahh okays so I’d require a minimum of 5 sensibo. do U think there will be a tech where all remotes can be compressed into one device
Really learning a lot from all your videos! Thank you for making them! I am interested in the SwitchBot Giveaway too!
thanks bryan, for always watching my vid
Hi Alex, is the range of the switchbot mini hub range about 8 m? from the web it says 80 m in an open field. Would you suggest to have a hub in each room?
not sure what is your requirement, are you referring to their switchbot bots? If you are referring to IR blaster then yes you will typically need one for each room since you need that line of sight for IR devices
@@AlexTeo ah i see.. looks like i will need to plan out for each room then.. thanks for your insightful videos!