There a lot of things that Alexa or Google can do but adding this device extends their ability to control the IR (TV remotes etc) and the RF (radio frequency devices) that you have had in your home for years. It allows you to control these devices via voice and does so reliability and easily. I have been more than impressed by this device. As a note for RF, make the unit you are buying supports both 315MHz & 433MHz.

I got this to control my fans in my living room. Was not able to match the RF from remote. Returned. The software seemed a bit rough on the edges but I think cound be a great product for the right person.

This device is great to automate devices in your home using Homekit (with the Homebridge plugin). The BroadLink app is still needed to initially connect the device. For me BroadLinks support was great, I recently had to contact support when I couldnt find the app in the Apple App store, they quickly responded and fixed the issue.

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I received my item and the packaging was a little strange, with no plastic wrap around the device. I followed the instruction to add It to my network without success, I then realized it was a used product with someone else WiFi info stored. I had to reset it and now its working, very disappointed about the service, but the device does the job very well and Im pretty impressed about it.

Does not keep its settings and loses connection constantly to WiFi. using the app youll notice it takes a while for the device to ping back to life in which time it will show disconnected. Waiting to turn you lights or fan on for minutes is unacceptable. SoNoff and Shelly was the way i decided to go after the hassle

We decorate the house for Christmas. Over the years, we have collected a number of remotes to turn Christmas Lights on or off. It is inconvenient to go through several different remotes and that is if we can find them. This device learned all the remotes - especially the RF ones. Then added the skill to Alexa who immediately discovered all the programmed devices. We created a skill so now when we say “Alexa Merry Christmas”, it plays jingle bells and turns on all the Christmas lights. Then if we forget, they are automatically turned off at midnight.

This device is awesome. I wanted to integrate an entertainment system with Alexa. This device bridges that gap. It operates everything I need. Xbox, TV, Amplifier, everything turns on, scrolls through menus, adjusts settings. I am pleased and can recommend this. It does take a little effort to learn and setup, but once its set, its a solid smart home improvement.

Dont buy this unless youre a software whiz and can read poorly translated english.

works perfect, i connected it with my alexa and program it to control my tv and sound bar. so i can tell alexa to turn them on, off, change channel, change input one by one but it works just alot of repeating, and change volume. built quality is good. pretty small size over all and has a hanging kit. would recommend, only had for a few month so just got to wait and see how long it will last. also doesnt come with a box to plug the usb cable to, you can probably use an old one from a cell phone or something else.