BroadLink

BroadLink RM4 Pro Universal IR and RF Remote Hub

A low-cost Wi-Fi remote hub that runs a room's split AC, TV and 433MHz curtains from one app, for Dubai homes on a budget.

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Works with
Amazon AlexaGoogle HomeManufacturer app
AED 161
AED 161 for the US-import pack with the HTS2 sensor cable. BroadLink's UAE seller lists the RM4 Pro alone at AED 169 with fast local delivery. USB power adapter not included.

Typical Amazon.ae price for the device, checked 13 Sept 2026. See the listing Installation is quoted separately after we check your property.

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Overview

What it is and where it fits

The BroadLink RM4 Pro is a budget universal remote hub for Dubai rooms where you want the split AC, TV, satellite box and RF curtain motor in one app and on Alexa, without paying for a dedicated AC controller in every room. It sits on a shelf, sends infrared in all directions up to about 8 metres, and sends 433MHz radio signals up to about 50 metres for fixed-code curtain motors, fans and switches. For the AC it uses BroadLink's cloud templates or learns your handheld remote, so any wall-mounted split with an infrared remote works. It does not control chilled-water fan coil units run by wired wall thermostats, which most district-cooled towers have, and it cannot reach ducted or VRF systems on wired controllers. There is no room sensor inside. Add the HTS2 USB sensor cable if you want temperature-based automations, and note that the power adapter is not in the box. Compared with the Sensibo Air or tado, it is far cheaper and handles more devices, but the AC side is simpler. It sends commands blindly, has no Climate React style comfort control and no Apple Home support. Integrators like it because Home Assistant supports it locally. Choose it for a majlis or living room full of remotes. Choose Sensibo or tado for a bedroom where holding a steady temperature matters most.

  • One hub runs the AC, TV, set-top box and RF curtains in a room
  • Costs a fraction of a dedicated AC controller per room
  • Alexa and Google voice control for the split AC
  • Local control through Home Assistant for integrators
Technical

Specifications

Model RM4 pro (also sold as RM4 pro + HTS2 sensor cable set)

WirelessWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz
Infrared38kHz, multi-direction, up to 8 m
RF433MHz fixed code (315MHz on non-EU versions), up to 50 m
Power input5V DC, 1A or more, USB cable (adapter not included)
Operating conditions0 to 50°C, humidity up to 85%
Dimensions and weight84.3 x 84.3 x 31 mm, 95 g
SensorOptional HTS2 USB temperature and humidity cable
Works withBroadLink app, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT
In Dubai homes

What to check before you order

Fit it where the remotes already work: rooms with wall-mounted splits and handheld infrared remotes, which is most villas and older apartments. If your apartment has a wired thermostat on the wall and chilled water from Empower or Emicool, the fan coil has no infrared receiver and this will not control it. The same applies to ducted and VRF units on wired panels. There is no wall adapter in the box, so use any UK 5V 1A USB charger, and keep it indoors, as BroadLink rates it only to 50°C. In a majlis with two splits in the same room, one RM4 Pro can often reach both units, which halves the cost. Its 433MHz radio learns fixed-code curtain motors, but most villa gate and garage remotes use rolling codes and will not copy. Tenants can use it freely, as nothing is wired.

BroadLink in the UAE. Chinese maker of Wi-Fi infrared and RF remote hubs that control split ACs, TVs and other remote-controlled devices from an app or voice assistant. Sold in the UAE through BroadLink's own seller on Amazon.ae. The hubs ship without a power adapter, so any UK 5V USB charger is needed.

Answers

Questions about the BroadLink RM4 Pro Universal IR and RF Remote Hub

What is the BroadLink RM4 Pro?
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It is a Wi-Fi universal remote hub. It sends infrared commands to ACs, TVs and set-top boxes, and 433MHz radio commands to fixed-code curtain motors, fans and switches, so one app or Alexa can replace a room's pile of remotes. It is BroadLink's IR plus RF model.
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How much is the RM4 Pro in Dubai?
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We found it from AED 161 on Amazon.ae for a US-import pack that includes the HTS2 temperature cable. BroadLink's UAE seller lists the RM4 Pro alone at AED 169 on Amazon.ae with fast delivery, and BroadLink UAE's own website shows AED 189. Some marketplace sellers ask over AED 230.
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Will it control my split AC?
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Yes, if the AC uses an infrared handheld remote. Pick your brand from BroadLink's cloud AC templates, or teach it your remote's buttons. That covers Daikin, LG, Gree, Midea, O'General, Samsung and most wall splits. It needs a line of sight or a good bounce within about 8 metres.
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Does it work with chilled-water fan coil units?
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No. Fan coil units in most Dubai towers on district cooling are run by a wired wall thermostat and have no infrared receiver. The RM4 Pro only speaks infrared and 433MHz radio, so it has nothing to talk to. Those homes need a smart fan coil thermostat instead.
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Can it control ducted or VRF air conditioning?
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Not when the system uses wired wall controllers, which is normal for ducted and VRF units in Dubai villas. A few ducted units ship with an infrared remote and receiver kit, and those can work. Otherwise you need the AC maker's Wi-Fi adapter or a gateway linked to the controller.
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How is it different from the Sensibo Air or tado?
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Sensibo and tado are dedicated AC controllers with built-in temperature and humidity sensors, comfort automations and Apple Home support. The RM4 Pro is a cheaper universal remote that also runs the TV and RF curtains, but it has no built-in sensor and simpler AC control. Bedrooms suit Sensibo or tado. Busy living rooms suit the RM4 Pro.
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Does it have a temperature sensor?
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Not built in. BroadLink sells the HTS2 USB cable, which plugs in and reports room temperature and humidity in the app. With it you can set rules such as turning the AC on above 27°C. Some Amazon.ae packs include the HTS2, so check the listing title.
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Does it come with a power adapter?
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No. BroadLink's spec sheet says the power adapter is excluded, and the box has only a USB cable, mounting plate and manual. Use any 5V USB charger rated 1A or more with a UK three-pin plug. Most spare phone chargers in Dubai homes will do.
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Which app does it use?
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The BroadLink app on iPhone and Android, which replaced the older IHC app. You add the hub on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, then add each appliance by brand or by learning its remote. The app handles timers, scenes and the Alexa and Google links.
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Does it work with Alexa, Google Home or Apple Home?
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Alexa and Google Home, yes, through the BroadLink skill and service, including AC voice control. It has no native Apple Home support. Apple users usually run it through Home Assistant or Homebridge, which we can set up, or choose a Sensibo instead.
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Can one RM4 Pro control two ACs?
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Often, if both indoor units are in the same room and within about 8 metres. The infrared goes out in all directions, so a large majlis or open living and dining area with two splits can run from one hub. Separate rooms need separate hubs, because infrared does not pass through walls.
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Will it copy my villa gate or garage remote?
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Probably not. It learns 433MHz fixed-code remotes, and most modern gate, garage and car park remotes in Dubai use rolling codes for security, which cannot be copied. Many curtain and blind motors use fixed code and do work. Test your remote before relying on it.
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What happens during a DEWA power cut?
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The hub has no battery, so it goes off with the power and reconnects to Wi-Fi when power returns. Your timers are kept in the account. Because infrared is one-way, check in the app or with the handheld remote that the AC is in the state you expect.
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Does it work without internet?
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Voice control and app control from outside the home need the internet, because they go through BroadLink's cloud and Alexa or Google. Your handheld remotes still work. Home Assistant users can control the RM4 Pro locally on the home network, which keeps working when the internet drops.
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Does the app know if someone used the normal remote?
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No. The RM4 Pro sends commands but does not track changes made with the handheld remote, so the app can show the AC as off when it is on. Sensibo and tado handle this better. For family homes where everyone grabs the remote, expect the app to drift.
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Can it handle Dubai heat?
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Indoors, yes. BroadLink rates it for 0 to 50°C and up to 85% humidity. Keep it off sunny window sills, outdoor majlis tents and balconies, where summer temperatures pass that limit. In an air-conditioned room it runs cool and uses under 1 watt on standby.
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Where should I place it?
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On a shelf, TV unit or wall plate with a clear view of the AC and TV, ideally in the middle of the room. Avoid cabinets with glass doors and spots behind the TV. Keep the USB cable tidy, and test every AC button before fixing it in place.
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Can tenants install it?
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Yes. It plugs into USB power and sits on a shelf or the included mounting plate, with no wiring and no changes to the AC. There is nothing for a landlord to approve, and it moves with you. Just re-pair the appliances in the new home.
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How long does setup take, and do you install it?
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A single room takes 15 to 30 minutes: connect the hub, add the AC template, then the TV and curtains. We set these up for families and holiday home owners, test every remote function, build scenes such as 'guests arriving' and link Alexa or Home Assistant.
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Is it secure?
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It uses a BroadLink cloud account for remote and voice control. Use a strong password and keep firmware updated. If you prefer no cloud, an integrator can run it through Home Assistant on your network and block its internet access, though you lose the BroadLink app's remote features.
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What warranty and support do I get in the UAE?
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BroadLink offers a one year warranty, and there is a BroadLink UAE branch in Dubai Silicon Oasis with a local phone line. US-import packs bought through Amazon Global Store are covered by Amazon's return process and BroadLink's global support rather than the UAE branch.
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RM4 Pro or RM4 Mini?
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The RM4 Pro adds 433MHz radio for curtain motors, RF fans and switches, plus a longer reach. The RM4 Mini is infrared only and cheaper. If a room has only an AC and a TV, the Mini is enough. If it has RF curtains, choose the Pro.
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Who should not buy the RM4 Pro?
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Skip it if your home has fan coil or ducted AC on wired thermostats, if you want Apple Home without extra setup, or if accurate comfort control in bedrooms matters more than price. Also skip it if you hoped to copy rolling-code gate remotes.
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Installation

Fitted and configured by our Dubai team

We supply this as part of a working system rather than as a box. That means checking it suits your property first, fitting it properly, setting up the automations that make it useful, and showing your household how it works.

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