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Can someone explain the Broadlink RM4 Pros distance limitations? (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago by dinosoup@lemmy.world to c/homeassistant@lemmy.world
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I’m familiar with IR but like… does it need to be in the same room as my tv? My entire house has RF fans and I’d love to buy one device but idk if it’ll cover the whole 1700 sqft, or even other closed rooms. IR is a nice to have but I mostly care about RF. Does that need to be in the same room? Thanks y’all.

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[–] books 1 points 1 year ago

Infrared light doesn't travel through walls well.

[–] Dee 1 points 1 year ago

I found the RF range to be quite limited on my RM4 Pro. It would work about 4m away, but 6m it wouldn’t work reliably.