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BroadLink RM MAX

BroadLink · Hubs · Model RM MAX

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  • BroadLink RM MAX lists Matter bridge; Home Assistant; Apple Home.
  • Check which connected accessories and features the bridge exposes.
  • A bridge is a different role from a Matter controller.

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Recorded year
2025
Recorded warranty
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Dimensions
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Weight
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The details that shape your choice

BroadLink RM MAX Quick Features

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Thread border router
No
Zigbee coordinator
No
Matter bridge
Yes
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
Yes
Smart Learning
Yes
Universal Remote Control
Yes

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BroadLink RM MAX: Capabilities And Limitations

Based on listed specifications, not hands-on testing. Manufacturer sources are linked where checked.

What it offers

  • Matter-bridge functionality is listed, offering a route to investigate for exposing supported accessories. Check which connected accessories and features the bridge exposes. A bridge is a different role from a Matter controller. Bridges IR and RF appliances and FastCon devices into Matter platforms such as Apple Home and Google Home.

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  • A Home Assistant integration is listed, providing an integration path to verify for the exact model. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities.

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  • Apple Home support is listed as an integration option. Check the model, firmware, exposed controls and any additional hardware requirements. Through the Matter bridge, not a native HomeKit integration

    View Apple Home details →

What to consider

  • Thread border-router functionality is listed as unavailable; a Thread setup may need a separate border router.

    View Thread border router details →
  • A Zigbee coordinator is listed as unavailable; do not assume the device can form a Zigbee network.

    View Zigbee coordinator details →
  • Matter is listed as unsupported; check another documented integration if Matter is essential to your setup. Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.

    View Matter details →

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Questions About BroadLink RM MAX

Does BroadLink RM MAX act as a Thread border router?

No, according to the listed specifications. A border router connects Thread to other IP networks. Check Matter-controller functions separately.

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Does BroadLink RM MAX include a Zigbee coordinator?

No, according to the listed specifications. Confirm the supported device list and firmware before pairing accessories.

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Does BroadLink RM MAX provide a Matter bridge?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check which connected accessories and features the bridge exposes. A bridge is a different role from a Matter controller. Bridges IR and RF appliances and FastCon devices into Matter platforms such as Apple Home and Google Home.

View Matter bridge specifications →

Does BroadLink RM MAX support Matter?

No, according to the listed specifications. Verify the exact device type, firmware and features exposed in your chosen platform. Matter support is not proof of feature parity. Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.

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Does BroadLink RM MAX work with Home Assistant?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities.

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BroadLink RM MAX Specifications

Recorded catalog values. Expand notes for qualifications; unknown values are not treated as missing features.

0 of 37 fields matched to manufacturer documentation. Source checks apply only to the named model and stated scope. Other fields remain catalog data. How we verify specifications →

37 of 37 specifications · 6 sections

Protocols8 fields
Protocols specifications
BluetoothYes
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BLE for quick setup and local control

Z WaveNo
Zigbee coordinatorNo
Thread border routerNo
Matter bridgeYes
Details & conditions

Bridges IR and RF appliances and FastCon devices into Matter platforms such as Apple Home and Google Home.

Third Party DevicesNo
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Pairs only BroadLink FastCon bulbs, switches and sensors; other appliances are only driven by learned IR/RF codes, which the IR spec covers, and it is not a Matter controller.

IrYes
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IR 38KHz and RF 433MHz universal control (no Rolling Code / encrypted RF)

RfYes
Details & conditions

Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model. RF 433MHz alongside IR 38KHz (no rolling-code / encrypted RF)

Connectivity5 fields
Connectivity specifications
2.4 GHz Wi-FiYes
5 GHz Wi-FiNo
EthernetNo
ZigbeeNo
Details & conditions

Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.

ThreadNo
Details & conditions

Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.

Features7 fields
Features specifications
SubdevicesNot recorded
OnvifNo
RTSPNo
Node RedNo
TailscaleNo
Universal Remote ControlYes
Details & conditions

Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.

Smart LearningYes
Details & conditions

Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model. Learns codes from existing IR/RF remotes

Hardware7 fields
Hardware specifications
CpuNot recorded
MemoryNot recorded
StorageNot recorded
microSD card slotNo
Power Over EthernetNo
SpeakersNo
MicrophoneNo
Integrations6 fields
Integrations specifications
Google HomeYes
AlexaYes
Apple HomeYes
Details & conditions

Through the Matter bridge, not a native HomeKit integration

SmartThingsYes
Details & conditions

Through the Matter bridge, not a native SmartThings integration

Home AssistantYes
MatterNo
Details & conditions

Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.

Sensors4 fields
Sensors specifications
TemperatureNo
HumidityNo
LightNo
MotionNo

How this device compares

BroadLink RM MAX vs Other Similar Models

Statistical context from 29 hubs in this catalog. These figures describe our recorded data, not independent measurements.

Recorded feature coverage

Rf: 1 of 5 known answers are Yes

Protocols: 20% among explicit Yes/No answers; 24 of 29 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Recorded feature coverage

Ir: 7 of 29 known answers are Yes

Protocols: 24% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 29 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Recorded feature coverage

Matter bridge: 19 of 28 known answers are Yes

Protocols: 68% among explicit Yes/No answers; 1 of 29 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Brand representation in this directory

1 of 29 models are from BroadLink

Counts hubs listed here, not sales or market share. Catalog inclusion does not imply a recommendation.

What Should You Verify Before Buying BroadLink RM MAX?

These checks describe hubs requirements. Confirm each one against the exact model’s current manufacturer documentation and your installation.

  1. List the exact devices and integrations the hub must support.
  2. Distinguish a Matter controller from a Thread border router and a bridge.
  3. Check which automations continue without an internet connection.
  4. Confirm backup, migration and software update options.

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