BroadLink

Name: BroadLink
Rating: 4.3 (2512 reviews)
Author: Broadlink Co.,Ltd

By: Broadlink Co.,Ltd

Control your smart home

Features & Capabilities

BroadLink's all-in-one smart home app lets you manage BroadLink and compatible devices from anywhere. Create triggers for automation or scenes for one-button control of multiple devices, including lighting, power, IR/RF remotes, sensors, and appliances. FastCon enables zero-configuration setup for compatible devices.

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User Growth & Download Statistics

App Home Automation Privacy & Security

By:

Broadlink Co.,Ltd

Rating:

4.30

(2,512) 6 new ratings

Version:

1.7.67 Last updated: 2026-02-13

Version code:

882368928

Creation date:

2019-08-29

Compatible devices:

Size:

166.50MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-11

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 39,280 ▲ 35

Other rankings

#69 in right click automations keyword 29 ▲ 1#76 in links keyword 33 ▲ 5

Other platforms

BroadLink -Universal TV Remote (v1.8.32.8f931f73f)

2,596,195 3.21

(21,142)

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Developed by:

Broadlink Co.,Ltd

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/broadlink/id1450257910

Website:

http://www.ibroadlink.com/

User Reviews

User reviews praise BroadLink for device versatility and occasional reliability, including remote control and home automation integration. However, multiple complaints span privacy concerns over location permissions, onerous Wi‑Fi onboarding, and recurring reliability issues where devices stop working and require resets. Additional frustration arises from compatibility gaps with certain hardware and a cluttered, hard‑to‑troubleshoot app UI. Overall, the app is valuable when it works and supports many devices, but onboarding, privacy prompts, and consistency problems significantly hinder consistent use.

Pros

Versatility to control a wide range of devices (TVs, ACs, fans, etc.) and integrate with home automation (e.g., Alexa).
Remote access: control your devices from anywhere with internet.
Overall positive sentiment from some users (e.g., 'Excellent', 'Fantastic') when setup is successful.

Cons

Mandatory location permissions and persistent prompts; privacy concerns about location data.
Complex Wi‑Fi onboarding and setup (AP mode, SSIDs, VLANs; 2.4 GHz requirement).
Reliability issues: devices stop working periodically and require resets or reprogramming.
Compatibility issues with certain devices (RF‑only devices, Roku, Hampton Bay).
App usability problems (confusing UI, duplicate device cards, difficult automations, lack of clear troubleshooting or error codes).

Recent reviews

Cool

by Jb*****, 2026-06-02

There was no option to use a different device and broad link is terrible

by Pe*****, 2026-06-02

This tool has been great for automating my entertainment center. There are sometimes issues where automations fail, but upon retry they always succeed.