Make your dumb devices smart with Broadlink

Take your first steps into home automation with this smart powerboard.

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What does it do?plug

The Broadlink MP1 replaces physical switches and lets you power on and off your devices with a simple smart control app.  Plug the MP1 into the wall and connect up to 4 things, then you can set each one to turn on and off independently.broadlink MP1-7

What can I use the Broadlink MP1 for?

  • Automate your lights.
  • Turn on the heater.
  • Turn on the fan.
  • Save power by plugging it into your entertainment center and then have it timed to power off during the night/when you are at work.
  • If you have old smartphones or rechargeable devices like your laptop, you can set a timer to turn off every week to cycle the rechargeable battery.
  • Strip lighting control or other decorative lighting.

To learn more about what can and can’t be smartened visit our smarthome automation guide.

Using and setting up the Broadlink MP1

First time setup

  1. Plug in the MP1 into your wall socket
  2. Download and open the Broadlink Smart App. (Available on Android and Apple.)
  3. The app will guide you through the setup, it only take a few seconds to complete.

Using the app controls you can..

  • Control directly within the app.
  • Setup timers.
  • Setup cycles such as turn on for 5 mins then turn off for 2 mins.
  • If you have other Broadlink smart home device you can setup IFFIT rules such as turn the light on when the door opens.
simple mp1 setting pages
A few screenshots from the app, the name of the device is by default Chinese. You can easily rename the socket to English and should be named something related to the area or use. Eg. ‘lounge’ or ‘entertainment’.

The MP1 is just one part of the Broadlink family,

For a full smart automated home you can combine movement sensors, smart device controllers and light switches to create a fully synergized home.

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The $11.99 Broadlink RM Mini3 can control devices with remotes, such as TV’s and air conditioning units.

Smart living is hot in 2016 and set to only grow bigger and smarter. Simplify your living and make the jump to smart home living with Broadlink.

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