Companies that are just starting to enter the smart electronics market are filling their range with devices with common, inexpensive hardware. These are not some custom-made things, but budget devices widely available on the market.
So it turns out that among the wide variety of electronics on AliExpress you can find complete analogues of manufactured devices. The Yandex company was no exception; almost all smart things produced under their brand have copies from other manufacturers.
Gadgets from Yandex are practically no longer on sale, and when they were still on the shelves, they had a slightly inflated price tag. I suggest finding complete analogues of these devices in China and comparing them with the original.
Analogs of Yandex smart gadgets on AliExpress
We will only look at devices that, without modifications, problems or problems, are defined as original gadgets.
? Smart light bulb, a full-fledged clone from Tuya – from 586 rubles.
? Wi-Fi socket Avato – from 733 rubles.
? Universal IR remote control Smart Electronic – 666 rubles.
There are even analogues of the Yandex module, which makes any TV and speaker with Alice support from third-party brands smart, however, to fully work in the ecosystem they require the appropriate firmware.
For now, let's focus on light bulbs, sockets and remote controls that do not need any modifications and will work out of the box.
Logitech Harmony Companion
- Number of controlled devices: 8
- Number of favorite channels: no
- Smart home control: yes
- Mobile application: available for iOS
- Voice control: Alexa, Google Assistant
- Dimensions: 259 x 139 x 91 mm
- Weight: 396 g
Price: 11,490 rubles
Like Harmony Elite, Harmony Companion can control not only entertainment devices, but also household smart devices. The most important difference between these models is that the Companion does not have a display, so you will have to use only buttons for control.
The Harmony Companion comes with a voice-activated Harmony hub. Another positive thing is that Harmony Companion has a digital physical keyboard, which makes controlling the TV much more convenient.
Advantages:
- Low cost.
- The ability to control a smart home.
Flaws:
- No display.
What can this IR remote control do?
The device is an omnidirectional infrared emitter that can emulate the signals of almost any IR remote control.
The gadget already contains an extensive database of IR commands, with which it can control almost any device with a similar remote control. A small black “puck” can replace all the remote controls in the house.
This way you can control a TV, set-top box, air conditioner, some types of climate control equipment (fans, humidifiers, heaters with IR remote controls) and other devices that are equipped with a small rectangular box with an infrared transmitter.
On topic: this gadget from Xiaomi can easily replace such an IR remote control
The gadget is connected directly in the Yandex application, like other original gadgets.
1. Go to the Devices section.
2. Click “+” to add a gadget and select Other device.
3. Select the item Yandex Smart Remote Control.
4. We hold down the pairing button on the remote control and scan the Wi-Fi network (the smartphone must be connected to a 2.4 GHz network at the time of the first connection).
5. We see a welcome connection animation and, if necessary, update the firmware.
All! The Chinese no-name gadget was immediately recognized as a Yandex branded device. If in the case of a smart light bulb or socket everything is clear: we set up scenarios or control it through Alice, then you will have to tinker a little with the IR remote control.
Logitech Harmony Elite
- Number of controlled devices: 15
- Number of favorite channels: 50
- Smart home control: yes
- Mobile application: yes
- Voice control: Alexa, Google Assistant
- Dimensions: 193 x 53 x 27 cm
- Weight: 164 g
Price: 25,000 rubles
Logitech has a lot of remote controls. Harmony Elite is capable of controlling 15 home devices. In addition to physical buttons, it has a touch screen through which you can configure equipment or switch between devices. Some of the buttons are programmable; you can set your own command on them so as not to waste a lot of time on manual control.
Harmony Elite works in conjunction with the Harmony hub (included) and is compatible with a variety of smart devices, such as Philips Hue lights and Ecobee smart thermostats. Control is possible not only using buttons and the screen: the device understands voice commands for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
Since Harmony Elite supports a very wide range of devices, it can be programmed with complex commands, for example, preparing the entire room for watching a movie: turning on the TV, dimming the lights, drawing the curtains.
Advantages:
- Easy setup.
- Intuitive interface.
- There is Wi-Fi.
- Dedicated buttons for smart home appliances.
- Compatible with a huge number of devices.
Flaws
- No numeric keypad.
How to set up a remote control to work with any equipment
After adding the remote control to the smart home control system, you will have to connect each of the existing devices to it according to the following instructions.
1. In the Yandex application we find the just added IR remote control.
2. Click the Add device button.
3. Select the type of device (TV, set-top box, receiver or air conditioner).
4. We indicate the pairing method. The system can find codes by manufacturer and model number, or read the necessary signals from the original IR remote control. Yes, the black “puck” is not only a signal transmitter, but can also receive feedback from devices or read remote control commands.
5. In the first case, you need to select a manufacturer and go through the available models, sending a signal to the device one by one, and in the second, it is enough to point your original remote control at the universal receiver-transmitter and press a few buttons.
The system itself will select a suitable profile and offer to check its operation.
6. This is how you should add each gadget, and in the additional menu you can immediately see examples of voice control commands.
Now all devices can be controlled through the Yandex or Alice application. The last method is convenient if you have Yandex.Station or a suitable speaker with an assistant on board.
One For All URC 1280 Contour 8
- Number of controlled devices: 8
- Number of favorite channels: no
- Smart home control: no
- Mobile app: no
- Voice control: no
- Dimensions: 44 x 223 x 20 mm
- Weight: 84 g
Price: 1,090 rubles
This truly budget device from an American manufacturer can replace up to 8 remote controls with IR control. It is compatible with a wide range of household appliances, including game consoles, sound amplifiers, TV set-top boxes, etc. Setup is simple, consisting of only three steps, but if pairing could not be set up automatically, manually entering the code according to the instructions will help.
Advantages:
- Very cheap.
- Replaces up to 8 remote controls.
- Durable and comfortable design.
Flaws:
- Powered by replaceable batteries.
- The learning function often does not work correctly.
Basic operating principles
To get the most out of your TV remote app, you need to pay attention to selection errors. For a phone, the main attribute of TV control is the infrared port. It is present in many models of LG and Samsung gadgets. Its main purpose is to control the TV remotely. If there is no infrared port, then, unfortunately, downloading or purchasing the application does not make sense. It can be seen in the additional settings of the gadget or on the Internet by reading the model data. Some authors write about support for certain models.
What to pay attention to when synchronizing a program? The TV and smartphone must be connected to the same home network (via Wi-Fi or LAN cable). Some are capable of connecting via Bluetooth.
Next, you need to install the remote control according to the selection in Google Play or Apple Story. Some mobile controllers are not available in the Apple store.
Are such applications necessary?
Why should a person download a mobile controller if he already has a TV remote control? Such an application can replace the controller if it is broken or its batteries are low. However, the list of advantages does not end with such advantages.
Some programs only have standard buttons that are also found on a regular controller. However, there are applications that expand the functionality of a regular remote control. The Android hotel library with videos can be played on the TV screen, and the image can be transferred to your device. The remote may have additional buttons that are not on a regular controller to improve convenience.
With the advent of Smart TV technology, many controllers have become inconvenient to operate on the Internet. The Android control panel makes working with TV easier. Some applications have their own touchpad. The user can use the panel on the phone to control applications on the Internet of the TV, like using a mouse on a computer.
Popular companies specially produce their own Android remote controls with a remote control function. They will definitely fit the model of the same manufacturer.
Galaxy Universal Remote
Galaxy Universal Remote . Turn your phone into a universal remote control for all your equipment using the phone's built-in IR port. No Internet connection, any special permissions, or any sensors other than an infrared port are required! Control your TV, set-top boxes (for example Tricolor TV), receiver, amplifier, DVD player, Blu-Ray player, air conditioner, projector, DSLR, PlayStation3, Xbox 360, and many of your other devices! Prank your friends using the universal remote control on your phone!
Key Features:
- Save each of your devices as bookmarks so you can easily access them later.
- Control all devices from one screen using the function of creating a universal composite remote control.
For example, the channel switch is from the TV, and the volume is from the amplifier or receiver. Finally you will have one remote control for your entire home theater!
- Customize your remote, you can change the number of tabs, layout, colors, style of each button and much more.
- Saving a sequence of actions (macros) that will be performed with one click. For example, you can turn on your TV, turn on your cable box, wait one second, go to channel 100, and turn up the volume. All these actions are saved on one button.
- You can send us your own IR code and save it to the button.
- If your device is not listed, you can use the scan mode to automatically check all possible makes and models to find at least one compatible one.
- Backup and restore all saved devices and remotes. So that you can easily transfer them to another phone.
Note: This app only works with phones that have a built-in IR port:
- Samsung Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge / S5 / S5 Active / S5 Mini / S5 Duos / S4 / S4 Active / S4 Mini / S4 Zoom. Galaxy Note 4 / Note 3 / Note Edge / Note 8.0 / Note 10.1 / Note Pro. Galaxy Tab 4 / Tab 3 / Tab 2 / Tab Pro / Tab S / Tab 7.0 Plus, Galaxy J, Galaxy Mega
- HTC One M9 / M8 / M7, HTC One Max, HTC One Dual Sim, HTC Butterfly 2 / Butterfly S, HTC Desire 600 / Desire 200
- LG G4, LG G3, LG G Flex2
- Xiaomi Mi 4
download Galaxy Universal Remote for Android using the link below.
Developer: Moletag Platform: Android 4.0 and higher Interface language: Russian (RUS) Root: Not needed Status: Full (Full version) [Patched]
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