Software Features and Description
1. This application is used for smart plugs designed by Broadlink Co.Ltd; It's main function is to remotely control your home appliances via turn on/off Broadlink smart plug.
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Download and install BroadLink e-Control on your computer
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Or follow the guide below to use on PC:
Select Windows version:
- Windows 7-10
- Windows 11
Download and install the BroadLink e-Control app on your Windows 10,8,7 or Mac in 4 simple steps below:
- Download an Android emulator for PC and Mac:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks Pc or Mac software Here >> .
- Install the emulator on your PC or Mac:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.
- Using BroadLink e-Control on PC [Windows 7/ 8/8.1/ 10/ 11]:
- Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "BroadLink e-Control"
- The search will reveal the BroadLink e-Control app icon. Open, then click "Install".
- Once BroadLink e-Control is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including BroadLink e-Control.
- Now enjoy BroadLink e-Control on PC.
- Using BroadLink e-Control on Mac OS:
Install BroadLink e-Control on your Mac using the same steps for Windows OS above.
How to download and use BroadLink e-Control App on Windows 11
To get BroadLink e-Control on Windows 11, check if there's a native BroadLink e-Control Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:
- Download the Amazon-Appstore » (U.S only)
- Click on "Get" to begin installation. It also automatically installs Windows Subsystem for Android.
- After installation, Goto Windows Start Menu or Apps list » Open the Amazon Appstore » Login (with Amazon account)
- For non-U.S users, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto Playstore on PC » click Configure_Download. This will auto-download Google Play Store on your Windows 11.
- Installing BroadLink e-Control:
- Login to your computer's PlayStore or Amazon AppStore.
- Search for "BroadLink e-Control" » Click "Install" to install BroadLink e-Control
- BroadLink e-Control will now be available on your windows start-menu.
| Minimum requirements |
Recommended |
- 8GB RAM
- SSD Storage
- Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000
- Architecture: x64 or ARM64
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BroadLink e-Control On iTunes
| Download |
Developer |
Rating |
Score |
Current version |
Adult Ranking |
| Free On iTunes |
BroadLink Co., Ltd |
140 |
2.40714 |
2.8.3 |
4+ |
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✔ Pros:
- The app has the ability to control lamps and other devices through scheduled events.
- The app can control Apple TV and projector via Alexa.
- The app can control plugs and other devices.
☹ Cons:
- The UI in the app is unintuitive and does not allow movement between fields.
- The app ecosystem feels broken and the product is shoddy.
- The app fails to connect to the device after downloading the IHC app.
- The last update made the app useless when not connected to home wifi.
- One reviewer needs a product that gives access to devices away from home using 4G/LTE.
Top Pcmac Reviews
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Update 2.8.1 breaks the App...2.8.2 fixes it
By ChappyMacky (Pcmac user)
Update to the 2.8.1 comments from earlier-2.8.2 seems to have fixed the problem 2.8.1 caused. Good on them for fixing it quickly. Hopefully there will be better quality control on updates in the future.
——-previous comments———
Updated from 2.8.0 to 2.8.1 on iphone. “Device does not exist” error appears. Older iphone with 2.8.0 works fine. Tried resetting, AP mode, adding device, etc to no avail. DO NOT INSTALL 2.8.1. Hopefully this ridiculous new bug will be fixed soon. Meanwhile all devices with the upgrade are essentially bricked as remotes now. Thanks for wasting my time the app, shame on you for breaking what was working perfectly.
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No Alexa connectivity, frustrating UX
By Camofleur (Pcmac user)
I bought the RM mini 3 so that I could control my Apple TV (4th gen) and projector via Alexa. I first downloaded the e-Control app per the the app instruction manual. After about an hour of tweaking and wrestling with the very unintuitive interface in that app, I managed to get the app controlling both devices. Unfortunately when I went to set up the Alexa skill, the instructions there stated that “the previous version of the app is not supported” and to download the IHC app.
After downloading this app and resetting the RM mini 3 device, the app fails to connect to it. This feels like a very broken ecosystem and a shoddy product. What a waste of time.
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Unable to set scheduled on/off events anymore
By Engineertype (Pcmac user)
I used to be able to set scheduled events to turn my lamps on and off at certain times, but this was broken in a recent update. Please fix this! The UI in the app doesn’t allow movement between the fields
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Usted to be good
By Saul661 (Pcmac user)
I have had this app controlling a few plugs, I was getting ready to purchase more devices to connect but I changed my mind. The last update made me have to reconfigure everything and at the end I can only control my devices when I am connected to my wifi at home. It is useless now. I need a product that gives me access to my devices away from home using my 4G /LTE.
So far the best alternative 5 star app and devices for your money is application named e-welink and the switches I am using are call sonoff, your welcome.
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