Bond Bridge

Bond Bridge is a Wi-Fi device that communicates with infra-red or RF controlled devices, such as ceiling fans, shades, and fireplaces. These devices often come with a battery powered remote control. The bond bridge receives commands form a network port, and it forwards the commands to the remote controlled device by simulating the signals the remote control would produce.^[1]^[2]^[3]

The photo shows a bond bridge in the dining room of Baywood Court, a senior community. The bond bridge controls ceiling fans in the dining room.

Broadlink RM4 is a competing product.^[4]

References

^ "Bond Bridge—Add Wi-Fi to ceiling fans, fireplaces and Somfy shades". Olibra. 10 September 2019. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
^ David Mead (May 20, 2021). "Bond Bridge Review: Smart control for your dumb appliances". Retrieved March 4, 2022.
^ Peter Bower (January 17, 2022). "BOND BRIDGE: CONNECT YOUR CEILING FANS TO YOUR SMART HOME". Digital Reviews Network (DRN). Retrieved October 29, 2023.
^ "5 amazing Bond Smart Home Alternatives". My Automated Palace. 6 May 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2022.

[1] "Bond Bridge—Add Wi-Fi to ceiling fans, fireplaces and Somfy shades". Olibra. 10 September 2019. Retrieved March 4, 2022.

[2] David Mead (May 20, 2021). "Bond Bridge Review: Smart control for your dumb appliances". Retrieved March 4, 2022.

[3] Peter Bower (January 17, 2022). "BOND BRIDGE: CONNECT YOUR CEILING FANS TO YOUR SMART HOME". Digital Reviews Network (DRN). Retrieved October 29, 2023.

[4] "5 amazing Bond Smart Home Alternatives". My Automated Palace. 6 May 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2022.

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