diff --git a/source/_integrations/broadlink.markdown b/source/_integrations/broadlink.markdown index 84045fa3fa90..4e41969ac520 100644 --- a/source/_integrations/broadlink.markdown +++ b/source/_integrations/broadlink.markdown @@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ title: Broadlink description: Instructions on setting up Broadlink within Home Assistant. ha_category: - Climate + - Infrared - Light - Radio Frequency - Remote @@ -19,6 +20,7 @@ ha_domain: broadlink ha_config_flow: true ha_platforms: - climate + - infrared - light - radio_frequency - remote @@ -58,6 +60,7 @@ The {% term entities %} have the same name as the device by default. To change t The {% term entities %} are divided into the following subdomains: - [Climate](#climate) +- [Infrared](#infrared) - [Radio frequency](#radio-frequency) - [Remote](#remote) - [Select](#select) @@ -70,6 +73,13 @@ The {% term entities %} are divided into the following subdomains: The `climate` entities allow you to monitor and control Broadlink thermostats. +## Infrared + +The `infrared` {% term entities %} allow other integrations to transmit IR commands through your Broadlink universal remote. They are created automatically when you configure devices with IR capabilities (`RM mini`, `RM mini 3`, `RM pro`, `RM pro+`, `RM plus`, `RM4 mini`, `RM4 pro`, `RM4C mini`, `RM4C pro`, and `RM4 TV mate`). + +The `infrared` entity is complementary to the `remote` entity. Both are created for IR-capable devices. Refer to the [Infrared integration](/integrations/infrared/) integration for more information. +The existing `remote.learn_command` and `remote.send_command` actions described below are unaffected and remain available for working with learned IR codes. + ## Radio frequency The `radio_frequency` {% term entity %} allows other integrations to send RF commands through your Broadlink device. It is created automatically for `RM pro` and `RM4 pro` devices, which include an RF transmitter. The supported bands are 433 MHz (433.05–434.79 MHz) and 315 MHz (314.95–315.25 MHz).