326
people found this helpful, as of 2023
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★★★★★
Out of all my Home Automation devices, this is one of my FAVORITES. EASY, WORKS. Its Awesome.
I LOVE THIS THING.... I was reading reviews and talked myself out of it several times. I am HAPPY I got it. Setup was freaking EASY!!!!! I do not know why some people say they are having issues, but this thing installs and works PERFECTLY. It controls ALL of the settings on my fan! Fan, Light, Timer, Speed settings, Everything... It's range is SOO much better than the existing remotes that I have. I was fearful that I would have to buy a few units to support my house. Not the case. I put it in a closet near the center of my house and it controls all my fans. Hooking up to alexa was a breeze. Opened alexa and downloaded/enabled the skill for Bond and bam. works...
I could have spent a ton of money buying z wave controllers for each ceiling fan in my house, but this one device controls them all! Even if I only had one fan, I still think I would have purchased it because it is a heck of a lot easier than removing a fan to install the z-wave controller.
There are a few things I have read on the reviews that I can offer tips. 1st, It requires you to put the remote within 2ft of the bond unit to link the remote. That is just for programming it. If you have a in-wall remote, just move the bond unit to near the switch and program it, then move it back after it installs. DUHHHH.
Know how to add a skill to alexa before you buy. It is EASY, but some of the people reviewing this thing, make me think they never used electronics before in their life. Their Electronic/computer skills are on the same level as my grammar. hahhahha .. Anyway, don't know how to add a skill, youtube it.
It shows on their app that they are planning updates to this thing to include a lot of other devices other than ceiling fans in the future. Makes me think that this product will only get better with time. Can't stand some of you negative reviewers actually almost talked me out of this thing.,... Shame on you.... No wonder it is often out of stock, between the ease of use, its ability to function, and possible future filled with upgrades, this is one of my favorite home automation devices. Adding a photo, to show that there is a blue light, so if you dislike in-door light pollution, put a piece of tape on it and call it a day, that or throw it in a closet like I did. .....
BTW, I am a real customer, not one who was paid to post this or offer a long, mind numbingly boring review, I just feel strongly about this awesome little product. ALSO, if Bond/Olibra wants to pay me with beta testing with future products, let me know!! hahhaha. If not, meh, keep rocking guys.
February 2018 · Tools and Home Improvement · verified purchase