Stop Replacing Perfectly Good Appliances
Dealing with older appliances is often frustrating. Throwing out a perfectly good window air conditioner or standing fan wastes a massive amount of money. Thankfully, Broadlink Matter SuperBridge upgrades old tech to completely solve this problem. It acts as a bridge between your modern smart ecosystem and your oldest household devices. You finally get smart controls without replacing your existing reliable hardware.
How the Universal Bridge Works
Instead of requiring a Wi-Fi chip inside the appliance itself, the SuperBridge acts as an incredibly powerful universal remote. It sits in your living room and communicates with your smart home using the new Matter protocol. When you ask Siri or Alexa to turn on the fan, the bridge translates that digital command into standard infrared (IR) or radio frequency (RF) signals. It blasts that invisible signal across the room, mimicking the original plastic remote that came with your device.
What You Can Actually Automate
Because it relies on IR and RF signals, this little hub can control almost anything that uses a standard remote.
- Window AC Units: Automatically cool down the bedroom before you get home from work.
- Basic Fans: Connect older oscillating fans to your smart thermostat routines.
- Entertainment Systems: Turn on older TVs or soundbars using voice commands.
- Motorized Blinds: Control basic RF-powered shades directly from your primary smart home app.
Simple Setup and Integration
Because the hub uses Matter, the setup process is entirely standardized. You just plug the SuperBridge into a wall outlet. Then, scan the Matter QR code using an app like Apple Home or Google Home. Next, use the Broadlink app to quickly teach the hub specific signals from your old remotes. Once programmed, your “dumb” appliances will appear right next to your modern smart lights.