From 0215e85c598c9f335b86788f4913c223d3f05ab8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sebdoan Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2018 18:28:01 +1100 Subject: [PATCH] Update switch.broadlink.markdown (#7676) * Update switch.broadlink.markdown Adding details from this thread of a super easy way to get Broadlink Codes confirmed by multiple users https://community.home-assistant.io/t/broadlink-manager-nicer-way-to-learn-and-send-ir-rf-commands/58770 * Minor changes --- source/_components/switch.broadlink.markdown | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/source/_components/switch.broadlink.markdown b/source/_components/switch.broadlink.markdown index f5138245cb8..844e6c9715e 100644 --- a/source/_components/switch.broadlink.markdown +++ b/source/_components/switch.broadlink.markdown @@ -283,3 +283,10 @@ ID: 17 | Name: New RF Remote ``` 7. Now there should be a file with the name of the remote you chose in the same directory ending in `.txt`. Open that up and it will contain the Base64 code required for Home Assistant. To ensure these codes work correctly you may need to add `==` to the end of the code in your config.yaml file (or wherever you have your switches). + +### {% linkable_title Using Windows to Obtain Codes with Broadlink Manager %} + +1. Install Broadlink Manager from this SourceForge link [here](https://sourceforge.net/projects/broadlink-manager/). +2. Open the application and hit "scan" to activate your broadlink device. +3. Hit "Learn New Command" and follow instructions on screen. +4. The "OnRawData Base64" is the value to be used with Home Assistant.