Bond - Smart WiFi Ceiling Fan Control - Black
Model: BD-1000B
SKU: 6303070
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Customers recognize the Smart WiFi Ceiling Fan Control's ease of use, with many praising its straightforward setup and intuitive controls for adjusting fan speed and lighting. However, some users experienced compatibility issues, noting challenges with certain fan brands and occasional connectivity problems requiring a device restart. The system's integration with smart home assistants like Alexa and Google was also highlighted. Overall, the product's user-friendliness is a significant advantage, though compatibility limitations should be considered.
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I set up my bond for the a ceiling fan/light and a gas fireplace. I had a little difficulty, so I contacted customer service. They were very responsive, knowledgeable and honest. I was able to get the devices operational and easily connected it to Google so I could control them with my voice. I put a video together showing the fan/light being controlled by my voice. Both of my devices are not supported by bond. What that means - bond uses the signal, but they have not been certified for those products. Bond told me that and will email me when the products are. Both devices have random on/off by themselves. This should stop when certified. I disconnected the fireplace from bond and left the light connected. In defense of bond, they are working with aftermarket products that bond does not control. Bond has done a good job connecting to them. Bond is honest and working to get more products certified.
Posted by Nontechie
Didn’t realize that as of right now you can only control fireplaces and ceiling fans. I had high hopes for what this product was going to do for me. I haven’t paired it to my ceiling fan yet, but have done one electric fireplace. I had a heck of a time getting the device to recognize the remote until I switched it from auto to IR. it only will turn my fireplace on and off with Alexa which is irritating because that only turns on the “fire” aesthetic and not the actual heat function. I can program the high, low, etc. but it doesn’t actually support those functions with Alexa as of yet. I tricked the app by programming a “new” device but in reality I just programmed the high heat button as an on button then grouped these two in my Alexa app so she would turn on both. It’s not always reliable however. I’m anxious to see when new updates and functions will be released. I have a remote controlled AC I’d like to control with Alexa in the summer so fingers crossed Bond Has fheir stuff together by then.
Posted by Lwdiy624
This is about the size of an ashtray. It took a few times to set up, and must be in the neighborhood or have an obscured line of sight to the fans you want to control. Works perfectly once it figures out your fan. We have an open floor plan, and a Google outfitted home. It blended seamlessly.
Posted by John