Are you fed up with losing your remote or having to get up to reach your remote, to change the speed? Here’s some good news for you: if you own a Xiaomi phone with an IR blaster, you can directly control your ceiling fan from your phone. Here’s the simplest guide to como mexer na controladora de fan pelo Mi Remote.
What you’ll need to get started
- Xiaomi, Redmi, or Poco phone with infrared (most models until 2022-2023 have it)
- Mi Remote app (already on your phone or free on the Play Store)
- The ceiling fan is powered on
Como Mexer na Controladora de Fan pelo Mi Remote: Step-by-Step
1. Open the app and add a new remote
Launch Mi Remote → tap the “+” → choose “Fan” or “Ceiling Fan”.
2. Test the brands
The app will list tons of brands (Ventisol, Britânia, Mondial, Arno, Spirit, etc.).
Point your phone at the fan and let it send signals.
The fan will soon start working from the phone.
3. The secret that works 90% of the time
There are several universal remotes as well, that works every time incase no Brazilian brand matches.
- AUX
- Gree
- Chigo
- Midea
- Or just “Other”
This is a tried and tested trick which has helped a lot of people with setting up their fans.
4. Fine-tune if needed
After pairing, test every button (power, speed 1-2-3, timer, oscillation, light).
If something is off, use the “Learn” option and teach the phone with the original remote (or borrow one).
Quick tips nobody tells you
- Crank screen brightness all the way up when pairing
- Take off thick cases – they block the IR
- Stand on a chair if the fan is high; the signal needs a clear shot at the receiver
- Rename it (“Bedroom Fan”, “Living Room Fan”) so you find it fast later
If como mexer na controladora de fan pelo mi remote not working?
No problem, just buy a cheap universal fan remote on Mercado Livre for R$30 or a Broadlink RM4 Mini; it is the simplest and easiest solution.
Conclusion
There you have it: now you really know como mexer na controladora de fan pelo Mi Remote, and you’re free from hunting for that annoying little plastic remote forever. Takes 5-10 minutes the first time, and then you control everything while lying in bed like a king. I’ve been doing this for years, and it never gets old. Try it tonight – you’ll thank me when you’re adjusting the fan speed without moving a muscle.
FAQ About Como Mexer na Controladora de Fan pelo Mi Remote
Q: My Xiaomi phone doesn’t have the Mi Remote app. Where do I download it?
A: Just go to the Google Play Store and search for “Mi Remote controller” (it’s published by Xiaomi Inc.). Install it and you’re good to go.
Q: My phone is Xiaomi, but I don’t see the infrared dot on top. Will it work?
A: No, unfortunately. Newer models (Redmi Note 11, 12, 13 series, Poco X4/X5/X6, etc.) removed the IR blaster. The method only works on phones that still have infrared.
Q: Can I control more than one fan with the same phone?
A: Yes! Just add as many fans as you want and rename them (“Quarto”, “Sala”, “Suíte”) so you know which is which.
Q: Does Mi Remote work when the screen is off or the phone is locked?
A: No, the screen has to be on and unlocked, but you can add a widget on your home screen for one-tap control.
Q: Will this drain my battery a lot?
A: Almost nothing. The IR blaster uses way less battery than Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
