SmartIR
Climate, TV, and fan control via IR controllers
SmartIR is a Home Assistant integration that controls air conditioners, televisions, and fans using IR controllers such as Broadlink. It ships with a large database of device codes.
Key features
- IR control of climate devices
- Large code database
- Works with Broadlink and others
- Home Assistant integration
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Makes dumb appliances smart
- Big device library
Trade-offs
- Requires an IR controller
- No feedback from devices
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