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		rich_sasha on Aug 29, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Air Con: $1697 for an on/off switch Ah, do you have some tips for someone who wants to do something similar? I use AC units that come with IR remotes (Samsung maybe??) but the timers don't work for some reason. It would be great to hand roll some automation, but I never "hacked" IR remote/receiver systems.

paranoidrobot on Aug 29, 2024 [–]

Start Simple is my suggestion.

Home Assistant supports a huge range of integrations.

Personally I am using Broadlink RM4 Mini IR blasters. One in each room. They get added to Home Assistant as devices.

Then I use one of the climate add-ons that can send IR commands via the Broadlinks.

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