# How to add buttons for new IR devices after learning process

**URL:** <https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-add-buttons-for-new-ir-devices-after-learning-process/9963>\
**Category:** Questions & Help\
**Created:** [March 2, 2019, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-add-buttons-for-new-ir-devices-after-learning-process/9963 "2019-03-02T15:01:55Z")\
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**Author:** ![Anubis](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/anubis/32/6808_2.png) [@Anubis](https://community.homey.app/u/Anubis)\
**Post date:** [March 2, 2019, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-add-buttons-for-new-ir-devices-after-learning-process/9963/1 "2019-03-02T15:01:55Z")

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I am a new user of Homey and since my first minutes with it I encountered various problems and IR remote controller feature is one of them. The problem itself step by step:

1. I want to install new IR remote controller.
2. The manufacturer of the device isn’t in the list
3. No problem, we still have “copy from a remote” feature.
4. I follow instructions and add new button. Problem #1 - test function is not working.
5. Nevermind, I continue with a procedure and add few more buttons.
6. Save progress, and now I have new device in “Devices” window  
 ![Screenshot_20190302-165101](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/2X/d/d191df7f3270c61bc511c76037fd5da9b7fc5d4e.jpeg)
7. And when I open it… there is nothing: no buttons, no options. From this point we have Problem #2 - how to add real buttons?  
 ![Screenshot_20190302-163115](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/2X/6/60bb14d73ad17559badf0e77df63e234e19f0932.jpeg)

As an OPTION ONLY I can use those learned buttons in flows. BUT! That is not that good option. If I want to switch my device on/off bypassing flows there is no chance to do that. And to use flows as switching buttons? I will go mad looking for simple button in dozens of flows.

I am looking for decision desperately. I am not a developer, but I will learn how to create those buttons and add to devices if necessary. I just need some help and guidance 🙏

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**Author:** ![bvdbos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/bvdbos/32/2352_2.png) [@bvdbos](https://community.homey.app/u/bvdbos)\
**Post date:** [March 2, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-add-buttons-for-new-ir-devices-after-learning-process/9963/2 "2019-03-02T15:26:15Z")

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That’s not something a developer can fix, it’s up to Athom so let them know here:  
[https://support.athom.com/hc/en-us/requests/new](https://support.athom.com/hc/en-us/requests/new)

Only if you have more information like signals used etc you might be able to create an dedicated app for your remote…