# IR to Lighting Switch /Dimmer

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**Category:** Questions & Help\
**Created:** [February 28, 2025, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ir-to-lighting-switch-dimmer/131765 "2025-02-28T13:47:13Z")\
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**Author:** ![Peter\_Kawa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_kawa/32/173848_2.png) [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\
**Post date:** [March 1, 2025, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/ir-to-lighting-switch-dimmer/131765/3 "2025-03-01T20:43:33Z")

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You can add a wifi/IR blaster starting from €15. I can recommend a [Broadlink RM 4 (mini)](https://community.homey.app/t/6389) 100%. These units can learn/send signals with Homey.

Or maybe this:

> [@Infrared receiver to trigger flow in Homey (Pro)](https://community.homey.app/t/infrared-receiver-to-trigger-flow-in-homey-pro/52883/4):
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> This receives and then sends the IR signal’s code via MQTT. That way you can trigger flows with the corresponding code of your choice. [https://kookye.com/2016/12/13/use-nodemcu-and-infrared-receiver-to-send-signal-to-mqtt-client/](https://kookye.com/2016/12/13/use-nodemcu-and-infrared-receiver-to-send-signal-to-mqtt-client/) A flow to start the cooker hood, could look something like this

About “_ **where do I find X** _”:  
Just enter the words “advanced flow” here or in YouTube search bars.

Here’s a nice forum topic as well:

> [@\[FAQ\]\[Advanced Flow\] Infinite canvas. Infinite creativity](https://community.homey.app/t/faq-advanced-flow-infinite-canvas-infinite-creativity/65145):
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> Something advanced is coming to Homey Pro… For the AMA [Advanced Flow — Ask Me Anything](https://community.homey.app/t/advanced-flow-ask-me-anything/65167) speech_balloon The FAQ from Athom is already on the information page on the bottom. The link should automagically switch to your language (en/nl / etc…) Read the introduction from Athom here: [Advanced Flow | Homey](https://homey.app/advanced-flow/) The EXTRA Things you can do in Advanced Flow Have multiple Triggers Have 1 (one) Start (Starting the Flow) Have Delays (0 -999 Seconds, 0-999 min.) All (function to wait for all incoming…

Here’s a number of example adv. flows:

> [@The Flow Exchange(r) - Exchange Your Flows with Others!](https://community.homey.app/t/the-flow-exchange-r-exchange-your-flows-with-others/68981):
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> If you have questions about the App Device Capabilities or seek help with an Flow or with the Flow Exchanger, please see the [Device Capabilities Topic](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-device-capabilities-enhance-the-capabilities-of-devices/43287). [German](https://community.homey.app/t/the-flow-exchange-r-helfen-und-fragen-stellen/69807)[Another German topic](https://community.homey.app/t/device-capabilities/67934)[English](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-device-capabilities-enhance-the-capabilities-of-devices/43287) If you have questions about the Advanced Virtual Device or seek help with the Exchanger File, please see the [Advanced Virtual Devices Topic](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-device-capabilities-addendum-fully-customisable-advanced-virtual-device-with-unique-text-status-indicator/68198). [German](https://community.homey.app/t/teilen-sie-ihr-gerat-erweiterte-virtuelle-gerate-aus-den-geratefahigkeiten/69583)[English](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-device-capabilities-addendum-fully-customisable-advanced-virtual-device-with-unique-text-status-indicator/68198) If you want to post a AVD as a Template for others to use, please post it on [Share Your Device! - Advanced Virtual Devices](https://community.homey.app/t/share-your-device-advanced-virtual-devices-from-device-capabilities/68676). [German](https://community.homey.app/t/teilen-sie-ihr-gerat-erweiterte-virtuelle-gerate-aus-den-geratefahigkeiten/69583)[English](https://community.homey.app/t/share-your-device-advanced-virtual-devices-from-device-capabilities/68676)[Eng…](https://community.homey.app/t/share-your-device-hcs-edition-advanced-virtual-devices-from-device-capabilities/69558)

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