Hello
Is it possible to connect WiFi IR Remote Control, USB Powered Smart Blaster? – I have it connected to the SmarLife app – having problems trying to get the smart life app to work with Homey – wondered if it can be connected some other way – this is the blaster I have IR Blaster
I see that it is a Tuya device.
It is quite possible to control this blaster via the Homey Tuya Cloud app once the device has been added.
The easiest option I recommend is the Switchbot Hub. It can learn all IR commands and is fully Homey compatible.
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Thanks - I did take a look at the Tuya Cloud but not sure how to configure it correctly as it wants API access ID and a couple of other things - not sure where to get them from
Will take a look at the SwitchBot - I also looked at the Broadlink - its just that I have to purchase an IR blaster again was hoping to use what I had
In the 1st article the procedure is described
Thanks will have a go
Hey, do you know any IR blasters that would work to Homey Pro, and is there any that works without WIFI?
Hi - I use SwitchBot Mini - I use 3 of them in different rooms in the house they work great - I moved to SwitchBot from broadlink as there wasn’t support when the new Homey Pro came out
Alright, so switchbot is a good IR blaster for homey pro?
It works great for me - had no problems with it
Only it’s wifi connected as far as I know
Yes it does connect through your Wi-Fi - not found one using ZigBee but that was a quite a while ago when I set them up
Found this wonder if this would work with Homey
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Is it the matter version or which one is it? When i look in the switchbot app on homey i can’t see the IR blaster so how would i use it in homey?
It’s been a long while since I added them - i don’t think you add the hub I’m sure you add a remote - I think I used custom to add my own buttons - then you learn the commands of the remote through homey - sorry I can’t help you more I set this up when I got my homey on pre launch
Ahh, alright i hope someone else knows. But you think i add the IR stuff in homey and i can send it through homey to switchbot to tell switchbotnto do something?
I asked ChatGPT. Answer from ChatGPT:
Step 1: Get the right device
Make sure you’re using the SwitchBot Hub Mini (IR blaster), not just the Bluetooth SwitchBot Mini. The Hub Mini sends infrared commands and integrates with Homey through the cloud.
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Step 2: Connect Hub Mini in SwitchBot app
- Open the SwitchBot App and add your Hub Mini via the “+” button.
- Ensure your Hub Mini is paired and online on your Wi‑Fi.
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Step 3: Teach IR commands
In the SwitchBot app:
Hub Mini → Add Remote Control → Home Appliances
Choose one of these learning methods :
• Smart Matching: let Hub Mini automatically detect your remote.
• Select Manually: choose your device brand/model from a list.
• Learn Buttons: manually teach specific buttons one by one.Once learned, save your remote profile.
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Step 4: Install SwitchBot app on Homey
In the Homey App Store, search for SwitchBot and install the official app.
Then open it and log in with your SwitchBot account. Your programmed IR devices from the Hub Mini will appear in Homey via cloud integration.
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Step 5: Use your devices in Homey
• All your IR‑controlled appliances (TV, AC, etc.) will be available as devices/cards in Homey.
• You can now create Flows like “when I leave home, turn off TV” or “every evening, set AC to 22 °C”.
• Use Homey’s flow editor or voice assistants linked to Homey.
Could this look correct?
Nice find.
Support will have to be requested as per instructions @ Tuya Zigbee topic:
I think i’m going for the Switchbot. You know anything about my last comment? Is ChatGPT right or a little stupid like ChatGPT is sometimes? 
I’m not responding on ai “howto’s”, sorry.
Well do you know what i do then?
