# WiFi IR Blaster? **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions & Help\ **Created:** [March 31, 2022, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198 "2022-03-31T13:59:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![woto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/woto/32/33967_2.png) [@woto](https://community.homey.app/u/woto)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2022, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198/1 "2022-03-31T13:59:08Z")
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](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B084WS7N83/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) ---
**Author:** ![Undertaker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/undertaker/32/53278_2.png) [@Undertaker](https://community.homey.app/u/Undertaker)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2022, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198/2 "2022-03-31T14:28:05Z")
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. > **[Tuya cloud](https://homey.app/de-de/app/com.tuya.cloud/Tuya-cloud/)** > > This app allows you to connect Homey to the Tuya cloud The easiest option I recommend is the Switchbot Hub. It can learn all IR commands and is fully Homey compatible. > **[SwitchBot Hub Mini: Learn & Control Your Devices | SwitchBot International](https://www.switch-bot.com/products/switchbot-hub-mini)** > > Consolidate and control multiple remote controls with ease using the SwitchBot Hub Mini. With Smart Learning mode, it mimics signals from your existing remote control in just 5 seconds. Say goodbye to clutter and conveniently manage all your devices... > **[SwitchBot](https://homey.app/de-de/app/com.switchbot/SwitchBot/)** > > Eine einfache Möglichkeit, Ihr gesamtes Zuhause zu einem Smart Home zu machen ---
**Author:** ![woto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/woto/32/33967_2.png) [@woto](https://community.homey.app/u/woto)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2022, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198/3 "2022-03-31T14:49:54Z")
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 ![IMG_0034](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/d/c/dc63b32daa42e11d1a336cc5cc38abad752aba47.jpeg) 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 ---
**Author:** ![Undertaker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/undertaker/32/53278_2.png) [@Undertaker](https://community.homey.app/u/Undertaker)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2022, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198/4 "2022-03-31T15:03:31Z")
> [@\[APP\]\[Pro\] Tuya Cloud - This app allows you to connect Homey to the Tuya cloud](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-tuya-cloud/21313): > > Tuya Cloud app NOTE: This app is no longer actively maintained, only PR (Pull Requests) will be merged and published as update; The developer does not respond to questions / requests any longer. App store: Test version (with more supported devices): Homey App for the Tuya cloud The word API will be used often. So, what is that about? API = special developed connection between Homey and Tuya servers The official API is now supported. It requires an extra development account and keys. Th… In the 1st article the procedure is described ---
**Author:** ![woto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/woto/32/33967_2.png) [@woto](https://community.homey.app/u/woto)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2022, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198/5 "2022-03-31T15:10:20Z")
Thanks will have a go ---
**Author:** ![John\_William\_Brekke](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/john_william_brekke/32/111887_2.png) [@John\_William\_Brekke](https://community.homey.app/u/John_William_Brekke)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2025, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198/6 "2025-06-17T22:39:59Z")
Hey, do you know any IR blasters that would work to Homey Pro, and is there any that works without WIFI? ---
**Author:** ![woto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/woto/32/33967_2.png) [@woto](https://community.homey.app/u/woto)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 7:04am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198/7 "2025-06-18T07:04:53Z")
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 ---
**Author:** ![John\_William\_Brekke](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/john_william_brekke/32/111887_2.png) [@John\_William\_Brekke](https://community.homey.app/u/John_William_Brekke)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 7:38am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198/8 "2025-06-18T07:38:46Z")
Alright, so switchbot is a good IR blaster for homey pro? ---
**Author:** ![woto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/woto/32/33967_2.png) [@woto](https://community.homey.app/u/woto)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 7:53am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198/9 "2025-06-18T07:53:44Z")
It works great for me - had no problems with it ---
**Author:** ![Undertaker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/undertaker/32/53278_2.png) [@Undertaker](https://community.homey.app/u/Undertaker)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 8:20am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198/10 "2025-06-18T08:20:01Z")
> [@John\_William\_Brekke](#): > > Alright, so switchbot is a good IR blasternfor homey pro? 👍👍 ---
**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:** [June 18, 2025, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198/11 "2025-06-18T13:13:04Z")
Only it’s wifi connected as far as I know > [@John\_William\_Brekke](#): > > and is there any that works without WIFI? ---
**Author:** ![woto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/woto/32/33967_2.png) [@woto](https://community.homey.app/u/woto)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198/12 "2025-06-18T13:49:48Z")
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 > **[Tuya Zigbee IR Blaster Remote ZS06 Review](https://smarthomescene.com/reviews/tuya-zigbee-infrared-ir-remote-zs06-review/)** > > AliExpress Reviews: Tuya Zigbee Infrared Remote Blaster model ZS06 / UFO-R11. Small and easy to setup IR remote for controlling non-smart devices. ---
**Author:** ![John\_William\_Brekke](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/john_william_brekke/32/111887_2.png) [@John\_William\_Brekke](https://community.homey.app/u/John_William_Brekke)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198/13 "2025-06-18T14:41:03Z")
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? ---
**Author:** ![woto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/woto/32/33967_2.png) [@woto](https://community.homey.app/u/woto)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198/14 "2025-06-18T16:12:57Z")
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 ---
**Author:** ![John\_William\_Brekke](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/john_william_brekke/32/111887_2.png) [@John\_William\_Brekke](https://community.homey.app/u/John_William_Brekke)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198/15 "2025-06-18T17:00:15Z")
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? ---
**Author:** ![John\_William\_Brekke](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/john_william_brekke/32/111887_2.png) [@John\_William\_Brekke](https://community.homey.app/u/John_William_Brekke)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198/16 "2025-06-18T17:03:49Z")
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. ⸻ > 📥 Step 2: Connect Hub Mini in SwitchBot app > > 1. Open the SwitchBot App and add your Hub Mini via the “+” button. > 2. Ensure your Hub Mini is paired and online on your Wi‑Fi. ⸻ > 📡 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. ⸻ > 🌐 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. ⸻ > ⚙ 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? ---
**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:** [June 18, 2025, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198/17 "2025-06-18T17:11:05Z")
> [@woto](#): > > Found this wonder if this would work with Homey Nice find. Support will have to be requested as per instructions @ Tuya Zigbee topic: > [@\[APP\]\[Pro\] Tuya Zigbee App](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-tuya-zigbee-app/26439/1): > > If your device is not supported by the app it will have to be added by adding code to the app, this is done by me or by someone helping me out (anyone can - it’s open source 🙂 ). > > **To be able to add more devices I will need help with interviews of the devices you want added. Anyone asking for a device to be added will have to have:** > > - upgraded to firmware v5 > - have a physical example of the device > - add it as a generic Zigbee device > - go to [https://developer.athom.com/tools/zigbee](https://developer.athom.com/tools/zigbee) and interview the device > - copy the info (by clicking the copy button/icon!) and post it as a [new issue](https://github.com/JohanBendz/com.tuya.zigbee/issues/new/choose) at the apps Github repository(\). > > Github: [GitHub - JohanBendz/com.tuya.zigbee](https://github.com/JohanBendz/com.tuya.zigbee) ---
**Author:** ![John\_William\_Brekke](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/john_william_brekke/32/111887_2.png) [@John\_William\_Brekke](https://community.homey.app/u/John_William_Brekke)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198/18 "2025-06-18T17:14:01Z")
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? 🤣🤣 ---
**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:** [June 18, 2025, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198/19 "2025-06-18T17:18:06Z")
I’m not responding on ai “howto’s”, sorry. ---
**Author:** ![John\_William\_Brekke](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/john_william_brekke/32/111887_2.png) [@John\_William\_Brekke](https://community.homey.app/u/John_William_Brekke)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198/20 "2025-06-18T17:18:56Z")
Well do you know what i do then? [Next page](https://community.homey.app/t/wifi-ir-blaster/62198.md?page=2)