$20 WiFi + IR switch vs $199 Sensibo (for airconditioners)

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SpookyAwol

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Ultimate Geek

#3108244 26-Jul-2023 12:29

I use a broadlink, but the state of the unit as mentioned is the main problem (if somone uses the remote)
I get around that by monitoring the open / close of the flap with a door sensor, or check the power output with a shelly.
It lets you know if the unit is on or off - you can then use a helper in HA to maintain the state

neb

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#3108570 26-Jul-2023 20:27

I use a Broadlink on Android and it's pretty buggy, it forgets its settings so each time I want to use it I have to re-set the temperature, fan speed, and other things. Broadlink support said:

Our RM equipment has one-way feedback, and there are many brands of air conditioners, and the code protocols of each brand are different, which makes it impossible for us to unify all of them. So it can't remember the last function.

The app also occasionally forgets its password so you can't use it to e.g. ensure the house is warm when you get home until you're already home and can redo the password, at which point you can just use the remote to turn it on.

prob

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Master Geek

#3150365 20-Oct-2023 08:01

For those using home assistant try Tasmota-IRHVAC. This is a HACS add in that has both an IR led to control you aircon, but also a sensor so it reads what you send from a remote so H A is always in synch. End point is you can use either your usual remote or a H A automation to control your aircon. I had it working with Alexa and worked fine. Rebuilding HA so broken at present ..

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