Reply to: Trigger an infra red signal via wifi, any ideas?

[woohoo]

So what did you buy and did it work?

Just askin' like.

This is the one I attempted to buy. CC details where slightly incorrect (had to re-enter for some reason), fixed, but on the day of delivery payment was rejected, gave up after 3 attempts. Will try again when I'm not so frustrated with Amazon.

Logitech Harmony Hub, Turns Your Smartphone into a: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

[DoctorStrangelove]

So what did you buy and did it work?

Just askin' like.

[Paralytic]

No taking the ceiling down or anything? Not for me that.

The Harmony Hub is just an IR blaster. So long as you could stand where you put it and press the provided IR clicker for the device to be controlled, the Harmony can be used to control the device. But, you can then set up/programme configurations and control it from an app or Alexa/Google Home. These can be as simple as on/off, or more complex (ie, a sequence of IR blast events).

[northernladuk]

Yep this is exactly what I want, I will be ordering from Amazon now. The den has wifi and it can learn from the remote control I use for the blinds which is good.

Nice one and unexpected, I was assuming i might end up doing a bit of programming but this is the complete package.

No taking the ceiling down or anything? Not for me that.

[_V_]

If this isn't 1st World problems, I don't know what is.

There's new luxury car I saw, that has an app for controlling access, opening the doors etc, but it only works on Android. Then the infotainment system only supports Apple Car Play. So you basically need two smart phones at all times. Genius 1st World problems.

[woohoo]

If you don't want to go down the route of adding a relay into the blind controller electrics, i'd use a Harmony Hub IR Blaster inside your den. Assuming your den is within range of your wifi, you can then IR blast via the App, or via Alexa. "Alexa, open the den blinds" or have an Alexa routine to automatically open and close the blinds at certain times or at sunrise/sunset.

(I'm assuming Google Home will support Harmony too).

If you go further on your home automation, and connect it to a HA system, you could open have he blinds open when your door that lead to the den opens, then close them when the den door closes. Or open them when it detects motion via a PIR close to your den, and your HA system is in "Home" mode. Or close them when everyone leaves the house etc etc.

You just need to check the Harmony Hub supports your blinds - it has fairly extensive IR support and also has learning modes. What model is the blind controller? It can control up to 8 devices, so could control each blind individually, or you could set them up as a group.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Ha.../dp/B014GXQ9YW

Yep this is exactly what I want, I will be ordering from Amazon now. The den has wifi and it can learn from the remote control I use for the blinds which is good.

Nice one and unexpected, I was assuming i might end up doing a bit of programming but this is the complete package.

[minestrone]

Fibre optic cable.

[Paralytic]

If you don't want to go down the route of adding a relay into the blind controller electrics, i'd use a Harmony Hub IR Blaster inside your den. Assuming your den is within range of your wifi, you can then IR blast via the App, or via Alexa. "Alexa, open the den blinds" or have an Alexa routine to automatically open and close the blinds at certain times or at sunrise/sunset.

(I'm assuming Google Home will support Harmony too).

If you go further on your home automation, and connect it to a HA system, you could open have he blinds open when your door that lead to the den opens, then close them when the den door closes. Or open them when it detects motion via a PIR close to your den, and your HA system is in "Home" mode. Or close them when everyone leaves the house etc etc.

You just need to check the Harmony Hub supports your blinds - it has fairly extensive IR support and also has learning modes. What model is the blind controller? It can control up to 8 devices, so could control each blind individually, or you could set them up as a group.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Ha.../dp/B014GXQ9YW

[woohoo]

How about this:

https://cpc.farnell.com/pro-signal/psg03706/infrared-extender/dp/AV21827?mckv=spwdHZuLM_dc|pcrid|491034902770|kword ||match||plid||slid||product|AV21827|pgrid|4869457 5284|ptaid|pla-885341110011|&CMP=KNC-GUK-CPC-SHOPPING&s_kwcid=AL!5616!3!491034902770!!!network} !885341110011!&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvaHU4u7L7wIVi-7tCh35EAMVEAQYASABEgK2FfD_BwE

Converts the ir to rf transmits it then converts the rf to ir at the other end.

70m range.

I prefer the wifi approach but this could be an option, thanks.

[DoctorStrangelove]

How about this:

https://cpc.farnell.com/pro-signal/psg03706/infrared-extender/dp/AV21827?mckv=spwdHZuLM_dc|pcrid|491034902770|kword ||match||plid||slid||product|AV21827|pgrid|4869457 5284|ptaid|pla-885341110011|&CMP=KNC-GUK-CPC-SHOPPING&s_kwcid=AL!5616!3!491034902770!!!network} !885341110011!&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvaHU4u7L7wIVi-7tCh35EAMVEAQYASABEgK2FfD_BwE

Converts the ir to rf transmits it then converts the rf to ir at the other end.

70m range.

[northernladuk]

Ideally, I would like to have a solution that I could control all the blinds, so say from an app open all the blinds. But the main priority is the blind for the door.

I've got the perfect solution then it's....

I refuse to use a robot finger to achieve this task, you sound like the type of person that would cut a hole in his ceiling to allow him to play golf

Erm.. well non of your ***** business it seems

[woohoo]

Something like this may be the ticket

IRKit - Open Source WiFi Connected Infrared Remote Controller (getirkit.com)

[woohoo]

Even better. Get the spare remote and attach it to a smart button presser. Control the infra red phob from your phone. Can hide it in a draw somewhere so it's out of site.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SwitchBot-S...dp/B07B4D9KVX/

I refuse to use a robot finger to achieve this task, you sound like the type of person that would cut a hole in his ceiling to allow him to play golf

[woohoo]

You said you only needed one for the door? Open up the blind and attach the wires to the motor so it's in parallel with the infra red system. Either can send power to the motor then.

Ideally, I would like to have a solution that I could control all the blinds, so say from an app open all the blinds. But the main priority is the blind for the door.

[northernladuk]

Even better. Get the spare remote and attach it to a smart button presser. Control the infra red phob from your phone. Can hide it in a draw somewhere so it's out of site.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SwitchBot-S...dp/B07B4D9KVX/