Trigger an infra red signal via wifi, any ideas?

[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/

[northernladuk]

This, this just could be the ticket. It can control multiple devices, I'm guessing i would just need the wavelength / signal that is sent for each blind.

Edit. Reading further it may not meet my needs but it's the type of thing, will search for something more configurable on these lines.

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.

[woohoo]

I used to use something similar when I had a Sky box inside a cupboard.

TNP IR Infrared Remote Control Extender Repeater Cable: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

I'm afraid an extender probably isnt the way to go, it's an external stone building.

[woohoo]

you can get an IR transmitter for Raspberry PI.

I looked at this and was my initial approach but I think it would become a heck of a project in the end. Might be my last approach if I couldnt find a more rounded product.

[woohoo]

Oh.. just remembered. I installed an electric awning last week and put a unit in to allow it to be operated by a phob but they did offer a wifi/phone solution. It was a tad expensive compared to the garage ones on amazon but is well documented. Has an up and down output and things like that. It's here and there is a data sheet available.
As I say very expensive for what it is compared to the amazon cheapness but it's fully documented etc.

https://www.primrose-awnings.co.uk/s...wn_control_tbl

https://www.primrose-awnings.co.uk/P...trol_kit_2.pdf

This, this just could be the ticket. It can control multiple devices, I'm guessing i would just need the wavelength / signal that is sent for each blind.

Edit. Reading further it may not meet my needs but it's the type of thing, will search for something more configurable on these lines.

[woohoo]

The infra-red receiver is inside the building? You can't put one outside and trigger it using the remote from the back door?

Each blind has its own receiver and needs direct line of site. So its fine when im inside the room. That's why i thought something I could trigger via wifi inside the room would be good.