# IR Blaster or Remote Control **URL:** \ **Category:** Feature Request\ **Created:** [August 30, 2024, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/ir-blaster-or-remote-control/52332 "2024-08-30T13:14:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![spoustaml](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@spoustaml](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/spoustaml)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/ir-blaster-or-remote-control/52332/1 "2024-08-30T13:14:42Z")
hello, please advise, is there any Ir driver with ewelink support? I would like to control the air conditioner or other device that has a remote control. ---
**Author:** ![jam3](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.ewelink.cc/jam3/32/7918_2.png) [@jam3](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/jam3)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/ir-blaster-or-remote-control/52332/2 "2024-08-30T14:24:11Z")
There’s none. What would you like to do? Switch it on and off? ---
**Author:** ![spoustaml](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@spoustaml](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/spoustaml)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/ir-blaster-or-remote-control/52332/3 "2024-08-30T15:35:48Z")
Yes, but also set the temperature, for example with the air conditioning. And turn off and on the TV, but not disconnect the power supply. The fact that there is no device does not mean that there cannot be TUAY such a device has other platforms, so why not eWELK would be found a dozen applications for its use. ---
**Author:** ![ward](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.ewelink.cc/ward/32/10437_2.png) [@ward](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/ward)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2024, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/ir-blaster-or-remote-control/52332/4 "2024-09-02T02:35:34Z")
> [@spoustaml](#): > > I would like to control the air conditioner I know some devices can convert IR AC to Matter platforms, but eWeLink has yet to support this. I saw some alternatives, though, such as a Matter IR learning dongle that exposes multiple buttons to Matter platforms as switches. But I’m not sure if you can find any on Aliexpress. For Tuya, do you happen to have an iHost? I think Node-Red can be a workaround. ---
**Author:** ![jam3](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.ewelink.cc/jam3/32/7918_2.png) [@jam3](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/jam3)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2024, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/ir-blaster-or-remote-control/52332/5 "2024-09-02T03:20:01Z")
> [@ward](#): > > For Tuya, do you happen to have an iHost? I think Node-Red can be a workaround. That’s right. There’s a Tuya device that seems to combine IR and RF 315/433MHz. It has learning capability. I believe it’s some kind of generic on, with no name on it. ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/ewelinkforum/original/2X/a/a34c2ee36084792713be426665d418f2754c26c4.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![spoustaml](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@spoustaml](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/spoustaml)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2024, 9:06am UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/ir-blaster-or-remote-control/52332/6 "2024-09-03T09:06:41Z")
> **[WiFi Smart IR dálkový ovladač AS-IR02 -TUYA](https://www.smarttuya.cz/WiFi-Smart-IR-dalkovy-ovladac-TUYA-d227.htm)** > > WiFi Smart IR dálkový ovladač AS-IR2 je univerzální a snadno použitelné zařízení, které umožňuje odkudkoliv sledovat a ovládat vaše domácí spotřebiče, které podporují infračervený signál, jako jsou televize, TV box, DVD přehrávače, klimatizace,... ---
**Author:** ![jam3](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.ewelink.cc/jam3/32/7918_2.png) [@jam3](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/jam3)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2024, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/ir-blaster-or-remote-control/52332/7 "2024-09-03T12:32:50Z")
> [@spoustaml](#): > > [WiFi Smart IR dálkový ovladač AS-IR02 -TUYA](https://www.smarttuya.cz/WiFi-Smart-IR-dalkovy-ovladac-TUYA-d227.htm) The AS-IR2 WiFi Smart IR Remote Control is a versatile and easy-to-use device that allows you to monitor and control your IR-enabled home appliances such as televisions, TV boxes, DVD players, air conditioners,… ---
**Author:** ![spoustaml](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@spoustaml](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/spoustaml)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2024, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/ir-blaster-or-remote-control/52332/8 "2024-09-03T13:04:06Z")
yes but it does not support ewelink or yes that’s why I’m looking for a device that ewelink supports. ---
**Author:** ![jam3](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.ewelink.cc/jam3/32/7918_2.png) [@jam3](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/jam3)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2024, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/ir-blaster-or-remote-control/52332/9 "2024-09-03T16:11:52Z")
Don’t you get it? There’s no such device. See @ward proposal. ---
**Author:** ![spoustaml](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@spoustaml](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/spoustaml)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2024, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/ir-blaster-or-remote-control/52332/10 "2024-09-03T16:19:31Z")
does not exist at all or only for ewelink. sorry for asking my english is not so good the question was intended to make you think that instead of producing several similar buttons, sonoff could think about new products and complete some existing ones. and ewelink as a platform would be useless without manufacturers’ hardware, so they should try harder to expand devices. ---
**Author:** ![jam3](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.ewelink.cc/jam3/32/7918_2.png) [@jam3](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/jam3)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2024, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/ir-blaster-or-remote-control/52332/11 "2024-09-03T16:29:05Z")
> [@spoustaml](#): > > does not exist at all or only for ewelink Read the answers and figure it out yourself. It’s pretty clear. Sonoff could have produced some shrinky dinks but did not. Is eWeLink platform useless because of it? ---
**Author:** ![spoustaml](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@spoustaml](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/spoustaml)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2024, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/ir-blaster-or-remote-control/52332/12 "2024-09-03T17:14:46Z")
it seems to me that you want to argue. no, ewelink is useless, I didn’t say that, I have over 60 devices on its platform, but I’m just saying that development is important. and the one is a little behind, it cannot be denied that most products come a year or two later than the competition. I still believe in ewelink. and if you want to argue, you better not answer. ---
**Author:** ![jam3](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.ewelink.cc/jam3/32/7918_2.png) [@jam3](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/jam3)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2024, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/ir-blaster-or-remote-control/52332/13 "2024-09-04T01:23:26Z")
> [@spoustaml](#): > > I still believe in ewelink. So you are a believer, aren’t you? Good! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ward](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.ewelink.cc/ward/32/10437_2.png) [@ward](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/ward)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2024, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/ir-blaster-or-remote-control/52332/14 "2024-09-04T01:52:08Z")
> [@spoustaml](#): > > that’s why I’m looking for a device that ewelink supports. @jam3 I think that’s a good time to explain why many brands do not make IR Blaster, even if they are useful. It is hard and takes a ton of effort to develop/maintain a large IR signal library to work with major appliance brands and models. More work is also needed for the front-end design and server-side changes. IMHO, the market has made it clear that the sales may not meet dev costs, or every top vendor would ship such devices, just like a plain motion sensor. In the end, that is a choice of vendors to make. \*_Comments are on my own._ ---
**Author:** ![dwdube](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ac8455/32.png) [@dwdube](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/dwdube)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2024, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/ir-blaster-or-remote-control/52332/15 "2024-09-04T02:43:01Z")
If you have a sonoff zigbee bridge you can take a chance on the IR blaster working under zigbee in link below, might work. Let us know. [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006814193318.html?spm=a2g0n.shopcart.0.0.17ab38das3kY24&mp=1](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006814193318.html?spm=a2g0n.shopcart.0.0.17ab38das3kY24&mp=1) ---
**Author:** ![spoustaml](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@spoustaml](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/spoustaml)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2024, 4:21am UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/ir-blaster-or-remote-control/52332/16 "2024-09-04T04:21:07Z")
No comment. language barrier. ---
**Author:** ![spoustaml](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@spoustaml](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/spoustaml)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2024, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/ir-blaster-or-remote-control/52332/19 "2024-09-06T17:03:11Z")
I have a bridge but the device is not available for my location. and therefore I can’t order it or view its parameters ---
**Author:** ![spoustaml](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@spoustaml](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/spoustaml)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2024, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/ir-blaster-or-remote-control/52332/20 "2024-09-19T15:47:46Z")
Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! CZK222.90 | Tuya WiFi Smart IR Remote Control Smart Life APP Replace TV DVD AUD AC Remote Works with Alexa Google Home [https://a.aliexpress.com/\_Euns6Dn](https://a.aliexpress.com/_Euns6Dn) I tried this but it doesn’t work under ewelink. ---
**Author:** ![dwdube](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ac8455/32.png) [@dwdube](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/dwdube)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2024, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/ir-blaster-or-remote-control/52332/21 "2024-09-19T20:10:09Z")
Hi, your best bet would have been the zigbee version as I mentionned, not the wifi. I have had success with brands other than Sonoff under zigbee in ewelink as the protocol is universal. Pls see my post on zigbee compatibility (for me at least) here: > [@When will the sonoff zigbee bridge PRO support other brands?](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/when-will-the-sonoff-zigbee-bridge-pro-support-other-brands/27315): > > Hi, I really like the idea of this little cheap device doing local scenes (no cloud). I bought it thinking “hey, zigbee is a standard !” but no, I can only pair with sonoff devices ? My question : do you have a plan (yes/no) to open your ecosystem to other zigbee brands ? When will we be able to add, for example, tuya switches/sensors to the zigbee bridge pro ? I also have your USB Zigbee Bridge-P and this one works wonderfully with home assistant and can pair with other brands. Why not the b… In case you want to give it another try there is this Zigbee IR blaster available on Aliex: [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006007728129.html?spm=a2g0n.shopcart.0.0.3dfa38daCGlJ7O&mp=1&\_gl=1\*tls9v0\*\_gcl\_au\*ODM5MDQzMjYwLjE3MjYzNDI3MTg.\*\_ga\*NTg4MTA2ODE1LjE3MjQxODMxMzU.\*\_ga\_VED1YSGNC7\*MTcyNjc3NDgzOS45LjEuMTcyNjc3NjQyMi41NC4wLjA](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006007728129.html?spm=a2g0n.shopcart.0.0.3dfa38daCGlJ7O&mp=1&_gl=1*tls9v0*_gcl_au*ODM5MDQzMjYwLjE3MjYzNDI3MTg.*_ga*NTg4MTA2ODE1LjE3MjQxODMxMzU.*_ga_VED1YSGNC7*MTcyNjc3NDgzOS45LjEuMTcyNjc3NjQyMi41NC4wLjA). Thks for the feedback ---
**Author:** ![port4u](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.ewelink.cc/port4u/32/5117_2.png) [@port4u](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/port4u)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2024, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/ir-blaster-or-remote-control/52332/22 "2024-09-20T02:20:53Z")
It’s more realistic to use a Matter IR blaster and wait for ewelink to support the Matter thermostat and room AC. [Next page](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/ir-blaster-or-remote-control/52332.md?page=2)