kukynas Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Hi folks, any advice/recommendation for smart IR remote control for home air conditioning? getting tired of looking for remote control of my LG AC whenever I need it especially when I have several AC units in two floor house, every extra remote cost over $100 and is used only 3 months of the year so something cheap and easy to operate would be preferable ... thanks D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rmpfyf Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Really depends whether it's ducted or not, as LG's ducted units have a considerately more elaborate control solution. (Not sure about the multi-splits). If ducted, you can get a dry contact kit for it then interface it to a Nest, Ecobee, Zen, etc. Then you can do whatever you want, though be aware the dry contact units effectively kick the HVAC unit into auto mode all of the time. If not, you're in IR blaster land. Price depends on how much effort you have to put into it. http://airtopia.com/ https://www.hackster.io/BuddyC/wifi-ir-blaster-af6bca https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/2/17/14651332/bond-ir-rf-blaster-smart-home-devices-control-alexa https://www.cooking-hacks.com/documentation/tutorials/control-hvac-infrared-devices-from-the-internet-with-ir-remote/ http://www.jetlun.com/ir.html There's many I'm missing here but they all essentially do the same thing. If you wanted to get creative some will do IR to IP (Logitec has a hub that does this), so ideally you could build a library for, say, Amazon Echo and then have something you could control via IP network commands or something you could simply yell at 'Alexa, set the air conditioning to 20 degrees' etc. Someone should have one for Android too (providing there's IR on the device), that'd be simple to implement (http://www.guidingtech.com/54674/best-ir-universal-remote-apps-android/) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukynas Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 thanks @rmpfyf , I got multi-split with several CT cassette units, no wire type controllers installed as I didn't like them hanging on the walls so either IR which seems to be easiest and cheapest way or suitable wireless conversion kit from LG? for I assume lot more money or not sure In the meantime I found this and this, similar to Bond or Melissa IR blasters but bit cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rmpfyf Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 @kukynas I have a few friends at LG, if you PM me the HVAC unit you have I might be able to find out the spare part numbers. But what you've suggested is no question cheaper. Unless you're happy controlling it from a phone or similar - at worst an old Android with IR can't hurt Surely someone's got one to give away, you could root it, put it into demo mode with just the few apps you need, you'd have yourself a nice little remote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukynas Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 @rmpfyf sure will do once I'm back home, thanks a lot for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Sherriff Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 thanks [mention=146073]rmpfyf[/mention] , I got multi-split with several CT cassette units, no wire type controllers installed as I didn't like them hanging on the walls so either IR which seems to be easiest and cheapest way or suitable wireless conversion kit from LG? for I assume lot more money or not sure In the meantime I found this and this, similar to Bond or Melissa IR blasters but bit cheaper I'm currently using a bunch of the Broadlink stuff at home, including the WiFi IR unit you've listed here and I've got my (non-LG) Aircon controlled with it amongst other things. The app is a little clunky compared to some out there and there's noticeably more lag through the Broadlink than through the Harmony Hub I use in the lounge but...... The Broadlink works just fine and often has deals on at Gearbest that makes it a ridiculously cheap solution. If you don't want to spend a lot and can find the remote one last time to program the Broadlink then it's a good option.Sent from my SM-T705 using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukynas Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 for now I bought cheap remote controller which works with LG units as my wife won't be able to use anything else but plan to build some smart solution later on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzle Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I use the Broadlink type for my 2 aircons. Allows me to turn on from work as well Here where I got mine http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Universal-Smart-Wifi-Infrared-Remote-IR-Controller-For-Android-iOS-IPTV/282180887643?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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