This video was a lifesaver! I accidentally ordered an LG unit without Wi-Fi and needed a solution(well aircon guy fuceked up and did not listen carefully that I wanted same model as my other unit). I could either get a module or SmartIR for control, or pay the steep installation costs to replace the unit. I really wanted a smart air conditioner, and this video helped me figure it out.

@HiveMindAutomation

Ай бұрын

Glad I could help out!

Dude your channel is awesome, thank you for everything. I've been really getting into home automation over the passed weeks and I'm always directed to your channel.

@HiveMindAutomation

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and glad to hear that I've helped. Let me know if there's anything you'd like to see. I'm working on a new Getting Started Series for 2022 to update some of the Home Assistant tutorials.

Thank you for this tutorial. It went all the way through the BMmini and my AUX-AC setup via HA

@HiveMindAutomation

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

As usual well explained instructions and worked with my AC. Thanks.

@HiveMindAutomation

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it Helped! Thanks for Watching

oh man thank you so much.i was went through shit load of trouble to get this done.thank you so much

@HiveMindAutomation

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

there are very few video on broadlink and air conditioners.. you are just great!

@HiveMindAutomation

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! So glad you find my content helpful.

Great video Thanks! Perfect instructions and worked first time

@HiveMindAutomation

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Great stuff. Exactly what I was looking for!

@HiveMindAutomation

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

I just wanted to say a massive thank you for this video. I tried another IR blaster and it didn't work well, very clunky. Bought an RM4 mini and got it setup in broadlink. Still wasnt good. Setup SmartIR and it works flawlessly.

@HiveMindAutomation

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@brendonv101

2 жыл бұрын

@@HiveMindAutomation any ideas how to make automations from smartIR? The buttons don't create any entities or anything I can see.

Thank you ! You saved me a lot of time

@HiveMindAutomation

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thanks for the tutorial. Helped me heaps.

@HiveMindAutomation

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Awesome! Thank you for the explanation!

@HiveMindAutomation

4 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

nice didn't know about smart ir , will definitely check it out

@HiveMindAutomation

3 жыл бұрын

It saved me a lot of messing around.... there's too many commands for an AirCon..

Thanks, your Video really helped me :)

@HiveMindAutomation

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching

Thanks worked a charm :)

@HiveMindAutomation

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

thank you, it helped me a lot

@HiveMindAutomation

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching

Nice video! Do you know if it can be used as an IR receptor to trigger an event at home assistant? Or also make volume changes at the sound bar using my TV controller?

@HiveMindAutomation

3 жыл бұрын

Not that I know of. The Receiver mode appears to only be for training the unit

Thank you.

@HiveMindAutomation

4 ай бұрын

Glad to have helped

Thank you，finally！

@HiveMindAutomation

Ай бұрын

Glad it helped.

Excellent video. Having the option to control my Heat Pump within Home Assistant, and being able to integrate it with all my Shelly devices is my only reason to try out Home Assistant. After having seen your video I'm ready to give it a go. Now i just need to figure out how you accessed the .yaml and uploaded to the config folder :) I am on windows, so as such i don't "mount" stuff. Guessing i have to install Samba server integration i HA, and the just use my favorite editor to edit the .yaml :) Once again thanks - Intel NUC i5 here I come.

@HiveMindAutomation

Жыл бұрын

I'd probably recommend just installing the (Visual Studio) Code Server Add-On and using the VSCode interface to modify your config files. This video is a little old so a few things might've changed since I shot it and you mightn't need to modify YAML at all, though I can't say definitively. I might have to revisit this topic.

@petergdk

Жыл бұрын

@@HiveMindAutomation Thank you for your reply. Since yours is the only video on the subject, and a google search doesn't bring any better results, in guessing not much has changed. Yeah - maybe goings through HACS works now, but you setup method seems solid :)

Thanks Steve, I've flashed my device with tasmota, do you think this would work? How do you apply indentation on multiple lines in yaml? Cheers m8

@HiveMindAutomation

3 жыл бұрын

I'm assuming you meant Stu, not Steve... I think with the Tasmota flashed device, you'll likely be publishing and subscribing to MQTT topics for your commands to work with SmartIR .... I know SmartIR supports MQTT, so I don't see why it wouldn't work. Let me know how you go with it, I'll be interested to know.

Earlier this year I discovered your video. Exactly what I needed to control my AC. Many thanks for this. However, recently I added a second mini3 to control an AC in a different room. I simply added a specs beginning with `climate:` in the yaml file. Result: the second specified mini3 works perfect, but the first specified mini3 fails. Do you recognise this. How can I overcome this.

@HiveMindAutomation

Жыл бұрын

Can't say I've tried multiple RM Mini's. I am considering a second one though so when I get there I'll let you know

Thanks

@HiveMindAutomation

2 жыл бұрын

No problem. Hope it helped

That all looks good, i have some IR activated loft awning windows but they use rolling codes :(

@HiveMindAutomation

3 жыл бұрын

It sucks that they're Rolling codes. That's pretty rare with IR, not uncommon with RF though.

Thank you, SmartIR documentation was a little patchy, eg after placing config files in custom_components/smartir folder - a restart of HA was required before proceeding to the next step of adding the smartir stuff to the configuration.yaml file

@HiveMindAutomation

9 ай бұрын

Yeah anytime you add a custom component you have to restart Home Assistant. Adding lines to your config before the component loads would probably produce errors when you run "Check Config"

In theory this could be used to turn on a tv to a specific channel, yeah? Adjust volume etc. I'm more referring to out-of-home security automation like the auto lights

@HiveMindAutomation

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you could absolutely use this for a TV. The "Media Player" Library should include the relevant details for various TV's. You can manually figure out the codes to send too but TBH it's a Royal PITA.

great work thanks but I have a problem with a single not send from broadlink

@HiveMindAutomation

2 жыл бұрын

I'll need more information to be able to help you

Hi, Thanks a ton for the video I have a small issue, the temperature is in Fahrenheit instead of Celsius Any idea how can we change that ?

@HiveMindAutomation

Ай бұрын

Home Assistant Measurements are in "Settings" -> "System" -> "General" You should be able to select between Metric (ºC) and "US Customary" (ºF) in there

After i add as lg tv, what card i can use in order to got a nice lg remote?

@HiveMindAutomation

2 жыл бұрын

You can take a look at this: sharethelove.io/glance-cards/av-remote Or maybe search for some other custom lovelace cards in HACS.

Great video! But what if my AC Code isnt in the list?

@HiveMindAutomation

11 ай бұрын

Then unfortunately, for the SmartIR Method, you're going to be out of luck. I don't quite recall how, but you can put the Broadlink into "Learning" mode and it'll capture the codes sent by your remote. Details can be found here: www.home-assistant.io/integrations/broadlink/ From there you can enter the individual codes into your automations, or if you want to contribute back to the code, you could raise a Git Issue, or a Pull Request with the SmartIR Developer.

great guide, thanks. I don't understand how to add the IR commands of an air conditioner in the HA automations. the command json file is structured with a hierarchical scale, example: "commands": { "cool": { "auto": { "18": "JgBmAGg1DwwPCw8nDgwPJg8MDwwPCw8mDycPCw8MDwsPJw8mDwsPDA8MDwsPDA8LDwwPDA4MDwwPCw8MDwwOJw8LDwwPDA4MDwwPCw8MDyYPDA8LDwwPDA8mDwsPDA8MDwsPDA8LDwANBQ==", how do i write this code in the action of the automatism? thank you

@HiveMindAutomation

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't recommend trying to use the raw commands in the actions of automations for a couple of reasons: 1) it's prone to errors 2) it's a pain to re-use I'd recommend using the SmartIR plugin and calling Climate Services for example: description: "BEDROOM - Set AC to 18º at 9PM" mode: single trigger: - platform: time at: "21:00:00" condition: [] action: - service: climate.turn_on data: {} target: entity_id: climate.bedroom_ac - service: climate.set_temperature data: temperature: 18 hvac_mode: cool target: entity_id: climate.bedroom_ac

@emanetube

Жыл бұрын

@@HiveMindAutomation Thanks for the reply. the proposed solution works perfectly, it was just what I was looking for. thank you again

I have the same issue as Rojo's comment below. When adding my second Broadlink, the first one fails. Any update on setting up 2 AirCons in different rooms with different Broadlinks. Then, how can we create an automation. Like when solar hits a certain point, turn aircon on?

@HiveMindAutomation

Жыл бұрын

I've only got the one Broadlink so not sure. you might need to make sure you've got a second "switch" definition in your configuration.

@neil7386

Жыл бұрын

@@HiveMindAutomation Thanks Stuart. Your videos are extremely helpful. Now investigating how to create automation for the aircons.

Hello, I have a question. I have portable thermostats Habitat, which send the signal to the wall-mounted ac unit. I don't want to buy their hubs because they are super expensive. The portable thermostat works with RF. Is there a way I can connect those to HA? Thank you

@HiveMindAutomation

11 ай бұрын

That's a loaded question. Without knowing anything about the product I can only speculate. There is a Broadlink unit that includes RF control, but that doesn't mean it's on the correct RF band, and decoding the messages is going to be the hard part. there might be a Repository on github or somewhere that has details of the codes you need

@leecurcio6132

11 ай бұрын

@@HiveMindAutomation Thank you for the reply. I appreciate it. Yes, I heard about Broadlink, but it works with a max RF of 400 MHz. This device I have is around 900Mhz. I will Just keep looking if I can find anything. Thank you

Good Day Sir, is it possible to use generic or tuya smart ir remote with home assistant?

@HiveMindAutomation

3 жыл бұрын

Smart IR should work with any IR Blaster that can receive MQTT Commands. I've Seen an Arlec Grid Connect unit at Bunnings here in Australia, and that would be Tuya Enabled, but to be honest, I'd avoid trying to integrate anything Tuya into Home Assistant. My Experience with the Tuya Integration has been pretty poor. That being said, if you found something Tuya Based, you might be able to flash it with Tasmota which apparently supports IR: tasmota.github.io/docs/Tasmota-IR/

@xtremeideaz

3 жыл бұрын

@@HiveMindAutomation thanks

thanks

@HiveMindAutomation

12 күн бұрын

Hope it helped

@Matrix21rms

12 күн бұрын

@@HiveMindAutomation yes it helped. 👍

when I try to use two variables (unique_id) for the two air conditions one unique_id is not available

@HiveMindAutomation

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not really sure what you're trying to do/achieve here. If you want to post the YAML you're having trouble with I can see if I can figure it out.

Hi Stu, I was wondering if you ever dipped your toes into Ceiling Fans and SmartIR? Living in the tropics we use them a lot. I have a DC Mercator Ceiling Fan in my lounge room. It uses a 433MHz remote with 6 speeds and a stop. I have used Broadlink app and developer in HA to generate the required codes. I currently run scripts the use the remote.send_command from the Broadlink RM4 Pro to the Fan. I use automations that are triggered by temperature sensors to stop and decide what speed command to send. I have looked at the existing Models in the fan doco compared the coded to mine but none seem similar to the eye anyway This process is simple and works but I was wondering if you had any experience with doing your own codes and running SmartIR fan? Thanks Update: later in the day I was able to copy codes from ".storage" con my HA for the Broadlink remote for the Mercator Eagle Fan. It appears the are b64. I only did codes for forward as I never use reverse. I based my .json file on the 1000 id as it had 6 speeds plus off. Anyway it worked so I thought I would let you know. If you want more details let me know.

@HiveMindAutomation

3 жыл бұрын

I've not got any ceiling fans in the house. Sounds like you've managed to sort out your issue though.

@rjt1969

3 жыл бұрын

@@HiveMindAutomation Hi Stu, Yes I have managed to get quite a good solution up and working thanks to your initial stimulation. I have since ordered a Broadlink RM4 Mini the cheaper Broadlink Bestcon rm4 Mini to test with A/C's in other rooms. These only do IR and the Bestcon does not do the USB with temp and humidity sensors but very inexpensive so I will give it a go.

I liked your video but when I follow the process I get to the point of adding "smartir" to my configuration .yaml my config check says Component error: smartir - Integration 'smartir' not found. Running HA 2021.6.6 HACS 1.13.2 installed I have not restarted HA. Does it need to restart to see the smartir in the custom-components?

@HiveMindAutomation

3 жыл бұрын

If you haven't restarted HA after installing SmartIR from HACS, it's not going to work. HACS will tell you it needs to restart HA Core.

@rjt1969

3 жыл бұрын

@@HiveMindAutomation Sorry you misunderstood. As you said in your video, installing from HACS is not working so I just did what you said and went down the manual approach and copied the smartir folder to custom_components, edited configuration.yaml to include smartir but did not restart HA. When I checked the config in server controls, that's when I got the component error.

@HiveMindAutomation

3 жыл бұрын

@@rjt1969 you still need to restart following the manual install.

@rjt1969

3 жыл бұрын

@@HiveMindAutomation Yes that got it. I still had a few other things to sort out as I already had a climate section for my Pool Water Temperature monitor but got that sorted this morning. In you video (about 4:30) when you manually drop in the SMARTIR you don't mention restarting HA. Might be worth a note in the video for the uninitiated like me. :D I should have realised but don't really do many manual HACS. Initially, I did search for the SMARTIR integration/repository and came up with SMARTIR but this was smart irrigation. Same same could be the issue for it not loading from HACS? You video was a great help in understanding how SMARTIR looked like. When you video noted that the HACS integration side was broken that really helped me decide to do it. I put an issue on the github but was just referred to the github link and it was closed. No explanation that there were issues and it needed to ne installed manually. No good communication. The github doco is good but there are no pictures of what it should look like. Again you video does that. Full marks. Also great to see an Ozzie doing it. I am an ozzie too.

@HiveMindAutomation

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure why the SmartIR repo stopped working from HACS by default, though according to their README.md file, you can add SmartIR as a custom HACS repository, so maybe there's something in that and I should probably revisit it in another video. Instructions for custom repositories here: hacs.xyz/docs/faq/custom_repositories/ I suspect I didn't restart after installing as I knew I'd restart after modifying the configuration.yaml file and probably should have noted that. Great to hear you got it working, Glad I could help

will it work on tuya smart ir remote?

@HiveMindAutomation

2 жыл бұрын

As I don't have a Tuya Smart IR Remote I can't say for sure, there might be some documentation from the SmartIR Github repo you can check out

How to add new IR blaster to new room?

@HiveMindAutomation

Жыл бұрын

I've only got one IR Blaster so I'd be speculating, but you'll likely need to add another "switch" component to your config

After checking the configuration it got this error: Platform error climate.smartir - cannot import name 'ClimateEntity' from 'homeassistant.components.climate' (/root/homeassistant/lib/python3.7/site-packages/homeassistant/components /climate/__init__.py) How to fix it. thanks!

@HiveMindAutomation

3 жыл бұрын

Have you restarted your Home Assistant Instance since installing SmartIR?

@ngoctaiquach3144

3 жыл бұрын

I did exactly as instructed but it still gives me error.

@HiveMindAutomation

3 жыл бұрын

A Previous commenter mentioned I may not have advised to restart after installing SmartIR. If you haven't yet restarted, you'll need to do so before that error will go away.

how you program a brand that is not listed?

@HiveMindAutomation

2 ай бұрын

You'd need to collect the codes by putting the Broadlink RM Mini into "Learning" mode.

Please show me how to made the lovelace card

@HiveMindAutomation

2 жыл бұрын

If you're in UI Edit mode it's pretty easy. You just add a "Thermostat" card for the AirConditioner Entity you created. in YAML mode you'd add: - type: thermostat entity: climate.bedroom_ac

@boyocska

2 жыл бұрын

@@HiveMindAutomation There was no "thermostat" in the user interface. I installed the 'simple thermostat card" in HACS, then it appeared. Everything is fine now. Thanks

I like your content. But...Your background music is too loud. I hoped that can you remove this background music from your library, this background music is a bit wired. 😅 Keep your efforts to make these high quality HA videos.

@HiveMindAutomation

3 жыл бұрын

Noted. I'm spending a lot more time on the Audio Balance these days trying to balance out the Voice vs the Music. Might look at some new Music soon, but hoping the newer videos are less troublesome. Also Planning to update the Audio Recording when I can afford to.

@user-zr7kz4vs7c

3 жыл бұрын

@@HiveMindAutomation yeah thanks

how did you get to that config file tho?

@BorisRoizman

18 күн бұрын

and how all those people in the commands knew where to find it xD

@HiveMindAutomation

17 күн бұрын

with SmartIR, the commands have been gathered by contributors to the Repo

@HiveMindAutomation

17 күн бұрын

The configuration.yaml file is part of every Home Assistant Setup. I have the "Studio Code" Add On installed in Home Asssistant which exposes those files in a VSCode interface right in the browser.

the sound is not good I am quite disappointed

@HiveMindAutomation

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that, This is one of my earlier videos when I was still figuring stuff out. Unfortunately the sound mix wasn't very good back then. I like to think my newer videos have better sound quality.

i had this working since years. Few months ago i found it not working anymore. Everything is as your guide, besides the ir remote name in HA is remote.ir_salotto (i dont have the _remote in the name, because the integration didn't add it) in the smartir definition i tried both remote.ir_salotto and remote.ir_salotto_remote but when calling the send command from developer tools, it always give me unknown error, and in the log i see, in order: - Referenced entities remote.ir_salotto_remote are missing or not currently available - Failed to call remote.send_command: Command not found: 'on' - websocket_api script: Error executing script. Unexpected error for call_service at pos 1: Command not found: 'on'

@HiveMindAutomation

12 күн бұрын

so Command not found 'on' pretty much just means there's no such command as "on" in the remote definition. when you're using remote.send_command you need to send the base64 encoded command. i.e. for a Fujitsu Aircon like in my video, to turn on the heater to 22ºC with the fan set to "High", I'd need to send: "JgAEAWQyDAwMDAwlDAwMJQwMDAwMDAwlDCUMDAwMDAwMJQwlDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMJQwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDCUMDAwMDAwMDAwlDCUMJQwlDCUMJQwlDCUMDAwMDCUMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDCUMJQwMDAwMJQwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwlDAwMDAwlDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwlDAwMDAwMDCUMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDCUMDAwMDAwMJQwMDCUMJQwMDAwMDAwADGgNBQ" If you've setup SmartIR, it exposes your target device as a climate or fan or media_player entity depending on the device you setup with it. So then to turn on the AirCon, you call the service with - in my case: service: climate.turn_on target: entity_id: climate.bedroom_ac data: {}

the sound is not good I am quite disappointed

@HiveMindAutomation

2 жыл бұрын

My Apologies. My newer videos I've managed to vastly improve the sound.