CameronDev, 1 year ago The IR blasters can usually be flashed with open firmware like tasmota or esphome. I started with IR as well. The downside for me was that IR was one way. You can tell the unit to turn on, but you cant know if it actually did turn on. For a cheaper IR option: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004486051086.html If anyone is in Aus and wants some IR blasters with tasmota, happy to ship my spares :D
The IR blasters can usually be flashed with open firmware like tasmota or esphome. I started with IR as well. The downside for me was that IR was one way. You can tell the unit to turn on, but you cant know if it actually did turn on.
For a cheaper IR option: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004486051086.html
If anyone is in Aus and wants some IR blasters with tasmota, happy to ship my spares :D