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Homekit IR Blaster

Saira Ahmed
Homekit IR blaster

Automate Your Infrared devices(IR) and RF devices with an RF blaster Homekit or Homekit ir blaster using the Homebridge Plug-in or Matter.

Each smart home needs a smart remote. IR blaster( infrared Hub) is a kind of device or smart Hub that sends infrared signals to control IR devices operated by remote control such as TVs, Air conditioners, and DVDs. IR blaster that integrates with Homekit is known as Homekit IR blaster or Apple Home IR blaster. Homekit IR blaster or Homekit infrared Blaster is compatible with Siri or Homekit.

Apple Homekit users need the best Homekit IR Blaster when controlling the TV, AC, or DVD. We have listed the demanding Homekit IR blaster Apple Home IR blaster or RF blaster Homekit.

Moreover, Many Smartphones and tablets have an IR blaster and you can control your remote control devices with the help of a smartphone but, the iPhone does not have an IR blaster. we have reviewed the best Homekit IR blaster for your guidance.

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List of Homekit IR blaster

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Best Homekit IR blaster

SwitchBot Hub 2(2nd Gen)

The SwitchBot Hub 2 is the first best Homekit IR blaster or Infrared Hub that pairs switchBot devices to your Wi-Fi. The reliable Homekit IR blaster works with HomeKit via Matter by integrating more appliances into HomeKit. So, you can call it an IR blaster. It is also known as the Wifi thermometer Hygrometer which works as an IR remote, temperature monitor, Humidity monitor, smart remote, and smart hub. You can automate your Homekit devices, and infrared devices like TVs, Air conditioners, and ceiling Fans. Smart Hub supports 2.4GHz wifi.

How to integrate an IR Device into the Apple Home App

Moreover, you can add your IR devices like ceiling fans, Fireplaces, Air conditioners, or TVs to the Home App. For this, you need a Homekit IR blaster. Install the Switchbot App that should be exposed to Matter.

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Homekit IR blaster

Aqara m2 ir blaster

Aqara m2 IR blaster or infrared hub is the only best Homekit IR blaster that features 360-degree infrared control allowing it to turn on or off all IR devices such as fans, Air conditioners, and TVs from any part of your room through the voice assistant. It supports most home voice assistants such as Homekit, Google Assistant, Alexa, and IFTTT. Aqara IR blaster requires a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network connection.

However, if the internet goes down, smart home automation keeps working because It offers a wired connection via an Ethernet RJ45 Port for a smooth connection. It also provides a MIMO Wi-Fi antenna for a powerful wireless connection.

Moreover, it is the cheapest Infrared Homekit IR blaster. You can set schedules and control scenes. Aqara IR hub consists of an Ethernet RJ45 port(for wired connection), a Dual Wi-Fi antenna, and a Micro USB port. It also features a built-in speaker for the Alarm and security system.

For Setup

Install the Aqara Home App from the App Store or scan the QR code. Place your Aqara Infrared Homekit IR blaster near the router. Add Aqara Hub on the App. As the Aqara M2 Hub supports both wireless and wired connection, the App will give you both wired and wireless mode options. Select your desired mode. Connect the Aqara app with the Apple Home App for Homekit integration. The distance of the Hub should not be more than 7m from the router. Try to keep the Infrared Hub in the center not more than 1m above the ground for a stable connection.

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Apple Home IR blaster

SwitchBot Hub Mini

The SwitchBot Hub mini is a smart Homekit IR remote control and an excellent option for remotely controlling your infrared(IR appliances) with your smartphone via the switchBot App. Ir remote is a hassle-free and cheapest blaster IR hub. It is easy to install, and thanks to it being USB-powered and portable, you can take it anywhere. All your house control is at your fingertips in just one app, including your window blinds, air conditioners, vacuum cleaners fireplaces all other IR infrared appliances using just the Hub mini.

The switchBot Hub Mini smart remote can connect with all Hub mini devices and appliances through the internet. Thus becoming your gateway to the SwitchHub ecosystem. Best home assistant Infrared hub that can Control your smart devices with your favorite voice assistants, name it Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, and IFTTT

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Best IR blaster

Broadlink RM mini 3 Hub

Infrared hub

The Broadlink RM mini 3 is the Best IR blaster that can support 50,000 IR devices. You can choose 21 categories. It is compatible with TV, AC, DVD, receiver, and many more. The RM mini 3 works with 2.4GHz WiFi. You can control your TV, AC, Fans, and video recorder with voice control as it is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant.

Moreover, you need to download the latest Broadlink App. You can easily control your IR devices with the Broadlink App remotely.

Best IR blaster

Homekit IR Controller

The Wi-Fi IR remote control is the best IR blaster that is compatible with Alexa, and Google Assistant. It can support 50,000 infrared devices including AC, TV, projectors, fans, and DVDs.

To set up install the “Tuya Smart” or “Smart Life” APP. You can set up a timer for devices to turn on/off at your given time. Smart IR remote will make your home smart and life easier with just one click.

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RF blaster Homekit

Broadlink RM4 Mini

Although Broadlink RM4 Mini is not Homekit compatible, with the help of the Homebridge plug-in you can control RM4 Mini and RM Pro with Homekit via Siri and Home App.

RM4 Mini is a universal Infrared(IR remote control for smart home automation. For just $25 IR blaster supports all your IR devices such as AC, TV, Fan, video recorder, DVD, STB, and more. It works efficiently with Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT. No matter where you are, you can control your AC remotely and set up schedules and scenes through the Broadlink App. The New Broadlink app is available on the App Store and Google Play.

Moreover, it only supports 2.4GHz(doesn’t support 5GHz). It can also detect temperature and humidity with the help of a USB sensor cable.

RF blaster Homekit

BroadLink RM 4 Pro

The BraodLink RM4 Pro is the Home Assistant IR blaster which is compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT. Smart Home Hub supports RF-controlled devices (315 MHz and 433 MHz) and also supports over 50,000+ IR-controlled entertainment or home appliances, such as curtain shades, ACs, and Light switches.

With the help of this smart IR blaster, You can now control your TV by asking for Volume up or down, Channel by name or number, play, fast forward, rewind, and many more.

Moreover, you can turn on or off the AC, set temperatures, fan speed, and mode. An Alexa, Echo, or Google Nest may come in handy to control all of your IR appliances in one place.

Best Homekit IR Blaster

Nature Remo Mini

The Nature Remo is the best smart Homekit IR blaster that works as a Homekit IR remote Control. It supports Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant. It is the cheapest Homekit hub. This Mini smart Hub can control multiple home appliances by automating them. It works with infrared Homekit appliances such as Air conditioners and TVs.You can manage your appliances from anywhere with the help of a smartphone App. In case, you forget to turn off the AC before leaving home or the office, you can turn it off from anywhere with just one tap on a mobile App.

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Homekit IR remote control

Apple IR Remote

The Apple IR remote Control can connect to a 4K Apple TV. The IR Remote is compatible with the 2nd and 3rd Generation of Apple TV.

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Apple Homekit IR remote control

USB IR Blaster

This Homekit IR controller is a USB IR Blaster that is compatible with Apple TVs and Air-conditioners. The Homekit ir remote control transmits signals by pairing with the smart devices at a maximum range of 10m. This smart IR device is compatible with Apple TV, Samsung, Vizio, LG, Sony, and ROKU. so you can say it is the LG TV IR blaster. With this device, you can use your smartphone as a remote control for Air-conditioners and Television. It requires 2AA batteries. The Homekit IR remote works with Apple devices and Type-C works with Android devices.

Most importantly, the IR smart remote is small in size and you can carry it anywhere. Download the App”uniTV Remote” and control all your home devices such as lights, fans, AC, TV, and DVDs with the App on your mobile. It can be the cheapest Homekit hub and Apple Home IR blaster.

Best IR blaster

MoesGo WiFi RF blaster Homekit

MoesGo supports both IR and RF devices and is known as an IRF blaster Homekit. It is used as an IR remote control for IR(infrared) devices TVs, Air conditioners, ceiling fans, Fireplaces, heaters, DVDs, and STBs, and supports RF(radio frequency) devices such as smart lights and switches, electric curtains, and roller blinds. Through 2.4 GHz wifi, you can control your devices from anywhere via the smart Life Tuya app on your smartphone.

Moreover, you can control your IR devices with voice commands through Amazon Echo or Google Assistant such as ”Alexa, turn on the lights!”

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BroadLink Universal Smart IR Blaster

Siri IR blaster

If you are looking for a TV remote, you can turn your old IR TV into a smart one with a Broadlink Universal remote that has all the functionalities present in the TV remote. With the help of the Smart IR remote, You can control your IR devices remotely through the Broadlink app. IR devices such as TV, STB, projector, DVD, Audio, AV Receiver, and LED strip light are compatible with Broadlink Smart Remote.

Broadlink Universal smart TV remote is the best ir blaster for Home Assistant compatible with all TV brands. For voice commands, it can work with Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, and Siri shorts.

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MOES Tuya IR Blaster

Meso Tuya smart IR blaster simply manages all your IR devices with a smartphone by replacing the remote controls. Instead of using the remote control all your IR devices with a smartphone (such as STB, TV, Set-up Box, Air conditioner, RF Fans, RF light switches, DVD, and 6500 brand home appliances, especially Electric roller blinds and electric curtains).

How to install ir blaster on phone

For setup, no wiring is required. Install the Smart Life Tuya APP as it is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant you can control your IR devices with your smartphone.

Note: It only supports 2.4GHz WiFi and doesnot support 5GHz wifi

Controlling your TV with Homekit

As we all know that TV is controlled by IR remote, so if you have Homekit compatible IR Blaster you can easily control your TV remotely. we have already mentioned the best Homekit IR blaster for Homekit control as well as other IR Blaster that are not compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa for your convenience.

You can control your TV with Bond because it Homekit compatible Bridge.

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