How to Use IR Blaster with Homekit? Though, IR Blaster is not directly compatible, we can use the bridge software to transmit the sensor for automating the Accessory on Homekit. Yeah! In this article, we will share the steps to add the IR Blaster to Apple Home. Swipe down the page to learn more.
Is IR Blaster compatible with HomeKit?
Yes, IR Blaster is compatible with Homekit. But you should need the bridge software or apps to connect IR Blaster with Homekit. So, Some may be compatible with Apple Homekit and some accessories may not compatible with Homekit.
Compatible Brands to work IR Blaster with Homekit:
You can use the
- Nature Remo Mini
- Boardlink Accessoory.
- Switchbot Hub.
- Aqara IR Blaster
- Tuya IR Blaster and so on.
These are the best brands and provide the accessory to work with IR Blaster. So you can access or automate the IR blaster using the Homekit. To automate the IR Blaster, you should Integrate the remote with Homekit by following the given guide.
Check the Guide, Connect Govee to Homekit: Does it work?
How to Add IR Blaster with Homekit?
You should get any of the IR transmitter devices to connect with Homekit. ( if you don’t know what IR device to buy – refer to above). So if you have any IR blaster device like Switchbot hub, aqara IR blaster, tuya IR blaster, and more. Then, install the app on your device >> pair or add the IR device with the app >> Finally connect the app with Homekit.
Add IR device transmitter with App:
Each device will have its official app to use or to access the IR sensor. So install their official app,
- Then, register your account with the app.
- Connect the IR device with their official app using a QR code.
- Select any device to access through IR and save it.
Once you add IR Transmitter device to their official app. Then, you should connect it with the homekit. So for connecting this IR to homekit – you can use any bridge app. To know more, scroll down.
NOTE: To setup the IR device with the App – refer to manuals. Once you connect IR Blaster device with their official app – you should control it on the homekit. To know how to control Ir on homekit, read below.
How to use IR Blaster with Homekit? without installing Bridge.
You can install the EzRemote Lite app from the app store. Yeah! this app is will automate all the accessories. It’s like a Universal remote and can be accessed on every Apple device. Once you install Ez Remote Lite, then you can automate many devices through your Apple devices – Compatible Branded accessories are;
Amplifier, Audio, BluRay, Cable, CD, DVD, DVR, FAN, HTiB, IPTV, Receiver, Satellite, STB, TV, VCR.
Finally, Now you can automate all the IR Blaster devices with Apple devices. Pro Tip – Install the latest version of Ez Remote Lite, to access many features.
How to use IR Blaster with HomeKit?
Already, you guys know, you can’t connect IR Blaster with Homekit without using third-party software. So, You can use the IR Blaster with Homekit with the help of Bridge software like,
- HomeBridge
- Homey Bridge
- Hoobs
- BondBridge.
To know How to Use an IR Blaster with HomeKit using these bridge software, just scroll Down.
Connect IR Blaster with Homekit – Using Homebridge
Homebridge is one of the best bridge apps for connecting the non-homekit accessory with Homekit. You can use this software to automate the IR blaster remote through Homekit by integrating the plugins. To know How to install the Homebridge and How to integrate the IR Blaster with Homekit – Read this, What is Homebridge? For each IR Blaster accessory, you have separate Plugins for Automation. And get the plugins of IR blaster on the official Homebridge site.
Get IR Blaster with Homekit – Homey Bridge
IR Blaster with Homekit using the Homey Bridge is simplest and can connect and automate different types of branded accessories with this Homey Bridge. So to connect IR Blaster with Homekit, follow the steps.
Find IR code – Some accessory may have and some may not. If you do not have IR code, go to the help center from the device >> click on RF signal >> Tap on Developer Tools >> Change the Record method to Infraded methods >> Then, you will get IR code of the particular accessory.
Connect IR Blaster with Homey Bridge – Install Irscrutinizer Appimages on your device and its available on websites for free. Then test the IR signal >> connect to the IR remote or Homekit. That’s it. For More reference, get full details with detailed steps on Homey bridge official site.
IR Blaster to Homekit using Hoobs
If you are using the Hoobs box then you can automate the IR Blaster with Homekit. If you are an existing user of Hoobs, then you can add the plugins for automating the IR Blaster. Those plugins are available on the official site of Hoobs. Suppose you are new to this Hoobs family, then you should install and set up the device with Homekit. To install the Hoobs on Homekit, Tap here What is HOOBS and How to connect Hoobs with Homekit.
Connect IR Blaster with Homekit – Bond Bridge
You can control the IR blaster with Homekit using the Bond Bridge device. For that, you should have the Bond device. Once you buy the Bond device, you can connect this device with Homekit using the user Guide. The full Guide is available on the Official site.
Still, you people didn’t know How to Use IR Blaster with HomeKit? Then, follow the below article to automate the IR Blaster device on the Universal remote.
Why should I use third-party software to connect IR to Homekit?
Already, you people know that this IR device is not compatible directly with Apple devices or Homekit. So, if you people use any of the bridge software, then you can use IR on Homekit easily. Therefore, this IR transmitter is only compatible with Android rather than Apple. So use a third-party app to connect IR with Homekit.
What is an IR Blaster?
The word IR means Infrared Light and it is commonly seen in all the accessories. Accessories like AC, TV, Fan and so on. In short, you will get the IR blaster sensor in many remotes and that sensor is available on the front side of the Remote. IR Blaster is a device that can send a signal to control all the devices. To know more about IR Blaster, read this article.
Does an Apple Device have an IR Blaster?
No! You don’t have the IR Blaster on any models of Apple Device. But you can purchase the IR Blaster software or IR Remote and connect the IR Blaster to an Apple device to operate the accessory. Also, you can connect the IR Blaster with a Universal Remote to control the accessories.
Closing Off
I hope you guys can get to know How to Use IR Blaster with Homekit. We have mentioned the steps to connect the IR Blaster with Apple Home. Remember that, the IR Blaster is compatible with particular accessories before you Buy the device. Still, if you have any doubt related to this Guide, let me know in this comment section.