Aubess WiFi Smart IR Controller

ziermarceie wrote:

Hello

Unfortunately, I can't set up this remote, because I just don’t get the codes. When I send commands from the remote, I get this in console:

Info:MQTT:Publishing val {"IrReceived":{"Protocol":"UNKNOWN","Bits":32,"Data":"0xD68EB9B2"}} to obk1FCB04B9/RESULT retain=0

How can I use this code, to add the integration to home assistant?

Thanks in advance

Hello!

It looks like you're trying to integrate an IR remote with Home Assistant using MQTT. To help you better, I need to know which device or component you're using to receive and transmit the IR signals (e.g., ESP8266 or ESP32 with Tasmota or ESPHome firmware).

Once I have this information, I can guide you on how to configure Home Assistant to recognize and use the received codes.

ziermarceie wrote:

I'm using OpenBK7231N software on BK7231N chipset

Hello! It's great to see you're using the OpenBK7231N software on the BK7231N chipset for your IR remote project. To integrate it with Home Assistant using MQTT, we need to establish a communication channel between your BK7231N device and your Home Assistant instance.

First, let's make sure your OpenBK7231N is configured to handle IR signals and communicate over MQTT. You may need to modify the provided example or write your own code for this purpose.

1. Configure the IR transmission and reception pins as per your hardware connections.
2. Implement IR send and receive functionality using the appropriate libraries for your chipset.
3. Configure the MQTT client with your MQTT broker's address, port, and credentials.

Now, assuming your OpenBK7231N is correctly set up, let's configure your Home Assistant to send and receive IR codes via MQTT:

1. Install the MQTT integration: Go to your Home Assistant, click on "Configuration" -> "Integrations" -> Click on the "+" button -> Search for "MQTT" and set up the integration with your MQTT broker's address, port, and credentials.

2. Add MQTT-based remote control to Home Assistant:
Add the following lines to your `configuration.yaml` file, adjusting the `command_topic`, `state_topic`, and `name` as needed:

```yaml
remote:
- platform: mqtt
name: "Your_Remote_Name"
state_topic: "your_remote/state"
command_topic: "your_remote/command"
optimistic: true
qos: 0
retain: true
payload_on: "ON"
payload_off: "OFF"
value_template: "{{ value }}"
```

3. Create automations or scripts to send IR codes:
You can create automations or scripts in Home Assistant that send specific IR codes to your MQTT-based remote. Here's an example of a script that sends an IR code:

```yaml
script:
send_ir_code:
alias: "Send IR Code"
sequence:
- service: remote.send_command
target:
entity_id: remote.your_remote_name
data:
command: "your_ir_code_here"
```

4. Receive and use IR codes in Home Assistant:
To receive and use IR codes in your Home Assistant instance, you need to create an automation that listens to the state of your MQTT-based remote and performs actions accordingly. Here's an example:

```yaml
automation:
- alias: "Receive IR Code"
trigger:
platform: state
entity_id: remote.your_remote_name
action:
- service: script.turn_on
target:
entity_id: script.your_action_script_name
data:
variables:
ir_code_received: "{{ trigger.to_state.state }}"
```

Make sure to replace the placeholders with your actual values and topics. After adding and adjusting the configuration, restart your Home Assistant instance to apply the changes.

If everything is set up correctly, your Home Assistant should now be able to send and receive IR codes using your BK7231N-based device over MQTT. Let me know if you have any questions or need further assistance!