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SMART HOME AUTOMATION UNDER $30 - Xiaomi Universal IR Remote
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- čas přidán 10. 01. 2019
- Smart home automation under $30! Thought I will never find something so affordable and smart. Now I could control anything infrared from my mobile. From TV, Fan to Aircon. As long as you have an infrared remote control for it. THEN YES YOU CAN!
0:51 Setting up
1:49 Remotes connection
5:00 Automation
6.28 Widgets
7:02 Demo
8:32 My widget button for CZcams
FYI. I got it in China for $20 but in Singapore it is slightly more. The 2019 set is in English. Interface may appear slightly different. I may record another installation for you. (Updated June 2019)
Xiaomi Universal IR (Infrared) Remote 2019. qoo.tn/BfbZ1T/Q111280845
Another alternative, to combine all remotes into one. Harmony 650 remote geni.us/Bg27uE (Amazon)
Xiaomi Smart Home Kit qoo.tn/BGD4gR/Q111280845
Xiaomi Aqara Body Motion and Light Sensor qoo.tn/BHD4gR/Q111280845
Xiaomi Motion and Body Sensor qoo.tn/BKD4gR/Q111280845
Xiaomi Aqara Smart Wall Switch qoo.tn/BOD4gR/Q111280845
Update:
I also made the video on Xiaomi Wired and Wireless Switch here:
Make ANY Normal Lights SMART! UNBOXING Aqara Wall Switch + Aqara Wireless Switch • Xiaomi Aqara Switch In...
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Hope I didn’t confuse anyone! The Xiaomi IR will work with any non smart TV, aircon, fan as long as you have a infrared remote for it. Click on the timings below for specific topics:
0:51 Setting up
1:49 Remotes connection
5:00 Automation
6:28 Widgets
7:02 Demo
8:32 My widget button for CZcams
Is it works with google home?
Nope..
MADS Hi, I am presently having the smart home sensors set working via singapore server. Can I still use this IR since it does not support the singapore server? And if I were to change to their China server, can my present devices still work with it? Look forward to your reply, thanks!
Melvin Tan sorry I missed your comment as there was no notification. A lot of devices are not supported on the sg server. Especially IR. Use the chinese server.
If u bought the local devices that are lock down to region. Then u can only use it locally....
meaning... you can’t use it together
MADS Hi, thanks for replying. While waiting for your reply. I ended up getting myself another Gateway V2 😊
I've been looking at getting this. This video explains a lot of questions I had. Thank you 😊
danial gingras the 2019 is in English. Some questions in the comments section will be useful to u regarding 2019 IR
Awesomely explained. Can't get any better. :)
Wow you truly have a smart home, so many devices !
You earned a subscriber through this video😎
good work sister 👏🏻👏🏻
Hi! It is possible to controll my ac with google assistant with this product? Thx for your answer :) cool video!
Great video, thankyou
hi mads! love your videos. have a qn before i buy this, hoping u can help! I have 2 ceiling aircon near each other and both uses the same controller. was wondering if its possible to get it to turn on a specific one/ turn on both at the same time?
Thank you for making this video and especially for jumping right in and getting to the point. Too many youtube presenters spend way too much time talking. Cheers
Paul Lincoln 😄welcome
really like your home :D
Amanda Lee thank u dear!
awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! i am also into home automation!
Nice review! So to be clear, if i have 3 rooms, so i would need 1 of this device in each room?
zafriaiman yup 1 each room :)
Hello MADS, great review. I have 2 air-cons, 1 in the living room and 1 in the bedroom. So that means I will need to purchase 2 units of this Xiaomi smart remote yes? Oh and please do a review of the smart wall switches for the lights as mentioned in the video, I am in support of it if you are getting the wall switches. Thank you and have a good one!
MrCrackowacko hey thanks! Yup u need 2 universal ir remote. And the switches video: Make ANY Normal Lights SMART! UNBOXING Aqara Wall Switch + Aqara Wireless Switch czcams.com/video/34qf46wPtdU/video.html
Mads, Thanks for your fast replied.
Must the XiaoMi Home app be change to China region for us to use this device?
Hey! Thank you sharing your knowledge and experiences, super helpful! I have a couple of questions, if I two air-cons in the same room (living and dining), can the remote differentiate between the two? Will I be able to switch on or off each of them separately? Thanks in advance!
This is tough! And a common situation in condos. It will beam at either one. You could try 2 IR placed at an angle that will beam at 1 ac each
@@madsncakes Thanks a ton for your reply! Appreciate it :)
Can you review the xiaomi leshow bladeless fan. Im also looking to build a xiaomi smart home ecosystem. Love your reviews!
I think I won’t be buying anymore fans.. currently have a dyson n a wireless xiaomi s2 fan
Was looking for reviews and yours is the best by far! Would the mi home app show if our dumb devices are on or off?
Thanks!
No can’t see the status for devices added thru IR. Unless it is native in xiaomi ecosystem
@@madsncakes thanks for the reply! Getting this since the little one likes to hide the remote hehe.
i am using broadlink +harmony hub - google assistant via voice to do the same things. Xiaomi seems to be up their game . Not sure there have IFFFT support .But aircon controlling i having trouble as it as old aircon. Nice video thanks for sharing
Dj FuNkysara try it! So affordable so smart!!!!! I have another harmony remote that controls every device if I wanna go manual
@@madsncakes 20 bucks then I buy and try hahaha
Hi there! Are you in Sg server or China server for the Mi Home app? Cause when i search for Universal in the app it doesn’t show up. Currently, my app has 3 devices connected - Roborock 2, Purifier 2 and the kettle. Any idea what will happen if I get the universal app? Do I have to switch everything to China server or any way I can get the Universal on Singapore server?
Thanks!!
Great Video! Really appreciate this!
@MADS can this be used with Google Assistant?
amb86 I heard some possibilities. But I haven’t test it. The IR in this video is 1st gen. I just bought the 2018 version and it seems diff
@@madsncakes thanks for your reply! Just to be safe i will probably go with something more proven as I really love the google assistant integration! Btw really like your video keep up the good work!
Nice video and Glad this works for you, but on the whole it’s old technology. If you are thinking about moving into smart home then you would be better off with something like a broadlink bean, at half the price of this. It has Alexa integration, it’s still great chinese tech but it’s aimed at the world market. Xiaomi produce some great kit, the Aqara range is awesome and you might want to try that next, it may work with your Ir blaster, not sure. I hope your video inspires people on what is possible.
recom273 I recommend Xiaomi because it is modular, they have a full suite of products to add on. It’s an ecosystem. And they keep coming up with new updates. From lights to tv to ac to vacuum. I could command it with one button on phone or a physical switch. Instead of switching app to app.
It even has toys under sgd$30 that reads/sing from stories songs that u could choose from cloud! And WeChat functions. Watches for kids... etc
So much potential.
I had reviewed aqara switches in my channel.
Broadlink maybe cheaper maybe new, but also limited. Doesn’t have a lot of smart home products to work with. Aesthetically it can’t beat Xiaomi products too. When I look at broadlink, it feels like another cheap d-link, tp-link that failed many times from routers to surveillance cam.
Alexa. Good but still not a full suite of products. Xiaomi has its own type of Alexa and works with Siri too.
Hi does the app give analytics data ? Eg I can see how many hours I turn on the TV in a day.
Hi, I am looking for an IR remote that is compatible with mihome and xiaomi devices. Any advice?
Hi there,may i know if this hub works with the aqara switches?
Great video. I have two questions if you don't mind.
1. I don't see my Xiaomi IR when I go in automation to set automation but I do see my devices I did set up from the Xiaomi IR to control. But when I select lets say my fan I don't have any option for timer delay.
2. How can set up an automation to only shut down TV. At the moment if I run the automation if the TV was off, it will shut my LED strip but turn on the TV. Is there a way to set only option for off not off/on toggle.
Thanks for your videos, they are really helpful and I enjoy watching them.
1. That’s correct, u only see the devices u set up from IR. Make sure u have copied the signals for timer delay. Are u on the 2019 English IR?
2. I did the settings for my TV in 2 ways.
First I tested my tv controls from the IR list, selected that the best set of settings that suits my tv. Over here only got toggle on/off.
Second i setup another set of settings for the same tv under custom mode as shown in this video. For your case, I will make sure the TV is ON and I aim at the ir and switch off the tv to copy the OFF only signal. Now I go into automation and select this second set and choose off.
Hi hi! How many IR remote device required (one for each room)? Does this only work with smart AC? By the way what do you think about xiaomi smart ceiling light that comes with remote? Thinking of getting for my office room. Thanks for the video!
I'm curious how many IR remote devices are required, or must the device be in the same room as the item you are controlling!
IR signal needs direct line of sight to work. You will most likely need one for each room.
Hi. I just bought a Xiaomi TV. Think it uses a Bluetooth Controller. Do you know which universal controller I can use? I bought a broadlink universal controller but it does not work. 😢 I need help. Thanks!
Hi . MADS, I love your video . I am looking for cost effective smart home solution for my newly bought 4 rm HDB. Xiao mi smart device comes with full package to support from TV, aircon , lighting , curtain , sound system ? Can it be done by voice instruction ?
Sam Shan yes you need more than this. Aqara curtain controller, xiao ai speaker, aqara switch, aqara hub
Hi, Nice Video. Planning to get one. can I automate it with Xiaomi Bluetooth Hygrometer thermometer? For E.g. when the temperature goes down below a limit, AC can be turned On/Off or turn on the humidifier and so on.
Surender Mohan are u referin to this? If yes, answer is possible
m.xiaomiyoupin.com/shop/detail?gid=731
Can I use it for multiple room?
Hi Mad, have u considered using smart things? Can review on that?
Hi Mads. Just curious. What if you wanna power up your aircon in the rooms? Would that mean you would need to use more than one IR since you said it has to be in close proximity?
One for each room, with a direct line of sight to ac
Hi MADS do you have a recommendation set up that can work with Samsung connect home? Preferably that can control all the remote in the home? Do you have a blog on your home system as a whole to give a bigger view on your system?
hyun pang I don’t have Samsung connect. For ir remote could use the method in this video or get a harmony remote
What air con are you using, is it a must to buy a smart air con to connect to that xiaomi remote app?
Can normal TV, fan and air con become smart by adding some device to make it smart?
Can all other non xiaomi brands smart devices connect to xiaomi remote app?
Can you schedule auto on and off timing for each device?
Thanks.
Jason L not a must to buy smart aircon. That’s the highlight. Any normal infrared remote controlled electronics will work. Yup u can create a schedule. So under automation, select timer first instead of complete manually
Other than the good look of dyson fan on your tv console, do you like the dyson more than regular blade fan? Is it more noisy and harder to clean? Just an idea for your new videos, maybe can talk about pro and cons and lousy products you have so we can avoid or consider other products.
Jason L oh yes I have things to say!!!🤣 will queue this video
Thanks for the idea!!
Will work with aqara temperature sensor ?
Saw you at the Khatib new year eve countdown 😅
jddnelson yup I was there !! 🤣🤣
Hello, I presume CZcams is a button on your remote? If i have to go through a series of presses before reaching youtube will that work too?
Yes group this series into one function and link it to a widget
Hello! from the video it shows that you’re on iOS and your Mi Home app works really well with the IR, how’s it holding up? I went to a sellers page and was told that it doesn’t work with iOS/iPhone.
Samuel Lee Hello :)
Works with iOS. Just upgraded to the latest IR. Interface slightly difference from this video
Yes, I would like to see the smart switches. Any product to consider for someone staying in a 3 storey house?
Motion detector lights for your stairway, hallways, bathrooms!! Cctv, smart switches... And probably one vacuum robot per level (gen1 cus it’s cheaper)
Xiaomi robot gen 1
qoo.tn/Bss6gR/Q111280845
Cctv
qoo.tn/Bxs6gR/Q111280845
Motion lights
qoo.tn/B8t6gR/Q111280845
@@madsncakes What is the difference of different xiaomi cctv? I saw cube, rectangle shape and ball shape cctv, are they worse than the one in your link? Thanks.
Cube, rectangle shape www.qoo10.sg/item/FREE-GIFT-XIAOMI-MIJIA-XIAOFANG-DAFANG-SMART-IP-CAMERA-BABY-MONITOR/527214491?banner_no=1305330 Ball shape www.qoo10.sg/item/XIAOMI-PROMO-FREE-SHIPPING-XIAOMI-MIJIA-SMART-IP-CAMERA-1080P-FULL-HD-PTZ/618011213?banner_no=1305330
I have the all the versions but I found the original Xiaomi yi camera to be the best. Now known as Mijia 1080p Camera. It has this feature that the other xiaomi models doesn’t have. Which is the timeline playback. Better than checking clip by clip. I bought another 2 for my square as the square ones broke. I will be unboxing on my channel soon. :))
@@madsncakes After your square one broke, why don't you change to mijia 1080p camera? If settings are same, are all camera video quality same quality? I like square xiaofang look, seems smaller.
If I buy this IR remote and the Xiaomi bluetooth temperature sensor, do I also need the Mijia Gateway 3 to make automation rule like "if temp > 25C, turn on AC" or do these work without the hub in the Mi home app?
raimostaja hub required. I recommend the aqara hub with temperature sensor to do that with ir
Is this a re-upload?
Do you have to be on the same network for it to work or can you use it lets say outside before you come home ?
PapadumGeek it’s a new video :)
Only the initial setup requires same wifi connection. There after, any network on your phone you could control the ir. So yes you can use it outside before u get home
@@madsncakes awesome thanks. Cool, must be from watching all your house tour vids haha
PapadumGeek oh yes yes one of the scene is from my living room tour!! Always the same old setting 🤣
Hi, sorry if this has been answered below, but recently cos I bought the Air Purifier 2S from China, I have that on my Chinese server (in the Mihome App), while others are currently on the Singapore server. Can I just switch EVERYTHING to the Chinese server, and it'll still work? I use Alexa in my home. Cos I just bought this above universal remote.
Kenny Lee depends on where u bought this air purifier 2s. Some local set already locked to local region. Unless it is an export set
MADS got it through Qoo10 but is an import set. Unfortunately my Roborock is local and can’t be switched to the Chinese server. I’m guessing the Yeelights should work on any server. Trying to plan out the entire home automation clearly before my BTO comes!
I heard some users using 2 phones. Since u can’t have all on 1 acc
1 for China and 1 sg.
“Select a wifi network that is not 5g”; May I know if it will work with 5g or does it work only on 2.4g WiFi? My router has both 2.4 and 5g combined into a single SSID. Thanks.
Spidey3107 only 2.4g :)
U can try with the combined ssid. Let me know if it works. Else have to separate
Thanks
Hi MADS, your video is really helpful. I’m trying to sync my alpha ceiling fan but when I try to customise the buttons, the IR device doesn’t seem to be able to learn and pick up the signals from the fan remote.
Try their presets, sometimes it works too.
I am having the same problem with my KDK fan. Let me know if you manage to get it working. Was told it has to do with the IR for such fan is a string of several ir codes instead of just a simple one. I have it working on another normal KDK wall fan, just but the ceiling fan
Is it using rf or ir?
@@madsncakes IR
Try using other Brands presets. Sometimes it works
Hi. Do you know how to add fan control but not found in the brand list ? I tried customize but it doesn't work. Appreciate your help!
Hui xin Lim hmm custom should be ok. I just did one ytd with 2019 IR too.
Hi, have you tried linking this universal IR remote with an AQARA or Mijia hub? will it say, allow automation - for example, IF Motion detected -> then switch on aircond. ? or even better will it work with Siri if its connected to AQARA hub?
Yes u can
IR > aircon
Aqara hub > motion sensors > (IR) aircon.
See my aqara switches video
Siri
Mihome app, automation > profile > add to Siri
Will work with 433mhz devices ?
This was very helpful, thank you. Followed it step by step and the setup was easy.
Got a question, how can i connect the xiaomi universal remote controller to to the xiaomi ecosystem/gateway?
I have been trying to use the xiaomi wireless switch to turn on the a/c using automation in the app but nothing happens. It doesnt even register on the log screen. My guess is that because its connected to the wifi and not the gateway, there’s no communication between the 2. Wanted to control the a/c without using my phone. Is there anyway to do this?
Glad to hear!
Xiaomi universal remote controller doesn’t need to connect to the gateway. Just add the remote to the mihome app and connect to wifi
Usually hubs are for switches and smaller items
For your switch. Have u connected it to the gateway?
Next copy the infrared controls from ac to Xm universal remote.
Then go to wireless switch
+ if single press
> then under smart device > select universal remote > select ac function
This is how it works
Switch > add via mihome > make sure gateway is on > goes into ecosystem
Universal remote > add via mihome > goes into ecosystem
And both can communicate
Actually I have made a video on xiaomi wireless switch connecting to xiaomi universal remote
It’s the last part, scroll to 4.21
For the installation and connection
czcams.com/video/34qf46wPtdU/video.html
MADS thank you for the reply. I really appreciate it.
Yes my switch is already connected the the gateway hub
Yes i already copied the ac remote to the universal controller
And yes i already made a scene for the automation
But it still cant turn on the ac, the event doesn’t even register on the log page which made me think that its because there’s no connection with the gateway (where the switch is connected to) and the universal remote which means it can’t communicate with one another.
Have you tried using a smart switch or something aside from the phone to turn on the ac?
jerkness
Troubleshoot first, is the universal remote working independently? Does it work from phone?
Is the universal remote facing the ac?
What if u connect to the tv? Can u turn it on via switch > universal > tv?
Yes I have tried another wireless round switch to turn on ac. I recently bought the cube to try too
Hi. Can check with you. So is it means each room got to have one of this IR device ?
Or can just one IR device place in the living room and control the aircon in all the rooms?
Viviannn Ong yup one for every room
MADS thankyou so much for the help!!!!! ❤️
Can the temperature of the air conditioner change based on time? for example after 30 minutes changing the temperature automatically
tri adi santoso yes u can set by delay and/or by effective period
Hi, i cant find anywhere if this IR Remote is stand alone, or i need to have the Xiaomi Gateway?Looking for something to control my AC from work.thanks
It’s standalone :)
I just got this ir and hving a bit difficulty. my AC is abit away from everything else. Will it work better if i duplicate the ac remote instead of adding by the brand coz the normal AC remote Works from where i put everything else
Neeraj Thakur try positioning the IR vertically. Also Ensure u got the right model / customisation signal working first
Hi I got one things don't understand I am stopping at here show chuangmi-Ir select on WiFi what did this mean btw when I synchronize cannot going the could?
And the problem I also cannot find the chuangmi-Ir? How come
Go to your phone settings select Chuangmi wifi and switch back to mihome app
can you VOICE comand with either google mini or alexa with this? i using a SONOFF device at the moment, that comects to the energy socket of the AC itself for example. have you tried any sonoff devices for home automation?
Nope can’t connect to Google. I don’t use Google as it is not extensive enough. Xiaomi comes with a suite of products. It is a strong smart home ecosystem.Will explain in future videos
@@madsncakes yeah i have the following xiaomi products; cube, aqara security kit, some cameras, gas sensor, fire sensor, one touch butto... I LOVE XIAOMI! but i also love doing voice control things. so i have a google mini and alexa. i am always trying to make them all work.
Can try xiao Ai Speaker if u speak Chinese :)
I received this item but i have a new problem. My air con brand is gorenje and the list doesnt have that specific brand... What do i do now? I already tried to copy the signal bit that doesnt work. I bought this only for the air con... Plz help
danijel124 try other brands preset
I am seriously thinking to buy this ... but in the meantime I've been searching to know if this has any compatibility with Google Home Mini. I already have managed to control some yeelights using Google Home Mini, ... Now, could I do the same with this Xiaomi Universal IR Remote ?
Tomi T. Prakoso at the moment only the aqara and yeelight products have this bridge to Google
Can control devices that runs with IR using the Aqara gateway hub which also can control aqara smart wall switch light?
Yes on mihome
See my other aqara videis
@@madsncakes so i just get the aqara hub to control all devices that also runs using IR?
Manual only in Chinese? No English ?And The App ?No English too?Can control Home theater receivers? Tks.
Depends if they release it in your region. I’m using a chinese set.
As long as it uses IR, u could copy the signals to this
i don't see the "Universal Remote control", in the Mi Home app > "add new device"(+ sign, when i click the "devices nearby" it doesn't find it also..). do you know why? (i already "reset" the device..)
* the device light is blinking (orange color).
yea it's not available officially in all regions. change region to china and you will find it
Since xiaomi IR is in the living room and it doesn't penetrate thro walls, how do I use the remote to switch on the aircon in the bedroom?
Jadeevelyn Ng need 1 unit per room
Can i schedule? Like everyday at 3pm my aircond should turn on automatically and turn off around 6pm? Or, this device need another gateway to give a command for that scheduling?
Mohamad Yazid yes, for some device that doesn’t have the scheduler. Go to automation profile, add general timer, set Everyday time 3pm and run automation or set smart device on.
Repeat another profile 6pm for off
I checked the logs, it works
@@madsncakes oh. Great!! Tq for your reply and info. There is a way can be done. Hehe. 😎😎
if different rooms will i need different IRs?! and all IRs then has to be linked to a hub like Google hub or Aqara home hub?!
keagan kee yes. Each Ir need a clear line of sight. No hubs needed. Works with mihome
Why doesn't my remote control remember the aircon settings? Each time I leave the program, the program shows 26 degrees and cooling mode. Can you help me
It doesn’t rmb. But you can set the a few presets on controller and copy it over to IR. So eg one for :
28 strong wind
28 Low wind
24 strong wind
24 Low wind
Copy it over and name accordingly
Do you need to have your wifi turned on 24/7 for this automation to work?
Prody yup , even without it I don’t switch it off
Is the device battery powered? Or does it have to be plugged into a power socket?
USB powered
Hi MADS, would this work with voice commands? thanks in advance sis :)
Daniel Rannu yes u need the xiao ai speaker/ or just Siri. And I recommend the latest 2019 IR.
This good to go for room?
For sure
Thank you for the useful guide! However I don't see the widget button in profile, even though I'm connected to Chinese Mainland server
Terence Hee is it on ver4.23.1? Iphone? Try uninstalling and download again
@@madsncakes ohh does it only work on iPhone? I am using a Samsung s10+.
It should, but differently I believe
Hi mad, just to confirm your definition of line of sight. My sofa has no wall. No side table facing the tv. So in this case, not ideal to have this device right?
TheJastay your sofa has no wall? Meaning? But I suggest putting it below tv. It will work. I have one unit behind the tv for bedroom too
@@madsncakes oh... that's great. Meaning I can actually place it at the console where the tv is. My aircon is sharing the same wall as the tv. Does it work too?
@@madsncakes oh btw, you have one unit behind the tv? It comes with a bracket to hold this device or?
TheJastay yes. Can work.
I put it on behind the TV. And the tv and ac shares the same wall!
Sometimes no direct line of sight also works. Play around and u will understand :)
Yup tv on a bracket.
I am assuming it’s only work with region China? My existing Xiaomi hub (brought from local SG) won’t work with it altogether?
STMjun where u bought it doesn’t matter. still able to install both in China region and use together
MADS I did try, but I think my Xiaomi hub is old version, any recommendation links? That’s compatible with this IR router and Door lock =)
Hi, how do you create an automation for CZcams ? Trying to figure it out but no luck. Also want to turn it on for my daughter.. tnx
It depends on your tv settings. I will send signals like how I would press the remote, example, on tv, delay 10 s, go to home, delay 2 seconds, choose yt
Wow fast reply. Thank you. Have another question since you also have an AC. I have Xiaomi LCD screen and Mijia temperature sensors and I’ve tried to set automation if temp is higher than.. to turn on the AC but it doesn’t work. Neither From device AC (added the AC remote option) or ‘custom remote AC’(which doesn’t work when I tried to switch it on), tried them both. Are you using it yourself and/or Do you have tips ? Thanks again
May I know which product are u referring to xiaomi lcd screen?
I don’t use it that way. As much as I want to...Waste of electricity. I usually do switch on ac coupled with 20 mins delay to eco saving mode.
If it’s not working I would check the automation log. Is there any error? The conditions must be set correctly
Currently my intention is to use my google home mini turn on/off (in general control) my non-smart A/C. For now I have a few xiaomi smart devices such as a desk lamp, light strip and light bulb. I have a few questions.
1. My smart yeelight light bulb v2 can't connect with the mi home app for some reason. This has cause a real problem when trying to integrate it with the google home. Wondering if you use yeelight light bulbs
2. For your xiaomi universal IR, could you control most of the setting for the A/C? or is the IR remote mainly for automation and regarding the A/C setting you still use your physical remote?
3. Would it be more advisable to use a product like sensibo.com/ . Its a smart IR remote especially for aircon. Can the xiaomi universal IR remote achieve similar results as sensibo?
sorry for asking long question, but its cos I want an opinion from a invested xiaomi home device user. As I am also slowly getting sucked into the eco system.
Ye MinWin where are you from? Sg?
Yes from sg
Ye MinWin answers
1. Switch to China region
2. The Ir in this video is gen1. The new 2019 gen Ir is in English. It has most settings in a preset- I didn’t need to customised
3. Sensibo too expensive, can’t automate much unless they are huge like xiaomi with many devices. You can buy aqara switches, motion detectors to automate Ir for ac, tv etc. And so much cheaper.
4. Google has third party IR too
Hi sis.. It means if 3 room, each room better to get one each?
Yup
Thanks for reply.. Your video tutorial very detail tq so much.. 👍👍
Welcome :)
Hi Mads, quick question, i read somewhere that these mijia ir blasters dont work with aqara app. Could you confirm this for May 2020? Thank you so much
This device is native to xiaomi. It doesn’t work on aqara for sure. Xiaomi is the parent brand. Aqara is a sub brand integrated into the xiaomi ecosystem.
I’m testing some Ir blaster to use with Google home... if that’s what you are looking for... do check back again!
This device is native to xiaomi. It doesn’t work on aqara for sure. Xiaomi is the parent brand. Aqara is a sub brand integrated into the xiaomi ecosystem.
I’m testing some Ir blaster to use with Google home... if that’s what you are looking for... do check back again!
@@madsncakes Heya Mads thanks for the reply. I just bought this device but I can't find the mijia app. I see MI home in the playstore instead. But the MI home app doesn't show the ir blaster in its list of devices. Basically I can't connect the mihome app to my mijia ir blaster :-(
Ir blaster is not in sg, have to change the region to china
great video!! QN : i have a celing fan which has a IR remote. Can i use this universal IR remote to control my ceiling fan? It is not any mainstream brand so i am not sure? and also you mentioned about motion sensors.. how can i use motion sensor to switch off the fan when i walk away from the room using this xiaomi gadgets? any ideas? Great sharing. Thank you!
Jeremy Tan yea can copy the function under custom. I did it for a no brand dyson inspired fan
Motion sensor. Can set delay
>>delay 20 mins, if no motion
>>select IR remote to turn off ac, fan, tv etc
That’s what I do
If motion,
Turn on fan etc
Fwah.. Thank you for the ultra quick reply. Do I need to get the xiaomi gateway to use the motion sensor? Do you recommend getting the 5 in 1 xiaomi gateway set or just xiaomi gateway plus motion sensor and the if remote?
I recommend the aqara gateway hub. It is able to link up more child devices. The old mi gateway is limited. I just verified on my app. I couldn’t add new aqara cube and vibration sensor. So I bought the aqara hub. Now I own both hubs
@@madsncakes Hi .. thank you, does the aqara gateway works on Android phone?
Yeah, smack that remote :)) LOL
Good video, by the way ;)
timestmp ?
Hi do you have issues with the Mi Home app disconnecting itself time to time? it takes freaking long to load sometimes
It doesn’t disconnect but takes a while to load. The automation widget works ok.
@@madsncakes didnt used the widget but not sure why the app always got signed out, u also using the chinese mainland server right?
@@stressboi90 yup china
Does this xiaomi IR works with other non xiaomi brand of appliances?
Jadeevelyn Ng May I know what brands are u looking at?
Hey hey Mads quick question! Could you change the language the English for the devices available under Xiaomi IR?
The new 2019 IR is in English :)
Hey hey Mads :) Have you ever experience Xiaomi Remote unstable? Keep disconnecting and blinking blue light. I’ve tried placed it near router, reset device, reset router, still unstable. Would you have any advice for me? Appreciate it, thank you!
Hardly any issues...
Hi, I just purchased the mi universal wifi control. Downloaded the Mi home app, but no universal control can be found in the app. Need help.
Ezra Koh switch to China region.
@@madsncakes Oh ok. thank you!!
If ceiling fan has light as well (2in1) can it turn light and fan speed separately ?
If it can be controlled by infrared remote then yes!
Ok thanks for the info
Hi, may I know can we control the aqara hub when we are away from home?
ahjoo yes u can from mihome
@@madsncakes Thanks for your prompt reply!
Hi MADS
I tried to connect my xiaomi remote IR to my xiaomi Home app. I try to using auto scan but cannot. Using QR to scan also not found the device. The orange light on the is blinking on/off. I tried to press the reset button but still cannot. I bought it direct from china. What possible i miss out for troubleshoot. I saw your video seem easy. I am wondering is it the sector issue sg.
Switch to China region :)
@@madsncakes Thanks. It works.
I have the temperature sensor, can this ir blaster be used as a gateway so i can control my ac with the humidity sensor?
danijel124 this is not a gateway, the temperature sensor usually needs a hub to work. but u can automate the ir with the sensor
@@madsncakes Thanks for the quick reply. Is it possible to put a timer on only this ir blaster? Example: It turns on ac at 10.00 and turns it off at 12.00?
Yup just schedule automation
@@madsncakes Thanks :) Im buying this now on gearbest :)
@@madsncakes Thank you very much for your help. Do you also happen to know what is the cheapest xiaomi item, that can be used as a gateway?
Hi, i already done the initial setup to MiHome apps. But I've got a problem. When I want to add the remote for tv, there is no list of tv brand. Pls guide me. Thks
The newer firmwares should have
@@madsncakes where to update the firmware? from the IR is it? My IR current version is 1.3.1_0014
Update to latest firmware
It should show tv model
@@madsncakes what is the latest version and how to update? It stated the version is up to date
@@madsncakes Hi, csn u recommend me where to buy Aqara Hub which can use Singapore server. Mine now is M15 need to use Chinese Mainland server. So legging...
Hi, I am unable to get it to learn my aircon and even my KDK ceiling fan remote. In fact, when select aircon, there's a message that says aircon ircodes cannot be learn so only paired... Wonder why you seems to be able to do so in your video... Cheers
Daniel Wong I’m using the first ir. I think yours is the latest 2019 ir. Where I tried it too. Instead of learning, use the preset for your ac brand. For fan, make sure it is not rf signals, try the presets too
@@madsncakes thanks. I managed to get the app to execute the learn mode. But it is unable to learn the IR code for this particular model... Thanks much for replying
Daniel Wong welcome, hope all it good
Hi MADS have you tried connecting that to Google Home via Mi Home app?
I tried but doesn’t link up for this device. I do see the options for newer cctv cameras, lights and roborock
Does it has to be plugged in to use? Or only needs to plug in to charge?
Plugged in to use
@@madsncakes Tks! Do you happens to know of any smart universal IR that do not required to be plugged in to use?
Remote controller like harmony hahaha
Hi hi,
The app available in mandarin only? No English text font?
New 2019 ir will be in English
Can you add Siri shortcut to this IR remote? Would be cool to ask Siri to turn on AC 🤔
🤣 not sure if it can! I disabled Siri
I just saw add to Siri. I think it is highly possible
does this work on ac ryan media player? as it is quite a unusual device. also will there be an option to change to english. and must it be connected to China server for it to work?
AglioOlio it’s hard to say as I don’t have an ac ryan media player. But u can try to copy the signals from an infrared controllers. Yup China unless it is sold officially in sg
2019 model has english
@@madsncakes is it wireless or must be consistently plugged into power outlet. And how many phones can make use of this device to control appliances? Thanks
Stay plugged. I only have it on one phone. U could assign it to your family in the app
@@madsncakes thanks for the reply. Assign which means they can use the mijia from their phones to control the appliances too? Will they have to log in to my mi account or they can create their own?
Yes can login to your acc
Or assign to their acc too
Hi Mads, i am also thinking of converting my home into a smart home, can u guide me?
At the moment I’m working on my smart home brand. If u could wait for me
That will be out soon jan
@@madsncakes i just bought a smart switch and a hub to try out in my old home seems like very easy to use and configure and it doesnt lag. If u want we can exchange pointers
Can this be linked to Google home? Ty
Nope...
Hi Mads, does the app come in English?
Conrad Genio yes for the new ir
Hi, i have a question, and this Works with the " ok Google"
I haven’t tested that. But I heard some devices are possible
Hi, like to check if your region is set to China? As I am not able to find it and my region is set Singapore.
Sheena Jeric China yes
Thanks! I have been using Singapore setting for current Xiaomi products, do I need to change it or I can leave it as it is?
Sheena Jeric depends, if u buy more of the devices not available in sg, then u have to stick to China region