Broadlink Pro and Mini and Aircon (Daikin)

Hardware
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Hi there,

I’m literally pulling my hair out trying to figure out Broadlink and my aircon. Unless my Broadlink is basically directly in front of my unit, i can’t get it to work. I bought a pro assuming that it would be more powerful, but still no luck. My remote works if I fire it at the same place as my Broadlink.

Controlling the TV is totally fine from my units tho, so I’m wondering if it’s my Aircon units just being crap.

Open to any creating suggestions! Maybe an IR extender as it might be power related?

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I actually have my RM3 inside my split system unit. There happened to be enough room inside for it and a small usb power adaptor. It works perfectly with just IR bouncing around in every direction.

Something doesn’t seem right about your situation, though. Is it the same during the day/night? If it doesn’t work during the day, you may have IR noise issues (https://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=60406.0)

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Ahhh, fascinating… Actually, I think there’s something else going on. I just checked my Daikin and collected about ~4 on and off button presses, which all resulted in different responses. I think the different responses might be causing the issue. I’ve googled relentlessly for a solution, but can’t find anything. Any help would be appreciated!

Config for reference:

climate:
  - platform: smartir
    name: Lounge Aircon
    unique_id: Lounge Aircon
    device_code: 1111
    controller_data: 192.168.1.17
    temperature_sensor: sensor.lounge_thermostat_temperature
    humidity_sensor: sensor.lounge_thermostat_humidity

  - platform: smartir
    name: Master Bedroom Aircon
    unique_id: Master Bedroom Aircon
    device_code: 1111
    controller_data: 192.168.1.28
    temperature_sensor: sensor.master_bedroom_thermostat_temperature
    humidity_sensor: sensor.master_bedroom_thermostat_humidity

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Did you ever figure this out @alexcf? I can turn it on, but after that it just doesn’t work, even with learned codes.

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No :cry: - there has been some great work from people decoding the IR codes (GitHub - blafois/Daikin-IR-Reverse: Daikin AC Infrared remote control protocol reverse) - TL;DR though, I think the problem is that Broadlink can’t support “long codes”, that’s purely a guess.

I ended up getting too annoyed and got some Sensibos in the end. If you’re in the UK and want to buy them cheap, I’ve got 5 I’m going to sell in a few weeks!