Controll Samsung Air condition via infrared with HomeAssistant?

Hello everyone,
I’ve been using a ZXT-120 Z-Wave infrared transmitter adapter with my FibaroHC2 for years to control my air conditioner, because unfortunately, it can’t be retrofitted with a Wi-Fi module!

Unfortunately, the adapter stopped working a few days ago, and now I’m looking for a working solution that I can integrate directly into HomeAssistant.

I only want to control ONE device with it, namely a Samsung air conditioner, model: AR12JSFNCWKX. Basically, it’s enough for me to turn on the system via HomeAssistant and set a specific temperature.

Many questions:

  • Is there such an infrared transmitter with ZigBee?
  • Does anyone use something like this and can recommend their solution?
  • Is there perhaps a solution I haven’t thought of yet?

I would be very happy to hear any ideas or even possible solutions!