Thanks for all the suggestions. I will review them.
To be clear, I have zero need to send any IR codes from HA to any other device. I do not neer an IR blaster. I only want HA to receive IR codes and take custom actions, such as turn lights on/off. Ie. I need IR triggers. Is there an integration that allows for this ? Similar to what FLIRC allows, but networked.
Today I manage with 1970s tech - X10. I have XPS3 wall witches, a CM11A serial interface on the HA side, and an IR543 IR to X10 transceiver in one room. I am looking for a more modern replacement for the IR543 and to get rid of the X10 switches. Something not subject to PLC issues, and networked.