Is it possible to integrate Flame Connect (Dimplex Fireplace App) to HA?

Third party integrations
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Hi there,

This is my first post, so please be gentle. I’m new to HA and running 2023.9.1 on the HassOS image (RP4b).

I have a Dimplex Bold XL Fireplace. I control it using the app, Flame Connect. I’m wondering if it is possible to integrate the app into HA so I can setup some automations with my TV room. I have tried searching for solutions, but I just found people looking to automate the IR remote. This isn’t an option for me unfortunately because I had to disable the IR receiver on the fireplace as it conflicted with my soundbar (major bummer).

Thank you!

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I think your only option is IR. What kind of conflicts are you seeing with the sound bar?

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When I hit the volume + the fireplace would power on and off… :expressionless:

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You could build an IR Transmitter and physically block all other transmission from reaching the Fireplace receiver.

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How would I do that? Electrical tape around the ir blaster?

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You could probably do that, or a couple of coats of black fingernail polish should do it.

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The key being, put the IR transmitter right in front of the fireplace receiver to ensure it only see’s signals from the transmitter, correct?

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That is correct.

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Do you recommend any IR transmitters? I have a logitech harmony hub behind my tv (above the fireplace). I wonder if I could just plug in an IR transmitter to that.

What I’m just now realizing as I write this is I would have exposed wires in front of my fireplace… If it’s possible to do with the Harmony Hub, I may save this for a future project whenever I feel like breaking apart the drywall to do a custom compartment so I can hide my wires.

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I have a wifi version with my phone controlling it. Wonder if anyone figured out how to do this or if it is possible.

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I would try the iOS “Smart control” app and see if it will control your fireplace.
Many of the use a standard Tuya controller.
If that works, instal “tuya Local” in home assistant and it should find it.

Make sure you install “Tuya local” not “Tuya”. They are different.

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Found this thread when searching for an unknown bluetooth entity in my home. Turns out I have a similar Dimplex heater in the house we just bought, and - despite its overly artificial and theatrical nature - I would like to control it with HAOS.

Has anyone made headway recently?