iTach - Only power toggles show up

Configuration
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Hi folks. I have a GC WiFi2IR iTach unit and it’s working with HA…kinda. No problem turning a projector on and off as expected via power toggle.

My problem is that all I’m getting on my States page are power toggles for each device listed. For example, I have a soundbar for which I’ve configured power toggle, volume up, and volume down. On my States page, however, all I see is the classic HA on/off toggle for the soundbar.

Here’s my config for the soundbar. How do I get the volume commands to show?

     - name: Sony Soundbar
        connaddr: 1
        commands:
          - name: "Power Toggle"
            data: "0000 0068 0000 0010 0060 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0030 0019 0018 0018 0018 035E"
          - name: "Volume Up"
            data: "0000 0068 0000 0010 005F 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0376"
          - name: "Volume Down"
            data: "0000 0068 0000 0010 005F 0018 0030 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 035D"
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Even if you click on the button to open the “more info” view?

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I see no options. Here’s what I have, and BTW, the error message I get when clicking on the soundbar’s link is new. A half-hour ago, it popped up the same kind of dialog that pops in this little video for the projectior.

http://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cbhjnKXTDd

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I was just taking a stab in the dark. I’ve been using the notify ip2sl someone posted a while ago. I just converted from GlobaclCache format to HEX and configured this and am seeing the same thing you are. I’ll look at the code and see if I can figure out if it’s supposed to work

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This isn’t remotely close to working :slight_smile: There’s nothing in the UI to display any of the commands other than on/off but it looks like you can create a script to do something like this from looking through source. I haven’t verified this works as my stuff is downstairs and I’m not

Edit: fixed command structure

remote.sendCommand {"entity_id": "<your entityId>", "device": "doesn't matter", "command": "Volume Up"}
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Huge thanks, quad. This will be my first dive into scripting in HA but I look forward to it!

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No problem. You made me finally get around to getting to configuring the new component

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I’ve been sidetracked by a totally new issue on this: I absolutely cannot get the Sony SA-CT370 soundbar to respond to IR from the iTach. I know the iTach works perfectly because it controls everything else without a hitch. The soundbar responds perfectly to the factory remote, but that’s it.

I’ve tried the codes from GlobalCache’s awesome IR code database, I’ve tried the codes after manually learning them straight from the factory remote (the learned codes are identical to those in the GC database), but nothing works.

I’ve tried it with the “blaster” emitter, which controls everything else in the room without a hitch. It’s a very small room with low angled white ceilings to bounce the signal around, so the blaster approach should cover everything. Not this soundbar, though.

I’ve tried it with a dedicated emitter, both at distance and taped directly on top of the soundbar’s remote sensor.

Yes, I know this has nothing to do with Home Assistant, but has anyone seen anything like this? Maddening!

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Are you sure you’re telling it to use the correct connector? And are you positive that you’ve actually got it on top of the receiver? Poke a hole in some paper the size of the emitter and hold it over the spot where you think your receiver is and use its remote. Does it work?

Here’s your manual: http://pdf.crse.com/manuals/4488970213.pdf Looks like it’s left of center on the front face.

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Hi again, quad. Yeah, I’m positive on all that. I’ve been using iTachs for several years. As for the location, yup, I’d gotten it from the manual and once I knew where to look, it’s visible beneath the cloth wrap. I’m pretty sure this will turn out to be a Sony quirk. Turns out their IR protocols are a little quirky and plenty of people have trouble with them; I have a question in to GlobalCache, so hopefully they’ll be able to help.

Big thanks!

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No problem and good luck!

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Did you ever get this to work? I have a Sony TV that I cannot get working also. I have three Vizio TVs, a Dish receiver, and an Apple TV and all of the codes for these devices work just fine with the itach component. It’s just the darn Sony TV that doesn’t respond. I’ve triple checked the codes and my configs but I just can’t figure this out. After seeing your post I’m curious if there may be an issue with Sony devices and the itach component…