Which hardware to buy - IR blaster

User experiences: Moes Universal Infrared Remote Controller

Brand: Moes
Model: UFO-R11
Link to exact product: https://moeshouse.com/products/zigbee-smart-ir-remote-control
Protocol: Zigbee/SkyConnect 7.3.1.0
HA Integration: ZHA
In use since: 5 Oct 2023
Number of this item in use: 2

Positive:

  • Local
  • Easy to pair with ZHA
  • Easy training from IR remotes
  • Battery-powered - can be placed anywhere (adhesive tabs supplied for wall mounting)
  • No connection time-outs
  • Works if wi-fi is down

Negative:

  • No good if you haven’t got Zigbee
  • Needs a custom quirk
  • Only the last code learned is easily available, so you have to make notes!
  • Slightly slower response
  • Can’t make switches as you can with the Broadlink integration - have to use toggle helpers in dashboards

My rating (1-5, 1 being bad, 5 being super): 4

Comment:

If you already have a Zigbee network, a reliable alternative to wi-fi based products. Going to get another one!

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