Hello,
I am searching for a (simple) remote like Intertechno ITZ-500 or ITZ-505 https://www.intertechno.at/product-page/itz-500-funk-timer for integration in Home Assistant (only option for multi channel more than 10 with up/stop/down selection).
Why not using Smartphone?
I would like to set up several of these remote controls in some rooms, because my smartphone may be connected to the charging cable and therefore cannot be taken into e. g. the bathroom during my morning routine. In addition, I don’t want to install a wall display in every room at the moment because of the price, as this means you have to go to the wall to control everything instead of using a remote control that you can take with you.
I have currently tried Shelly BLU RC Button 4, but it does not serve the purpose.
Rather, I am looking for a solution as described with multiple channels and up/stop/down for each individual channel.
Is there something like this for integration into Home Assistant?
You’ll have a hard time finding a Wifi remote that doesn’t need battery replacements every week, let alone one with 16 channels.
It might be better if you start off by explaining what specific devices you want to use the remotes for & what protocols you’d be willing to use besides Wifi. The remote you linked to seems to be using a proprietary RF protocol which requires dedicated receivers, probably has no 2-way feedback and will definitely require some custom coding to integrate into HA.
As an example, you can get an 18-button Zigbee remote which will allow you to use the first 16 buttons as device selectors, then the remaining 2 for up/down (no stop). However, that depends entirely on your use case and whether you really need to control all 16 devices using a single remote - assuming you have multiple floors, then 2 remotes controlling less devices per floor will open up way more options for you.
PS - depending on your response and the fact that you’re on a budget, you might also have to get over your “No AliExpress Thing” mentality. Some remotes may no longer be in production and only available on AE or similar sites.
EDIT: Something like this might also work for you IF you can get it to use the top I & O and the bottom S1 & S2 buttons to switch between which of the 4 devices the other buttons are controlling.
You’ll have to keep a mental map of how the devices are mapped, but it’s available direct for sale from the vendor (who gets them from the same AE sources, whitelabels them, then sells them at a 50% markup).
Hello,
the ITZ-500 or ITZ-505 remote control shown above is an example of a simple remote control.
It does not matter whether it is powered by batteries or LiPo (chargable by USB-C). @Karosm Yes, you are right.
The main thing is that it is possible to send multiple switchable signals.
E. g.
Channel 1, “click button a” and roller shutter 1 is raised, “click button a” stops it (or separate “stop” button).
Channel 2, “click button a” and roller shutter 2 is raised.
Channel 3, “click button b” and roller shutter 3 is lowered. Oh, wrong, “click button a” and roller shutter 3 is raised.
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In HA, you can create Automations triggered by entity (e. g. Button 1 long press using BLU RCButton 4).
Hopefully this would be possible using other remotes as described …
