The WiFi to Infrared (IR) converter module will allow you to remotely control your home appliances ( Air Conditioners, TVs , Audio, STBs, DIY devices and many more ), using you smartphone via the free application for Android and iOS. The module comes with a microUSB power supply cable and a user manual for downloading and configuring the application for Android and iOS. The unit is truly universal as you can choose thousands of devices remote control codes and in addition if your target device is not in the database, you can “record” your remote control as the wifi to infrared module has a infrared “learning” function, so that you seamlessly add your device in case it is not in the database of supported devices.
The video below shows unboxing of the WiFi to Inrared module
The Wifi to Infrared module has build in functions for automatically recognizing the target device / infrared remote control . If you have the original device remote control you can add it by simply scanning the original remote control infrared commands. These scanning / learning functions are build in in the free applications for Android and iOS that comes with the WiFi to Infrared module.
The video below demonstrates how the remote control “learning” procedure works. It shows you how to add an Air Conditioner remote control in the App.
You can purchase WiFi to Infrared module from the link below:
The Irdroid Macro Remote is a infrared remote control client (LIRC Client) for Android, that will allow you to create infrared macro sequences or group infrared commands.The application is perfect for automating infrared remote control task such as turning on the lights via infrared, executing a sequence of IR commands in a click of a button. With this app you can automate your TV, STB, DVB Audio and many other infrared controlled equipment. The application requires a fully setup and operational LIRC daemon (for Linux) or Winlirc (for Windows). The application is specially designed to work with the Irdroid WIFI infrared remote control modules. If you want to access the full benefits that the app provide, you may consider purchasing a Irdroid WIFI module from https://irdroid.com
App features:
– Create Infrared Remote control macro sequences – Standard support for LIRC and Winlirc – A database with more than 2000 supported remote (needs a configured LIRC daemon) – Add macro shortcuts to home screen for ease of access – Infrared Automation via infrared macro sequences – Execute a macro directly from the list of macros by tapping on the macro – Execute a macro via tapping on its home screen shortcut
Sample usage:
– Adjust the picture settings automatically on your TV via infrared macro sequence – Set the sleep timeout of your TV – Turn on all your TV’s and set the STB to your favourite channel – Turn on your STB, switch to your favourite channel and select equalizer preset – Turn on/off LED IR controlled lighting adjust colors etc.
Irdroid Macro Remote
Irdroid Macro Remote
Macro Options
Macro Shortcuts
Settings
About Screen
Application usage:
The application allows you to setup custom Infrared remote control sequences/macros, from the app main screen tap on Add in order to add new Macro. Enter the name of your new macro and tap on SAVE. In order to add command sequences to your new macro long click on the newly created macro and select “Edit Macro” a new screen will pop up and you can use the Add button to add custom commands to your newly created macro. To execute a macro just tap on the macro name. After you create your new macro you may create a custom shortcut to the macro by long tapping on the macro name from the list of macros. Tap on Shortcut and a new shortcut to your macro will be added to the home screen. Executing a macro from a shortcut is a matter of just tapping on the shortcut.
The application is open source, licensed under GNU GPL v2.0 . You are free to distribute, modify and use for commercial purposes. You can read more about this application by visiting https://irdroid.com .
Before rating this app please make sure that you have a fully operational LIRC server running, the app will not work (will not show a list of remotes if there is no server to connect to)
Irdroid wifi a.k.a. Irdroid version 3 is a state of the art universal remote control, that turns your Android device into a fully functional infrared remote control for your IR equipment. The third version of Irdroid consist of a small Linux device with Ethernet port a wifi interface and a USB interface. It has router functionality so that you can connect via Ethernet and get a wifi 802.11n & Infrared functionality thanks to the Irdroid USB transceiver dongle, which connects to the Irdroid wifi device.
The Irdroid wifi device has the latest version of LIRC, running and listening for remote clients @ 192.168.2.1 8765. The device has its own 1800 mAH battery which keeps the device running for up to 4 hours. This functionality combines the mobility of Irdroid v1.0 and the comfort of using wifi to control your infrared enabled devices.
Benefits:
Universal IR remote control for Android
Extended remote control range (10+ meters )
Compatibility with many LIRC clients for Android & windows/Linux
Wide operating angle (no need to point the device to the TV )
KISS design (Keep it simple)
Home automation via IR controllable devices.
Wifi 802.11n 150mbps Router
1800maH power bank
Open source software & *hardware
Irdroid wifi device features:
LIRC 0.9+
LIRC conf files downloadable via simple web interface
Wifi 802.11n router
Open source software
Slim & slick design
Irdroid USB IR dongle device features:
USB infrared transceiver
Compatibility with USB IRTOY drivers
Extended remote control range
Plug and Play (Uses USB ACM serial drivers)
Receive & transmit functionalities
940nm wavelength @ 38khz
3 powerful IR led to increase the TX range
Small PCB design & a slick transparent enclosure
How it works?
The Irdroid wifi, together with the Irdroid USB IR dongle would allow you to have a wifi to IR remote control functionality for you Android device. The Irdroid USB IR Dongle has to be connected to the Irdroid wifi USB port. The Irdroid wifi device can be switched on and it will automatically recognize the Irdroid USB IR Dongle, load the drivers for it and you will be able to connect to Irdroid Wi-Fi’s SSID “Irdroid”.
The Irdroid wifi can function as a router together with its IR functionality, the only thing that has to be done is to connect an Ethernet cable to Irdroid Wifi (by default it obtains IP addresses via DHCP) then you have a fully functional wireless internet router with an infrared functionality. You just need to connect to an SSID “Irdroid”. There are just two things in addition that you need to do – to select and configure an LIRC client and download it via Google Play, and to select your LIRC conf files for your target devices.
LIRC clients for Android
Amote
Lirc-client
Normally the above lirc clients would require you to setup a lirc server to connect to. For Irdroid wifi the settings are:
Server name: Irdroid
Server IP: 192.168.2.1
Server Port: 8765
Amote Lirc client
Amote Lirc client
Amote Lirc client
Amote Lirc client
Amote Lirc client
Amote Lirc client
The Lirc conf files are available for download via a simple web user interface which will allow you to add a remote via a single click from the list of supported remotes in the database.The remote downloader interface is web based and very simple for use. For downloading lirc conf files the Irdroid wifi has to be connected via an Ethernet cable to the Internet. The Irdroid wifi module software / operating system is open source. It is based on openwrt with lirc preinstalled in the firmware and usb acm driver that support Irdroid USB IR dongle. All the Irdroid’s wifi software will be available for download from the Irdroid’s website download section. The Irdroid USB IR dongle is based on DP USB IR TOY with modifications to extend the Infrared remote control range and to fit into a slick USB Dongle enclosure.
We have designed the Irdroid USB IR dongle with 3 powerful infrared LEDs in order to increase the infrared transmit power and to widen the transmit angle, so that you don’t need to point the device to the IR equipment that you need to control.
Irdroid USB IR Dongle
The Irdroid USB IR Dongle is a usb to infrared transceiver module. You can both send & receive infrared remote control codes with it. You can use it with Irdroid wifi & or with LIRC/Winlirc for Windows / Linux. With the Irdroid USB IR Dongle you can simply scan your remote codes in case your remote is not in the LIRC database of supported remotes. The device is based on DP USB IRTOY, with hardware modifications to allow an extended remote control range and a wider operating angle (you don’t need to point it to your IR equipment).
The Irdroid wifi and the Irdroid USB IR transceiver are to be released mid November 2013 and the approximate price for the two modules would be around $70
