I've used LIRC for years on Linux with a network IR sensor and universal remote. Is there a version for Android TV? (The Android clients I've seen let a phone act as a remote for LIRC, which isn't what I want.)
I've used LIRC for years on Linux with a network IR sensor and universal remote. Is there a version for Android TV? (The Android clients I've seen let a phone act as a remote for LIRC, which isn't what I want.)
Get a FLIRC device: https://smile.amazon.com/Universal-Remote-Control-Receiver-Raspberry/dp/B01NBRBWS6?sa-no-redirect=1
I gave up on LIRC years ago when it was broken in a release cycle, went with FLIRC as a hardware solution and haven't looked back. You are essentially programming a hardware IR to keyboard conversion that is a once and done setup. They have smaller configurations for MCE and the likes, or full blown keyboard.
I've used on Shield TVs in the past as well, but I generally go Harmony Hub with a Bluetooth connection instead if I have the option available.
Using it on my Shield rather than upgrade to a BT remote. It works great.
I have RPie running LIRC and DIY IR transmiter under my Sony Android TV. I have to "teach" LIRC IR codes from my TV's remote because I couldn't find them in LIRC database.
HomeAssistant is sending MQTT messages ---> NodeRed on RPie receives them and Exec node will run ir_send command.