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Using the built-in IR blaster on the Z2 tablet for remote controlled AC power switch?

konrad791 — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 21:29:10 GMT

I got a pack of those remote controlled AC power switches as a Christmas gift. My first thought was ofcourse to use my phone/tablet as a remote control, instead of the one included in the package.

No luck though, I tried to program the stock remote control app (I know the frequency for the plugs) but the tablet didn't recognize the signals from the control. There's a lot of standard configs in the app, but only for TVs and such. Can't see any reason why it didn't work though.

Re: Using the built-in IR blaster on the Z2 tablet for remote controlled AC power switch?

Rickard — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 08:47:33 GMT

Hi,

In my experience, these kind of power switches are usually controlled by radio and not IR. To control them from a mobile device or computer, there's usually a master control unit that you connect to your home network (using WiFi or network cable). You then send commands to the master control unit using a special app and the unit then controls the switches using RF.

When you say you have their frequency, it sounds like they are controlled by radio frequency and not IR.

I've been looking at similar solutions myself but haven't got one yet though.