Meet XIAO Smart IR Mate: HomeAssistant-Ready,Interactive, Open for Devices Control
Meer XIAO Smart IR Mate — a compact IR Control hub. Turn it into your all-in-one IR controller and bring your legacy appliances into your smart home — effortlessly and stylishly!
When we try to set up automation for all the appliances in our home with Home Assistant, we found that most devices connected easily over Wi-Fi—expect for the AC and TV. Like many legacy devices, they rely solely on infrared control. That’s where XIAO Smart IR Mate comes in.
Introducing XIAO Smart IR Mate
Based on Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-C3, it is a compact IR controller designed for seamless integration with Home Assistant. It supports streamlined setup, vibration interactive perception, signal learning, local control, flexible automation, and full open source for DIY, making it easy to bring your legacy appliances into your smart home system. And with this device, you even no longer need a separate remote for each device.
Key Features
🏠Seamless Home Assistant Integration Natively integrates via ESPHome for local, fast, and cloud-free control.
🔵Compact & Plug-And-Play Pre-flashed with firmware, ready to use right out of the box.
🎯One-Touch IR Signal Learning Quickly captures up to 10 commands from your existing remotes with a single press.
👉Touch to Send Commands After learning the command, simply tap the surface to send the first signal.
📳Vibration Interactive Experience Know instantly if your IR command or learning function worked—thanks to a built-in vibration feedback motor.
🔧Open Source & DIY Friendly Fully customizable with ESPHome YAML or Arduino IDE for advanced projects.
Unleash Full Potential with Home Assistant
Legacy devices shouldn’t be left behind in the smart home transition. XIAO Smart IR Mate helps bring older, remote-controlled appliances into modern smart home setups via Home Assistant, making automation easier, without replacing existing hardware. Whether you’re new to Home Assistant or building a more advanced system, this device makes it simple to include non-smart appliances in your routines.
- Cloud-Free Control: XIAO Smart IR Mate integrates natively with Home Assistant via ESPHome firmware, enabling fast, reliable local control over Wi-Fi, without rewiring or relying on cloud services. Your data stays in your home, ensuring better privacy and responsiveness.
- Ditch the Physical Remote: Once added to your Home Assistant setup, you can control IR appliances like TVs, air conditioners, and fans right from your dashboard—on your phone or computer, without physical remote.
- Flexible Automation: With Home Assistant, you can easily configure devices and create automations that link multiple IR-controlled appliances for seamless smart home integration. For example, in the bedroom, the XIAO Smart IR Mate can automate turning on the AC 10 minutes before bedtime, or trigger it via presence sensors or voice commands—delivering a comfortable and smart living experience.
- Reuse Old Remote Controls: Thanks to IR signal learning, the IR Mate can capture commands from old remote controls. With ESPHome YAML customization, you can repurpose any unused remote as a full-room controller—assigning each button to control a specific device or function, like turning on the fan, starting the TV, or adjusting the lights. It’s a smart, eco-friendly way to extend the life of legacy remotes while streamlining your smart home setup. Full instructions are available in our official Wiki.
Now Available🛒
XIAO Smart IR Mate is now available in our official webstore Bazaar and AliExpress Store! At just $9.9, it offers an affordable way to smarten up your home without replacing your existing appliances. Visit our official webstore store Bazaar or AliExpress Store to learn more and place your order today！
Other XIAO Gadgets for Home Assistant
XIAO Smart IR Mate isn’t our first XIAO gadget designed for Home Assistant automation — we’ve previously developed a range of sensors, actuators, and displays for various smart home scenarios. Click the images below to learn more. 👇
XIAO 7.5″ ePaper Panel
XIAO 6-Channel Wi-Fi 5V DC Relay
XIAO 2-Channel Wi-Fi AC Relay
XIAO 2-Channel Wi-Fi AC Energy Meter Bundle Kit
XIAO 60GHz mmWave Human Breathing and Heartbeat Sensor -MR60BHA2
XIAO 60GHz mmWave Human Fall Detection Sensor-MR60FDA2
Seeed Studio IoT Button
ReSpeaker Lite Voice Assistant Kit
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