remote control Air-Conditionner Mitsubishi MSH-18RV from Domoticz

[georgesattali]

Hello,
Here's a hard question for U :
I have got a somwhat old (< 10 years) Air-Conditionner Mitsubishi MSH-18RV, it's remote controlled by an IR remote, I would like to control it from Domoticz.
Is that feasible ? Have u got an idea ?
Thanks

[blitzkneisser]

It is possible, but not directly. You might want to take a look at the mysensors platform (http://www.mysensors.org/), then you can build a IR remote transceiver that can be controlled from domoticz.
So... you are not afraid of a little tinkering and prefer a cheaper and flexible solution:
1) Check out mysensors (pretty neat, you can do about everything with it and it does not cost much, some tinkering required): http://www.mysensors.org/
2) Read this thread: http://www.domoticz.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=7648
If you're lucky, your AC uses a known IR protocol. If not, it get's slightly more complicated:
3) Read this thread (I built an IR controller for my ceiling fan): http://www.domoticz.com/forum/viewtopic ... 42&t=10678

Or you don't want to build anything, you already have a Z-Wave system and higher costs are no issue:
-> Buy one of these: Remotek Z-Wave to IR extender
That's specially for controlling ACs via a home automation system...

[georgesattali]

Hello Blitz,
thank you for this advice, and the links - I see you had a similar problem
The IR Extender would be perfect if cheaper ... and the mysensors seem to be fun ! I hope to do that some day, next holidays maybe.
Thanks