Automation via Aqara AI using the example of remote control and IR code
In order for IoT devices to be widely accepted by everyone, it is essential that they are easy to integrate and interact with, and that the system is open to other manufacturers. Platforms such as Apple’s Homekitt with “Shortcuts” offer powerful cross-manufacturer automation that supports not only IKEA’s Trådfri and Dirigera components, but also Zigbee light switches and smart lamps with a good CRI90 value, as well as Aqara components. This enables an affordable, subscription-free and self-sufficient system that can grow to over 100 components over time when climate control and presence control are added. This can save several hundred pounds a year in electricity and energy costs while also increasing comfort.
Important for this is cooperation with access not only to the IoT device but also to the extended control options of the respective apps. As one of the few hubs, Aqara’s G3 hub has an integrated IR remote control. The signal reaches even unfavourable positions, e.g. on the streamer, active speaker and TV. This means that, for example, the IR activation of the speaker and streamer as well as a favourite stream can be started on the Aqara Cube, and by turning the cube further, you can switch to the next stream without having to reach for your smartphone or watch. With the additional integration of wireless sockets with a programmed time delay until the WLAN/BT connection is established, standby power costs can also be saved.
The programming of Aqara’s automations and the creation of an Aqara remote control layout have one thing in common: their time-consuming programming, which even interested parties shy away from. The solution: an AI assistant that programmes the desired tasks in a guided question-and-answer format and, in addition to voice input, also uses the smartphone camera to digitise the physical remote control based on the photo taken, and then makes it available as a virtual remote control in the Aqara app. Thanks to standardised remote control button symbols and the input of the device model, the AI can independently transfer their function with the corresponding IR code from the web database to the layout, and only request teaching if IR codes are missing. The availability of less common device remote controls will grow as Aqara stores the profiles taught by users and makes them available to other users.
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