Hi everyone! I wanted to share an exciting project I’ve been working on and seek some advice from the community. I’ve built a universal infrared transmitter using an ESP8266 module, which allows me to control my home entertainment systems through MQTT messages. It’s been a fantastic way to integrate my devices into my smart home setup, and I’ve successfully set it up with a Node-RED dashboard. However, I’m looking to take it a step further by integrating it with Google Assistant through Home Assistant.
Currently, I’m able to control my lights and switches using Google Assistant, and I’d love to extend this functionality to my TV and audio equipment. The idea is to send commands like “Volume Up” to my Lounge TV directly through Google Assistant. I’ve heard that Home Assistant supports custom components, so I’m wondering if there’s an existing component or integration that can handle custom parameters such as “Device”, “Function”, and “Value”.
If such a component doesn’t exist, I’d be interested in exploring the possibility of developing one using the available tools and resources. I’m curious to know if anyone in the community has experience with similar integrations or could provide guidance on how to approach this project. Any insights or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Looking forward to hearing from you all and hopefully finding a solution to make my home even smarter! 