Suggestions for a network enabled IR remote with port for wired IR emitter?

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@kahn-hubitat

Used logitech harmony one plus.with hub.

Nice! Wi-Fi enabled with an IR blaster port. Looks like learning commands is straightforward too.

Harmony Hub

Looks like I would need only the Harmony Hub rather than the combo of the Harmony remote and hub,

I’ll still have the challenge of Wi-Fi signal through the project box enclosure, but maybe I can hack the internals to accept an external antenna. I Might be able to replace the internal antenna with a U.FL connector like I did recently on my Hubitat C-7.

For ~$30USD used, I’m going to give it a go.

Logitech Harmony Hub Teardown

External Antenna

This might get deleted but the mod is really easy to do. Here's a good video on soldering U.FL connectors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62WiPscjh4Y Here are some clips I recorded of the process. I'll add some more when I get some free time. [Hubitat C7: Internal Antenna Removal] [Hubitat C7: Cleaning Pads] [Hubitat C7: Soldering on U.FL] On the bottom of the hub, there are 4 sticky pad feet. Take those off and there will be a Phillips screw under each. …

Harmony Hub

Harmony Pro 2400 Hub?

Feature wise, the Harmony Pro 2400 Hub might be an even better solution for my application. It also has an SMA connector that can accept an external antenna. However, I was not able to find used examples at a price point I’d be willing to accept. New units are advertised ~$700USD. Plus, given the pro installer only aspect, it’s not clear to me that I’d have custom IR code programming access.