AndroidTV Binding [3.2.0;4.2.0)

[rpwong (Russ)]

@mhilbush

I see it has an IR input port on the back panel. The easy “no work” solution would be to get a GlobalCache IP2IR or WF2IR

For an inexpensive alternative (or a receiver that doesn’t have an IR input port), I’d suggest the BroadLink RM4 Mini.

Development stalled on the unofficial binding, but it still works in 3.4. You can use it to record the IR codes and send them directly from openHAB (all on local network).

More recently, the RM4 devices have been merged into the official Broadlink binding in 3.4. I haven’t tried it, but here’s a post about getting the IR codes.

I’m using an RM4 Mini to control a humidifier. Amusingly, the ON/OFF IR code also turns on my Geneva Labs Model XL sound system, so I made a cover to restrict the beam (tape works just as well).

@morph166955

For those eager for the googletv protocol, hold tight! I’ve made significant progress on the protocol decodes over the last week. There’s still a long road to a working binding, but as it sits right now the only thing stopping me is keyboard time.

Feel free to ping me directly when it’s ready for testing (but don’t rush on my account). I’m excited to be your first Chromecast with Google TV customer.