MoesGo WiFi IR Control Hub for Smart Appliances via Voice and Smart Life/Tuya App, Compatible with Amazon Echo and Google Home

I’ve been using the MoesGo WiFi IR Control Hub for a few weeks now, and it’s been a game-changer for my smart home setup. The installation was quick and straightforward—just plugged it in, connected it to the Smart Life app, and within minutes I was controlling my TV, AC, and even my old sound system with my phone and voice commands.

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Setup was a little difficult. The quick setup mode wouldn't work, which could be due to a number of factors from my Xfinity WAP, to the large number of WiFi signals in my building which have caused problems with other systems. Going into the secondary setup mode with the slow-blink, and connecting to the device's adhoc network finally got it connected though.I wanted this to allow Alexa to control an in-wall AC unit that serves as the only cooling for my apartment. I was shocked to find the off-brand unit in the device list, and it seemed to get everything working on the first try. The SmartLife app that acts as control for this blaster only works in metric, so in the SmartLife app itself, the controls are only in Celsius, with no option for Fahrenheit. This also changes the display on the front of the unit to Celsius units when a signal is sent in that format. However, Alexa makes the conversions for you. In Alexa's app, the app's screen on my mobile shows up in my preferred Fahrenheit, and if I ask Alexa for a temperature, she'll make the conversion for me and send the command. For example I can say, "Alexa, set AC to 70°," she'll make the conversions to the nearest °C, send the command, convert back to °F and respond "AC is set to 69.8." For the price, I'm fine with that.

I got two of these to remote control my Mitsubishi heat pump/AC units. I just plugged them in and they were able to pair with my phone and wi-fi right away. They also worked very well to copy the IR commands from my remotes.The Tuya app is pretty janky, full of broken english and UI that doesn't quite work right / isn't very polished. The builtin device library sort of worked but didn't give me the full set of controls for my AC's. I ended up creating custom presets and learning the commands from the AC remote. Still, I was able to get it to work and program the app to turn my AC's on and off at the desired times each day. Not using Alexa.

Me hace la vida mas fácil porque con el puedo encender el aire unos minutos antes de llegar a casa, así ya está climatizado cuando llegó, o cuando entro al la habitación oscura solo le digo que encienda la televisión o el estéreo. Sería bueno que tuviera más funciones como especificar una acción en la tele como pedirle YouTube, Netflix y otra app.

instructions included were in tiny print and were not in proper sequence. qr code led to an app but the moes site had a different app so i tried both. neither worked and was not clear on how to add a remote control for my stereo, what it said did not work, nor did it really match up with instructions. again, instructions were hard to follow if you could read it and the website was of no help. so would i recommend this, no. the company needs to get someone to write instructions in a proper format and have them in proper sequence in a larger format that does not require a magnifying glass --they didn't have the manual on the website either.

It does work but you have to do alot of things for ideal setupDo not use Moes app, use Tuya App to make it function, also make sure your iphone and the device are on the same network and make sure you enter the password into the app EXACTLY I kept making the mistake of using the incorrect passwordensure private address and hide local ip tracking is disabled in wifi settingsit works on all my devices it has a line of sight of- however it wont reach the air conditioner on the other side of the house- id need another ir blaster for that

This product acts as a bridge; allowing non-networked IR controlled devices such as AC, TV, fans, heaters, etc.; to be network controlled by either the SmartLife/Tuya app, Alexa, Google Home, or any other IoT device or service that has access to the SmartLife/Tuya platform API.DO NOT EXPECT to have 100% operational control over everything you try to pair, with what the instructions and app interface affectionately call "the (MoesGo) device." At a minimum, expect only to control just the power. The difficulties you will experience pairing the (MoesGo) "device" with your IR controlled devices are both technological, and executional; and your mileage may vary, from one IR controlled device to another.========================================Technology:Your IR controlled device must be able to recognize IR signals, sent using the 38khz "carrier frequency." Other carrier frequencies are in use, but 38khz is the most common. There is also a 36khz carrier frequency. If the component tolerances in your IR remote are more than 10% off, your IR controlled device may still recognize the signals sent by the IR remote, but the MoesGo device MAY NOT. 38khz carrier frequency recognition is required, if you want to use the "button-by-button learning mode" to pair the MoesGo device with your IR controlled device.If you take the "button-by-button" approach to pairing; your IR remote MUST BE ABLE to continuously retransmit the IR signal, if you keep holding the button(s) down. Go into another room with the IR remote, and hold down the power button. Now walk back into the room containing the IR controlled device, with your finger still on the button. If the IR controlled device does not respond, the MoesGo device WILL NOT be able to learn that particular button.========================================Execution:You can also use a cloud database, of crowdsourced (and possibly unvetted), IR codes to pair the MoesGo device with your IR controlled device. You will first be asked to select the brand and category of IR controlled device. You will then be guided down a tree of different "possible" buttons. For example, you will be be asked to try 12 different power button codes, until you find one that works for your particular IR controlled device. Once you find a button that works, you will be presented with another "possible" button to try. The issue I have, is that it is possible to run into a dead end. If you run into a button that you don't have on your IR controlled device, it is VERY DIFFICULT to backtrack on the tree (you can't "skip this button"). Alternatively, once you've "confirmed" a minimum number of buttons; you can also select from a number of IR remote layouts, looking for a layout that has at least 2 or 3 buttons, that your IR controlled device responds to.After you manage to find a working set of codes for your particular IR controlled device; you are then given the option of "sharing," and uploading your work back to the cloud database; adding another tree branch, for the next user to wander down.This obviously is NOT as simple to use as say, a Logitech Harmony Hub; which usually costs 90% more. If all you expect is to be able to ask Alexa or Google to turn something on/off; then it is worth the frustration.One more thing... Remember, the Tuya SoC only recognizes the 2.4G WIFI band. Switch your phone or tablet to the 2.4G WIFI band, BEFORE pairing the SmartLife/Tuya app with the MoesGo device.