The WORLD'S FIRST HomeKit Compatible IR Blaster - With MATTER!

The Nature Remo nano is the first Matter-compatible IR Blaster, which means it also works with Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa. Up to three IR-based devices that are controlled by the Nano, can also be exposed to Apple Home, which also allows those devices to be used in Scenes and Automations. This could be almost any device that comes with an IR remote, like fans, TVs, amplifiers, and even AC units. In the case of the latter, exposing it to HomeKit gives you control over the power, temperature range, and mode of your AC, depending on the model.

Note: Although I state the iOS app is only available in the Japanese App Store, it is in fact also available in the US App Store. It doesn't seem to be available in other regions, however.

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Timestamps:
0:00 intro
0:12 Overview
0:45 unboxing/a closer look
1:37 Initial setup
2:07 Add to Apple Home
2:41 Add a standing fan
3:35 Add a TV remote
4:18 Controls
4:35 AC in Apple Home
4:56 Nano remote demo
5:46 Pros vs Cons
7:50 Outro

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[RYN]

I just got it. This thing has completely solved my problem with my Samsung TVs! They’re all in HomeKit now and they work pretty well as long as you don’t turn them on or off with the remote as this will make their states in homekit out of sync. I can set automations in homekit and have the tv turn on when I arrive and off when I leave. I love it! Now I’m getting greedy and hoping someday we will get more control than just an on/off situation!

[aidenfisher]

Thanks for covering this! Didn’t know such a device could exist natively in HomeKit, will be on the lookout for similar devices from now on. Especially AC ones since those are either expensive for a large single purpose device, or aren’t natively exposed in HomeKit

[arnie.suryawan]

The app is available in Canada.

I made a Japan Amazon account, ordered it and having it shipped to Canada.

Looking forward to see how it works.

[camiloparrasalazar]

Can you please make an updated AC controllers video?

[Peter-rmio]

Ok what if the remote was not in the list, can I still add it anyway?

[iliassellountos]

Great video! thanks a lot one question if you would be far away not using the local wifi would you be able to change channels for example to your tv? Thanks alot for your time!

[RYN]

Your review is fantastic and very well detailed and I very much appreciate it. I have placed an order from Amazon Japan with international shipping because I really need a HomeKit compatible IR blaster to control my Samsung TVs (I really only need the on and off so this is fine). I have tried in the past to use homebridge but unfortunately it was way too advanced for me and it didn't reliably work.

[HaruNg]

Hope they make it in Global Market soon

[TechWithTony]

We’re on the small tile like device does the IR emit from? all six sides? four sides? two sides? where does it emit IR from?

[jewczukpiotr]

Would it work anyhow with benq projector?

[Arachne]

I thought the SwitchBot Hub2 can operate as an IR blaster…

[KABUTO]

I came here with the same question. What about the AC implementation in HK, as you know, AC in HK with brands like TADO are just temperatures and ON/OFF controls, while I know there are devices that can control for example, the swing flap or the velocity of the motor (air level power)

[egregs]

how did you change your App Store to Japan. It's telling me I'd need to cancel iTunes music match and Apple Music to change country.

[wilsonblack]

Would a IR blaster work a AVR in a cupboard? I use a Logitech harmony remote but would
Like to use my Apple TV remote to get volume to work but it’s connected via optical not hdmi

[pato.a.lorange]

IS there anything like that in the marker but for RF garage door controllers?
( I want to control my RF garagem door, I know that there is the meross solution, but the implies to have it cable connected to it, but I want to control it via RF, reason: it's the main building door, I cannot plug anythng to it)

[lennixlennix]

I need it so badly … but can’t buy it in Germany :(

[Gwakari]

I have IR blaster from Tuya connected with Siri shortcuts but it have one good feature, it can learn button by button in app, for example if I have some unsupported model of AC I can simply click ON/OFF pointing to IR blaster and add this "signal" to virtual button in app, click next button pointing on blaster and again add button for example for fan speed, etc. Is it somehow possible with Nature Remo? To create custom controls from accepted IR signals? Thanks for answer :)

[_D_A_V_E_]

Worlds first? Isn’t the new SwitchBot Hub 2 a blaster as well as all the other features?

[faisalthe]

Still can't beat Broadlink homebridge plugin 😂

[macdee]

Hm… that's pretty interesting… I have been using Remo Mini for years now (living in Japan, so all local AC makers are well supported), and it doesn't support HomeKit. I actually sent inquiry to the company asking to add support for HK, and was told that in order to be able to get certified, they are required to support two-way communication (meaning controller must be able to figure out if AC is on or off) - so they basically told me that it's not possible. But huh… looks like this requirement was lifted?… It is listed as a HK-certified device at all? Or does Matter makes this all irrelevant I wonder? 🤷‍♂ Don't believe Remo can figure out if a device is on or off though, but Mini actually listens into AC's "standard" remote, and I would assume it should technically be able to at least guest the power state in most of the times at least for AC which are normally remote-controlled. The fans and TVs though… 🤔 No temp sensor totally sucks though, and I'll just stay on Remo Mini for the time being, as I rely on Mini's sensor for automations (I do have other sensors in the same room, but they could be all over the place at times, so having one source of truth, in addition to just being able to setup automations - that actually work every single time - from the official Remo's app is a big pro).