IR MaxxAir Fan Control in Home Assistant

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

Do you want to control your IR (infrared) MaxxAir Fan using Home Assistant and ESPHome? If so, this is the video for you... with LOT'S of extra goodies.

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🎥 PREVIOUS VIDEOS

Automation & Integration Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGOD8WIYv76tSs3Ax_OZ5ezP65ABSx18R
Using ESPHome: https://youtu.be/LtwPP78IBjI
Powering ESP devices: https://youtu.be/IIHaPx_3B3Q

💾 ESPHome Configuration Link

https://github.com/SmartyVan/MaxxAir-Fan-ESPHome

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ESPHome
Remote Receiver component: https://esphome.io/components/remote_receiver.html
Remote Transmitter component: https://esphome.io/components/remote_transmitter.html
Setting IR devices: https://esphome.io/guides/setting_up_rmt_devices.html
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0:00 Intro
0:33 MaxxAir in Home Assistant Demo
1:44 AutoFan Blueprint
3:33 Capturing IR Pulses
4:16 Replaying IR Pulses with ESPHome
5:38 Simple IR Control from Home Assistant
6:29 Understanding the MaxxAir Fan Remote
7:32 MaxxAir Fan ESPHome Config
15:07 Download the MaxxAir Fan Config
16:16 Wiring the IR Fan Controller
18:25 MaxxAir Fan Hot Tips

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