Standalone IR Blaster?

[Arch The Spark]

Is there such an animal as a standalone IR Blaster that can be programmed? What I mean is an IR Blaster that can be programmed to emit certain IR signals at a certain time without needing Alexa or an active wifi connection or a smart phone actively connected or to require a running computer to control it, etc. Programming it with a smart phone app would be fine, just not having to have an active smart phone connected to send the signal to start the device blasting. My non-DVR satellite receiver doesn't have program timers so I want to program it to switch to certain programs at certain times. I see all sorts of IR Blaster devices listed on Amazon but they mostly seem to need an active smart phone connection to perform the actual timer function or they want to tie into some voice command system.

 

[primestar31]

Check this one out. If you can't see the link, disable any ad-blocker you might have, and hit refresh: Amazon product ASIN B089WG4LBC
Or check out one of the others posted on this same page.

 

[arlo]

Well even if they do cost a few bucks it looks like my Logitech Harmony Ultimate is up to the task.
Mine is 6 years old and still going strong. Still learing things that it can do.

 

[harshness]

Well even if they do cost a few bucks it looks like my Logitech Harmony Ultimate is up to the task.
Mine is 6 years old and still going strong. Still learing things that it can do.

The Harmony Companion is a much, much less expensive solution (about 73% less expensive). It has some limitations on the device count and lacks a configurable display, but it can otherwise control everything an Ultimate can.

 

[navychop]

My Harmony 650 is wearing out, particularly with the skip back button.

Havta see what is available today. Anyone knowledgeable about the Hub?

 

[harshness]

Havta see what is available today. Anyone knowledgeable about the Hub?

It costs about twice as much as the 650 but it opens the door to 2.4GHz RF (Bluetooth, Wi-fi) and network control.

It obviously supports Android and iOS devices acting as remotes but who really wants to dedicate a device?

 

[arlo]

The Harmony Companion is a much, much less expensive solution (about 73% less expensive). It has some limitations on the device count and lacks a configurable display, but it can otherwise control everything an Ultimate can.

Good to know

 

[navychop]

Ordered a 665. About $80, all in.