{"product_id":"kit-ir-remote-to-wifi-bridge","title":"IR Remote to WiFi Bridge","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIR Remote to WiFi Bridge – ESP8266 Kit That Turns Ordinary Remotes into Smart Home Triggers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-15\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protocol Bridging \u0026amp; IoT Foundation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour humble TV remote can now turn on smart lights, log button presses to a cloud dashboard, or trigger any WiFi-connected appliance—without modifying the remote or writing complex code. This kit captures every press via a TSOP1738 IR receiver on an ESP8266 NodeMCU and publishes the decoded button codes to an MQTT broker you set up on a laptop or Raspberry Pi. From there, Node-RED, Home Assistant, or a custom Python script can react in seconds. It is the quickest way to learn how physical signals become digital messages in the real world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will assemble a working IR-to-WiFi bridge on a breadboard. The circuit listens for IR pulses, identifies the remote button pressed, and instantly publishes a JSON payload over WiFi to an MQTT topic. By the end of the build, you can press a button on the included IR remote and watch the corresponding code appear live on an MQTT client dashboard. Use this as the core of a home automation system or a data-logging station for any button-triggered interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecode infrared remote protocols (NEC, Sony, RC-5) using the TSOP1738\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProgram the ESP8266 to connect to WiFi and publish MQTT messages\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStructure MQTT topics and payloads for reliable IoT communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBridge two different communication standards—infrared and TCP\/IP over WiFi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESP8266 NodeMCU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTSOP1738 IR Receiver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIR Remote\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5mm LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220Ω Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10kΩ Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400-pt Breadboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM-M Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicro USB Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchool students in CBSE Class 11-12 or ATL Tinkering Labs exploring IoT and smart systems will find this project aligns with curriculum experiments. B.Tech ECE\/EEE students preparing for Smart India Hackathon or minor projects gain hands-on protocol conversion skills. Even hobbyists at IIT, NIT, VIT, or BITS who want a weekend demo of MQTT and IR decoding will have a plug-and-play starting point without ordering parts from five different vendors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eScan the QR code inside the box to chat with the AI companion that knows every step of this IR-to-MQTT project. You can also reach us via WhatsApp for a human backup within 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use this with my existing smart home setup?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The kit publishes standard MQTT messages that any broker like Mosquitto, Home Assistant, or Node-RED can consume. You can map the IR button codes to trigger lights, fans, or other WiFi switches immediately after the build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need prior coding experience?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The AI companion provides ready-to-upload Arduino code snippets with line-by-line explanations. You learn by doing, even if this is your first ESP8266 project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich IR protocols does it support?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe TSOP1738 receiver works with most common IR remote protocols including NEC, Sony, and RC-5. The included remote uses NEC protocol, making trial and error straightforward during learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eESP8266 receives IR remote presses and publishes button codes to a simple MQTT broker. 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