ESP8266 IR Remote Cloud Control Kit – Turn Any IR Remote into a Smart IoT Device

Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.

Imagine pressing your old TV remote and watching that signal appear on a cloud dashboard, thousands of kilometres away. With this kit, you build exactly that: a WiFi-enabled IR receiver that listens to any 38kHz remote and instantly forwards the captured codes via webhook. It’s the simplest way to experience IoT and take your first step into cloud-controlled electronics.

What You'll Build

You will assemble a compact module that sits next to your entertainment unit, constantly listening for IR commands. Whenever you press a button on your existing TV, AC, or set-top box remote, the ESP8266 receives the code, connects to your WiFi, and sends an HTTP POST to your chosen cloud service. From that point, you can trigger notifications, log every button press, or even control other smart devices – all without modifying your remote.

What You'll Learn

• How the TSOP1738 IR receiver demodulates 38kHz IR signals and outputs clean digital data
• Programming the ESP8266 NodeMCU to connect to a WiFi network and handle HTTP request cycles
• Integrating your IoT hardware with webhook‑based cloud services like IFTTT, ThingSpeak, or custom servers
• Reading serial monitor output and debugging a breadboard circuit in real time

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

This kit is designed for young makers at ATL Tinkering Labs, CBSE Class 11–12 students exploring IoT for physics or computer science projects, and first‑year B.Tech ECE/EEE learners who want a real‑world interface experiment. It is also a perfect parent‑child weekend activity for ages 10 and above, with adult supervision.

Built and Backed by Compoden

Every 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.