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Seeed Studio XIAO Smart IR Mate

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Seeed Studio XIAO Smart IR Mate, angled view
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Does the Seeed Studio XIAO Smart IR Mate work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The XIAO Smart IR Mate is a USB-C powered Wi-Fi infrared blaster that ships with ESPHome firmware and appears in Home Assistant through the ESPHome integration.

It learns up to 10 commands from existing infrared remotes. It suits Home Assistant users through an integration (local Wi-Fi control).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Unknown
Unknown
Alexa
Unknown
Unknown
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi local, via ESPHome

Key facts

Seeed Studio XIAO Smart IR Mate facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[2]
List price$11.99[2] as of
TypeInfrared remote[2]
FunctionSends infrared commands to TVs, air conditioners and fans[2]
Wireless2.4 GHz Wi-Fi[1]
PowerUSB-C, 5 V[1]
FirmwareESPHome, installed at the factory[1]
Ir hardwareThree infrared emitters and one receiver; learns up to 10 commands[1]
ESPHomeSupported[1]

Integration paths

How the Seeed Studio XIAO Smart IR Mate connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Wi-Fi localHome Assistant with the ESPHome integration[1]Yes[3]unknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Seeed Studio XIAO Smart IR Mate

1 routeHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[1][3]esphomeWi-Fi local
  • Quality: Platinum[1][3]
  • IoT class: Local Push[1][3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[1][3]
Vendor system covered, model not namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

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Seeed Studio XIAO Smart IR Mate. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/seeed-xiao-smart-ir-mate. Last checked 2026-10-18.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRwiki.seeedstudio.com / Getting Started with XIAO IR Mate Smart IR Remote - Seeed Studio Wiki
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    MFRseeedstudio.com / XIAO Smart IR Mate - Seeed Studio store
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  3. [3]
    DOChome-assistant.io / ESPHome - Home Assistant
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