# Seeed Studio XIAO Smart IR Mate

*Seeed Studio / 109990586*

> 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).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/seeed-xiao-smart-ir-mate
- Last checked: 2026-10-18

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Seeed Studio](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/seeed) |
| Category | Bridge |
| Model numbers | 109990586 |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Type | Infrared remote[^1] |
| Function | Sends infrared commands to TVs, air conditioners and fans[^1] |
| Wireless | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi[^2] |
| Power | USB-C, 5 V[^2] |
| Firmware | ESPHome, installed at the factory[^2] |
| Ir hardware | Three infrared emitters and one receiver; learns up to 10 commands[^2] |
| ESPHome | Supported[^2] |

## Integration paths

**How the Seeed Studio XIAO Smart IR Mate connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Wi-Fi local](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-local) | Home Assistant with the ESPHome integration[^2] | withheld | unknown |

**Platform support for the Seeed Studio XIAO Smart IR Mate**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wi-Fi local | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | Via integration[^2] | ESPHome |

## Related pages

- [Seeed Home Assistant controls and power](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/seeed-home-assistant-controls-and-power) (line)
- [Seeed Studio](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/seeed) (brand)
- [Wi-Fi with local control](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-local) (protocol)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: XIAO Smart IR Mate - Seeed Studio store. https://www.seeedstudio.com/XIAO-Smart-IR-Mate-p-6492.html (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-18)
[^2]: Getting Started with XIAO IR Mate Smart IR Remote - Seeed Studio Wiki. https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/XIAO_IR_Mate_Smart_IR_Remote/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-18)