Configuring KME IR Hub With KME Smart: Step-by-Step Guide

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Configuring KME IR Hub With KME Smart: Step-by-Step Guide

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Today we're using the KME Smart app to control IR devices without needing a remote.

Supplies

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ESP32/ESP8266

TSOP 1838 IR Receiver

IR LED

BREADBOAD

JUMPER WIRES

Download KME Config Tool

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Go to the KME website and under the installation section download the latest

version of KME tools open the KME config file and launch KME config .

Hardware Setup

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First Connect 3.3 volts, and GND of the IR receive to the ESP32 the data pin of the IR receiver goes

to pin 18 of the ESP32.

Next, for the transmitter connect its positive pin to pin 19 of the ESP32 and connect its

negative to GND .

Uploading Firmware to ESP

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Click the three lines in the top right corner select the port and connect, once connected click upload the firmware

it will detect the ESP and upload the firmware, after it's uploaded click the plus icon select IR Hub and configure it

by selecting pin 18 for the receiver and pin 19 for the transmitter then upload.

Connecting ESP to WI-FI

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Press and hold the boot Button for 2 seconds to enter Smart Connect mode, open the KME Smart app and go to add devices and enter your WI-FI NAME and PASSWORD. Select Smart connect the app will detect your devices

allowing you to rename and save them.

Adding Remote & Controlling IR Devices

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Click on the device select add remote ,choose colour strip and then configure.

Add each button by pressing the corresponding button on the remote, once done you can control the RGB strip and

any IR devices using the KME Smart app From anywhere in the world.