I tricked my

@ezrabird

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Why it worked

The video taps into nostalgia for retro gaming hardware (Wii remote) and combines it with modern smart home technology, creating a unique and intriguing "hack" that appeals to tech enthusiasts and DIYers.

Summary

The creator demonstrates how to repurpose an old Wii remote to function as a TV remote using a device called OpenMote. This modified remote can also control smart home devices through Home Assistant.

Structure

1Introduce the concept of using a Wii remote as a TV remote
2Explain how the Wii remote's infrared capabilities are used
3Showcase OpenMote stealing and replaying remote codes
4Demonstrate controlling a TV and smart home devices with the modified remote

Original caption

Here’s how I made my tv work with a Wii remote #smarthome #retrogaming #vintagetech #wii #homeassistant

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Product placement

Wii Remote: ACTED - used as a TV remote by modifying it. Removing it would change the video's outcome. TV Remote: ACTED - used as a TV remote. Removing it would change the video's outcome. OpenMote: ACTED - the product being demonstrated and promoted, used as a programmable remote. Removing it would change the video's outcome. Home Assistant: ACTED - the smart home platform controlled by the OpenMote. Removing it would change the video's outcome.

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Transcript

I tricked my Wii remote into thinking it's the TV remote. You can too. See the TV can't tell the difference between a signal coming from the TV remote or the Wii remote. The Wii remote. You can see the TV can't tell the difference between a signal coming from the TV remote and the Wii remote. The Wii remote. Inside my Wii remote, it's got an infrared receiver and transmitter. OpenMote steals that unencrypted code and can play it back whenever you want. Best part? The same controller works with Home Assistant. That boring TV remote. It's time to give it up.