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Sensor Hub
Overview
Beakn Sensor Hub
The Beakn Sensor Hub is a mains-powered WiFi IR blaster with a built-in NTC room-temperature sensor. It does everything the Smart IR Plus does — replaces every IR remote in a room, learns any physical remote, and triggers cross-device scenes by app, voice, schedule, or NFC — and adds one critical capability: it senses the actual room temperature and uses that reading to fire IR commands automatically. The same single device measures the temperature and sends the IR signal, with no separate sensor or hub required.
Because it runs from 240V AC mains via a built-in SMPS (switched-mode power supply), rather than USB, it is always powered and always sensing. A neutral wire is required for installation.
What's in the box
What’s in the Box
No box contents were specified in the provided knowledge.
Compatibility
Compatibility
•Controls TVs, ACs, set-top boxes (Tata Play, Airtel, Dish TV, Sun Direct), BLDC fans, projectors, media streamers, soundbars, AV receivers, and any IR-controlled appliance.
•Compatible with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Siri Shortcuts.
•Siri Shortcuts work via Apple Watch, CarPlay, and Focus modes.
•Connects over WiFi 2.4GHz.
•Uses a pre-loaded IR code database for common Indian brands.
•The built-in IR recorder can learn commands from any physical remote, including unbranded or obscure units not in any database.
•One Sensor Hub per room — IR signals do not pass through walls.
Specifications
| Type | WiFi IR blaster + built-in NTC room-temperature sensor |
|---|---|
| Power supply | 240V AC mains, built-in SMPS (converts AC to DC internally) |
| Neutral wire | Required (mains-powered; live + neutral both used) |
| IR LEDs | 4 LEDs, 360° coverage |
| IR range | 15–20 m line-of-sight |
| IR learning | Yes — built-in IR recorder learns any physical remote |
| IR code database | Yes — pre-loaded for common Indian brands |
| Temperature sensor | Yes — NTC, continuous room-level measurement |
| Connectivity | WiFi 2.4GHz, direct to cloud, no hub required |
| Offline control | Yes — operates on local network without internet |
| Voice assistants | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri Shortcuts |
| Siri extras | Apple Watch, CarPlay, Focus modes |
| App features | 20 features, no subscription |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Free installation | Available in 8 cities |
Installation
Installation
Power Requirements
•The Sensor Hub is mains-powered at 240V AC via a built-in SMPS that converts the AC supply to the DC voltage the electronics use.
•It is not USB-powered (that is the Smart IR Plus).
•A neutral wire is required — the built-in SMPS connects to both live (240V AC) and neutral.
•If a neutral wire is not available at the installation point, the Sensor Hub cannot be installed there. Choose a location where neutral is accessible.
Placement
•Place where the NTC sensor can read a representative room temperature — ideally at sitting/occupant level, not directly above a heat source or in a corner with poor air circulation.
•Keep line-of-sight clear to IR appliances; 360° LED coverage means exact aiming is not needed, but do not enclose the device in a cabinet or behind solid objects.
•One Sensor Hub per room — IR signals do not pass through walls.
Setup Steps
1.Connect live and neutral wires to the Sensor Hub's terminals (neutral required).
2.Power on — the built-in SMPS energises the device.
3.Open the Beakn app and add the device over 2.4GHz WiFi (not 5GHz).
4.Select appliance brands from the pre-loaded IR database, or use the IR recorder to learn commands from existing physical remotes.
5.Configure temperature-triggered automations, scenes, and schedules in the app.
6.Test IR range and coverage from sitting position.
Wiring Summary Table
| Wire | Required? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live (240V AC) | Yes | Powers the built-in SMPS |
| Neutral | Yes — required | SMPS needs both live and neutral |
| Earth | Not specified as required | Standard good practice |
User Manual
Manual
Features
IR Blasting
•4 IR LEDs with 360° coverage — no need to point the device at the appliance; 15–20 m line-of-sight range covers any typical room
•Pre-loaded IR code database — covers common Indian brands; most setups complete in under 2 minutes
•Built-in IR recorder — learns commands from any physical remote, including unbranded or obscure units not in any database
•Controls: TVs, ACs, set-top boxes (Tata Play, Airtel, Dish TV, Sun Direct), BLDC fans, projectors, media streamers, soundbars, AV receivers, and any IR-controlled appliance
Temperature Sensing & Automations
•Built-in NTC temperature sensor — continuously measures room temperature at device level, which is closer to where occupants sit than the AC unit's own internal sensor
•Temperature-triggered automations — the Sensor Hub both detects the condition and sends the IR command; example automations:
•AC turns on at 24°C setpoint when room temperature crosses 30°C
•AC switches to fan-only mode when room drops below 22°C at night
•BLDC fan speed steps down progressively through the evening as the room cools
•Combines temperature triggers with other trigger types — schedule, sunrise/sunset, app, voice, NFC, or physical switch
Scenes & Routines
•Cross-device scenes — combine IR commands with smart switches, curtains, and lights into single-tap routines (e.g. Movie Mode, Bedtime, Morning)
•Multiple trigger options — app tap, voice command, NFC tag, schedule, sunrise/sunset, real room temperature, or physical switch press
Connectivity & Voice
•WiFi 2.4GHz — connects directly to cloud with no hub or bridge
•Offline control — continues to work on the local network if internet is unavailable
•Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri Shortcuts — full voice control
•Apple ecosystem extras — Siri Shortcuts work via Apple Watch, CarPlay, and Focus modes
Platform & Support
•Beakn's own platform — not Tuya; 20 app features, no subscription fee, ever
•3-year warranty
•Free installation in 8 cities
Configuration
Configuration
•Add the device in the Beakn app over 2.4GHz WiFi.
•Select appliance brands from the pre-loaded IR database.
•Use the built-in IR recorder to learn commands from existing physical remotes.
•Configure temperature-triggered automations, scenes, and schedules in the app.
•Trigger options include app tap, voice command, NFC tag, schedule, sunrise/sunset, real room temperature, or physical switch press.
•Combine IR commands with smart switches, curtains, and lights into cross-device scenes such as Movie Mode, Bedtime, and Morning.
Reset
Reset
No reset procedure was specified in the provided knowledge.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
•If a neutral wire is not available at the installation point, the Sensor Hub cannot be installed there.
•If there is no internet connection, offline control still works on the local network, but remote access requires an active internet connection.
•If the device is not controlling an appliance, ensure there is clear line of sight and that the unit is not enclosed in a cabinet or blocked by solid objects.
•If a room has more than one space or a wall between devices, use one Sensor Hub per room because IR signals do not pass through walls.
•If the temperature reading seems inaccurate, place the device where the NTC sensor can read a representative room temperature, ideally at sitting/occupant level and not directly above a heat source or in a corner with poor air circulation.
FAQ
What is the difference between the Sensor Hub and the Smart IR Plus?
Both are WiFi IR blasters with identical IR capabilities — 4 LEDs, 360° coverage, 15–20 m range, IR learning, pre-loaded database, voice control, scenes, offline mode, and no subscription. The Sensor Hub adds a built-in NTC room-temperature sensor that enables temperature-triggered automations (e.g. AC turns on when room crosses 30°C). It is also mains-powered (240V AC with a built-in SMPS and a required neutral wire), whereas the Smart IR Plus is USB-powered.
Does the Sensor Hub need to point at the appliance?
No. Four IR LEDs provide 360° coverage. You do not need to aim the device — just ensure there is a clear line of sight (no enclosing cabinet or solid obstruction) between the Sensor Hub and the appliances it controls.
Does the Sensor Hub need a neutral wire?
Yes. It is powered from 240V AC mains via a built-in SMPS, and that SMPS requires both live and neutral. If a neutral wire is not available at the intended installation location, the Sensor Hub cannot be installed there.
Is the Sensor Hub USB-powered?
No. The Sensor Hub is powered from 240V AC mains with a built-in SMPS. The USB-powered device in the Beakn range is the Smart IR Plus.
Does the Sensor Hub need a hub or bridge?
No. It connects directly to your 2.4GHz WiFi router and communicates with the cloud directly.
Will it work offline?
Yes — offline control works on the local network. Remote access (when away from home) requires an active internet connection.
Will it work with my AC/TV/fan brand?
Almost certainly. The app includes a pre-loaded IR code database for common Indian brands, and the built-in IR recorder can learn commands from any physical remote — including unbranded units not in any database.
Why is the Sensor Hub's temperature reading better than the AC's own sensor?
The Sensor Hub sits at device/shelf level in the living space, closer to where occupants actually sit. An AC unit's internal sensor is mounted in the unit itself, often high on a wall, and measures the air at the return inlet — not the occupied zone temperature. This makes the Sensor Hub's NTC reading a more accurate reflection of actual comfort conditions.
Do temperature-triggered automations require a separate temperature sensor?
No. The Sensor Hub has the NTC temperature sensor built in. The same device measures the temperature and sends the IR signal.