{"product_id":"esp32-s3-smart-ir-rf-controller-kincony-kc868-agv3","title":"ESP32-S3 Smart IR RF Controller – KinCony KC868-AGv3","description":"\u003ch1\u003eESP32-S3 Smart IR RF Controller – KinCony KC868-AGv3\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKinCony KC868-AGv3 is a smart IR controller designed for smart home automation and IoT projects. It is based on the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U N16R8 module, with powerful performance and rich interfaces for infrared, RF433MHz, and custom GPIO expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKC868-AGv3 supports Home Assistant, ESPHome, Arduino IDE, MicroPython, and ESP-IDF development. With KinCony KCS v3 firmware, it also supports MQTT Home Assistant Auto Discovery, so users can integrate sensors and decoded IR signals into Home Assistant without writing configuration code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kincony.com\/images\/KC868-AGv3\/KC868-AGv3-1.jpg\" alt=\"smart IR controller\" width=\"790\" height=\"712\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMain Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESP32-S3-WROOM-1U N16R8 module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in IR receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIR sending via 3 GPIO channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 independent IR extension cable ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in RF433MHz receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in RF433MHz sender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in buzzer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 free GPIO ports on PCB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Home Assistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports ESPHome YAML configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Arduino IDE, MicroPython, and ESP-IDF development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports KCS v3 firmware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMQTT Home Assistant Auto Discovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero-code integration with Home Assistant using KCS firmware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for smart home, IoT, IR control, RF remote control, and automation projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kincony.com\/images\/KC868-AGv3\/KC868-AGv3-2.jpg\" alt=\"RF controller\" width=\"808\" height=\"736\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHome Assistant Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKC868-AGv3 can be used with Home Assistant in two ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsers can configure the device with ESPHome YAML for customized automation projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also run KinCony KCS v3 firmware. With KCS v3 firmware, KC868-AGv3 supports MQTT Home Assistant Auto Discovery. Sensors and decoded IR signals can be automatically discovered in Home Assistant, making setup much easier without writing configuration code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIR and RF Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKC868-AGv3 includes both infrared and RF433MHz functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in IR receiver can be used to learn and decode infrared remote control signals. The IR sender can transmit IR signals through 3 GPIO channels, including onboard IR output and 2 independent IR extension cable ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RF433MHz receiver and sender allow the controller to work with 433MHz wireless remote controls, sensors, and RF devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kincony.com\/images\/KC868-AGv3\/KinCony-KC868-AGv3-Smart-Controller-diagram.jpg\" alt=\"esp32 ir rf\" width=\"1290\" height=\"1000\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKinCony KC868-AGv3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESP32-S3-WROOM-1U N16R8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 5V via USB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree GPIOs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIR Receiver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIR Sender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 GPIO channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIR Extension Cable Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 independent ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRF433MHz Receiver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRF433MHz Sender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuzzer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100mm × 100mm × 30mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kincony.com\/images\/KC868-AGv3\/KC868-AGv3-6.jpg\" alt=\"esp32s3 IR\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kincony.com\/images\/KC868-AGv3\/KC868-AGv3-4.jpg\" alt=\"ir controller\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kincony.com\/images\/KC868-AGv3\/KC868-AGv3-5.jpg\" alt=\"smart ir gateway\" width=\"922\" height=\"814\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoftware Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKC868-AGv3 supports multiple software platforms and development environments:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome Assistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESPHome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKinCony KCS v3 firmware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMQTT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArduino IDE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicroPython\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESP-IDF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kincony.com\/images\/KC868-AGv3\/KC868-AGv3-3.jpg\" alt=\"ir gateway\" width=\"1000\" height=\"832\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage List\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBundle A\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKC868-AGv3 controller × 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C cable × 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBundle B\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKC868-AGv3 controller × 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C cable × 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIR extension cable, 2 meters × 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKC868-AGv3 is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart home IR control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir conditioner remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTV and media device control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRF433MHz remote control projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome Assistant automation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESPHome DIY projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIoT learning and development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart scene control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless sensor integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKinCony KC868-AGv3 provides a flexible and powerful solution for IR, RF433MHz, and ESP32-S3 smart home automation projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kincony.com\/images\/KC868-AGv3\/IR-cable.jpg\" alt=\"ir cable\" width=\"1000\" height=\"432\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eextend by IR cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kincony.com\/images\/KC868-AGv3\/ESP32S3.jpg\" alt=\"esp32s3\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kincony.com\/images\/KC868-AGv3\/IR.jpg\" alt=\"ir\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kincony.com\/images\/KC868-AGv3\/RF-receiver.jpg\" alt=\"rf receiver\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kincony.com\/images\/KC868-AGv3\/RF-sender.jpg\" alt=\"rf sender\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kincony.com\/images\/KC868-AGv3\/beep.jpg\" alt=\"beep\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebeep on PCB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kincony.com\/images\/KC868-AGv3\/free-gpio.jpg\" alt=\"free gpio\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\"\u003efree gpios on PCB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated technical information\u003cbr\u003e———————————\u003cbr\u003eESP32 I\/O pin define:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca 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