SwitchBot hub does IR and can bridge those IR devices in via Matter. I prefer that to Broadlink which may not support local control? Idk it’s been while since I’ve messed around with broadlink devices, but I would prefer matter devices in 2025.
I use Apple Home, but I assume home assistant can handle matter devices?
As if SoundCloud’s “no AI” tag will actually stop anyone from scraping and training on SoundCloud music.