homebridge-broadlink-rm VS homebridge-roomba2

So, I finally got to utilize my Broadlink RM Pro, used a tool to extract the application data so I have the Hex codes ready at hand (https://github.com/lprhodes/homebridge-broadlink-rm/issues/696).

Does that model of air filter have a remote control? I have a Winix C555 which does come with a remote. So I was able to get the homebridge broadlink rm plugin to learn the hex codes from the remote and then treat it like a fan. That doesn't totally solve the issue with turning it on when it gets power back, but maybe gets you part of the way there.

It looks like the J7 uses a different cypher which is why your other robot is working. https://github.com/karlvr/homebridge-roomba2/issues/106 However changing it will make the other one stop working so here’s a workaround until a fix is released by the developer:

There’s a mismatch between the cipher used by the roomba2 plugin (actually uses dorita980 in the background) and what’s supported by the j7. https://github.com/karlvr/homebridge-roomba2/issues/81 go there and you should find the instructions to get it done. Requires manually editing one of the files in the dorita980 module.

I'm using this one with no issues: https://github.com/karlvr/homebridge-roomba2

It sounds more like you just want a trigger point to tell the bot to clean a specific room. If that's what you want, here's a github feature request for that in the homebridge plug in: https://github.com/karlvr/homebridge-roomba2/issues/9

Attempting to follow the directions here: https://github.com/homebridge-plugins/homebridge-roomba2#readme