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Astrion FAQ โ€“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Astrion Smart Remote?

Astrion is an Android-based smart home controller designed for seamless integration with Home Assistant. It supports touchscreen interaction, physical buttons, and customizable smart home controls.

Does Astrion require Home Assistant?

Yes. Astrion is designed to work primarily with Home Assistant and communicates with it to control devices and automation scenes.

What devices can Astrion control?

Astrion can control any device that is exposed as an entity in Home Assistant, including:

  • Lights

  • Switches

  • Climate systems

  • Media players

  • TVs

  • Scenes and automations

  • Weather information

How are devices added to Astrion?

Devices are added through ROS Cards, which are configured using YAML to link Home Assistant entities to the Astrion interface.

Can Astrion control multiple devices at once?

Yes. Cards such as Light Cards and Switch Cards can include multiple entities.

Does Astrion support voice control?

Yes.

Astrion includes:

  • A built-in microphone

  • A dedicated voice button

Voice functionality depends on the voice assistant configured within Home Assistant.

Does Astrion support IR control?

Astrion includes IR hardware, but IR functionality may depend on firmware support and configuration.

Does Astrion require constant charging?

No.

Astrion contains a 2000mAh rechargeable battery and uses a magnetic charging dock. Simply place the remote back on the dock when not in use.

What happens if Home Assistant is offline?

Astrion will not be able to control devices if Home Assistant is unavailable, as it relies on the HA system for automation and entity control.

Can Astrion control TVs?

Yes.

Astrion supports TV control cards that send commands through Home Assistant remote integrations.

Can I customize the Astrion interface?

Yes.

Users can customize:

  • Cards

  • Device names

  • Layout

  • Device groups

Where can I get support?

You can get help through:

  • Official documentation

  • The community forum

  • Technical support channels

Resources:

Last updated: March 11, 2026
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