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Harmony Hub + Harmony Tasker Plugin. This will get you the Harmony device database, a solid IR blaster setup (base unit transmits and receives along with supporting 2 individually addressable IR blasters), a nice handheld remote, support for a variety of Home Automation platforms, mobile apps for IOS and Android, and a generally well supported platform moving forward.
Hey dude. I randomly remembered I made this comment. I found a Tasker plugin for Harmony! It works great! Check it out here.
There is a tasker harmony plugin that works for me (original smart control hub without home functionality).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mysterydroid.harmonytaskerplugin&hl=en
I believe this is the answer you seek.
I also have a plugin installed on my Vera.