I love the new Broadlink IR plugin. Now I need to know whether the actual TV is on or off. I am considering one of these:
Aeotec by Aeon Labs ZW096 ZW096-A Smart Switch 6, Small, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQISOCG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XqCaCb14NEFEP
... and monitoring energy consumption to tell the on/off state.
Any other better options? Possible LED detectors? I’m sure a raspi or arduino could do it, but I don’t have the time I wish I had to fiddle.