How can I install IR Blaster in my phone?

How can I install IR Blaster in my phone?

Many Android phones come with an embedded infrared “blaster” that uses the same technology as old-school remotes. All you need to do is download a universal remote app like AnyMote Smart IR Remote, IR Universal Remote or Galaxy Universal Remote to use your phone to control any device that receives an IR signal.

How can I install IR Blaster?

Start the Initial Setup process of the Android TV. When the message Control your TV and cable/satellite box with one remote or Control your TV and set-top box with one remote appears on the TV screen during the Initial Setup, select Yes or Setup. On the Power on and Connect screen, select OK. Connect the IR Blaster.

What is an IR Blaster port?

Infrared (IR) blaster is a mini device that imitates the functionality of an infrared remote control. It accepts commands (e.g. Volume Up or Change Channel) from your remote and tells the IR com device you want to control what to do.

Where do you place an IR Blaster?

Place the IR Blaster near the remote sensor of the set-top box.

Does my phone have IR?

Check the top of your phone. Usually there will be a mic over there in form of small hole. But if there’s one more small hole which is covered with a small plastic then there’s a chance of ir blaster in your phone. A much easy option is put your phone number on Google and check if it has iR blaster in it.

Which phone comes with IR Blaster?

List Of Best Phones With IR Blaster In India (Dec 2021)

Best Phones with IR Blaster Seller Price
LG G5 Amazon ₹ 12,990
Honor 8 Amazon ₹ 20,246
LeEco Le Max 2 Flipkart ₹ 17,999
Xiaomi Mi 5 Amazon ₹ 9,599

What is IR setup?

IR Blaster compatible models have [IR Blaster setup] in [Settings] — [External inputs]. The IR Blaster allows you to operate a set-top box or AV Receiver that is connected to the TV, with the TV’s remote control. (IR Blaster compatible models may not be available depending on your model/country.)

How do you use a IR Blaster cable?

Setup IR control

  1. Turn on your TV and make sure that the set-top box is connected and it is on.
  2. On your TV remote control, press the HOME button.
  3. Select Settings.
  4. Under the Watching TV category, select External inputs.
  5. Select Cable/Satellite box setup.
  6. Select Cable/Satellite box control setup.

Where is the IR profile on a TV?

Go to Settings>Equipment Control>Manage Equipment>TV>Infrared Options>Change IR Profile, and click on “Find IR Profile.”

Is IR blaster necessary?

The IR Blaster can operate an AV receiver. If the AV receiver is a BRAVIA Sync-compatible device, an IR Blaster is not needed.

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