Do smart phones have IR sensors?

As IR sensors are already a staple in smartphones, it makes sense to expand the application of this familiar and underexploited technology to bring thermal imaging to phones.
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What phones have built in IR?

  • Vivo X70 Pro Plus. Hadlee Simons / Android Authority. ...
  • Huawei P50 Pro. Robert Triggs / Android Authority. ...
  • Poco F3 series. Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority. ...
  • Xiaomi 12 Pro. Eric Zeman / Android Authority. ...
  • Xiaomi 11T series. Eric Zeman / Android Authority. ...
  • Poco X4 Pro. ...
  • Redmi Note 11 Pro and 11 Pro Plus. ...
  • Poco M4 Pro.
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Do smart phones have IR?

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.
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Do new phones have IR?

Few U.S. Phones Offer IR Blasters

Manufacturers like Samsung and LG included them on their devices, but this gradually stopped. However, IR blasters are still frequently shipped on phones from Chinese manufacturers, like Huawei and Xiaomi.
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What Samsung phones have IR?

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  • Samsung Galaxy J.
  • Samsung Galaxy Mega.
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 4.
  • Samsung Galaxy Note Edge.
  • Samsung Galaxy Round.
  • Samsung Galaxy S4.
  • Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini.
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How to check if an Android phone has IR Blaster



Which Samsung has IR sensor?

NOTE: IR Blaster is available with Samsung E series 7/8/9 models only.
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How do I enable IR on my Android?

You can tap Open to launch the app from the Play Store or tap its icon on the app drawer. Select your IR blaster when prompted. The app should ask you to choose your IR blaster the first time you open it. Follow the on-screen instructions to select it and/or grand appropriate permissions.
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Can I use my phone as a remote without IR blaster?

Yes it is possible to use your android phone as a TV remote without an Ir blaster, but you need to have a smart TV which can connect to WiFi or Bluetooth (I've less idea about smart TVs, guessing they provide Bluetooth connectivity too), or else it won't be possible to make it into a remote.
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Does Samsung have IR blaster?

Samsung's Infrared Blaster (or IR Blaster) is a device that transmits an infrared signals. It controls a device that is normally operated only by remote control key press. Firstly, IR blaster needs to be paired with the Samsung's Smart TV via Bluetooth.
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Can I install IR blaster on my phone?

They come with a 3.5mm audio jack to plug into your Android smartphone, or a lightning port connector for iPhone. So, yes; you can add an IR blaster to your phone even if it doesn't come with one.
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Can I use my smartphone as a TV remote?

You can use the Google TV app on your phone or tablet to navigate your Android TV.
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Does S10 have IR remote?

Starting with the Galaxy S7 series, Samsung ditched the IR blaster on its devices for good. So, has the company brought back the useful IR blaster on the Galaxy S10 or the Galaxy S10+? Sadly, the answer still remains no.
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Do iPhones have IR blasters?

Due to the fact that iPhones don't have infrared (IR) blasters, they can't be used to control older, non-Wi-Fi TV models, although you can buy IR dongles that plug into the Lightning connector and enable this feature.
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Does Samsung S9 have IR blaster?

The Galaxy S9, one of Samsung's most popular and powerful smartphones, does not have an IR blaster, leading to some very disappointed customers.
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Why my phone can't control IR devices?

Pocophone has only Infrared Camera, not Infrared Blaster and if you use the device as a remote, Infrared Camera has a limited range (idk about 4 inches?) and cannot be reached on most appliances with IR Receiver.
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How do I install infrared 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.
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Why did Samsung stop IR blaster?

Basically saying, that is because Samsung feels that IR blaster is not widely used by people anymore and because their rivals provide the same IR blaster in the low-end phones tier.
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Does Samsung S8 have IR remote?

Sadly though, contrary to what rumors had suggested, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ do not come with an IR blaster. This means that there is no way you can use the phone to control your non-smart TV, AC, and music player.
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Does Iphone 7 have IR blaster?

No infrared hardware. Bluetooth only. What is "Bogu"?
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Where is Samsung IR sensor?

On most Samsung TVs the infrared sensor is on the lower right-hand side of the screen or the lower middle.
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What Android phones have an IR blaster?

The best phones with IR blasters you can buy today
  1. TCL 10 Pro. An affordable, new phone with an IR blaster. ...
  2. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G. A good import buy for an IR-equipped flagship. ...
  3. Huawei P30 Pro. The final Huawei flagship with Google apps. ...
  4. Huawei Mate 10 Pro. One of the last U.S.-sold flagships with an IR blaster. ...
  5. LG G5.
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Can I use my S10 as a TV remote?

You just have to find the application dedicated to your operator in the Play Store of your Samsung Galaxy S10 + by entering the name of your operator then 'TV remote control'. You will then come across a choice of applications allowing you to switch your Samsung Galaxy S10 + into a TV remote control for your box.
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Does the iPhone 12 have infrared?

With the LiDAR & Infrared Night Vision app, you can use the front camera on devices with FaceID, and the front and back cameras on iPhone 12 Pro, iPad Pro, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max in complete darkness! The front-facing camera will use the infrared sensor in the TrueDepth camera.
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