Can I use my phone as a VCR remote?
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.
Can my phone be used as a remote?
Google recently launched a new remote-control app for Android phones that lets you control compatible Google TVs and Android TV operating system devices. You can add the remote to the Quick Settings tiles on your Android phone.
Does iPhones have IR blaster?
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.
How can I get my DVD player to play without a remote?
Install a Remote Control App on Your Phone. Your smartphone, be it an iPhone or an Android phone, can also work as a remote control for DVD player as long as you download and install a remote control app on it. Some DVD players have companion app with which you can control DVD player over your local network.
Which iPhone has IR blaster?
Unfortunately, the iPhone does not include an IR blaster. Apple hasn’t included the IR blaster in any iPhone so far. Is there Any IR Blaster for iPhone? Sure, some smart guy invented headphone jack IR blaster, which can be used on any smartphone with headphone jack including iPhone.
Which mobile phones have infrared?
Vivo X70 Pro Plus. Hadlee Simons / Android Authority.
Can I use my phone as 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.