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Does iPhone have an IR blaster?

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iPhones do not have IR blasters, but you can use an iPhone as a remote control for an Apple TV.

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My smart TV is a Coby but my phone does not have IR blaster. Can I use my phone as a remote?

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Even if your Android doesn't have an IR blaster, you may be able to use it as a remote for certain smart TVs over Wi-Fi using a universal remote control app. Check the Play Store to see if there's a remote app for your TV and try it out!

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How do I know if I can use IR blaster on my Android device?

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Step 1 says it: you can perform an internet search, like Google, to read forums and see if your phone has the hardware or not. You can also look at your phone's manual to see if it has the IR components.

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How do I know if my LG phone is IR compatible?

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You can find the answer to this question by looking at your phone's manual or by performing an internet search. You'll also need the specific model of your LG phone to find relevant information.

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Can I use the IR blaster on my tablet to control my Android phone? I just wanted to view it on the larger screen?

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No. You can use the cast function to view it on the TV, or screen mirroring. They both use WiFi.

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Can an IR blaster be used to get my Samsung image onto my TV?

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No, you would need to connect it via cable or stream it remotely over WiFi or Bluetooth (if your TV is a smart TV).

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Where do I buy an external IR blaster?

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Online stores such as Amazon and eBay are the best places.

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What do I do if my phone doesn't support Android IR Blaster?

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You can get an external IR blaster. If you have a smart TV, you don't need an IR blaster.

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Does a Galaxy S9+ have an IR blaster?

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No, they discontinued putting IR blasters on Galaxy models after the S5, so the newer Galaxy phones won't have them.

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Do the latest Vivo smartphones have built-in IR blaster?

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No, they do not.

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How do I find out the codes for my IR remote?

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Depending on the app you're using, you may be asked to enter a universal code for the component. You can find these codes on the web by searching the internet for the model and "remote control code." You could also visit a site like codesforuniversalremotes .com to find your code.

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