Infrared use on phones

What is infrared used for on phones? How does it work?

Asked by Simon on 5th Aug 2021
Expert Trade Answers
"IR or InfraRed lets you use your smartphone as a universal remote control for appliances like TVs, set-top boxes, media players and even air conditioners."
Answered on 30th Aug 2021 - Member since Jan 2021 - report
"Infrared is rarely used on phones these days, but if it is its primary use would be to control your TV or audiovisual equipment that supports infrared."
Answered on 27th Feb 2022 - Member since Jul 2020 - report
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