Modern HTC and Samsung models no longer come with IR blasters, but you can often find them on newer models released by Huawei, Honor, and Xiaomi. [1] X Research source You can also check your Android’s user manual if you’ve hung on to it.

Not all IR apps are universal remote control apps. Some are for specific brands. Be sure to read the app’s description before installing. For example, you can use Mi Remote only for Xiaomi phones.

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 https://codesforuniversalremotes. com to find your code. TVs, DVD/Blu-Ray players, audio receivers, and much more can be controlled using an IR blaster.

Some apps allow you to add multiple devices. If the app is free it may limit the number of devices you can add.