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Latest update [menu]
1.17 (2016-09-18):
Added support for external IR emitter connected via 3.5 mm headphone jack
1.16 (2015-08-15):
Possible to configure to use last used remote (default)
Added support for Samsung Blu-ray
Added support for Toshiba set top box
Fixed bug with attachement in "Send feedback"
1.15 (2015.07-18):
Added support for Vizio TV
Fixed mute and left key for Philips TV
1.14: (2015-07-04):
Added support for Philips TV
1.13: (2015-03-15):
Correction of long click bug for Samsung S5 users
Description [menu]
Universal IR Remote Control allows you to use your phone as a remote control for your TV, DVD, VCR or set-top box. It use the infrared (IR) emitter on your phone to control any of your devices.
Currently you can control the following devices:
* LG TVs
* Panasonic TVs
* Samsung TVs
* Sharp TVs
* Sony TVs
* etc
However more devices will be added. Please use the Send Feedback option from the options menu to request your device and I will add the devices requested most first. Please also send feedback to confirm that the app is working with a particular model (or if it doesn't work).
This app has been confirmed to work with Samsung Galaxy S4 to control Panasonic and Sharp TVs.
To be able to you this app you need a phone with Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later and an infra-red transmitter.
Phones with IR Blaster include Samsung Galaxy S5, S4, S4 Active, S4 Mini, S4 Zoom, Note 3, Note 8.0, Note 10.1, Tab 7.0 Plus, Tab 2, Tab 3, Galaxy Mega, HTC One, Lenovo Medion Lifetab S7852 (there may be more models).
Note: LG G2 is not supported since it use an own proprietary closed interface rather than standard Android interface.
How to install IR Remote Control APK for Android [menu]
Download IR Remote Control APK file (jw.ir.remote.control_18_1939399.apk) from SameAPK.com, then follow these steps:
Update Phone Settings
- Go to your phone Settings page
- Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
- Check the Unknown Sources box
- Confirm with OK
Go to Downloads
- Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
- Tap the APK file you downloaded (jw.ir.remote.control_18_1939399.apk)
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
How to install IR Remote Control APK on Windows 7/8/10 or MAC PC? [menu]
Download IR Remote Control APK file(jw.ir.remote.control_18_1939399.apk) from SameAPK.com to your PC (ex: /Users/xxx/Downloads/(jw.ir.remote.control_18_1939399.apk)), then follow these steps:
Using Emulator:
- Download And Install one Emulator Softwares (Ex: Bluestacks, GenyMotion, NoxPlayer)
- Simple install APK on PC by drag and drop file jw.ir.remote.control_18_1939399.apk on Emulator screen
IR Remote Control APK Pros & Cons [menu]
Pros
- This app is safe, it's not require high risk permissions
- Compatible with 32 bit device (most Emulator using 32bit arch CPU)
- Compatible with 64-bit device (some android device and current Bluestacks)
Cons
Everything is good.
