This small hole in the smartphone is of extremely useful, 99 percent Indians do not know its use!

The smartphone is being used every day. The smartphone has many in-built features in recent times which will make your daily life quite easy. However, there are some keys or functions that many people do not know. Have you ever seen a small hole in the smartphone? Many people ignore it as a design or think that it is a microphone or sensor. However, you will be surprised to hear that this small hole is actually a very useful part. Which is called IR blaster. This can turn your phone into universal remote. With which you can control TV, AC, set-top box and many other electronic devices in your home. Let’s know how this trick works.

This small remote control hidden in your phone is very useful. This is called IR blaster. It is a small hardware component. It sends infrared light signals. Just like traditional remote control works like TV or AC in your home. They get the electronic devices supporting infrared signal infrared technology and then work according to the command. Such as changing channels, reducing volume, changing AC temperature.

How does IR blaster work?

If you want to use IR blaster, you have to download a compatible app.

Step 1: Download the app

If your phone has an IR blaster, then your phone will already have a remote control app of the company. Companies like Xiaomi give Mi remote app in their phones.

If the app is already present on your phone, you can download the Universal TV Remote Control for Peel Smart Remote, Animote Universal Remote + WiFi, or IR Blaster.

Step 2- Select and configure the device

Whenever you open the app, first you have to select TV brands like Sony, LG or Panasonic. You can also choose electronic devices like AC, TV, Fan. Send some test signals to the app and watch it pairing with the device. You have to follow the onscreen instructions. Such as power on/off button, volume up/down button.

Stage 3- Start control

Once configured, a virtual remote for the device will appear on the screen of your phone. You can easily control it with your phone.

In which phone are these features?

There are many upgrade in the phone. Old functions and design change. Nowadays all smartphones do not have IR blaster. However, there are some companies that already feature this feature in their phone. Like, Xiaomi, Redmi, Oppo, Poco, Samsung. However, Apple users cannot use it.

What are the benefits of IR blaster?

Universal Remote: You do not need to keep separate remotes for different devices.

How beneficial: There will be no worry about losing remote or ending battery. The phone will always be nearby, so it can be used.

Smart Uses: Some apps also provide smart features, such as making customized remotes, setting preferred channels or giving voice commands.

Cost effective: If your phone has this feature, you do not need to buy a separate universal remote.