Did you know that the "IR" in “IR blaster” stands for infrared? Most remote controls use infrared to communicate with home entertainment components such as TVs, audio receivers, and DVD players. Some older Android models come with a built-in IR blaster, and with the right app, you can use your phone or tablet to control your TV and more. This wikiHow article teaches you how to turn your IR-enabled Android phone or tablet into a virtual remote control for any TV.

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