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Does my phone have an IR blaster?
Pick your phone brand. If it has no IR blaster, that’s fine for a smart TV: a Wi-Fi remote app does the job, from anywhere in the room.
Your phone
✕ iPhone: no IR blaster
No iPhone has an IR blaster. The phone can still be a TV remote over Wi-Fi for smart TVs (Samsung 2016+, LG, Roku, Vizio, Google TV, Fire TV).
✕ Samsung Galaxy: no IR blaster
Not on current Galaxy phones. The Galaxy S6 and S6 edge (2015) were the last Samsung flagships with one; the Note5, S6 edge+ and every S-series model since (S7 to S25) have none.
✓ Xiaomi: often yes
Many Xiaomi phones have one, for example the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. Look for "IR blaster" or "Infrared port" in your exact model's specs; the IR remote app comes preinstalled on models that have it.
✓ Redmi (Xiaomi): often yes
Many Redmi phones have one, for example the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G. Look for "IR blaster" or "Infrared port" in your exact model's specs; the IR remote app comes preinstalled on models that have it.
✓ POCO (Xiaomi): often yes
Many POCO phones have one, for example the POCO F7. Look for "IR blaster" or "Infrared port" in your exact model's specs; the IR remote app comes preinstalled on models that have it.
✓ vivo: often yes
Many vivo phones have one, for example the vivo X200 Pro. Look for "IR blaster" or "Infrared port" in your exact model's specs; the IR remote app comes preinstalled on models that have it.
✓ iQOO (vivo): often yes
Many iQOO phones have one, for example the iQOO 13. Look for "IR blaster" or "Infrared port" in your exact model's specs; the IR remote app comes preinstalled on models that have it.
✓ Honor: often yes
Many Honor phones have one, for example the Honor Magic7 Pro. Look for "IR blaster" or "Infrared port" in your exact model's specs; the IR remote app comes preinstalled on models that have it.
✓ Huawei: often yes
Many Huawei phones have one, for example the Huawei Mate 70 Pro. Look for "IR blaster" or "Infrared port" in your exact model's specs; the IR remote app comes preinstalled on models that have it.
✓ OnePlus: often yes
Many OnePlus phones have one, for example the OnePlus 13. Look for "IR blaster" or "Infrared port" in your exact model's specs; the IR remote app comes preinstalled on models that have it.
? Google Pixel, Motorola or another brand: check the specs
We have not verified these. Look up your exact model’s spec sheet for "Infrared port" or "IR blaster". If it is not listed, the phone has none, but a Wi-Fi remote app still works with smart TVs.
No IR blaster? Use Wi-Fi instead
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Questions people ask
Does the iPhone have an IR blaster?
No. No iPhone model has an infrared blaster. An iPhone can still control smart TVs over Wi-Fi with a remote app such as NoRemote.
Which phones have an IR blaster?
Many Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO, vivo, iQOO, Honor, Huawei and OnePlus phones, for example the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, POCO F7, vivo X200 Pro and OnePlus 13. Check your exact model’s specs for “Infrared port”.
Do Samsung phones have an IR blaster?
Not current ones. The Galaxy S6 and S6 edge from 2015 were the last Samsung flagships with IR.
Can I use my phone as a TV remote without an IR blaster?
Yes, for smart TVs on the same Wi-Fi as the phone: Samsung from 2016 on, LG webOS, Roku, Vizio SmartCast, Google TV and Android TV, and Fire TV. TVs without Wi-Fi need an IR remote.
Is Wi-Fi or IR better for a phone remote?
Wi-Fi works from anywhere in the room or the house, through cabinets, and supports typing and app launching, but only with smart TVs. IR needs line of sight but also works with older non-smart TVs.
Sources
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro - Full phone specifications (GSMArena)
- Apple iPhone 16 - Full phone specifications (GSMArena)
- Why Samsung Removed The IR Blaster From Its Phones (SlashGear)
- Samsung Galaxy S6 - Full phone specifications (GSMArena)
- Samsung Galaxy S6 edge - Full phone specifications (GSMArena)
- Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ - Full phone specifications (GSMArena)
- Samsung Galaxy Note5 - Full phone specifications (GSMArena)
- Samsung Galaxy S7 - Full phone specifications (GSMArena)
- Samsung Galaxy S7 edge - Full phone specifications (GSMArena)
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - Full phone specifications (GSMArena)
- Xiaomi 15 Ultra Specifications (mi.com)
- Xiaomi 15 Ultra - Full phone specifications (GSMArena)
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G - Full phone specifications (GSMArena)
- POCO F7 Specifications (po.co)
- Xiaomi Poco F7 - Full phone specifications (GSMArena)
- vivo X200 Pro Specs (vivo.com)
- vivo X200 Pro - Full phone specifications (GSMArena)
- vivo iQOO 13 - Full phone specifications (GSMArena)
- Honor Magic7 Pro - Full phone specifications (GSMArena)
- Huawei Mate 70 Pro - Full phone specifications (GSMArena)
- OnePlus 13 - Full phone specifications (GSMArena)
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