2024-02-19 03:20:34
Currently, the infrared sensor is not very common; among other advantages, it can turn your cell phone into a universal remote control for the home.
There are certain brands that choose to incorporate an infrared sensor in their smartphones. Thanks to it we will be able to remotely control different devices that we have at home, such as the television.
An infrared sensor turns your mobile phone into a universal remote control with which you can control, in addition to TV, air conditioning, sound systems, Blu-ray players, etc.
Likewise, the infrared sensor can be used to share files and other documents wirelessly with other cell phones that also have this technology. Apple does not include this sensor in any of its terminals. But if you have an Android cell phone, it may be that yours does have infrared.
The infrared sensor on a smartphone is usually found on the top of the smartphone, near the front camera, although other manufacturers place it on the back of the phone. The precise location may vary between different brands and models, so if you are especially interested in knowing where the sensor is located you will have to look up model information or read the instruction manual.
To find out if your phone has an infrared sensor, you can perform the following steps:
Consult the product’s technical sheet on the internet or search for the instruction manual. If your device has an infrared sensor, it will be listed with complete security.
Download the Device Information Specs app. It is free, you have it in the Play Store and it is a very effective tool to check what sensors your mobile phone has included. In addition, it is very easy to use: go to the top ‘Features’ tab and look for the ‘Consumer IR’ section. If it says ‘Yes’ it means you have an infrared sensor.
What do I do if the infrared sensor does not work?
It may happen that, throughout the useful life of our smartphone, some of its sensors begin to fail. And infrared is not going to be an exception. When the infrared sensor starts to give problems, it is quite likely that it is a hardware problem, so you should contact the cell phone manufacturer and make use of the warranty, if it is still covered by it.
There is also a trick to check if the infrared sensor is working correctly. You just have to write #0# as if it were a phone number. This should open a test menu with a section called ‘IR LED’.
Fuente: www.eldiario.net