The mobile with infrared they were widely used in the 2000s, and we all wanted one. Believe it or not, these technologies for this type of equipment are still valid and there are modern equipment that use it.
In this article we show you not only the use that you can give to this type of equipment, but also what are the apps that currently lead digital stores for the use of this technology. Without further ado, let's get to know more about this topic.
What is infrared sensor system
In a very basic way, we can define it as a system based on waves that allows exchanging information, sending data packets or simply receiving them. It is known by its acronym NFC (Near field communication), and is based on a part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Much of the technology that is currently used has this system, from the use of remote control of televisions to payment methods. Despite being old technology, it has various applications.
What is the use that can be given to mobile phones with infrared
The first mobiles with infrared sensors had practically a unique function, exchange data from one device to another. This system, despite having been very striking, quickly fell into disuse due to other systems such as Bluetooth, much faster and more efficient.
Many will have thought that the use of mobile phones with infrared had become obsolete, however, many smartphones currently have this system. Possibly, your computer has this technology and you didn't even know it, but it allows you to open a series of different functionalities that are very useful today.
Games
Although it is true that a large part of mobile phones have replaced their infrared sensors with accelerometers or other types of sensors, many games continue to use some basic elements. Movement detected by infrared sensors continues to be usedTherefore, manufacturers continue to use this technology.
One of the most famous games that continue to use infrared sensors is the popular Just Dance, a title to play dancing.
Remote control
The futuristic dream of controlling some accessories and tools from a centralized universal remote is currently possible. With the help of infrared remote control that you can install on your mobile, you can use air conditioning systems, garage doors or the television itself.
In order to use your smartphone as a universal remote control system App downloads are required. These serve as a manager between the signals emitted by the equipment and the receiver we want. You can download the apps for free from the official store of your operating system.
Connection with other mobiles
This is perhaps one of the traditional methods of data exchange, even before the appearance of smartphones. This method is quite simple, just place one team in front of another to share.
It is important to keep in mind that data exchange by this method is much slower than others such as Google Drive or even Bluetooth itself.
Applications to use mobile phones with infrared
There are currently a large number of completely free apps that will allow you to use your smartphone to control various elements in your environment. Here is a small selection:
TV remote
Specially designed and developed to control TV, air conditioners and DTT. It is practically self-configuring, once it has been installed. For its use it is necessary to have previously activated the infrared of the mobile and then choose what type of equipment you want to control.
It has more than 1 million downloads, of which 32 thousand users offered their opinion, giving it 4.2 stars out of 5 possible. Its interface is quite intuitive and very colorful, Twinone's effort is noticeable when developing it.
Universal TV remote control
Developed for common televisions or Smart TVs, as it works with duality between infrared and WiFi. It can be downloaded for free from the official application store of traditional operating systems.
Users have praised it in an excellent way, with 4.5 stars and 10 million downloads. Its minimalist design, but at the same time functional, can replace traditional remote controls.
universal remote control
It is a very versatile app, which allows you to turn your mobile into a remote control, not only for devices via Wi-Fi, but also via infrared. Allows you to connect to BlueRay, projectors, soundbars, decoders, DVDs or even Roku.
It is constantly updated and its interface is very simple and user friendly. Despite having a lower number of downloads compared to those mentioned above, only 5 million, it has a large number of positive ratings.
Universal remote control
It is an app specially designed for televisions of almost any type. It has dual connectivity, via WiFi or via infrared system. Its interface is extremely simple and practical.
One of the advantages of the app is that it is compatible with tablets, which makes it ideal for maximum control of your TV.
