R09 Mini Smartphone IR Remote Controller Adapter for iOS Smart Phone Mini Infrared Universal Control All in One Air Conditioner/TV/DVD/STB (Black-for Lightning)

I bought this IR blaster so that I could use my iPhone as a universal remote when staying in hotels that have the TVs locked out and those that use "Clean remotes" (those white/teal colored remotes that are easier to keep clean but have few buttons) that lack an input button (for if you want to use the TV to connect to a game console, laptop, phone/tablet, etc.). If you unplug the ethernet cable on the back of those (most common these days) you can unlock features but the Clean remote will not longer work, so you need a universal remote. Rather than buy and carry around one or more remotes (so that you don't have to program a Samsung vs a LG TV for instance), you can get this IR blaster and use your phone instead. This one has a lightning port for iPhone use and the USB-C one is for other Android device use. You do need to download an app that seems pretty safe/legit from the app store, but once you do you can easily search for the device/TV and basically if you use the configuration for any TV of the same brand it should work (e.g. if you select a Samsung TV of any model it will probably work with whatever Samsung TV you try it on), which is good because it's not always possible to find the exact TV model. Only quibble is that I couldn't get the rotate/reverse function to work, which would flip the app orientation so that you can point the IR blaster end at the TV and the remote buttons on the screen will be facing the right way. I couldn't get it to work but even so it's a great, cheap little device that will be very handy when I travel (or at home).

I love the idea. The adapter is unobtrusive, good looking, ... very nice. However, I don't know if it works because the software is terrible. The software User Guide is only 1 page long and useless. Image does rotate to allow you to point adapter at device but it always rotated 180 degrees wrong. Adding devices only allows you to select manufacturer of your device. it then offers a power button that you're supposed to use to test whether the first code powers your device. If it works, you are supposed to press "useful" button. If not, press "useless" button and it will go to another code for you to test. Sony projectors had 25 codes to go through. This was ok and I finally got the right code. With Roku, instead of the power button for testing, it gave me a screen layout display. Nothing worked and there was no way to try other codes. Referring to the software user guide was useless and very hard to find. The manufacturer of this hardware (no doubt in China) should recognize the shortcomings of the software they recommend (I don't think they wrote or provide the software). If that is the software they wish to suggest, they should write their own instructions to supplement intuition. If courting the US market, they should be sure it is written by someone from the US that isn't a geek and knows how to write something that is complete and makes sense. Even if this means adding $5 to the price of the adapter. it would be a bargain (if it works). As it is, at least for me, this is NOT a value. I'm returning it.

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Came with brief instructions and QR code to install from app store. Initial attempt to match codes with my Sony TV took a long time - 38 variations of power button which seems ridiculous given Sony is a common brand at least in the US. Additional few buttons tested/confirmed and it made a lot of assumptions about remaining features. In the end it’s good for basic power, volume, mute but on a smart TV does not present enough of the special buttons for menu navigation. I was expecting this would likely be the case, so it does the minimum for what I wanted which is small form factor and basic functions.

I’ve had this before, worked awesomely, but stopped in 3 months like it had a time limit, but still a good price for its functionality. The software could use some help. I ordered another one(a lightning) but they sent me a type-c, but I was not able to return it(for personal reasons), which is pretty pooopy

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Convenient and Compact IR Remote Controller! The R09 Mini Smartphone IR Remote Controller Adapter is a fantastic gadget for controlling all my devices seamlessly! It works perfectly with my iOS smartphone, allowing me to manage my air conditioner, TV, DVD player, and STB effortlessly. The setup is straightforward, and the compact design makes it easy to carry around. I love the convenience of having one universal remote for multiple devices, and the infrared functionality works reliably. This adapter has definitely simplified my home entertainment experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking to streamline their remote controls!

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look at the permission to use this app, Will not work with any other apps. This app has access to: Device & app history retrieve running apps Calendar read calendar events plus confidential information ******add or modify calendar events and send email to guests without owners' knowledge ***** Location approximate location (network-based) precise location (GPS and network-based) access extra location provider commands Phone read phone status and identity Photos/Media/Files access USB storage filesystem read the contents of your USB storage *****modify or delete the contents of your USB storage****** Storage: read the contents of your USB storage modify or delete the contents of your USB storage Camera: take pictures and videos Microphone record audio Wi-Fi connection information view Wi-Fi connections Device ID & call information read phone status and identity Other: power device on or off *******download files without notification*********** full license to interact across users close other apps Send download notifications. transmit infrared read Home settings and shortcuts view network connections pair with Bluetooth devices access Bluetooth settings change system display settings change network connectivity allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi disable your screen lock expand/collapse status bar control flashlight full network access change your audio settings ****run at startup** enable app debugging draw over other apps control vibration prevent device from sleeping modify system settings install shortcuts uninstall shortcuts