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iOS and Infrared

Is it possible to communicate with an Infrared device (USB Infrared, TV, Mobile Phone, etc) using iOS (iPhone or iPad)?

Well, i know it's possible, since there are many remote/universal remote applications in the AppStore. I basically want to know how?

  • What are the limitations and requirements?
  • What kind of additional hardware is required? If it's available in the market?
  • Which protocols should i know about?
  • Which iOS libraries can help me in the process.

Can anyone point me in the right direction. Thanks.

Solution

  • Any devices using IR for controllers are either wifi or have custom hardware that outputs IR signals based off of output from the device. So without using your own hardware, I don't believe this is possible