- Will it work with my iPhone?
- Only with USB-C iPhones such as the iPhone 15 and later. Lightning models need a different adapter.
- Does it need an app?
- Yes. The adapter sends IR, but you pick and configure devices through a remote-control app that supports USB-C IR blasters.
- How far can it reach?
- About 8 to 15 meters in open air, and best within 10 meters. Keep it pointed at the device, inside the 30-degree cone.
- Does it drain my phone battery?
- No. It has its own battery, so the host device only provides the connection.
- Can it learn from my old remote?
- Only if your app has a learning mode. The adapter itself just transmits.
- What is in the box?
- The IR blaster adapter. Check the listing for a battery or cable, since bundles vary.
- Where is the USB-C IR Blaster Adapter Universal Smart Remote cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $12.66, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the USB-C IR Blaster Adapter Universal Smart Remote?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including The Home Depot, Amazon.