Can you use the S8 as a infra red remote control

[mawallace]

I have got conflicting answers to this - can you use the S8 as a remote TV control if it's one with a infra red remote control?

If so what app should I use?

 

[ABOSWORTH007]

I have got conflicting answers to this - can you use the S8 as a remote TV control if it's one with a infra red remote control?

If so what app should I use?

There is no IR blaster so I don't see how anyone could use it as a remote in that regard. I tried the xfinity remote that works via wifi and it kind of sucked. I wish they hadn't ditched the IR blaster with the S7 models but there are hardly any phones with an IR blaster now.

 

[thoughtjunky]

I have an S8+ and it's true there's no IR for controlling TVs. That's one of the reasons I've held onto my S6.

 

[Greg C]

You may be able to control your tv by downloading an tv remote app and using your wi-fi to control it. I cs5do this with my LG tv by using LG's remote control app.

 

[blitzer blitzer]

I still have my S6 but it got dropped & now it has black screen of death.
Everything is working as I can hear chirps & beeps & led notifications. But I loved the fact it had an ir blaster