Due to the fact that iPhones don't have infrared (IR) blasters, they can't be used to control older, non-Wi-Fi TV models, although you can buy IR dongles that plug into the Lightning connector and enable this feature. ... They all work in basically the same way, in that the app will automatically search for your smart TV.

Which iPhone has IR blaster?

Apple has packed the iPhone X, iPhone 8, and the iPhone 8 Plus with top-notch internals and cutting-edge technology. Despite that though, the new iPhones lack one key hardware feature: an IR blaster. While Apple has never included an IR blaster on an iPhone, it does not mean the feature is not useful.

How do I turn on infrared on my iPhone?

Step 2: Now Try Using the Front-Facing FaceTime Camera to See Light From an Infrared LED. Now press the "switch cameras" icon in the upper right corner of the iPhone's Camera app so that the FaceTime camera's view is being displayed on the screen. You will probably see yourself on the screen.