IRCode

IRCode is a powerful utility application that transforms your smartphone into a universal infrared remote control. It is designed for users who want to consolidate control of their TV, air conditioner, stereo, and other IR-enabled devices into a single, convenient tool. By leveraging your phone's built-in IR blaster, IRCode eliminates the hassle of searching for multiple remotes, offering a streamlined and modern approach to managing your home electronics. This app is ideal for anyone seeking to reduce clutter and gain precise control over their compatible technology with a device they always have on hand.

Extensive Database of Device Codes

To begin using IRCode, users first select the type of device they wish to control, such as a television or set-top box. The app then prompts you to enter the brand name of your equipment. IRCode searches its vast internal database, which contains remote control codes for thousands of brands and models from across the globe. Once you select your specific model, IRCode automatically downloads and configures the corresponding infrared signal patterns. This process creates a virtual replica of your original remote on your smartphone’s screen, ready for immediate use.

Manual Code Learning and Programming

For devices not found in the database, IRCode provides a manual learning function. Users initiate the "Learn" mode, which instructs the app to receive and decode infrared signals. You point your original physical remote at your phone's IR blaster and press the button you want to replicate, such as "Power" or "Volume Up." IRCode captures the unique signal pattern and assigns it to a newly created virtual button within the app. This allows for complete customization, enabling users to build a functional remote for virtually any IR-controlled device, even rare or older models.

Creating and Organizing Custom Remote Layouts

IRCode offers deep customization for organizing your controls. After adding a device, users can enter the layout editor to modify their virtual remote. You can reposition buttons by dragging them to more intuitive locations, change their size for better accessibility, and even alter their icons for clarity. Furthermore, IRCode allows you to combine frequently used buttons from different devices onto a single, unified "Favorite" remote screen. This workflow lets you create a personalized control panel that fits your specific usage habits and preferences perfectly.

Controlling Non-Standard and DIY Electronics

A standout feature of IRCode is its ability to control non-consumer gadgets and DIY electronics projects. Hobbyists and makers use this function to send custom-coded commands. Users can input specific hexadecimal code values known to operate a particular component, like an IR-controlled motor or LED strip. IRCode transmits this exact code through the phone’s blaster. This turns your phone into a development tool for prototyping and controlling custom-built circuits, making IRCode invaluable beyond typical home entertainment systems.

Scheduled Command Execution for Automation

IRCode supports basic automation through its scheduling feature. Users can program the app to execute a specific command at a predetermined time. For instance, you can set IRCode to send a "Power On" signal to your air conditioner every weekday at 5:00 PM before you arrive home. To do this, you select the device, choose the command, and then set the day and time for it to trigger. This automated workflow helps in creating a more comfortable and energy-efficient environment without manual intervention each day.

Direct Sharing of Remote Configurations

The app facilitates easy sharing of configured remotes between users. Once you have perfectly set up a remote for a tricky device, IRCode can generate a unique file containing all the command codes and layout data. You can then send this file to another person who also uses the IRCode application. Upon receiving and importing the file, their app will instantly have the same functional remote control setup, saving them the effort of manually searching or learning the codes themselves. This makes configuring multiple devices in a household quick and consistent.

Key Features

  Access a massive built-in database of remote codes for global device brands.

  Learn commands manually from existing physical remotes.

  Fully customize button placement, size, and layout on the virtual remote.

  Control DIY electronics and projects with custom hex code input.

  Schedule commands to execute automatically at set times.

  Share and import custom remote configurations with other users.