Flipper Zero Infrared — Building a Universal Remote Library
Flipper Zero Infrared — Building a Universal Remote Library Flipper's IR library can grow into a comprehensive universal remote that controls everything in your home. Here's how to build it systematically. Built-In Library Flipper ships with a library for: Common TVs (Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic) Projectors Air conditioners Amplifiers/receivers Access via Infrared → Universal Remotes. Expanding the Library The community Flipper IR library is massive: 1. Go to: github.com/UberGuidoZ/Flipper/tree/main/Infrared 2. Download .ir files for your devices 3. Copy to SD/infrared/ via qFlipper File Format Flipper .ir files are plain text: Filetype: IR signals file Version: 1 name: Power type: parsed protocol: NECext address: 07 00 00 00 command: 02 00 00 00 name: VolumeUp type: parsed protocol: NECext address: 07 00 00 00 command: 03 00 00 00 Multiple signals per file, one per device category. Recording Your Own Library For any device not in the community library: 1. Infrared → Learn New Remote → Add Button 2. Point remote at Flipper, press button 3. Add each button (Power, Vol+, Vol-, Mute, Input, etc.) 4. Save as a single file with all buttons Organizing Your Library Group by room and device: SD/infrared/ LivingRoomTV.ir LivingRoomReceiver.ir BedroomTV.ir Projector.ir ACUnit.ir Navigation from Flipper In the Infrared app, browse to your .ir files and select individual buttons to send. Long files with many buttons navigate via scroll. Testing Range IR range depends on angle and distance: Direct line: up to 15 meters Off-angle: reduce range by 30–50% Point at IR sensor (usually front center of TV), not the screen
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