Xperia ZL, IR-Blaster doesn't seem to work with Remote Control App

[mlonline]

Hello everyone.

A week ago I bought the xperia zl phone and I tried to also use the pre installed "Remote Control" App to use the built in Infrared blaster. I can't make it work though. What I did is:

- I manually installed two deviceds (projecter / av receiver).

- Through the remote control software I programmed some keys in holding the original remote of the device in front of the infrared blaster of the ZL. The Remote Control App told me that it 'Learnt the command'. I then saved everything and tried to use the programmed button but both deviced don't react. It seems the infrad signal is not sent out.

- I also tried to hold the infrared blaster of the zl really close to the deviced - still no reaction.

Do I miss something? Does infrared have to be switched on seperately? I checked in the apps and all Remote Control Apps / Service seem to be running.

I did uninstall / disable some sony apps before but I don't think I disabled relevent apps for the remote control to work....

Anyone having the same problem? or a solution ?

Michael

[GeoffH]

experia Z does not have IR port as far as I'm aware, I use a network to control my sammy TV with an android app

[mlonline]

Right, Z doesn't, but ZL does. Sony also has a 'Remote Control' App pre installed for that purpose.

http://developer.sonymobile.com/2013/01/10/develop-innovative-ir-remote-sensor-related-apps-for-xper...

[GeoffH]

ah sorry my bad - didn't realise that

thanks for the info

not sure I can help you with it as I have no experience of that function

someone I'm sure will be along

if you have another phone with a camera or a digital camera handy you can check to see if the phone is outputing a signal by viewing it through the camera - you will see it light up

[mlonline]

Thanks for the advice, I will definitely do that to see, whether there is an infrared output or not. Will inform you all about the result.

[mlonline]

So, here is what I found out: There is only a visible signal when I use the presettings of a random device from the list. As soon as I use a key which I progranmed manually there is no signal. Problem I have now: the devices I have are not in that list

[Rickard]

I tested this also and it seems there's a problem with learning new codes, i get the same problem as you. I will escalate this.

[mlonline]

Thanks, appreciate your feedback. It is good to know that Sony is doing something.

[bt7]

I am having the same issue as mlonline, but there is signal.

[GLEAMJEWELS]

My learning functioning also not working I bought this phone only coz of it learning function please check it and update as soon as possible