Reviews of irplus WAVE - Infrared Remote

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List of user reviews and ratings for irplus WAVE - Infrared Remote

Total ratings

3.61 (Rating count: 626)

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Review summary

Overall sentiment is positive: many users say it works well, is easy to use, and has a nicer interface than rivals, especially for DIY setups using an IR LED in the mic jack. However, performance is device-dependent and ranges widely; some phones show only short or no range. Code support is limited and not all remotes (notably Philips) work, with requests for learning/uploading codes and a brute-force mode for unknown devices. Despite gaps, it remains a favored choice among Android IR remote apps.

Pros

Generally works well on many devices and at a reasonable distance
Easy to use with a nicer interface than rival apps
Uses an IR LED in the microphone jack, enabling a simple DIY hardware setup
Popular for DIY remotes and compatibility with homemade IR transmitters

Cons

Device compatibility varies by phone; some devices show very short or no IR range
Code coverage is limited and not all remotes (e.g., Philips) work; few community codes
Lacks learning/uploading of custom remote codes and a brute-force option for unknown devices
In some cases IR is transmitted but no control is possible yet

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 5.00

All time rating average: 3.61

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-06-09	om*****	very good
very good
2025-03-24	Jo*****	one of my favorite DIY projects that I ever finished
one of my favorite DIY projects that I ever finished
2025-01-09	MO*****	Would you please make users able to upload IR code of their devices?
Would you please make users able to upload IR code of their devices?
2024-12-14	Es*****	Works very well on this phone from a reasonable distance with just one LED. Works only at a very short distance on another phone and on a very cheap phone it didn't work at all. So yes it does depend on the phone. Thanks a lot for your hard work.
Works very well on this phone from a reasonable distance with just one LED. Works only at a very short distance on another phone and on a very cheap phone it didn't work at all. So yes it does depend on the phone. Thanks a lot for your hard work.
2024-09-24	Ta*****	READ THE DESCRIPTION! Dont give low stars because you refused to understand an app before allowing it acceas to your device. Thats a you problem, not the devs problem. Okay, that bit out of the way, I love this app! My S5 spoiled me with its blaster, then samsung got mad no one was using their garbage Peel app, and removed it. Like good lemings other manufacturers did the same. Now not only can I control a built in blaster, but a few licks of solder and I can add one to any device!!! 7/5 stars!
READ THE DESCRIPTION! Dont give low stars because you refused to understand an app before allowing it acceas to your device. Thats a you problem, not the devs problem. Okay, that bit out of the way, I love this app! My S5 spoiled me with its blaster, then samsung got mad no one was using their garbage Peel app, and removed it. Like good lemings other manufacturers did the same. Now not only can I control a built in blaster, but a few licks of solder and I can add one to any device!!! 7/5 stars!
2024-08-22	Br*****	Great collaboration
Great collaboration
2024-04-05	Di*****	My dog chewed my rotel hifi remote , this app helped me out while I waited for a replacement remote .
My dog chewed my rotel hifi remote , this app helped me out while I waited for a replacement remote .
2024-02-09	sa*****	Good app. It works
Good app. It works
2024-02-04	ke*****	nice
nice
2023-12-07	Dr*****	Works really well, I have a better question, is it possible to make the mic port of the headphone jack into a sensor for learning remote function or that feature is very limited/non existent in terms of hardware?
Works really well, I have a better question, is it possible to make the mic port of the headphone jack into a sensor for learning remote function or that feature is very limited/non existent in terms of hardware?