Does LG g8 have IR Blaster?
While the LG G8 does have an infrared (IR) emitter, the emitter only helps with features like face unlock and hand ID. It doesn't have an infrared blaster that can be used as a remote control. Any remote app will need Wi-Fi control instead.
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