WinLIRC

WinLIRC: Open-Source Infrared Remote Control Software for Windows

WinLIRC is an open-source infrared remote control software for Windows. It allows you to receive and send infrared signals using a supported device, enabling remote control of various equipment.

What is WinLIRC?

WinLIRC is an open-source infrared remote control software application for Windows. It enables you to receive and transmit infrared signals on your computer using a supported infrared receiver/blaster device.

With WinLIRC, you can capture and analyze infrared signals from remote controls, as well as transmit customized infrared signals to control various types of equipment that use infrared remote controls, such as TVs, air conditioners, stereos, and home theater components.

Some of the key features of WinLIRC include:

• Ability to learn and record infrared signals from remote controls
• Macro capabilities to transmit sequences of signals
• Plugin support for adding new device drivers and protocols
• Configurable user interface and advanced scripting options
• Works with many common consumer infrared devices

WinLIRC requires connecting a compatible infrared receiver/transmitter device to your computer. Supported device types include serial port blasters, USB infrared interfaces, and infrared decoder chips. The software can capture and send signals modulated with common protocols used by infrared remotes.

With the appropriate supported hardware and configuration, WinLIRC provides a versatile open-source infrared remote control solution for Windows computers to control lights, appliances, AV equipment, and more.

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