IRSignalTester
Test infrared remotes & LEDs
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
IR Signal Tester is a simple utility for testing infrared (IR) signals using your phone’s camera.
Check if a remote control is working, compare signal strength between remotes, or detect infrared light from IR LEDs — all in real time.
No ads, no fear-based claims, just a practical tool that works.
What the app does
Most infrared remotes and IR LEDs emit light that phone cameras can detect — even though your eyes can’t.
IR Signal Tester makes this visible and measurable.
Use it to:
Test TV, AC, and media remotes
Check if a remote is weak or failing
Compare signal strength between remotes
Detect infrared light sources and IR LEDs
Features
Live IR Detection
Real-time camera view
Clear “IR detected” indicator
Signal strength meter (weak → strong)
Remote Control Test
Guided 3-second test
Signal health results: Good, Weak, Intermittent, or No Signal
Helpful explanations for each result
Compare Remotes (Pro)
Test two remotes side by side
Compare signal strength and stability
Quickly see which remote performs better
Clean & Private
Works completely offline
No accounts, no tracking
Camera access only, used solely for IR detection
Who it’s for
Anyone troubleshooting a TV or AC remote
Technicians and installers
DIYers and electronics hobbyists
Anyone who wants a simple way to check infrared signals
Important note
IR Signal Tester detects infrared light signals, not hidden cameras or surveillance devices.
Results depend on camera hardware and lighting conditions.
Ratings & Reviews
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Bug fixes
The developer, LimeLime Labs LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Provider
- LimeLime Labs LLC
- Size
- 6 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English and Spanish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Remove Ads USD 0.99
- Copyright
- © LimeLime Labs
