i have posted this hoping that a responsible sony engineer answers like recommended on https://developer.sony.com/support/how-to-post-tag-a-question/
My question/requirement is simple.. Why do Sony devices like the Xperia Z2 tablet not implement the Google Infrared API:
https://developer.android.com/reference/android/hardware/ConsumerIrManager.html
I think the official Sony IR Remote API is a ridiculous choice compared to that. Not only it cannot send raw infrared sequences, but also limits its use to Sony STOCK roms. I think this is a major flaw and limits the possibilities of Sony devices compared to other brands like Samsung and HTC.
The Sony API description says:
"Sony’s remote control app on the tablet or smartphone, through the IR remote API, without the need for low level communication with the infrared element."
It sounds like something positive - while it is in fact negative. I WANT the low-level communication!!! So please do something, releasing some code snippet how to access the blaster and send raw commands like 400µs on, 600µs off would be enough , and would open sony devices to third party infrared apps which can support more devices, and open new possibilities. Shouldn't be so hard.
