What is the SMSCIR Infrared Receiver Windows Driver?
The SMSCIR Infrared Receiver driver is associated with SMSC (Standard Microsystems Corporation), a company known for developing various semiconductor components, including those for infrared (IR) communication. SMSCIR typically refers to an Infrared Receiver device that uses infrared signals for communication between devices, like connecting a remote control or enabling data exchange via infrared (IR) on a computer.
The SMSCIR Infrared Receiver driver is used to enable infrared (IR) ports on your computer, allowing it to send and receive infrared signals. It is often used for devices like remote controls, wireless data transfers, or even communication with other IR-enabled devices.
On Windows, this driver allows the operating system to communicate with the infrared hardware (whether built into the laptop or added via an external USB infrared adapter) and manage IR devices such as remote controls, IR printers, or even synchronizing mobile devices with computers.