Can the iPhone 12 Pro Detect Infrared Light?

Discover how the iPhone 12 Pro uses its LiDAR and TrueDepth camera to detect infrared light and measure depth accurately.

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Yes, the iPhone 12 Pro can see infrared light using its LiDAR scanner and TrueDepth camera. Though it's not visible to the naked eye, infrared light is used by these sensors to measure depth and create accurate 3D maps. To observe infrared light, try pointing an infrared remote control at your iPhone camera and pressing a button; you'll see the infrared light flicker on your screen.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is infrared light and why can’t we see it? Infrared light is a type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light, making it invisible to the human eye but detectable by special sensors.
  2. How does the iPhone 12 Pro use infrared light? The iPhone 12 Pro uses infrared light emitted by its LiDAR scanner and TrueDepth camera to measure depth and create accurate 3D maps for features like facial recognition and augmented reality.
  3. Can I see infrared light through my iPhone camera? Yes, by pointing an infrared remote control at your iPhone 12 Pro’s camera and pressing a button, you can see the infrared light flicker on the screen, which is invisible to the naked eye.