Trying to program your RCA universal remote control can be confusing. We’ve been there—and now we’ll walk you through the process from start to
finish. There are a few different procedures you can follow, depending on whether your remote has a Code Search button or whether you have a device code for the gear you want to pair with your remote. If your remote has a Code Search button, the easiest way to pair devices is by directly entering the device codes. Pro tip: All operations are performed on the universal remote you’re programming. No need to touch any other remotes or devices, except to power them on. If a code doesn’t work, or you were unable to find one for your device, you can also use the Code Search button to run through all possible RCA universal remote codes until you find one that works.
New remote? Maybe it’s time to switch up your TV service.Enter your zip code below to see top TV and internet providers in your neighborhood. If your RCA universal remote does not have a Code Search buttonIf your remote control doesn’t have the Code Search button, the programming process looks a little different:
This looks like a lot, but it’s actually not too bad. Once you’ve got the remote working with one device, like your TV, just repeat the same process for the other equipment in your home theater setup. Eventually, you’ll have one mighty, multifunctional godstick (that’s couch potato for “universal remote”). MethodologyOur experts tested out RCA’s universal remotes and broke down what you’d need to know most about the setup process. For more information on our methodology, check out our How We Rank page. How to program an RCA Universal remote FAQ
Where can I purchase an RCA universal remote control?You can get one pretty much anywhere that sells basic electronics: drugstores, Walmart, Family Dollar, Amazon, etc. Oh, and we almost forgot—one of the best parts about these remotes is the price. In fact, this four-device universal remote is less than $10.00. Whether you’re drowning in a sea of remotes or just trying to replace an old one, a universal remote is a great bet. Follow these steps to get up and running with yours today.
How do I reprogram an RCA universal remote control?If you need to reprogram you RCA universal remote to work with a new TV (congrats!), follow the same procedures outlined in this article—just use the code that goes with the make and model of your new TV. You can find RCA universal remote codes here.
About the Author Randy Harward’s music and entertainment writing has appeared in HARP, Guitar World, Blurt, Salt Lake City Weekly, Salt Lake Magazine, and dozens of other publications since 1998. He watches tons of TV series and horror films as a Staff Writer for CableTV.com (and also for fun). His TV writing also pops up on SatelliteInternet.com and Move.org. Randy digs books, movies, burritos, disc golf, tarantulas, and cats. Related PostsWhat are the TV codes for spectrum remote?Programming Spectrum Remote 1060BC2/1060BC3 to TV with Codes. Can a spectrum remote be used as a universal remote?Use the POWER button to turn on the TV. How to use Spectrum remote as universal remote? Only Universal CLIKR-5 can be used to control your TV, Blu-Ray player, media, and audio devices.
How do I program my spectrum remote to my TV volume?To pair:. Turn your TV on.. Press the TV and OK buttons and hold them for at least three seconds. ... . Point the remote at the TV and press Channel + or Channel – and hold the button until the TV turns off.. Press the Power button to test the pairing. ... . Press the TV button again to store the code for your TV.. How do I program my on remote to my TV?Press and hold the Setup button on your ONN remote for two seconds. Release the button once the red indicator light stays solid. Press the device type button on the ONN remote. For example, if you're programming the remote for your television, press the TV button.
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