Keeping track of the remotes in your audiovisual arsenal is never an easy task, especially when you need three (or more) to watch a Blu-ray. Fortunately, thanks to the folks at RCA, there’s an inexpensive way to reduce your remote controller count (and/or replace a dearly departed TV remote). Here’s how to program an RCA universal remote if you’ve purchased one.
RCA Universal Remote Codes Programming
Follow the instructions listed below to program your RCA Universal remote to work with TVs, DVDs, and other devices.
Have you ever had to use multiple remotes to control multiple devices in your home? The RCA universal remote is ideal for eliminating the need for multiple remotes and the need to track down misplaced remotes. We’re here to help with our simple step-by-step instructions and complete list of remote codes.
Universal Remote Control Code List For RCA Remote Controls
On the RCA Universal Remote, there are eight different RCA remote codes and nine different VCR codes. There are two separate sets of codes for cable boxes.
RCATV Programming Codes (Codes for RCATV)
044 038 034 027 019 011 006 000
Codes for RCATV and Cable Boxes
027 000
Codes for RCATV and VCR
069 054 037 035 028 008 007 005 000
RCATV Codes – RCA TV Universal Remote Codes (Codes for RCATV)
0188 0187 0179 0125 0113 0096 0022 0015 0031 0054 0004 0107 0094 0100 0048 0102 0129 0342 0005 0191 0003 0163 0009 0162 0000
| Brand | Codes |
| Syntax | 1610 1240 1331 |
| Sansui | 0463 0171 1670 1892 1935 |
| Panasonic | 1480 0250 1457 0051 1291 2264 |
| Gateway | 1755 |
| Dell | 1264 |
| Celebrity | 0001 |
| Funai | 0001 0171 1963 |
| LG | 1423 1447 0017 0178 2358 2424 |
| JBL | 0054 |
| Magnavox | 1454 1866 1755 0054 0051 0171 0802 1365 1856 1963 |
| JCB | 2372 |
| Hitachi | 1643 0145 |
| Nexus Electronics | 2183 |
| Philips | 1454 1866 0054 1744 1856 2372 2374 |
| RCA | 1547 1447 0000 0051 0093 1661 1781 2187 2247 2434 |
| Samsung | 0812 0060 0702 0178 1060 2051 |
| Techwood | 0051 |
| Viewsonic | 1755 0885 1330 1365 1578 1627 1640 1742 2014 2087 2277 |
| TVS | 463 |
| Soyo | 1826 |
| Pulsar | 0017 |
| Penney | 0000 0156 0051 0060 0178 |
| Apex Digital | 0748 0765 1217 2397 |
| GE | 1547 1447 0000 0051 0451 0178 |
| NetTV | 1755 |
| Prima | 761 |
| JVC | 0463 0053 1253 1601 1774 2264 |
| Insignia | 1423 1564 0463 0171 1660 1710 1892 1963 2049 |
| Hello Kitty | 0451 |
| Electrohome | 0463 1670 |
| JBL | 0054 |
| Sanyo | 017021039056057058 |
| Proton | 011027037072 |
| Bell & Howell | 005 |
| Radio Shack | 000021025036037059064 |
Check device compatibility before attempting to program an RCA universal remote with RCATV codes. Because many manufacturers use different technologies for their devices, one remote will not work with equipment from other manufacturers.
Furthermore, just because RCA manufactured your television does not guarantee that the remote RCATV codes listed here will function with it. There are several kinds of remotes (with different programming capabilities and various RCA tv codes). Furthermore, there are numerous technologies for TVs, DVD players, and other electronic devices, making universal remote control impossible.
Setup Instructions for RCA Universal Remote Codes
Turn on any home theater equipment or devices, such as a television or a Blu-ray player, that you want to configure with the RCA Universal remote.
- Check that the remote’s batteries are charged.
- Turn on any home theater equipment or devices, such as a television or a Blu-ray player, that you want to configure with the RCA Universal remote.
- Press and release the button associated with the component you’re configuring. Hit and release the TV button to program the remote to control the television. The on/off switch will illuminate and should remain illuminated.
- Next, press and hold both the component (TV / Blu-Ray / DVD) and the on/off buttons at the same time. The illuminated on/off switch will be deactivated. Then it should turn around.
- After the on/off button relights, release both buttons you are holding. It should be kept on.
- Now, on the remote, press and release the play button. If the component you’re programming doesn’t turn off after 5 seconds, keep pressing the play button every 5 seconds until it does.
- Now, hold down the reverse button and let go. Wait a few seconds and press the button every few seconds until the component turns back on.
- To save the device programming in the remote’s memory, press and release the stop button.
- Rep all of the steps for each device to be programmed.
- If the auto code search fails, we can handle the situation using the direct code entry method.
Direct Code Entry Method for RCA Universal Remote Setup
Check that the remote’s batteries are charged.
- Turn on any home theater equipment or devices, such as a television or a Blu-ray player, that you want to configure with the RCA Universal remote.
- Press and release the button associated with the component you’re configuring. Choose your four-digit code from the list, and then enter it. Hit and release the TV button to program the remote to control the television. Enter the 4 or 5 digit code from the list, and the on/off button should light up and stay lit.
- Next, press and hold both the component (TV / Blu-Ray / DVD) and the on/off buttons at the same time. The illuminated on/off switch will be deactivated. Then it should turn around.
- After the on/off button relights, release both buttons you are holding. It should be kept on.
- Now, on the remote, press and release the play button. If the component you’re programming doesn’t turn off after 5 seconds, keep pressing the play button every 5 seconds until it does.
- Now, hold down the reverse button and let go. Wait a few seconds and press the button every few seconds until the component turns back on.
- To save the device programming in the remote’s memory, press and release the stop button.
- Rep all of the steps for each device to be programmed.
