Easy Ways to Program an RCA Universal Remote with Manual Code Search + More

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Do you have an RCA Universal Remote that you'd like to program to your TV or DVD player? Fortunately, this is as simple as entering a code or using the "Code Search" button on your remote! This wikiHow article guides you through programming your RCA Universal Remote with your devices.

Things You Should Know Method 1 of 3:

Manually Entering a Code

Step 1 Locate the code.

Step 2 Turn on the device you want to control.

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Step 3 Locate and press the button on the remote for your device.

Step 4 Enter the device code while still holding the device button.

Step 5 Test the remote.

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For a Remote Without a Code Search Button

Step 1 Turn on the device you want to control.

Step 2 Press and release the device button that matches the device you want to control.

Press and release the device button that matches the device you want to control. For example, to program the remote for a DVD player, press the DVD button. The Power light will turn on.

Step 3 Press and hold the Power button on your device and your remote.

Press and hold the Power button on your device and your remote. Continue to hold until the light turns off and then on again.

Step 4 Press the Play or <a href=Slow button on your remote." width="460" height="345" />

Step 5 Press the Reverse or Skip Back button once the device turns off.

Press the Reverse or Skip Back button once the device turns off. This should turn it back on again. You may have to press this multiple times to find the correct code.

Step 6 Press Stop or OK to lock in your code.

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For a Remote With a Code Search Button

Step 1 Turn on the device you want to control.

Step 2 Press and hold the Code Search button until the light turns on.

Step 3 Press and release the device button that <a href=corresponds with what you want to control." width="460" height="345" />

Press and release the device button that corresponds with what you want to control. For example, to control a DVD player, press the DVD-VCR button. The light will blink and then remain lit.

Step 4 Press and release the Power button on the remote until the device turns off.

Step 5 Press Enter on the remote when the device turns off.

Press Enter on the remote when the device turns off. This locks the code into your remote. If you accidentally moved past the correct code, you'll have to start the search again.

Step 6 Test the remote.

Step 7 Retrieve the code.

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Community Q&A

What codes are for a Vizio TV? Community Answer

TVs, even from the same brand, use different codes. You will have to find your model number and search online to find the codes.

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How can I find the code for my DVD player? Community Answer

Use the code search function explained in this article or look in the owner's manual for the DVD player.

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Why cant I program my RCA remote to work with my Cox Cable Box? Community Answer

Make sure you are using the correct device code. If you're unable to locate the code, try doing a code search with your RCA remote.

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