In the RCA Remote Code Finder, select the model number of your remote control from the “Model” drop-down. You can find your model number printed on the bottom of your remote. Choose the type of device you want to program under “Product Type. ” Find the brand of your device (e. g. , Sharp, Sony) in the search results. The numerical code next to the brand name is the code you’ll need to enter.
For example, the “TV” button would control your television, while the “CBL” or “SAT” button would control your cable or satellite box. The “AUX” button is usually assigned to stereo devices.
If the light blinked four times and then turned off, the code may have been entered incorrectly. Try holding down the device button and re-entering the code.
If you are unable to turn on your device after entering the code, you may have the wrong code. Return to the RCA Remote Control Code Finder and make sure you entered the correct information. If you still can’t program the code with this method, try using the Code Search button (if there is one) or doing a Manual Code Search.
You’ll only be able to use your RCA remote with devices that support remote control in the first place. If the device did not come with a remote, you likely won’t be able to use your RCA remote to control it.
Note: Universal remotes can be finicky, and you may need to start the process over if something goes wrong. Make sure you are keeping the remote pointed at the device, and that you follow each step exactly.
Universal remotes only work with devices that support remote control in the first place. If the device didn’t originally come with a remote, you won’t be able to use a universal remote with it.
If your remote has a “Set Up” button instead, complete this method using that button.
This could take a while if the code for your device is at the end of the remote’s internal list. There are a couple hundred codes that you may need to go through. If you go through the whole list without finding a matching code, the light on the remote will blink four times and then shut off. There’s a good chance that the remote will not work with your device, since you’ve tried every code available.
Not all functions may be available on the universal remote. Your remote may have limited functionality compared to the device’s original remote.
Press and hold the Code Search button until the light comes on. Press and release the device button for the locked code you want to retrieve. Press and release the Code Search button. Press the number keys in order, starting with 0. When the light comes on, this indicates the first digit. Start over at 0 and repeat until you have all three digits.
