
How to Program a Universal Remote to an Emerson TV
Key Notes
- Use the physical buttons on the TV to control your Hisense TV without a remote.
- Android TV Remote Service: Install Android TV Remote Service → Launch the app→ Choose your Hisense TV → Enter the code → Use the app.
- The Roku App: Connect Hisense Roku TV and smartphone to the same WIFI → Open the Roku app → Click on Devices → Select Hisense Roku TV → Tap Remote → Use the app keys to access the TV.
- Google TV App: Connect smartphone and Hisense TV to same WIFI → Open Google TV app→ Tap Connect TV or TV Remote → Select Hisense TV → Enter 6 digit code→ Use the remote interface to control the TV.
- RemoteNOW App: Install RemoteNOW app → Launch the app → Click TV icon → Choose Hisense TV → Enter 4-digit PIN → Click Remote → Start controlling the Hisense TV using the app.
- Google Assistant: Connect Hisense TV and phone to same WiFi → Open Google Home → Select Hisense TV → Tap Google Assistant → Use voice commands to control the TV.
- Use the IR Blaster remote app on your Android smartphone to control your Hisense TV.
- Connect the Keyboard/mouse to your Hisense TV’s HDMI port and use it to control the TV.
Emerson is a leading TV brand that offers standard and smart TVs in a row. You can replace it with a universal TV remote if the Emerson original remote is missing or damaged. Since the universal remote can control more than one device simultaneously, it works as a great alternative. However, you cannot use the universal remote directly on your TV. You should program the Emerson TV with your universal remote with the relevant code to control the TV with the universal TV.
How to Program a Universal Remote to an Emerson TV
You can program the universal remote on Emerson TV in three different ways, as mentioned below.
- Manually
- Without codes
- Code search method
How to Program a Universal Remote Manually on Emerson TV
(1) Turn on your Emerson TV using the Power button on the TV or with the Emerson TV remote.
(2) Press and hold the Setup button on your remote until the red light gets turned on.

(3) Select the device button on the remote such as TV, CBL, or SAT.
(4) Now, you can see a popup message on the TV. Select the option Remote Codes from the list of options.
(5) Enter the relevant remote code to pair the remote and TV.
(6) If the LED light on the remote blinks four times, you have entered the code correctly.
(7) Now, press the Power button on your remote. If the TV turns off, you have successfully paired the universal remote on your Emerson TV.
(8) Finally, turn on the TV and press any buttons to see your actions on the TV.
(9) If your remote fails to pair with your TV, repeat the same procedure with other remote codes.
Note: Meanwhile, you can check out how to pair your Magnavox Universal Remote with Remote Codes on your TV.
How to Program a Universal Remote on Emerson TV Without the Codes
(1) Power on your Emerson TV and fetch the universal remote.
(2) Press the device button like TV, CBL, or SAT for 3-5 seconds.
(3) If the LED light on the remote start to flash, then your remote is ready for pairing.
(4) Now press the CH+ and CH- buttons simultaneously on the universal remote to get the Turn On/Off options on the TV.
(5) Select the Turn-Off option displayed on the TV to turn off your TV.
(6) Now, turn on the TV using the power button on the TV.
(7) Finally, press the Device button on the remote to save the code.
(8) If the LED light flashes twice, you have paired the remote successfully.
How to Program Emerson TV with Code Seach Method
(1) Turn on your Emerson TV using the power button.
(2) Grab your universal remote and press the Setup button for a few seconds.

(3) Now, enter the numbers 9-9-1 on the remote.
(4) Press the Power and Channel Up buttons simultaneously on your remote until your TV turns off.
(5) Now, press the Power button to turn on your TV.
Frequently Asked Questions
If the universal TV remote is not working with your Emerson TV, ensure the check the batteries, pair the remote by using the correct code, and clear the path between the TV and remote to send the infrared signal from the remote to the TV.