How to Program an RCA Universal Remote

As the name denotes, RCA Universal Remote is useful for controlling audio or video devices. It can be programmed by entering a code or searching for the code to pair up with a device. It is the most inexpensive way to consolidate the number of remote controllers by programming just one RCA Universal remote that could control all the devices. You can follow any of these methods based on your remote configuration to program RCA Universal Remote to TV.

Program RCA Universal Remote Using Direct Code Programming Method

The process is very simple if you found the Code Search button on your remote.

1. First, you must find the device code you want to control.

Note: The code will be available on the remote’s manual, or visit the Remote Code Finder website.

2. Turn on the TV that you want to program.

3. Further, take your RCA remote and then press and hold the Code Search button.

4. On holding the Code Search button, click any button on RCA remote that matches your TV.

5. Next, the light on your remote will blink once and stays idle.

6. Now, you have to enter the device remote code. Then the light will turn off.

7. Lastly, check your remote to see whether it can perform all functions on TV.

How to Pair if Code is Not Working

Suppose a code is not working; you shall use the Code Search button to try all the possible RCA universal remote codes to find the ideal one.

1. Switch on the TV you want to connect.

2. Now press and hold the Code Search button on RCA universal remote until you see the light.

3. Simultaneously, press any button on the remote while holding the Code Search button.

4. If the light blinks once and stays idle, tap the power button on the remote to send the next code to the TV. Keep trying with all the codes until your TV switches off.

Note: If the indicator light blinks four times, that remote is not suitable for your TV.

5. Tap the Enter button on the remote to save if it is the correct code.

6. Finally, test whether all the functions on the remote are working well.

Program an RCA Universal Remote Using Auto Programming Method

If there is no Code Search button on your remote,

1. Initially, turn on the smart TV that you want to control.

2. Next, press and hold the appropriate button on your RCA universal remote to pair your TV.

3. Now, the light will blink once and stays idle.

4. Without releasing the device button, press the power button and hold it until the light turns off and on.

5. Next, release both power and device buttons. The Power button light should stay on to indicate that the remote is in pairing mode. Or else repeat the 2 &3 steps until it happens.

6. Click the power button on the RCA remote to scan through the available remote code. If your TV turns off, you have identified the correct remote code. However, if the light blinks four times, the device has checked the entire code list and would not be compatible with the equipment.

7. If the code is valid, tap the Stop button on the remote to save that code.

8. Finally, test your universal remote with all the functions to see if it works fine.

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