
How to Program Spectrum Remote to Samsung TV
Key Notes
- Auto-Search Method: Turn on the Samsung TV → Press and hold the MENU and OK buttons → Press the TV power button → Press and hold the UP arrow button → Release the UP button if the Samsung TV is turned off.
- Manual Method: Switch on the Samsung TV → Press and hold the MENU and OK buttons → Press the TV power button → Press and hold 6 (number key) → Release the number button if the Samsung TV gets turned off.
Spectrum is one of the largest cable TV providers in the United States. You can use the Spectrum remote to control Smart TVs like Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Sharp, Panasonic, Toshiba, Philips, and more. However, you should know to program the Spectrum TV remote for each brand. Those who intend to know the steps to program the Spectrum remote to Samsung TV will find this section useful.
How to Program Spectrum Remote to Samsung TV (Auto Search)
1. Switch on the Samsung TV manually by pressing the TV power button.
2. Press and hold the MENU and OK buttons on your Spectrum remote.
💡 Keep hold of these buttons until the INPUT button blinks several times.

3. After that, press the TV power button at the top left corner of the remote.
📌 The INPUT button light will stay idle after pressing the TV power button.
4. Aim the remote at the TV sensor and press and hold the UP directional button.
💡 It will automatically search and sync the corresponding code required for the TV.
5. Release the UP button once the Samsung TV is turned off.
📌 The remote will also save the code in this case.
How to Program Spectrum Remote to Samsung TV (Manually)
1. Turn on the Samsung TV by pressing the Power button on the TV.
2. Take the Spectrum Remote and press and hold the MENU and OK buttons simultaneously.
💡 Release both buttons if the INPUT button flashes a couple of times.
3. Next, press the TV power button once, which is located at the top left.
4. Then, you have to press and hold the respective code of the Samsung TV.
TV BRAND | CODE |
Insignia/Dynex | 1 |
LG/Zenith | 2 |
Panasonic | 3 |
Philips/Magnavox | 4 |
RCA/TCL | 5 |
Samsung | 6 |
Sharp | 7 |
Sony | 8 |
Toshiba | 9 |
Vizio | 0 |
5. Press and hold 6 on the number pad of the Spectrum remote.
6. When the Samsung TV is turned off, you can release that button.
FYI: The same procedure is applicable for programming other brand TVs by pressing the corresponding code.
Note: You shall learn to Program Dish Remote to Vizio TV and know the dish remote codes.
How to Program Spectrum Remote Via Radio Frequency
1. Press the Menu button once on the Spectrum remote.
2. From the left sidebar options, select Settings & Support.
3. Then click on Support from the sidebar.
4. Further, select the Remote Control option.
5. Finally, tap RF Pair New Remote.
6. Next, follow the on-screen instructions to finish the remote pairing.
How to Program Charter Remote to Samsung TV (1060BC2/1060BC3)
1. Turn on the Samsung TV and press the TV button on the Charter remote.
2. Press the SETUP button until the TV mode button blinks twice.

3. Enter the 5-digit Samsung TV code from the table.
12051 | 11903 | 11060 | 10814 | 10766 |
10650 | 10178 | 10702 | 10060 | 10812 |
4. If you entered the correct code, the TV mode button will blink twice and stay idle.
💡 In case the TV mode button is continuously blinking, repeat steps 2-4 again and try a different code.
5. Next, aim the remote at the TV and press the Power/Play button once.
6. The code is valid if the Samsung TV gets turned off.
How to Program Spectrum Remote to Samsung TV (Universal CLIKR-5: UR5U-8780L/8790L)
1. Switch on the Samsung TV by pressing the physical power button.
2. Press the TV and OK/SEL buttons on the Spectrum remote for about 3 seconds.
💡 This will light up the TV indicator light for 30 seconds.
3. Within 30 seconds, aim the remote at the Samsung TV and enter a code listed in the table.
655 | 515 | 229 |
228 | 333 | 143 |
363 | 050 | 258 |
4. Press the POWER button on the Spectrum remote.
📌 If the input code is valid, it will turn off the Samsung TV.
5. Lastly, press the Device button to save the code.
💡 The device’s LED light will flash twice after saving the code.
Note: Those LG TV users can learn to Program DirecTV Remote to LG TV.
How to Program Spectrum Remote to Samsung TV (URC 2068/2069)
1. Initially, turn on the Samsung TV manually.
2. Press and hold the SETUP button on the Spectrum remote.
📌 Keep hold of this button until the LED indicator light flashes twice.
3. Enter any of the Samsung TV codes listed below.
2051 | 1060 | 0814 | 0766 | 0178 |
4. When the entered code is valid, the LED indicator light will blink twice.
5. Next, test the remote by pressing the POWER button.
6. If the Samsung TV is turned off, you have programmed the Spectrum remote successfully.
💡 Else, repeat the same steps with an alternate code.
Frequently Asked Questions
Press and hold the TV and OK buttons for 1 second and release both buttons simultaneously. Next, press and hold the Delete button for 3 seconds. This will reset the Spectrum remote to factory defaults.