
How to Program Universal Remote to Samsung TV
The purpose of the Universal Remote is to control all your audio and video devices from any brand. A universal remote is a cheap and qualitative replacement for remotes of different devices, including Smart TVs, DVD Player, AC, and more. So, we will be able to pair the universal remote to Samsung TV by using the remote code based on the model of the TV. You must program the Universal remote with the given code to connect with Samsung TV or any other smart device.
Samsung TV Remote Codes
Universal Remote Codes are numerical digits that, when entered, can help us pair the remote with the smart devices. We have listed out all the possible remote codes that can be used to program your Universal Remote to Samsung TV.
Types of Universal Remote Codes | Universal Remote Codes |
Samsung 4-digit codes | 0019, 0618, 0644 , 0056 0060, 0587 , 0037, 0178 0030, 0556, 0009, 0702 0774, 0093, 0217, 0448 0747, 0482, 0370, 0264, 0329, 0090, 0032, 1060 0216, 0290, 0154, 0150 0092, 0072, 0179, 0208 0519, 0156, 0163, 0625 0226, 0812, 0817, 0821 |
Philips Remote codes for Samsung TV | 0112, 0309, 0209, 0512 0302, 0502, 0002, 0102 0110, 0818, 0895, 0437 0802, 0103, 0609, 0012, 0212 |
One-For-All Universal Remote | 0105, 007, 70076, 0109 0007, 0009, 0004, 0005 0085, 0172, 0942, 0358 0012, 0015, 0080, 0104, 0106 |
RCA Universal Remote | 1004, 1009, 1012, 1013, 1014, 1015, 1025, 1046, 1056,1065, 1069, 1078, 1083, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1123, 1124, 1194, 1205, 1207 10812, 10054, 10060, 10702 10178, 10030, 10056, 10650 10766, 10814, 11060 |
Innovage Jumbo Remote | 004, 005, 009, 015, 104, 105,106, 109, 172 |
Samsung IR Remote | 0051, 0161, 0181, 0261, 0301, 1181, 1561, 1661, 2141, 2391, 2401, 2551, 2791, 3211, 3601, 3661, 3711, 3721, 3741, 3751, 3761, 3771, 3781, 3791, 3811, 3821, 3831, 3861, 3881, 3911, 3921, 4091, 4101, 4111, 4121, 4831, 4841, 5191, 5201 |
How to Program Universal Remote to Samsung TV with Code
We have come across different methods to program the remote because there are various brands of Universal Remotes. So, check on the device and choose a suitable method that works for you.

How to Program Universal Remote Using Auto Code Search Method
[1]. Turn on the TV, and press the TV button as it will blink once.
[2]. Now, press and hold the Setup button until the TV button blinks twice.
[3]. Enter 911, and the TV button will blink twice again.
[4]. Tap the PWR button on your remote by pointing it to the TV.
[5]. Now press the CH+ button in repetition until the TV turns off.
[6]. Turn On the TV by pressing the PWR button on the Universal remote.
[7]. Tap on the Setup button to lock the code in.
How to Program Universal Remote Using Direct Code Entry or Manual Method
With the steps mentioned above, the remote should get set up, but if it doesn’t, you can try the Manual method. In the manual method, unlike the Search Method, you can manually program the remote for any brand if you know the remote code of the particular TV.
[1]. Switch the Samsung TV on.

[2]. Press the TV button, and it will blink once.
[3]. Hold the Setup button on the remote till the TV button blinks twice.
[4]. Find the Remote codes for your Samsung TV and enter them in the required field.
[5]. The Selected Mode button will now blink twice.
- Note that if the Selected Mode button blinks for a long time, you must have entered the wrong remote code.
[6]. Now, press the PWR button, and it will blink once.
[7]. Press and hold the Setup button, and release it once the Selected Mode key blinks twice.
[8]. To check the remote, press the PWR button to see whether it turns off.
The Universal Remote is Set up if the Samsung TV turns off. If it doesn’t, you can try repeating the steps with different remote codes, as usually, every TV model has more than one remote code.
How to Program Universal Remote Using Prog Button
[1]. Turn on your Samsung TV.
[2]. Ensure the Line of Sight is clear between the remote and the TV.
[3]. Press and hold the PROG button until the LED on the remote turns on.
[4]. Now, press the Info button.
[5]. The LED button is now blinking means it is in Pairing Mode.
[6]. Enter the Remote Code and connect the universal remote to Samsung TV.
[7]. If entered correctly, it will show Success.
[8]. In case the code is wrong, we get a note on the TV as Sorry, the entry was incorrect.
[9]. Now, you will have to look for the correct remote code to pair the remote with the TV.
Alternative Method to Program Universal Remote
[1]. Hold down the PROG button for a few seconds.
[2]. Release the button when you see solid red light.
[3]. Now, press the TV button once, but make sure not to long-press it.
[4]. Try entering the Universal Remote codes for Samsung TV as 0101.
[5]. The LED light will turn off if the entered code is correct. By doing so, the remote will be paired with the Samsung TV.
How to Program Universal Remote to Samsung TV without Code
[1]. Press and hold the Set button on the universal remote and tap on the 0 buttons simultaneously up to four times.
[2]. Now, press the On button in a loop with a 1-second break.
[3]. Repeat this process until the TV turns off.

[4] Finally, press Ok or Enter to successfully link the remote.
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FAQ
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