If you have purchased a GE universal remote, you will look forward to setting it up with your device. With this remote controller, you can operate multiple devices, such as TVs, DVRs, set-top boxes, streaming devices, soundbars, etc. Here, we have explained the steps to program a GE universal remote with your TV using different methods.
How to Program GE Universal Remote
There are two ways to program a GE universal remote, which are as follows.
Direct Code Entry [Newer Models]
1. Power on the device that you wish to control using your universal remote.
2. Take your GE universal remote and locate the Setup button. Press and hold the Setup button for approximately 4 seconds until the red LED light on the remote stays on.
3. Press and release the device button (TV, DVD, CBL/SAT, DVR/AUX) on your remote once. The LED light on the GE remote will blink once and stay on.
4. From the list of GE remote codes for your device brand, enter the first four-digit code on your universal remote using the number keys.
Note: You can get GE universal remote codes for your device brand by referring to the PDF file.
5. If the code that you have entered is correct, the red LED indicator will turn off. If the code is wrong, the red indicator will glow continuously, and you can re-enter the code. You need to re-enter the code within 10 seconds. Otherwise, the remote will exit Setup mode, and you will need to repeat the process from the beginning.
6. Tap the Power button on the remote by pointing the remote towards your TV. If your TV turns off, it means that your remote is programmed with your device. If your TV does not turn off, repeat the process once again and enter the next code from the list. Repeat the process until the code for your device is found.
Direct Code Entry [Old Models]
1. After you turn on the device that you wish to control, press the Code Search or Setup button on your remote till the LED light on the remote glows
2. Press the device button (TV, VCR, DVR, etc.) once. The LED light on the GE remote will blink once and remain to glow.
3. Now, press and release the Power button on your remote repeatedly until the remote finds your device code and turns off. Between each press, you need to wait for at least 2 seconds. You may need to press the Power button more than 100 times until the remote finds the code for your device.
4. Once your device turns off, press the Enter or Save button on your remote to lock the code. After saving the code, the LED indicator on the remote will turn off.
Auto Code Search [Newer Models]
1. Power up the TV, DVR, or any device that you wish to control using a GE universal remote.
2. Hit the Setup button on your GE remote continuously for 4 seconds until the red LED light on the remote turns on.
3. Now, tap the device button (TV, DVD, CBL/SAR, DVR/AUX) on your remote once. The LED light will flash once and then remain to stay on.
4. Tap and release the Power button on your remote to start the code search for your TV. If you wish to program your remote with DVD or VCR, press and release the Play button. Each time you press the Power or Play button, the Red LED light blinks, which confirms that your remote is searching for a code.
5. When your device turns off or starts playing, press the 1 button on the remote to lock the code. Once you press the 1 button, the Red LED light on the remote will turn off. Remember, after your device turns off or starts playing, you will have only 2 seconds to lock the code.
6. Now, point the remote towards your TV and press the Power and Volume button on the remote to check whether all the buttons are working properly. If the buttons are not responding, you need to repeat the process once again.
Auto Code Search [Older Models]
1. Turn on the device that you wish to program using the GE universal remote.
2. Long-press the Setup button on the remote till the Red LED light turns on.
3. Tap the desired device button (TV, DVD, SAT, etc.) on your remote, and the LED light will blink and stay on.
4. Press the Power or Play button repeatedly at an interval of 2 seconds on your remote by pointing it towards your TV to begin the code search function.
5. Your TV will turn off when the remote finds the correct code for your TV. If you are programming the remote with your DVD or VCR, it will begin to play. Press the 1 button on your GE remote to lock the code within 2 seconds.
6. Next, point the remote towards the TV and check whether all buttons are working. If not, repeat the process from the beginning.
FAQ
Yes. You can program your GE universal remote without a code using the Auto Code Search method.
