If you have lost your TV remote, you can purchase a new RCA remote as a replacement. In addition to TV, RCA remotes can control cable/satellite TV boxes, Blu-ray/DVD players, streaming devices, and more. Whether you want to control the TV or other devices, you need to program an RCA universal remote. Here, we have mentioned four methods to program your RCA universal remote with your TV.
How to Program RCA Universal Remote to TV
Based on your convenience, try any of the following methods to set up a RCA universal remote.
Direct Code Entry
1. Ensure your TV is turned on using the physical power button.
2. Refer to the user manual of your RCA universal remote and find the code assigned to your device brand.
3. Press the device key that you want to program. For example, if you want to control your TV, press the TV button. Now, the Power button on your remote begins to glow.
4. While holding the TV button, enter the remote code. The light on the remote’s power button will turn off once you press the first digit of the code.
5. If the Power button turns off after you enter the code, it indicates that you have successfully programmed your remote with your device. On the other hand, if the light on your Power button blinks four times and turns off, the code that you have entered is invalid. Repeat the procedure from the first to program the remote.
Note: Once you successfully program your RCA universal remote using the Direct Code Entry method, note the code for future reference.
Brand Code Search
You can quickly program your RCA universal remote using this method, as the remote only searches through the selected brand codes to program it.
1. Turn on the device you wish to control using the RCA remote.
2. If you are programming your remote to control TV, SAT, etc., press the respective device button and move to step 4.
3. For DVD or VCR, you need to tell the remote which device you are using, as the remote has the same button for both DVD and VCR. So, hold the DVD/VCR button and press the number 2 for VCR or 3 for DVD.
4. While holding the device button, hold the Power button until the light on it turns on. Once the Power button lights up, release both buttons.
5. Now, enter your device’s brand code number on your remote’s keypad.
6. Point the remote toward the device that you want to control, press the Power button, and wait for 2 seconds. If your device switches off, press the Stop button on a remote to save the code. You have successfully programmed the remote with your device.
7. If your device does not turn off, press the Power button again, and the remote will test for the next code for your brand. Press the Power key until the remote finds the correct code for your device brand, and then press Stop.
Auto Code Search
1. Make sure to turn on the device that you want to control.
2. If you are programming the remote to your TV or SAT/CBL/STREAM key, you can directly go to step 4.
3. If you are trying to control a DVD or VCR, you need to confirm which device you are going to control. Hold the DVD/VCR key and press 2 if you use VCR, or press 3 if you use DVD.
4. Long press the device key on your remote and simultaneously press the Power button on your remote.
5. The light on the Power button will begin to glow. You can now release both buttons.
6. Now, point the remote towards your TV and press the Play button. Wait for 5 seconds, and the remote will test a batch of the first 10 codes for your device.
7. If your device turns off, you can move to the next step. If your device does not turn off, press the Play button again and wait for 5 seconds until your device turns off.
8. After your device turns off, you need to press the REVERSE button and wait for 2 seconds. If your device switches on, press the STOP key to complete the process. If your device does not turn on, press the REVERSE for every 2 seconds until your TV turns on.
Manual Code Search
This method allows you to search the code one by one for the device brand manually until you find the correct code.
1. After turning on the device you want to control, press the device key.
2. If you are using a DVD or VCR, hold the DVD/VCR button and press 2 if you have a VCR or tap 3 if you have a DVD. Then, press and hold the DVD/VCR button.
3. While you press the device button, simultaneously press the Power button. The Power button will glow up and remain to stay on.
4. Press the Power button again on your remote and wait for 2 seconds. If your TV turns off, it indicates that you have programmed the remote. Press the Stop button to lock the code.
5. If your device does not turn off, press the Power button again. You need to press the Power button every 2 seconds until your TV turns off.
Can’t Program a RCA Universal Remote – What’s Next?
As there are many universal remote models in RCA, the steps to program them slightly differ based on the model. To learn the exact setup procedure, you must read the user manual. If you don’t have a user manual, you can visit the RCA website, download the manual for your RCA universal remote, and follow the steps.
FAQ
Yes, you can program an RCA universal remote without a code using the Auto Code Search method.
