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It often happens that a TV remote control no longer works properly. You can find out how to program a universal remote control in this practical tip
Programming a universal remote control using a code
Manufacturers of universal remote controls often include a code table with the remote control.
- Simply look up the make of your TV in the code table.
- In most cases, you will then find a 4-digit code that you can enter on the remote control.
- Now switch on your TV and press any button on the remote control. If the TV responds, everything is working. If not, try another code
Universal remote control: Programming via search run
This method starts a search in which the remote control tries all codes.
- First switch on your TV set.
- Then start the search and press the power button on your remote control several times until the TV goes off. You can usually find out how to start the search and whether the remote control supports the function at all in the enclosed instructions.
- Save this code on the remote control.
