RCA Universal Remote Codes and Programming Guide

RCA universal remote codes let you easily program the remote to control a variety of home entertainment devices, including TVs, DVD players, and audio systems. This guide provides a comprehensive list of 4-digit and 5-digit remote codes for different brands and devices to ensure you can quickly find the right one for your device.

The guide also explains six different methods to program an RCA universal remote, such as Direct Code Entry (fastest if you have the right code), Auto Code Search (scans for the correct code automatically), Brand Code Search (uses pre-set brand codes), Manual Code Search (lets you test codes one by one), IR Learning (copies functions from original remote), and the RCA Smart Remote App (for advanced remotes).

Additionally, it includes step-by-step instructions for programming the remote with and without a code, along with solutions for remotes that do not have a Code Search button.

RCA Universal Remote Codes for TV

The following table lists the RCA remote codes for popular TV brands. Simply find your TV brand in the table, locate the corresponding code, and enter it to program your remote.

TV Brand	4 Digit Codes	5 Digit Codes
Vizio	1204, 1207, 1224	11758, 13758, 12707, 11756
LG	1013, 1204, 1078, 1083	11840, 11423, 12731, 10178
Samsung	1004, 1009, 1012, 1013	12051, 10812, 10702, 11632
Emerson	1003, 1004, 1009, 1011	11864, 10236, 10171, 10463
Element	3559, 1687, 4398, 1756	13559, 14398, 11756, 11886
Philips	1002, 1204, 1009, 1014	11867, 10054, 12800, 11454
Sanyo	1047, 1204, 1078, 1080	11142, 10054, 11756, 14168
TCL	4398, 2434, 1756, 3183	14398, 11756, 12434, 10885
Insignia	1020, 1204, 1029, 1051	12049, 11423, 11756, 11564
Hisense	1138, 1204, 3519, 0748	13519, 12183, 11756, 12434
Panasonic	1002, 1008, 1052, 1060	11291, 11480, 10650, 10051
Sony	1001, 1036, 1093, 1135	10810, 12778, 11685, 11791

RCA Remote Codes for Roku TV

Roku TV Brand	4 Digit Codes	5 Digit Codes
AOC	4398, 1756	14398, 11756
Atvio	4398, 1756	14398, 11756
Element	4398, 1756	14398, 11756, 14740
Haier	4398, 1756	14398, 11756
Hisense	1756	14740, 11756
Hitachi	4398, 1756	14398, 11756
InFocus	4398, 1756	14398, 11756
Insignia	4487, 1756	14487, 11756
JVC	4398, 1756	14398, 11756
Magnavox	4398, 1756	14398, 11756, 14740
ONN	4398, 1756	14398, 11756
Philips	4398, 1756	14398, 11756
RCA	4398, 1756	14398, 11756, 14740
Sanyo	1756	14740, 11756
Sharp	4398	14740, 11756, 14398
TCL	4398, 1756	14398, 11756
Westinghouse	4398, 1756	14398, 11756

RCA Remote Codes for Fire TV

The most common RCA remote codes for Fire TVs are 11524, 12434, 10765, 13559, 14910, 11256, and 12964.

RCA Universal Remote Codes for DVD Player

DVD Player Brand	4 Digit Codes	5 Digit Codes
Accurian	0675, 1416	30675
Akai	0695, 0675, 0770, 0899	30675, 30695
Bose	2023, 1895	31895, 32023
Daewoo	0784, 0869, 0705, 1169	30869, 31169, 31172
Hitachi	0573, 0664, 0675, 1247	30573, 30675, 30664
JBL	0702, 3744	30702, 33744
LG	0591, 1602, 0741, 0869	31602, 30741, 34091, 30869
Panasonic	0490, 3641, 0632, 0703	33641, 30490, 31641, 30503
Philips	0503, 2789, 0539, 2056	32789, 30503, 32056, 30539
RCA	0522, 2213, 0000, 0571	32213, 30000, 30522, 31769
Samsung	0490, 0199, 0573, 1075	30199, 30573, 31075, 32069
Sony	0533, 1516, 1533, 1633	31516, 31633, 30864, 30533
Toshiba	0503, 3857, 0695, 1045	33857, 30503, 33157, 32705

RCA Universal Remote Codes for VCR

VCR Brand	4 Digit Codes	5 Digit Codes
Admiral	0048, 0209	20048
Aiwa	0037, 0000, 0001	20037, 20000, 20001
Daewoo	0045, 0278, 1278	20045, 20278
LG	1037, 2023, 2014, 2054	22222, 37923, 71027
Panasonic	2021, 2022, 2109, 2125	21062, 20035, 20162, 20614
Philips	2021, 2022, 2062, 2096	20739, 20035, 20081, 20618
Samsung	2005, 2013, 2015, 2033	20739, 20045
Sony	2098, 2099, 2119, 2154	20032, 20035, 20033, 20000
Toshiba	2015, 2049, 2051, 2055	20045, 20043, 21008

RCA Remote Code Finder

The RCA Remote Code Finder tool below helps you quickly find the right remote codes to program your remote for devices, including TVs, DVD players, VCRs, audio systems, set-top boxes, cable and satellite receivers, video accessories, streaming players, and more.

How to Program RCA Universal Remote

To program your RCA universal remote, use methods such as direct code entry, auto code search, brand code search, manual code search, IR learning, or the RCA Smart Remote app, depending on your remote model. Below are step-by-step instructions for each method.

1. Direct Code Entry

The direct code entry method lets you manually enter a remote code for your device brand. For this, you need to find the correct device code, which can be found in the code list of your remote’s user manual, or using the remote code finder tool given above.

The instructions below presume that you already found the code for your device. If not, find out the code and then follow the steps below.

1. Manually turn on the device you want to control with the remote.
2. Press and hold the device button (such as TV, DVD-VCR, SAT-CBL). The power button will now turn on.
3. Enter the device code using your other hand while holding the device button. The power button will turn off after entering the first digit.
4. Keep holding down the device key and observe the power button. Did the power button turn on?
   • If YES, you are done! You’ve successfully programmed the remote for your device.
   • If NO (blinked 4 times and turned off), you have entered the wrong code, or you’ve missed a step in the process. Check the code and restart from step 2.

Note: If you release the key during the direct code entry procedure, the power button blinks 4 times, and the process terminates. The last programmed code under the device key is retained.

Once you are done with programming, test the remote with your device to ensure it is programmed with the correct code to achieve maximum functionality. If some features don’t work, try a different code that is available for your device.

2. Auto Code Search

The auto code search method can be used for those RCA remotes having a code search button. It automatically goes through all the codes for the device you want to control. Once you find a code that controls your device, you can stop the search and save that code. Now, let’s see how to do it.

1. Turn on the device you want to control.
2. Go to step 3 if you want to pair the device with the remote’s TV or SAT•CBL•STREAM key. If you go with the DVD•VCR key, you need to tell the remote which device you want this key to control (VCD or DVD). For this, press and hold the DVD•VCR key. While you’re holding down the DVD•VCR key, use your other hand to press the number key for the type of device you want to control with this key: 2 for VCR, 3 for DVD.
3. Press and hold the device key you want to program. While holding down the device key, use your other hand to press and hold the remote’s POWER key simultaneously.
4. Wait until the POWER key comes on and stays on. Then, release both keys.
5. Press PLAY on the remote and wait 5 seconds. The remote is testing a batch of 10 codes on your device. Did your device turn off?
   • If YES, go to step 6.
   • If NO, Press PLAY again. The remote will now test the next batch of 10 codes. Keep pressing PLAY every 5 seconds until your device turns off.
6. Press the REVERSE key on the remote and wait at least 2 seconds when your device turns off. The remote tries the last of the previous ten codes. Did your device turn on?
   • If YES, press the STOP key. You’re done! You’ve programmed this device key.
   • If NO, press REVERSE again.
   • Keep pressing REVERSE every 2 seconds until your device turns back on. When it does, press STOP.

Tip: If you accidentally press the REVERSE key after your device turns on, press the FORWARD key. Then, wait two seconds to see if your device turns off again.

3. Brand Code Search

The Brand Code Search exclusively scans through the codes associated with one of the featured brands in the provided code list. If your device’s brand is among those listed, this search process will be much easier. To perform a brand code search, follow the steps below.

1. Switch on the device.
2. Same as step 2 in auto code search.
3. Find your device’s Brand Code at the end of this section.
4. Press and hold the device key you want to program. While you are holding the device key, use your other hand to press and hold the remote’s POWER key at the same time.
5. Wait until the POWER key comes on and stays on. Then, release both keys.
6. Enter the brand code that you found out in step 3.
7. Point the remote directly at the front panel of the device you want to control. Press POWER on the remote and wait 2 seconds. The remote is testing a single code for your device’s brand. Did your device turn off?
   • If YES, press the STOP key to store the code. You’re done! You’ve programmed this device key.
   • If NO, press POWER again.
   • Keep pressing POWER every 2 seconds until your device turns off. When it does, press STOP.

Brand Codes for TVs

LG	Samsung	Sony	Toshiba	Vizio
0	1	2	3	4

Brand Codes for DVD/Blu-Ray

LG	Panasonic	Samsung	Sony	Toshiba
0	1	2	3	4

Brand Codes for SAT/Cable/Streaming

Apple	Microsoft	Netgear	Roku	Western Digital	AT&T	Comcast	DirecTV	Dish Network	Time Warner
0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9

4. Manual Code Search

The Manual Code Search lets you go one-by-one through all the codes for the device you’re trying to control. When you find the one that operates your device, you can stop the search and store that code.

1. Follow the steps 1 to 4 in the auto code search method.
2. Press PLAY on the remote and wait 5 seconds. The remote is testing a batch of 10 codes on your device. Did your device turn off?
   • If YES, press the STOP key to store the code. You’re done! You’ve programmed this device key.
   • If NO, press POWER again. The remote tests the next code for your device. Keep pressing POWER every 2 seconds until your device turns off. When it does, press STOP.

Note: Because there are so many codes, you may have to press the POWER key many times – possibly hundreds of times.

5. IR Learning

IR learning is an alternative programming method that allows your universal remote to copy functions from an original remote. It works by capturing and storing infrared signals, and then replicating them when needed. With this method, you can ‘teach’ your RCA remote the commands from your original device remote. Follow the steps below to program your remote using the infrared learning method.

1. 1. Place both remotes on a flat surface, facing each other. The original remote’s IR LED should be 1 — 2 inches from the learning sensor on the universal remote.

1. On the learning remote, press and hold the device key you want to program. The POWER key will turn on and stay lit. While holding the device key, press and hold the RECORD key until the POWER key turns off.
2. When the POWER key turns back on and stays lit, release both keys. The remote is now in Learning mode.
3. Press the key on the learning remote where you want to store the function. The POWER key will blink once, then stay on.
4. On the original remote, press and hold the key you want to teach until the POWER key on the learning remote blinks once, then release the key. The function is now stored.
5. To learn another key for the same device, repeat steps 4 and 5. To program a different device mode, repeat steps 2 to 5. To save and exit, press the SLEEP key on the learning remote.

Note: If the POWER key blinks four times, an error has occurred. Adjust the distance between the remotes and retry from step 4.

6. Using RCA Smart Remote App

RCA’s advanced Bluetooth remotes like the universal streaming remote (Model RCTSB3B) can be programmed via the official RCA Smart Remote Application. To set up your remote using the app, follow these steps.

1. Download and install the RCA Smart Remote App on your smartphone from Google Play Store.
2. Go to the RCA app in your phone settings and enable “Allow to access Bluetooth“.
3. Launch the app and give location permission to pair with your remote. For this, tap “Request Permission” and then tap “Allow”.
4. Press and hold the rewind and fast-forward buttons on the remote simultaneously until the red LED on your remote flashes. You will now hear a beep.
5. Tap “Start Pairing“. The app will now pair with your remote.
6. Once paired, tap the box with text at the top of the screen to add devices.
7. Tap the “Select Device Key” drop-down menu and select the device you want to control (For example, TV). When the button for your device blinks, tap “Next”.
8. Tap on the “Select Device Type” drop-down, choose TV (or the other device), and tap “Next”.
9. Select your TV brand from the list and tap “Next”.
10. Now, aim the remote at your TV and press the power icon in the app. If your TV powers on, tap the “Yes” icon. If not, tap “No” and follow the on-screen prompts.
11. Once the remote is paired, give it a name and tap “Done”.
12. You can set up another device now or anytime later. To set up, tap “Yes” and follow the same process. If you are finished, tap “No” and close the app.

How to Program RCA Universal Remote With Code

To program an RCA universal remote with code, use the Direct Code Entry method. Turn on the device, hold the device key until the LED stays on, enter the device code, and test the remote. If it doesn’t work, repeat with another code from the list.

How to Program RCA Universal Remote Without Code

To program an RCA universal remote without a code, use Auto Code Search or Manual Code Search. These methods scan the code library to find the correct one automatically, so you don’t need to enter it manually.

Auto Code Search cycles through all possible codes, making it the easiest option. Manual Code Search takes longer since you test each code yourself, but it offers more control.

You can also use the Brand Code Search method to program if you know your brand’s pre-set single-digit code but not the specific device codes.

How to Program RCA Universal Remote Without Code Search Button

To program an RCA universal remote without a Code Search button, first use a button combination to activate the code search feature, then follow the Manual Code Search method. Here is the step-by-step process for that.

1. Turn on the device you want to control.
2. Press the device button (TV, DVD, etc.) on the remote.
3. Hold the Power button on both the remote and device for 2 seconds.
4. Press Play every 5 seconds until the device turns off.
5. Press Reverse to turn the device back on.
6. Press OK to save the code.

If the process doesn’t work, repeat the steps or use other programming methods.

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Setting up an RCA universal remote doesn’t have to be complicated. Start by using the direct code entry method. If you don’t have a code, try auto search, brand search, manual search, or IR learning to find one that works.

To ensure the best experience, always test multiple codes if certain features don’t work. Additionally, if your remote supports it, the RCA Smart Remote App can make programming even easier.

Looking for more device-specific codes? Bookmark this guide or check out the RCA Remote Code Finder tool to quickly access the latest codes. If you run into issues, drop a comment below. I am here to help!

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