How to Program GE Universal Remote (with Code or without Code)

How to Program GE Universal Remote (with Code or without Code)
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In today’s digital age, our entertainment systems often comprise multiple devices—TVs, DVD players, streaming devices, sound systems, and more. Managing multiple remotes for each device can be cumbersome and confusing. This is where GE Universal Remotes come into play. Designed to simplify your entertainment experience, a GE Universal Remote consolidates control of various devices into one easy-to-use remote. This guide will walk you through understanding universal remote codes, programming your GE Universal Remote, and troubleshooting common issues to ensure seamless device control.

Understanding GE Universal Remote Codes

What Are Universal Remote Codes?

Universal remote codes are unique numerical sequences assigned to specific brands and models of electronic devices. These codes enable your universal remote to communicate and control different devices by recognizing the specific signals each device responds to.

Why Are Remote Codes Important?

Remote codes are essential for establishing compatibility between your GE Universal Remote and your electronic devices. By inputting the correct code, you effectively sync the remote to the device, allowing for functions like power control, volume adjustment, channel navigation, and more.

How to Program a GE Universal Remote

Programming your GE Universal Remote can be done using two primary methods: with a code and without a code. Below are step-by-step instructions for both methods.

2 methods to program the universal remote.
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Method 1: Programming with Code

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Locate the Code List: Find the list of codes provided in your GE Universal Remote manual or visit the GE Remote Codes website to find codes for your specific device.
  2. Turn On the Device: Power on the device you wish to control (e.g., TV, DVD player).
  3. Press and Hold the Setup Button: On your GE Universal Remote, press and hold the Setup button until the red indicator light stays on, then release the button.
  4. Select the Device Type: Press the button on the remote that corresponds to the device type (e.g., TV, DVD, AUX).
  5. Enter the Code: Using the numerical keypad on the remote, enter the code associated with your device. The red light will turn off after entering the fourth digit.
  6. Test the Remote: Point the remote at the device and press the Power button. If the device turns off, the programming was successful.

Tips for Finding the Correct Code

  • Multiple Codes: Some brands have multiple codes. If the first code doesn’t work, repeat the steps with the next code on the list.
  • Code Search Feature: If you can’t find the code, use the remote’s code search feature, usually detailed in the manual.

Method 2: Programming without Code

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Turn On the Device: Ensure the device you want to control is powered on.
  2. Press and Hold the Setup Button: Press and hold the Setup button until the red indicator light stays on, then release.
  3. Select the Device Button: Press the button that corresponds to the device type (e.g., TV, DVD).
  4. Activate Code Search: Press and release the Power button. The red light will blink once and stay on.
  5. **Press and Release the *Power* Button Repeatedly**: Pointing the remote at the device, press and release the *Power* button every two seconds until the device turns off.
  6. Lock in the Code: Once the device turns off, press the Enter button to save the code.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

  • Slow Response: Be patient during the code search; it might take several minutes to find the correct code.
  • Device Not Responding: Ensure the remote has fresh batteries and is pointed directly at the device.

Comprehensive List of GE Universal Remote Codes

While it’s impractical to list every single code due to the vast number of devices, here’s a list of popular device types and brands:

  • ABEX: 0401
  • ADA: 0461
  • ADC: 1431, 1661
  • Admiral: 0371, 0681, 1441, 1661, 4991
  • Advent: 3261, 0631, 0871, 2891, 4931, 0581
  • Adventura: 0151
  • Affinity: 2361, 2381
  • Aiko: 1011, 4321
  • Aiwa: 0411, 0931, 4731, 4801
  • Akai: 0191, 5891, 5901, 5911, 5921, 6041, 3215, 0331, 4151, 4461, 5141, 5171
  • Alleron: 1711
  • Amark: 1441
  • Ames: 1275
  • Amtron: 2191
  • AMW: 0645, 0825
  • Anaba: 1375
  • Anam.National: 0271, 1941, 2151, 3451, 2191, 2331, 3431
  • Aoc: 4261, 1961
  • Apex: 6081, 6101, 0045, 4841, 2521, 0191, 1891, 0425, 0431, 0671, 1025, 1105, 5111, 0245
  • Archer: 1441
  • Aria: 4101
  • Ario: 1891
  • Aspect: 1271
  • Atvio: 2371
  • Audiovox: 2191, 2451, 4031, 4051, 4521
  • Auria: 1221, 1171, 1411
  • Aurora: 3061
  • Aventura: 0141
  • Axion: 0881
  • Bang & Olufsen: 1591
  • Belcor: 0001
  • Bell & Howell: 1261, 1661, 1691, 3421
  • BENQ: 1741, 1761, 2221, 3871
  • Bluesky: 3511, 3921
  • Bradford: 2191
  • Broksonic: 0371, 0211, 0851, 1631, 4951
  • Brokwood: 0001
  • Candle: 0001, 0151, 0961, 1221
  • Capehart: 0391, 4221
  • CCE: 3721
  • Celebrity: 1901
  • Celera: 0191
  • Centrios: 1361
  • Centurion: 1221
  • Cetomer: 0001, 1631, 2901, 2961
  • Cetronic: 1941
  • Changhong: 4841
  • Chimei: 3071
  • Cineral: 3511, 4321
  • Citizen: 0001, 0961, 1221, 1661, 1941, 2191, 4321
  • Clairtone: 0011
  • Classic: 1941, 4841
  • CLP: 0061
  • CLP Classic: 0001, 0041, 0161
  • Coby: 2521, 3351, 2511, 2531, 5091, 5191, 2541, 2551
  • Color Voice: 1431
  • Colortyme: 0001, 1221, 1431
  • Concerto: 0001, 1221
  • Concierge: 1771, 1781
  • Contec: 0011, 1911, 1941, 2191
  • Contex: 5411
  • Cornea: 1471
  • Craig: 1941, 2191
  • Crown: 1941, 2191
  • CTX: 1441
  • Curtis: 2121, 2141, 2361, 2371, 5411, 1881, 1891
  • Curtis Mathes: 0351, 1551, 5351, 5371, 0001, 0261, 1221, 1661, 4011, 4941
  • CXC: 1941, 2191
  • Cybervision: 3511
  • Daewoo: 1561, 0001, 0591, 0721, 0831, 0971, 1221, 1231, 1251, 1431, 1501, 1521, 1551, 1941, 2181, 4321, 4681
  • Daytron: 0001, 1221
  • DELL: 0981, 1401, 3441, 2041, 3601, 3811
  • Devant: 6211
  • Digimate: 4301
  • Digistar: 0381, 0581, 0871, 1061, 2451, 2471, 3901
  • Dimensia: 1691, 3421
  • Dish Network: 5491
  • Disney: 0371, 1101
  • Distar: 3231
  • Dukane: 1271, 1981
  • Dumont: 0001, 1771, 1781
  • Durabrand: 0371, 0141, 0861, 0921, 1381, 2271, 2291, 5121
  • Dynasty: 1941
  • Dynex: 3141, 5311, 3161, 0371, 2891
  • Electroband: 0011, 1901
  • Electrohome: 0001, 1221, 1921, 2151, 3431
  • Electron: 2121
  • Elektra: 1661
  • Element: 5421, 2401, 5471, 1091, 1651, 5831, 5841, 5341, 6021, 5361
  • Elite Video: 0901
  • Emerson: 2761, 5761, 5221, 5231, 5561, 5831, 4731, 5421, 5741, 0001, 0141, 1651, 0201, 0231, 0951, 1551, 5551
  • Envision: 1411, 5401, 0001, 0071, 1221, 3751, 4261
  • EQD: 1171, 1411
  • ESA: 0141, 1381
  • FAVI: 2141
  • Fisher: 5001, 1261, 1531, 1581, 1911, 3481 
  • Fluid: 2401, 2421, 2431
  • Fujistsu: 0901, 1711, 4241, 4341
  • Funai: 0445, 0141, 0931, 1711, 1941, 2191, 4731, 4761
  • Futuretec: 1941, 2191
  • Gateway: 0501
  • General Electric (GE): 4921, 0141, 0191, 1001, 0001, 0041, 0051, 0261, 3451, 0361, 0791, 1221, 1921, 1951, 2151, 3431, 4011
  • GFM: 0141, 5831
  • Gibralter: 0001, 1771, 1781
  • Goldstar: 0001, 0611, 0761, 0931, 1181, 1221, 1501, 1911, 4731
  • GPX: 4701
  • Gradiente: 0001, 2291, 3661, 3951, 3961
  • Grundy: 1711, 2191
  • Guestvision: 1861
  • Gvision: 4871
  • Haier: 6141, 0921, 2141, 6151, 0671, 0861, 3831, 4851
  • Hallmark: 0001, 1221
  • Hannspree: 5451, 5461, 5291
  • Harvard: 2191
  • Hauppauge: 3791
  • Hello Kitty: 5391
  • HewlettPackard: 3491, 4881
  • Hisense: 6161, 1651, 2081, 5331, 2211, 2141, 6171, 5341, 0001, 0671, 4391
  • Hisense Roku TV: 6251, 6171
  • Hitachi: 4331, 0925
  • HKC: 5721
  • HP: 3491
  • Hyundai: 4651
  • ILO: 5171, 1381, 3215, 1141, 2391, 3691, 4231, 5031, 5141
  • IMA: 2191
  • Infinity: 4791
  • Infocus: 3421
  • Initial: 4231, 4821, 5031, 5041
  • Insignia: 2891, 0371, 2271, 0141, 6171, 0581, 0871, 0921, 2241, 6181, 2921, 3761, 4371, 4721, 4761, 5051, 5061, 5181
  • Insignia Fire TV: 6091
  • Insignia Roku TV: 6171, 6381
  • Integra: 1841
  • Inteq: 1771, 1781
  • ISymphony: 2141, 3041
  • Janeil: 0151
  • JC Penney: 0001, 0051, 0261, 0791, 0961, 1221, 1451, 1911, 1921, 1951, 4011
  • JCB: 1901
  • Jensen: 2271, 0001, 1221
  • JVC: 5071, 1481, 0311, 0481, 0771, 0901, 1281, 1801, 1911, 5281
  • JVC Roku TV: 6171
  • Kawasaki: 4741
  • Kawasho: 0001, 1221, 1901
  • Kaypani: 0391, 4221
  • KDS: 5541
  • KEC: 2191, 1941
  • Kenwood: 0001, 1221
  • KLH: 0191
  • Kloss Novabeam: 0151, 1021
  • Kogi: 4871
  • Konka: 6181, 4971, 0471, 0521, 5891, 1671, 2191, 2241, 4621
  • KTV: 0011, 1491, 1681, 1941, 2191
  • Kurazai: 1661
  • Kworld: 2931
  • Lasonic: 1211, 1611, 4811
  • Legend: 1891, 0581
  • LG: 6021, 0001, 5511, 3001, 1911, 1181, 1221
  • Liquidvideo: 0881, 1111
  • Lodgenet: 1661, 1691, 2091, 3421, 4091
  • Loewe: 1871
  • Logik: 1661, 1691, 3421
  • Luce: 0301
  • Luxman: 0001, 1221
  • LXI: 0001, 0261, 0931, 1221, 1691, 4011, 4731
  • MAG: 5541
  • Magnasonic: 1711
  • Magnavox: 5741, 0975, 4191, 4641, 4761, 4261, 0141
  • Majestic: 1661, 1691, 3421
  • Manhattan: 5381
  • Marantz: 0001, 1221, 1841
  • Maxent: 0501, 3361
  • Medion: 1101, 1141, 2351
  • Megatron: 0001, 1221, 1271
  • MEI: 0011
  • Memorex: 1711, 0001, 0211, 1221, 1631, 1661, 2401, 4251, 5001
  • MGA: 0001, 1221, 1581, 1711, 1801, 1911, 1921
  • Midland: 0051, 0261, 0811, 1691, 1781, 4011
  • Mintek: 4231
  • Minutz: 1951
  • Misakai: 1381
  • Mitsubishi: 3271, 1811, 0251, 0001, 1221, 1581, 1711, 1801, 1921, 2701
  • Monivision: 0491
  • Montgomery War: 1661, 1691, 3421
  • Moteva: 1261, 3661
  • Motorola: 1441, 2151, 3431
  • MTC: 0001, 0011, 0251, 0351, 1221, 1311
  • Multitech: 2191
  • Multivision: 0081
  • Myron & Davis: 2101
  • NAD: 0001, 0401, 1221, 1311, 4021
  • Naxa: 1421, 2141
  • NEC: 0001, 0341, 1221, 1431, 3451, 1801, 1841, 2151, 3431, 4401
  • Net TV: 0121, 0501
  • Nexus Electronics: 1651, 6021
  • Nexxtech: 0871, 1201
  • Nikei: 1941
  • Nikko: 0001, 1011, 1221, 4321
  • Niko: 3581
  • Norcent: 0511, 0671, 2181
  • NTC: 1011, 4321
  • Olevia: 3081, 2771, 2791, 5151, 5161
  • Oncommand: 1861, 3991
  • Onking: 1941
  • Onkyo: 3101
  • ONN: 5961, 6431, 6171, 6551
  • ONN Roku TV: 6171
  • Onwa: 1941, 2191
  • Optimus: 0401, 1571, 3551, 4021, 5201
  • Optoma: 3121, 2441
  • Optonica: 0341, 1441
  • Orion: 0371, 0281, 1771, 1781
  • Panasonic: 6231, 5821, 5201, 5531, 1571, 5561, 5201
  • Philco: 2321, 0141, 0001, 0321, 0961, 1021, 3451, 1221, 1671, 1801, 2151, 2941, 3431, 3931
  • Philips: 0181, 6221, 5741, 6051, 0201, 0911, 3981, 4261
  • Philips Roku TV: 6171
  • Philips-Magnavox: 0681, 0911, 2321, 4791, 4991
  • Pilot: 0001
  • Pioneer: 0401, 1221, 1981, 0001, 1371, 1511, 1841, 4021, 4661
  • Piva: 2411, 5021
  • Planar: 4251
  • Polaroid: 5541, 2401, 4631, 0191, 5411, 1961, 0581, 6101, 2271, 2311, 2451, 5131
  • Portland: 0001, 0251, 1011, 1081, 1221, 1551
  • Precision: 0621
  • Price Club: 0351
  • Prima: 0381, 0581, 0631, 0871, 2451
  • Princeton Graphics: 1301, 1441
  • Prism: 0051
  • Proscan: 5781, 5421, 4191, 0221, 1651, 1731, 2131, 2141, 2361, 2371, 2381, 0261, 2061, 2301, 4011
  • Proton: 0001, 0391, 0641, 1221, 1911, 2231, 4211, 4221, 4271
  • Protron: 3731, 4301
  • Proview: 2401, 2421, 2431
  • Pulsar: 0001, 1771, 1781
  • Quasar: 3551, 1091, 0051, 1491, 1571, 3451, 2151, 3431, 5201
  • Radio Shack: 0001, 0341, 0931, 1001, 1221, 1571, 1701, 1911, 1941, 2191, 4731, 4921
  • RCA: 1001, 2481, 1731, 4921, 0001, 3431, 2121, 2371, 2131, 2381, 2361, 2141, 1521, 3571, 2011
  • RCA Roku TV: 6171
  • Realistic: 0001, 0341, 0931, 1001,  1221, 1571, 1701, 1911, 1941, 2191, 4731
  • Rhapsody: 0011
  • Roku TV: 5931, 6001, 6171
  • Runco: 1771, 1781, 1841
  • Sampo: 0001, 0121, 0391, 0501, 1221, 1911, 4221
  • Samsung: 5791, 5801, 3301
  • Samsux: 1221
  • Samtron: 0351
  • Sansui: 5411, 0211, 1381, 2891, 5241, 5851, 5861, 5871, 6051, 6061, 6071, 1631, 5551
  • Santeca: 0171
  • Sanyo: 1161, 5261, 2891, 5251
  • Sceptre: 4071, 3521, 1071, 5321, 4101
  • Scotch: 3215, 0001, 0021, 0281, 1221, 1711, 141, 2191, 5141
  • Seiki: 1263, 5751, 6091
  • Sharp: 5341, 6001, 6011, 3191, 5941, 6171, 0001
  • Sharp Roku TV: 6171, 6251, 6001
  • Sharp Trinitron: 4105
  • Signature:  1661, 1691, 2171, 3421
  • Silo Digital: 5881
  • Skyworth: 0701, 0691, 6191
  • Sonic: 0011
  • Sony: 1071, 5811, 5321, 4981, 1901, 2741
  • Soundesign: 0001, 0961, 1221, 1711, 1941, 2191
  • Sova: 3631, 4431
  • Soyo: 4611, 5101
  • Spectra: 1611
  • Spectravision: 2341
  • Squareview: 0142, 1381
  • Startlite: 2191
  • SunbriteTV: 3081, 3521
  • Superscan: 4761, 1291, 2021
  • Supersonic: 1421, 0241, 4701
  • Supreme: 1901
  • SV2000: 4761
  • SVA: 0671, 2101
  • Sylvania: 1381, 2761, 0371, 4761, 3701, 0141, 0201, 0231, 0941, 0951, 0001, 0321, 0931, 0961, 1021, 1221, 1801, 1821, 4731
  • Symphonic: 1381, 4761, 0141, 0021, 0931, 2191, 4731
  • Syntax: 2431, 5151, 5161
  • Tatung: 1141, 1741, 2151, 3431
  • TCL: 5961, 6031, 5771, 6171, 6201
  • TCL Roku TV: 6171
  • Technics: 0051
  • Techwood: 0001, 0051, 1221
  • Teknika: 0001, 0151, 0961, 1221, 1571, 1661, 1711, 1911, 1941, 2191
  • Toshiba: 1311, 5531, 1121, 2691, 0211, 0341, 0821, 1571, 1801, 1841, 1911, 4891, 4941, 5081
  • Toshiba Fire TV: 6091
  • Trutech: 0141, 2461, 3821, 4551
  • TVA: 6291
  • TVS: 5241
  • Universal: 0791, 1951
  • Upstar: 1651
  • Venturer: 3781
  • Victor: 1481, 4121
  • Videocon: 4061
  • Vidtech: 0001, 0251, 1221
  • Viewsonic: 3751, 1171, 1411, 5301, 0501, 1981, 3801, 4281
  • Viore: 5431, 1421, 1881, 2141, 2831, 2841, 3681, 
  • Vizo: 5631, 5611, 5561, 6471, 6511, 6121, 6131, 6111, 5651, 5621, 5711
  • Vizio: 5631, 5561, 6121, 6131, 5611, 6111, 5651, 5621, 5711
  • Wards: 0001, 0021, 0321, 0341, 0791, 0961, 1021, 1221, 1321, 1661, 1711, 1951
  • Westing House: 5781, 5971, 5981, 3241, 1891, 2141, 0111, 2281
  • White-WestingHouse: 5241, 0601, 0931, 1501, 1521, 1551, 4731
  • Yamaha: 0001, 0251, 1221, 1571, 3551
  • Zenith: 6021, 5281, 1181, 0001, 1781, 0061, 0931, 1031, 1221, 1251, 1631, 1661,  2171, 2291, 3501, 4321, 4731, 4751, 4791, 4941, 5211.

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Common Problems and Solutions

  • Remote Not Controlling the Device: Reprogram the remote using the correct code or try the code search method.
  • Buttons Not Responding: Replace the batteries and ensure there’s no obstruction between the remote and the device.
  • Interference Issues: Electronic devices like routers can interfere with the remote signal. Try repositioning such devices.

Resetting the GE Universal Remote

To reset your GE Universal Remote to factory settings:

  1. Remove Batteries: Take out the batteries from the remote.
  2. Press All Buttons: Press each button on the remote twice to discharge residual power.
  3. Reinsert Batteries: Place the batteries back into the remote.

Contacting Customer Support

If you’re still experiencing issues:

  • Phone: Call GE customer support at the number provided in your manual.
  • Email: Reach out via the support email listed on the GE website.
  • Online Resources: Utilize FAQs and troubleshooting guides available online.

Additional Tips and Recommendations

Maintaining Your Universal Remote

  • Clean Regularly: Wipe the remote with a soft, dry cloth to prevent button sticking.
  • Avoid Drops: Handle the remote carefully to prevent internal damage.

Exploring Advanced Features

  • Macro Functions: Program multiple commands into a single button press.
  • Backlighting: Use remotes with backlit keys for easy use in low light.

Keeping Your Device Codes Updated

  • Software Updates: Some remotes allow for firmware updates to include new device codes.
  • Check Online: Regularly visit the GE website for the latest code lists.

Conclusion

Programming your GE Universal Remote doesn’t have to be a daunting task. With the right codes and a little patience, you can streamline your entertainment experience by controlling all your devices with a single remote. We hope this guide has provided you with the necessary steps and tips to effectively program and troubleshoot your GE Universal Remote. Embrace the convenience and enjoy seamless control over your entertainment system!

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