How do I program a universal remote control?
If you've lost track of the remote control carousel, a universal remote control is the solution. One for all devices, that sounds tempting! It is also a great replacement for remote controls with stuck buttons. Before it becomes clearer, the universal remote control must be programmed. The most common variant is manual programming.
What you need:
- Batteries
- Code table
- Manufacturer names
- Pen
- operation manual
- First insert suitable batteries in the universal remote control and check whether they have been inserted correctly.
- A code table is enclosed with the universal remote control. Search here for the manufacturer of the device that you want to control with the universal remote control.
- For example, look for the manufacturer of your TV in the table under “TV”, then look for the brand of your TV in this category, next to it is a numerical code. Mark this number code. This makes it easier for you to search later if the entry did not work.
- Then enter the numeric code into the universal remote control and confirm your entry.
- This confirmation is not necessary for all types. For more detailed information, refer to the operating instructions for your universal remote control.
- Now test the functionality, for example by adjusting the volume on the television with the universal remote control.
- If the device reacts to the button signals, the setting has worked.
- If the device does not respond, enter a new code from the table. You will find this next to the code you have already used (which you have marked).
- This is the procedure for every device that is to be operated with the universal remote control. The sequence of programming does not matter.
- You can also program your universal remote control using search mode. The remote control automatically searches for different codes.
- Switch on the device that you want to control with the universal remote control.
- Then start the automatic search with the universal remote control using a key combination (see instructions for use).
- As soon as the device to be controlled reacts to signals from the remote control, save the status.
- With some manufacturers, programming on a PC is also possible. Here the data of the devices to be controlled are transmitted via USBcable transferred to the universal remote control.
- Also on the market: A universal remote control that has an internal device database that automatically searches for the device to be operated and displays it on an LCDDisplay indicates.
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