GE universal remote is the most popular and budget-friendly third-party remote that can work with multiple devices like TVs, DVD players, streaming devices, audio devices, etc. We need a specific 4-digit code to program the remote to a device.
But what to do when you can’t find the code for your device?
Today, I’ll share with you how to program a GE universal remote without code, and the method commonly called auto code search method. This method is very helpful for those who fail to find a perfect code for the device they are looking to set up.
Even though ByJasco (GE remote Manufacturer) has a very extensive code library where you can find the code for your device based on the model number, still you can try this automatic code search method to pair the device.
How to program the GE universal remote without code?
GE universal remote supports auto code search methods to find the proper code for your device from the remote’s code library.
let me take an example, programming a GE remote to a TV without a code so that you can easily understand. Follow the given clear and precise instructions.
- First, Turn on your TV manually
- Press and hold the “SETUP” button until the RED light turns ON
- Then next press the “TV” button. If you want to program for other devices, press the buttons accordingly (DVD, CBL, AUX)
- Press and release the remote power button every 5 seconds until your TV turns OFF
- Then manually Turn on your TV again
- Now press and release the VOLUME UP button every 3 seconds until the TV turns OFF
- Then press the “TV” button to save the code to your remote
- Turn on your TV and test all the keys
If you found difficulty in pairing, I recommend you reset the GE remote before reprogramming. Sometimes, you may have programmed the remote to the capacity level (Aka, programmed up to the maximum number of supported devices).
How to program an old-model GE universal remote without codes?
Are you using one old model GE universal remote control, that didn’t work the above-given method? Try using the number search method I have mentioned below.
- Turn on your device like a TV (Take an example)
- Point your GE remote to the TV, press and hold the “Setup” button until the LED light turns ON
- Then press the device button on the remote. Here in this case TV button
- Using the number keys on the remote, press the numbers 9, 9, and 1
- Press and hold the Channel UP (+) and power button until your TV turns OFF.
- Then press the “Enter” button to save the code
What to do when you know the GE universal remote code for your TV?
You are lucky. You can simply program GE remote code to your TV or any other device which takes less time than a program without code.
How do program the GE universal remote with a code?
Long press the setup button on the remote until the tiny LED light turns ON.
Then press the device component button (TV, DVD, CAB, AUX) on your remote so that the LED light will blink twice and remain turned ON.
Enter the correct device code that you have for your device.
When you have entered the right code, the LED will be turned OFF. Then try to use the GE remote on your device.
Summary
There is a code library available on the official website of the GE universal remote to find the code for your device. You need only try this pairing GE remote without a code when you can’t find the right code, or the available code is not working.
Fortunately, the codes are working fine for almost all the most popular brands like Samsung, LG, Vizio, etc.
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