How to Program a GE Universal Remote

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the battery compartment of your GE universal remote and remove the batteries.

   This website features a full list of programming codes for the GE Universal Remote. ,, For example, if you want to program your television, look for the brand of your television under the “TV” category, and note all compatible codes.
   
   Some devices will have multiple codes.
   
   In some cases, you may need to try using one or more codes until you find a code compatible for your device. , For example, if you plan on using the remote for your VCR, power on your VCR. ,, For example, if programming the remote for use with your DVD player, press and release “DVD.” , After the code is entered, the indicator light on the remote will turn off. , The device will power off.
   
   If your device fails to power off, try entering one or more of the other codes listed in the code manual until you find a code that works for your device.
   
   If none of the codes work for your device, follow the steps outlined in Method Two of this article to program your remote using the Code Search feature. ,
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   Step 2: Locate the white sticker on the inside of the remote that features the remote’s model number and version.

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   Step 3: Navigate to the Jasco Products website at http://jascoproducts.com/support/ge-universal-remote-codes.

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   Step 4: Click on the code list for your remote based on its model number and version.

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   Step 5: Browse through the list of codes to locate the code for the device you want programmed with your remote.

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   Step 6: Manually power on the device you want programmed with your remote.

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   Step 7: Press and hold down the “Code Search / Setup” button on your remote until the indicator light comes on.

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   Step 8: Release the “Code Search / Setup” button

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   Step 9: then press and release the button for the device you’re programming.

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    Step 10: Enter the three- or four-digit code for your device using the number pad on your remote.

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    Step 11: Aim your remote at the device you’re programming

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    Step 12: then press the “Power” button.

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    Step 13: Repeat steps #5 through #10 for each additional device you want programmed with the remote.

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