AC Universal Remote Control Codes: The Complete List by Brand (2026)

Over 2 billion air conditioners run worldwide, and every single one ships with a remote that eventually goes missing, breaks, or eats through batteries faster than expected. When that happens, a universal AC remote is the fastest fix — but only if you have the right code to pair it with your unit.

This guide lists universal remote codes for 20+ air conditioner brands, covering 3-digit, 4-digit, and 5-digit formats. Whether you have a Gree wall unit, a Daikin mini-split, or a Carrier central system, you will find the code you need below. If you prefer to skip the trial-and-error, jump to the auto-scan method.

Gree AC Remote Codes

Gree is the world's largest residential air conditioner manufacturer. Their units use a consistent IR protocol across most models, making universal remote pairing relatively straightforward. The YBOF, Y512, and YAP series remotes share many of the same codes.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0182	Gree YBOF / YBOF2 series wall units
0183	Gree Y512F2 series
0184	Gree YAP series inverter units
0185	Gree cassette / ceiling units
0186	Gree multi-zone systems
0900	Gree portable AC units
0912	Gree floor-standing units
0980	Gree R410A inverter series

3-Digit Codes

Code	Remote Brand
182	RCA / One-For-All (Gree wall units)
183	RCA / One-For-All (Gree inverter)
190	GE (Gree most models)

Midea AC Remote Codes

Midea produces one in every three air conditioners globally. Their RG series remotes (RG66B3, RG57A3, RG52C3) are widely used across Midea-branded units and OEM models sold under other brand names.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0190	Midea RG66B3 / RG66B8 series
0191	Midea RG57A3 series
0192	Midea RG52C3 series
0193	Midea inverter split units
0194	Midea portable AC units
0910	Midea window units
0985	Midea U-shaped inverter series

3-Digit Codes

Code	Remote Brand
190	RCA / One-For-All (Midea split units)
191	GE (Midea most models)
192	RCA (Midea portable)

Daikin AC Remote Codes

Daikin is the global leader in commercial HVAC and a major player in residential mini-splits. Their ARC series remotes (ARC433, ARC466, ARC480) use a proprietary protocol that not all universal remotes support. If you own a Daikin, make sure your universal remote explicitly lists Daikin compatibility.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0170	Daikin ARC433 series (FTXS/FTKXS models)
0171	Daikin ARC466 series (RXS/RZXS models)
0172	Daikin ARC480 series (newer inverter models)
0173	Daikin ARC423 series (older wall units)
0174	Daikin multi-split systems
0920	Daikin floor-standing units
0925	Daikin US7 / Cora series

LG AC Remote Codes

LG air conditioners use the AKB series remotes (AKB749, AKB750, AKB756, AKB760). Their IR codes are well-documented, making LG one of the easiest brands to pair with a universal remote.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0160	LG AKB749 series (standard wall units)
0161	LG AKB750 series (Art Cool / dual inverter)
0162	LG AKB756 series (premium inverter models)
0163	LG AKB760 series (2020+ Dual Inverter)
0164	LG portable AC units
0930	LG window units
0935	LG ceiling cassette units

3-Digit Codes

Code	Remote Brand
160	RCA / One-For-All (LG wall units)
161	GE (LG inverter models)
166	RCA (LG portable)

Samsung AC Remote Codes

Samsung air conditioners use the BN59 series remotes (BN59-01242, BN59-01385). While Samsung is better known for TVs, their AC line shares a similar IR encoding approach, which means many universal remotes that support Samsung TVs also handle Samsung ACs.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0165	Samsung BN59-01242 series (wind-free wall units)
0166	Samsung BN59-01385 series (2021+ models)
0167	Samsung AR series split units
0168	Samsung wind-free deluxe / premier
0169	Samsung portable AC units
0940	Samsung ceiling units

Panasonic AC Remote Codes

Panasonic air conditioners use the A75 series remotes (A75C3299, A75C3300, A75C3706). Panasonic has used a consistent IR protocol for over a decade, so a single code often works across many model years.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0150	Panasonic A75C3299 series (standard wall units)
0151	Panasonic A75C3300 series (inverter models)
0152	Panasonic A75C3706 series (nanoe-X models)
0153	Panasonic A75C3208 series (Econavi models)
0154	Panasonic CS series split units
0945	Panasonic floor / ceiling units
0948	Panasonic portable AC

3-Digit Codes

Code	Remote Brand
150	RCA / One-For-All (Panasonic wall units)
151	GE (Panasonic inverter models)
154	RCA (Panasonic most models)

Carrier AC Remote Codes

Carrier invented modern air conditioning, and their units are found in homes and commercial buildings worldwide. Carrier's IR protocol is shared with several sister brands (Tosot, International Comfort Products), so these codes may work across those brands as well.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0140	Carrier standard wall split units
0141	Carrier inverter / XPower series
0142	Carrier cassette / ceiling units
0143	Carrier window units
0144	Carrier Performance series
0950	Carrier ducted / central systems
0955	Carrier portable AC

Toshiba AC Remote Codes

Toshiba's air conditioner division (now majority-owned by Midea) uses the WH series remotes. Despite the ownership change, Toshiba AC units still use their original IR protocol, so these codes remain current.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0130	Toshiba WH series (RAS wall units)
0131	Toshiba inverter split systems
0132	Toshiba Daiseikai series
0133	Toshiba portable AC units
0134	Toshiba SV / Shorai series
0960	Toshiba ceiling cassette units

Haier AC Remote Codes

Haier — which also owns GE Appliances and Fisher & Paykel — uses the YR series remotes (YR-M10, YR-GF, YR-H1). Haier units share some code overlap with Aux and Gree due to shared supply chains.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0120	Haier YR-M10 series (standard wall units)
0121	Haier YR-GF series (inverter models)
0122	Haier YR-H1 series (FlexFit / portable)
0123	Haier cassette / ceiling units
0124	Haier window units
0965	Haier multi-split systems

Hisense AC Remote Codes

Hisense air conditioners use remotes similar to Gree and Midea units, as Hisense sources components from the same OEM ecosystem. The codes below work with most Hisense wall and portable units.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0110	Hisense standard wall split units
0111	Hisense inverter series
0112	Hisense portable AC units
0113	Hisense window units
0970	Hisense ceiling cassette

Aux AC Remote Codes

Aux is one of China's top AC brands, especially popular in Asia and Africa. Their KT series remotes (KT-AX3, KT-AX1) use a protocol that many Chinese-made universal remotes support natively.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0100	Aux KT-AX3 series (standard wall units)
0101	Aux KT-AX1 series (inverter models)
0102	Aux inverter split systems
0103	Aux portable AC units
0975	Aux commercial / cassette units

Chigo AC Remote Codes

Chigo specializes in affordable air conditioners for residential and light commercial use. Their ZC and ZH series remotes are simple and well-supported by most AC universal remotes.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0090	Chigo ZC series (standard wall units)
0091	Chigo ZH series (inverter models)
0092	Chigo ZH-LW series (light commercial)
0093	Chigo portable AC units
0980	Chigo ceiling units

Mitsubishi AC Remote Codes

Mitsubishi Electric and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries make separate AC lines, each with different remote protocols. Most universal remotes support Mitsubishi Electric (the more common brand in North America and Europe) but may not support Mitsubishi Heavy Industries models.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0145	Mitsubishi Electric MP04A / MP07A series
0146	Mitsubishi Electric MH08B series
0147	Mitsubishi Electric MSZ wall units
0148	Mitsubishi Electric MUZ outdoor units
0149	Mitsubishi Heavy Industries SRK series
0982	Mitsubishi Electric ceiling cassette
0983	Mitsubishi Electric ducted systems

Fujitsu AC Remote Codes

Fujitsu (sold as Fujitsu General in some markets) makes popular mini-split systems, especially in North America and Australia. Their remotes use a well-documented protocol, but some older models may require a specific code.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0155	Fujitsu standard wall split units (ASU/ARU)
0156	Fujitsu Halcyon series
0157	Fujitsu Airstage / VRF systems
0158	Fujitsu cassette / floor units
0159	Fujitsu portable units

Trane AC Remote Codes

Trane is a premium HVAC brand particularly popular in North America. Their mini-split and ductless units (XR, XV, XL series) use IR remotes, while their central systems are typically controlled via wall thermostats rather than handheld remotes.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0175	Trane XR / XV ductless mini-splits
0176	Trane XL series wall units
0177	Trane cassette units
0988	Trane ducted systems (IR-controlled)

York AC Remote Codes

York (owned by Johnson Controls) makes both residential and commercial AC systems. Their ductless mini-splits use IR remotes compatible with many universal AC remotes.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0178	York YC / YV ductless mini-splits
0179	York wall-mounted split units
0989	York ceiling cassette units
0991	York portable AC

Hitachi AC Remote Codes

Hitachi air conditioners (now part of Johnson Controls-Hitachi) use the RAR series remotes. Their IR protocol is unique, so universal remotes must specifically support Hitachi AC.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0180	Hitachi RAR series (standard wall units)
0181	Hitachi Shirokumakun / Ivory series
0992	Hitachi inverter split systems
0993	Hitachi ceiling units
0994	Hitachi multi-zone systems

Whirlpool AC Remote Codes

Whirlpool's AC line shares many components with Hisense and Gree. Their wall units and portable ACs respond well to universal remotes, though some newer models with Wi-Fi may have limited universal remote support.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0195	Whirlpool standard wall split units
0196	Whirlpool inverter models
0197	Whirlpool portable AC units
0198	Whirlpool window units
0995	Whirlpool cassette units

Kelvinator AC Remote Codes

Kelvinator (distributed by Electrolux in Oceania and Asia) uses a straightforward IR protocol. Their codes often overlap with other Electrolux-owned brands like Convair and Singer.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0199	Kelvinator standard wall split units
0200	Kelvinator inverter models
0201	Kelvinator portable AC
0202	Kelvinator window units
0996	Kelvinator cassette units

Sharp AC Remote Codes

Sharp air conditioners, particularly popular in Japan and Southeast Asia, use the CRMC series remotes. Their Plasmacluster models may have limited universal remote support for the ion generator feature.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0203	Sharp standard wall split units
0204	Sharp Plasmacluster / J-tech inverter
0205	Sharp CRMC series
0997	Sharp portable AC units
0998	Sharp ceiling units

Auto-Scan Method (No Code Needed)

If you cannot find your AC brand in the list above, or if none of the codes work, use the auto-scan method. This approach cycles through every code stored in your universal remote until your AC unit responds. It takes longer but works with almost any air conditioner.

For Most AC Universal Remotes

1. Turn on your AC unit (or make sure it is in standby mode with the display active).
2. Point the universal remote at the AC unit's receiver panel.
3. Press and hold the SET or CODE SEARCH button until the indicator light blinks twice.
4. Press the POWER button repeatedly (about once per second). The remote is cycling through codes one at a time.
5. Watch your AC unit. As soon as it beeps, changes mode, or the display changes, stop pressing POWER immediately.
6. Press ENTER or OK to lock in the code. The indicator light should turn off.
7. Test basic functions: power on/off, temperature up/down, mode switching. If some buttons do not work, continue scanning from where you left off.

For GE Universal AC Remotes

1. Press and hold the SETUP button until the light stays on.
2. Press and release the POWER button. The light blinks once and stays on.
3. Point at the AC and press POWER every 2 seconds until the AC responds.
4. Press ENTER to save the code.

How to Retrieve Your Code After Auto-Scan

Once you have successfully paired your remote, write down the code for future reference. To retrieve it:

1. Press and hold SETUP until the light blinks twice.
2. Press 9-9-0. The light blinks twice.
3. Press 1 and count the blinks — that is the first digit (0 blinks = digit 0).
4. Press 2 for the second digit, 3 for the third, and so on.

How to Program Your AC Universal Remote

Direct Code Entry Method

1. Look up your AC brand in the code list above and write down all the codes listed.
2. Turn on your AC unit (or put it in standby mode).
3. Press and hold the SET button on your universal remote until the display changes or the indicator light turns on.
4. Enter the first code from the list using the number keys.
5. Point the remote at the AC and press POWER. If the AC responds, the code works. If not, try the next code.
6. Once a code works, test all functions: temperature, fan speed, mode, timer, and swing.
7. If some functions are missing, try the next code in the list — different codes may enable different features.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find my air conditioner's universal remote code?

Check the brand name on your AC unit or original remote, then look up the corresponding code in the list above. If you cannot find your brand, try the auto-scan method on your universal remote — it will cycle through all codes until your AC responds.

Can any universal remote control an air conditioner?

Not all universal remotes support AC units. Most TV-focused universal remotes will not work with air conditioners. You need a universal remote that specifically lists air conditioner compatibility. Dedicated AC universal remotes are designed to handle temperature, fan speed, mode, timer, and swing controls that TV remotes simply do not have buttons for.

Why do none of the codes work for my AC?

There are a few common reasons: (1) Your universal remote does not support AC units at all — check the packaging or manual. (2) Your AC uses a proprietary protocol (common with Daikin, Mitsubishi, and some Samsung models). (3) The code list in your remote is outdated. Try the auto-scan method, and if that also fails, you likely need a brand-specific replacement remote designed for your exact model.

What is the difference between 3-digit, 4-digit, and 5-digit AC remote codes?

The digit count depends on your universal remote brand, not your AC. Older RCA and One-For-All remotes typically use 3-digit codes. Most modern AC universal remotes use 4-digit codes. Some newer GE and Philips models use 5-digit codes. Check your remote's manual to determine which format it accepts — entering the wrong format will not work.

Will a universal AC remote work with a mini-split or ductless system?

Most universal AC remotes support mini-split and ductless systems from major brands like Daikin, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, and LG. However, some advanced features (multi-zone control, advanced scheduling, energy monitoring) may only work with the original remote. Basic functions like power, temperature, mode, and fan speed usually work fine.

Do I need to reprogram my universal AC remote after changing batteries?

Most universal AC remotes retain their programmed code when you change batteries quickly (within 30 seconds). However, if the batteries are removed for an extended period, the remote may lose its settings. Some models have a memory backup that lasts a few minutes. As a precaution, always write down your code after successful programming.

Can I use a phone app instead of a universal remote?

Only if your AC has built-in Wi-Fi. Many modern LG, Samsung, and Daikin units support smartphone apps, but these work over Wi-Fi, not IR. If your AC does not have Wi-Fi, you need either an IR blaster accessory (like a Broadlink RM4 Pro) or a traditional universal remote. Phone-based IR blasters exist but are increasingly rare in newer phones.