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

Lost your original remote? Bought a universal replacement and now you are staring at the code entry screen? You are in the right place. This is the most comprehensive universal remote control code list available online, covering 25+ TV, AC, and streaming device brands with 3-digit, 4-digit, and 5-digit codes.

Whether you are programming a GE universal remote, an RCA remote, a Philips, Onn, or any other brand — find your code below, or skip straight to the auto-scan method if you do not want to guess.

Samsung TV Remote Codes

Samsung is one of the most popular TV brands worldwide, and their universal remote codes vary depending on your remote brand and the age of your TV. Newer Samsung Smart TVs (2018+) may require different codes than older LED/LCD models.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0060	Most Samsung LED/LCD TVs (2010–2017)
0027	Samsung Plasma TVs
0178	Samsung Smart TVs (2015+)
0123	Samsung LED (2012–2016)
0128	Samsung HDTV Series 6/7
0109	Samsung Smart TV (2016+)
0370	Samsung QLED / Neo QLED
1089	Samsung 4K UHD TVs
0264	Samsung LCD (older models)
1065	Samsung Crystal UHD

5-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
00600	GE / Philips remotes — Samsung LED
00270	GE remotes — Samsung Plasma
01230	Philips — Samsung LED 2012–2016
01780	GE — Samsung Smart TV
01280	RCA — Samsung HDTV
01090	Onn — Samsung Smart TV

LG TV Remote Codes

LG TVs use codes that differ between their standard LED/LCD models and their OLED lineup. The good news is that LG has been relatively consistent with their IR protocols, so a few codes usually do the trick.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0004	LG LED/LCD (most models)
0005	LG OLED (2018–2023)
0050	LG Smart TV (webOS)
0009	LG Plasma
0032	LG 4K UHD
0156	LG OLED C/G Series
0178	LG NanoCell
0128	LG QNED Mini LED

5-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
00040	GE / Philips — LG LED
00050	GE — LG Smart TV
00156	Philips — LG OLED
00500	RCA — LG webOS

Sony TV Remote Codes

Sony TVs — especially their Bravia line — are widely compatible with universal remotes. Newer Sony Google TVs and Bravia XR models use the same IR codes as older Bravia models, which makes programming straightforward.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0000	Sony Bravia (most models)
0128	Sony Bravia LED
0015	Sony Google TV / Android TV
0101	Sony Bravia XR (2021+)
0171	Sony W-Series OLED
0180	Sony X90L / X93L Series
1087	Sony 4K HDR

5-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
00115	GE — Sony Bravia
01015	Philips — Sony LED
00000	RCA — Sony (legacy)

TCL & Roku TV Remote Codes

TCL TVs run Roku TV or Google TV software. The remote codes are different for each platform. If you have a TCL Roku TV, use the Roku codes below. For newer TCL Google TVs, try the TCL-specific codes.

4-Digit Codes (TCL Roku TV)

Code	Compatible With
0216	TCL Roku TV (most models)
0311	TCL 4-Series / 5-Series
0210	TCL 6-Series
0317	TCL Google TV
0305	TCL 4K UHD Roku TV

5-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
02160	GE — TCL Roku TV
03110	Philips — TCL 4/5 Series
02100	RCA — TCL 6-Series

Hisense TV Remote Codes

Hisense has grown into one of the top TV brands globally. Their codes work across their U6, U7, U8 series and A-series budget models.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0145	Hisense LED (most models)
0185	Hisense U6 / U7 ULED
0222	Hisense 4K Smart TV
0076	Hisense A-series
0156	Hisense Google TV
0153	Hisense U8 Mini LED

5-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
01450	GE — Hisense LED
01850	Philips — Hisense ULED
02220	RCA — Hisense Smart TV

Panasonic TV Remote Codes

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0115	Panasonic LED (most models)
0180	Panasonic Viera
0109	Panasonic Plasma
0166	Panasonic 4K UHD
0250	Panasonic OLED
0247	Panasonic JZ Series OLED

Vizio TV Remote Codes

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0135	Vizio D/E/M-Series
0178	Vizio V-Series
0081	Vizio P-Series Quantum
0216	Vizio OLED
0001	Vizio SmartCast
0050	Vizio 4K UHD

Philips TV Remote Codes

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0006	Philips LED (most models)
0149	Philips Android TV
0183	Philips OLED
0106	Philips 4K UHD
0143	Philips Ambilight Series

Toshiba TV Remote Codes

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0006	Toshiba LED
0154	Toshiba Fire TV Edition
0145	Toshiba 4K UHD
0168	Toshiba Google TV
0050	Toshiba C/M-Series

Sharp TV Remote Codes

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0002	Sharp LED (most models)
0107	Sharp Aquos
0093	Sharp Roku TV
0168	Sharp 4K UHD
0135	Sharp AQUOS QLED

Hitachi TV Remote Codes

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0009	Hitachi LED
0024	Hitachi Roku TV
0108	Hitachi 4K UHD
0145	Hitachi Smart TV

JVC TV Remote Codes

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0053	JVC LED (most models)
0128	JVC 4K Smart TV
0067	JVC Roku TV
0181	JVC Google TV

Sanyo TV Remote Codes

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0045	Sanyo LED
0154	Sanyo Roku TV
0021	Sanyo DP Series
0032	Sanyo 4K UHD

Mitsubishi TV Remote Codes

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0150	Mitsubishi LED
0178	Mitsubishi DLP
0080	Mitsubishi Projector
0022	Mitsubishi 4K Laser TV

Insignia / Fire TV Remote Codes

Insignia TVs are made by Best Buy and commonly run Amazon Fire TV or Roku TV software. Use the codes matching your TV's operating system.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0171	Insignia Fire TV Edition
0128	Insignia Roku TV
0204	Insignia F20/F30 Series
10463	Insignia 4K UHD Fire TV

Element & Westinghouse Remote Codes

4-Digit Codes (Element)

Code	Compatible With
0178	Element Roku TV
0053	Element 4K UHD
0181	Element Fire TV Edition

4-Digit Codes (Westinghouse)

Code	Compatible With
0171	Westinghouse Roku TV
0145	Westinghouse LED
0019	Westinghouse 4K UHD

Onn Remote Codes

Onn is Walmart's house brand. Their universal remotes and TVs are popular budget options, and their 4-digit codes are widely used.

4-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
0004	Onn Universal — Samsung
0171	Onn Universal — LG
0216	Onn Universal — TCL / Roku
0056	Onn Universal — Sony
0145	Onn Universal — Hisense
0019	Onn Universal — Vizio
0135	Onn Universal — Philips
0178	Onn Universal — Toshiba
0009	Onn Universal — Hitachi
0053	Onn Universal — JVC

Xfinity / Comcast Remote Codes

Xfinity XR-series remotes (XR11, XR15, XR16) support voice control and have their own code set. These are 5-digit codes.

5-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
10702	Samsung
10178	LG
10000	Sony
11758	TCL Roku TV
11912	Hisense
10867	Panasonic
10178	Vizio
11577	Toshiba

DirecTV Remote Codes

ATT/DirecTV remotes (RC73, RC66) also use 5-digit codes. Enter the code by pressing and holding MUTE + SELECT on your remote until the green light blinks twice, then enter the code.

5-Digit Codes

Code	Compatible With
10463	Samsung
10178	LG
10000	Sony
11756	TCL
11463	Hisense
10250	Panasonic
10178	Vizio
10177	Toshiba

Roku Players

Code	Compatible With
0216	GE / Philips — Roku
0399	GE — Roku Streaming Stick
0923	RCA — Roku Ultra
0587	Onn — Roku Express
0618	Philips — Roku Premiere

Apple TV

Code	Compatible With
0216	GE — Apple TV 4K
0205	RCA — Apple TV
0695	Philips — Apple TV
0750	Onn — Apple TV 4K

Amazon Fire TV / Fire Stick

Code	Compatible With
0205	GE — Fire TV Stick
0216	RCA — Fire TV 4K Max
0030	Philips — Fire TV Cube
0250	Onn — Fire TV Stick 4K

Air Conditioner Remote Codes

Programming a universal remote for an AC unit is trickier than for a TV. Many universal remotes simply don't support AC functions. If yours does, here are the most common codes.

Code	Compatible With
0115	LG Air Conditioner
0197	Samsung Air Conditioner
0483	GE Air Conditioner (window unit)
0181	Frigidaire AC
0153	Haier AC
0053	Midea AC
0513	Daikin AC
0217	Carrier AC

Auto-Scan Method (No Code Needed)

Can't find the right code? Most universal remotes have an auto-scan feature that cycles through all codes automatically. Here's how it works on the most common remotes:

GE / Philips / Jasco Universal Remotes

1. Turn on the device you want to control (TV, etc.)
2. Press and hold the Setup button until the red indicator light stays on
3. Press and release the device button (TV, DVD, CBL, etc.) — the light blinks once
4. Point the remote at your device and press Power
5. Press CH+ repeatedly (every 2 seconds) until the device turns off
6. Press Setup to lock in the code — the indicator light turns off

RCA Universal Remotes

1. Turn on your device
2. Press and hold the Code Search button until the indicator light comes on
3. Press and release the device button (TV, VCR, etc.)
4. Press Power repeatedly (every 3 seconds) until the device turns off
5. Press Enter to save the code

Onn Universal Remotes

1. Turn on your device
2. Press and hold the device button (TV) and OK simultaneously for 3 seconds — the LED stays on
3. Enter 9-9-1 — the LED blinks twice
4. Press CH+ repeatedly until the device turns off
5. Press OK to confirm

How to Enter a Remote Code

If you already have the code, here's the standard procedure for most universal remotes:

1. Turn on your TV or device manually
2. Point the universal remote at the device
3. Press and hold the Setup (or Code Search) button until the indicator light turns on
4. Press the device button (TV, CBL, DVD, etc.)
5. Enter the code using the number buttons
6. Press Power or OK to test — the device should turn off
7. If it works, the code is saved. If not, try the next code in the list

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find my TV's universal remote code?

There are three ways: (1) check the code list above for your TV brand, (2) look in your universal remote's instruction manual — most include a printed code list, or (3) use the auto-scan method described above to cycle through all codes automatically.

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

The number of digits depends on your universal remote brand. Older remotes (RCA, One-For-All legacy models) often use 3-digit codes. Most modern universal remotes use 4-digit codes. Newer models from GE, Philips, Xfinity, and some smart remotes use 5-digit codes for better device differentiation. A 4-digit code like 0060 is usually the same as the 5-digit version 00600 — just add a trailing zero.

What if none of the codes work for my TV?

First, make sure you are in the correct device mode (press TV before entering the code). Then try the auto-scan method. If that fails, your universal remote may not support your specific TV model — especially if it's a very new or very obscure brand. In that case, a brand-specific replacement remote is usually the best option.

Can I use a universal remote for my air conditioner?

Some universal remotes support AC units, but most are designed primarily for TVs and streaming devices. For full AC compatibility (temperature, fan speed, mode, timer), you need a dedicated AC remote or a universal remote that explicitly lists air conditioner support.

Will a universal remote work with a Samsung/LG smart TV?

Yes — a universal remote can handle basic functions (power, volume, input switching, mute) on any Samsung or LG TV. However, smart-specific features (voice search, app launcher, built-in streaming controls) require the original smart remote that came with the TV.

How do I know which code worked after auto-scanning?

On GE/Philips remotes, after the device turns off and you press Setup to lock in the code, press 1 and count the blinks — that's the first digit. Press 2 for the second digit, 3 for the third, and so on. This lets you record the code for future reference.