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How to Program the Philips Universal Remote

February 18, 2024 by admin Category: How To

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The Philips universal remote is a great device that can be programmed to operate almost any TV, DVD player, Blu-ray device, set-top box or cable box. While the setup process may be different for each specific model, it’s essentially the same. We will hold down the device button until the light flashes, enter the code for the brand to be connected, and then test the keys to see if they work or not. The most common mistake is that the user uses a code for that manufacturer but different product model. If the code entered is incorrect, don’t worry; you can still try again using another code from the same brand.

Table of Contents

  • Steps
    • Initial setup
    • Enter a valid code for TV
    • Using the remote
  • Advice

Steps

Initial setup

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Check if the Philips remote is compatible with the device. The Philips Universal Remote can be synchronized with most TVs, DVD players, Blu-ray devices and cable boxes. Although most of the major brands on the market are compatible, there are some exceptions. Check the product manual or look online to see if this remote will work with your device. [1] X Research Source

  • Universal Remote usually clears all memory settings on its own after being synced with more than 3 devices. You should consider buying 2 separate remotes if more than 3 devices need to be used.
  • A list of compatible brands will be listed in the remote’s manual. You’ll find a list with a bunch of code behind it.
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Turn on the device you want to sync with the remote. Whether it’s a TV, DVD player or other device, just plug it in and turn it on. Wait a few minutes for the device to activate all components and start operating. The product that you are synchronizing with the remote must be turned on during setup. [2] X Research Source

  • You need to make sure that the remote has batteries installed before starting the installation process. Universal remotes usually don’t come with batteries, but they use AA batteries so they’re easy to handle.
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Press and hold the “setup” button on the old remote. Check if the top left of the remote has a setup button. If not, you can skip this step. If so, this is a fairly old version of the remote. Point the remote at the device and press the setup button. Hold down the setup button for 5 seconds and release your hand when the red LED near the top of the remote lights up. [3] X Research Sources

  • The LED may be blue, but most older remote models use red.
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Hold down the device button for 5 seconds until the blue or red LED lights up. At the top of the remote is a row of buttons for the devices the remote can sync with. Popular options include TV, DVD, or DVR. Hold down the button corresponding to the device you are setting up. After the LED at the top lights up blue or red, you can release your hand. [4] X Research Sources

  • With the old remote, you don’t need to wait for the light to come on after long pressing the device button. The lights may or may not blink. We just need to hold down the device button for 5 seconds and continue programming.

Tip: Most device buttons are pretty obvious. TVs, VCRs, and DVDs all correspond to those devices. The STB represents the receiver and decoder, and this is the button you need to press when you want to synchronize the remote with a newer cable box and playback device (like a Roku or TiVo). BD represents Blu-ray player.

Enter a valid code for TV

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Find the 4- or 5-digit code by consulting the manual. Open the manual of the universal remote and flip it back. You will see a table listing the respective brand names and codes. After finding the brand name, search the device list and find the unique code for your product model. Underline or highlight the code in your notebook to ensure that you can find this information quickly in the future. [5] X Research Sources

  • Familiar brands like Samsung, Westinghouse or LG have 20-30 codes for their devices. Please mark specific devices so you don’t have to spend too much time searching in the future.
  • With newer TVs and remotes, a list of available codes will pop up on the screen once you activate programming mode with the device button.
  • Older devices often use 4-digit codes, while more modern products use 5-digit codes.
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Tip: If one of the device-specific codes doesn’t work, you can retry the whole process with another model number of the same brand. Sometimes patches and updates can interfere with code not working on certain devices.

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You can look it up online if you don’t have the remote’s manual. Device codes for universal remotes are readily available online. If you don’t have the manual or don’t remember where, enter the universal remote’s model number and “device code” into an online search engine. You will find the code for the remote online. [6] X Research Sources

  • The model number is usually located on the back of the remote.
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Enter the code using the numeric keypad for the device to recognize the remote. Use the numeric keypad on the remote to enter the corresponding 4- or 5-digit code for the device. Depending on the remote control model, the blue or red light on the remote will turn off when you enter a valid code. [7] X Research Sources

  • If the code doesn’t work, you most likely won’t be able to enter a new code right away. With most older remotes, we need to do the entire setup process from scratch. If the red or green light on the remote control flashes once and stays on, the code just passed is invalid and you can re-enter the new code.

Using the remote

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Hold down the “standby” button on the SR remote. Remote SR 4 digits are the only models that need to be reset before use. Press and hold the standby button, then release as soon as the device and remote are off. The remote and the device will be reset to start a new sync process. [8] X Research Sources

  • It may take 5-60 seconds for the device and remote to turn off.
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Try pressing the most used buttons to test the device. To check if the remote has been programmed successfully, you can try some basic commands such as volume up/down, channel change or input. If the device responds to commands after you press the essential button on the remote, the synchronization was successful. [9] X Research Source

  • Note: some buttons on the Philips remote will not work with certain devices. For example, the “record” button may not work with cable boxes or DVR equipment, but will work with TVs and receivers.
  • Move trees or obstacles to ensure that the remote’s signal fully reaches the device.
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    Repeat this process with 1-2 other devices if desired. Depending on the version you are using, a standalone Philips universal remote can be programmed to work with 2-8 other devices (but usually less than 4). It is recommended that you unplug the device that has just been programmed before starting the process with the next product nearby to avoid signal confusion. [10] X Research Source

    Tip: When you remove the battery in the Philips universal remote, the memory settings are kept for 5 minutes. After that time, you will have to program the device from scratch.

  • Advice

    • There are many different remotes that have been manufactured by Philips over the years, so the usage process of some remotes will be slightly different. To know about that difference, you should consult the manual that came with the remote before starting the setup process.
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    This article has been viewed 1,265 times.

    The Philips universal remote is a great device that can be programmed to operate almost any TV, DVD player, Blu-ray device, set-top box or cable box. While the setup process may be different for each specific model, it’s essentially the same. We will hold down the device button until the light flashes, enter the code for the brand to be connected, and then test the keys to see if they work or not. The most common mistake is that the user uses a code for that manufacturer but different product model. If the code entered is incorrect, don’t worry; you can still try again using another code from the same brand.

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