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How to Program a GE Universal Remote Control

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Program a GE Universal Remote Control
Program a GE Universal Remote Control

Programming a Jasco/GE Universal Remote Control takes about seven steps. As with programming other remotes, you need to know the code of the component you are programming into the remote. While some trial and error may be required to get the right codes input to control your equipment, the pleasure at getting rid of several extra remote controls will far outweigh the hassle in getting it programmed.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Manually turn on the device you wish to program.

  2. Step 2

    Press the Code Search button on the remote until the indicator light turns on.

  3. Step 3

    Release the Code Search button.

  4. Step 4

    Press and release the button for the device you are programming.

  5. Step 5

    Enter the three-digit code for the device using the number buttons on the remote. After the code is entered, the indicator light turns off.

  6. Step 6

    Aim the remote at the device and press the power button. The device should turn off.

  7. Step 7

    Press Channel Up on the remote with the device on. If the device responds, no further programming is required.

  8. Step 8

    To look up a device code to enter directly into the remote, you can visit the GE Remote Code Locator Web site (see Resources).

Tips & Warnings
  • If your exact product isn't listed, try the codes for other products from the same manufacturer. Typically a manufacturer will use similar programming codes for all of their products.
  • GE remotes are also sold under the brand name Jasco.

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ryry2k17 said

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on 1/18/2010 I have a ge remote without the code search or set up button. trying to get it to work on a pioneer tv.help

gwenc1 said

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on 12/1/2009 My GE universal Guide plus Gemstar remote has neither a Code Search nor Set Up button. How shall I program it?

brandonw said

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on 10/12/2009 if anyone can tell me the codes on a ge universal remote sent them to bweider@nycap.rr.com

bigdaddyjb said

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on 8/9/2009 hello everyone im James and i have a question that i hope i can get some help with......i have a G.E. universal remote and i lost my set up book and i don't know my codes and if someone can leave me codes for a Panasonic TV.send to jblewis1975@yahoo.com i will thanks up so much.....

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on 8/6/2009 I HAVE A REMOTE CONTROL NAME(PHILIPS UNIVERSAL)BUT MAH TV IS TOSHIBAR...HOW TO PROGRAM IT TO MAH TV

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