3 Ways to Program a GE Universal Remote
Introduction:
A GE Universal Remote can be a handy tool for controlling multiple electronic devices in your home. Instead of fumbling with multiple remote controls for your TV, DVD player, and sound system, you can consolidate them into one device. In this article, we will discuss three ways to program a GE Universal Remote: using the code entry method, the code search method, and the manual search method.
1. Code Entry Method:
The code entry method is the most straightforward way to program a GE Universal Remote. Follow these steps to use this method:
a) Find the device codes: Check your remote’s user manual or visit the GE Universal Remotes website to find the codes for each device you want to control.
b) Turn on the device: Ensure that the device you want to control is turned on and functioning properly.
c) Press and hold the “SETUP” button: Hold down the “SETUP” button on your remote until the indicator light turns red and stays on.
d) Enter the device code: Using your remote’s keypad, enter the specific code for the device you want to control. The indicator light will turn off once you’ve entered the correct code.
e) Test functionality: Press any function button on your remote (e.g., Power or Volume) to make sure it’s controlling your target device correctly.
2. Code Search Method:
If you don’t have access to a list of specific device codes, you can use the code search method to program your GE Universal Remote. Here’s how:
a) Turn on the device: As before, make sure that your desired electronics are switched on.
b) Press and hold “SETUP”: Hold down “SETUP” until its indicator light stays illuminated in red.
c) Press and release your desired mode button (TV, DVD, etc.): The indicator light will blink once and then remain on.
d) Begin code search: Press and hold down the “POWER” button for about 5 seconds before releasing it. This will initiate a search for the correct device codes.
e) Let the remote cycle through codes: The indicator light will now blink as the remote cycles through available codes. As soon as your target device switches off, press any key on your remote to save the correct code.
f) Test functionality: Turn your device back on and ensure that your remote is controlling the device correctly.
3. Manual Search Method:
In case you can’t find an appropriate code for your device, try programming your GE Universal Remote manually with the following steps:
a) Turn on the device: Ensure that it’s powered up and functioning properly.
b) Press and hold “SETUP”: Like before, wait until the indicator light turns red and remains illuminated.
c) Press and release the mode button (TV, DVD, etc.): The indicator light blinks once, then stays on.
d) Point your remote at the target device and slowly press and release “POWER” repeatedly: Give it time to send a new power signal to the electronics; ensure you’re pointing directly at them during this process.
e) Save the code: You’ll know that you’ve found an effective code when your target device shuts off. To save this code, immediately press any key on your remote.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, programming a GE Universal Remote is easy when using any of these three methods- code entry method, code search method or automatic search method. Follow these simple steps to consolidate multiple electronic devices into one convenient control system in no time!