General Electric, or GE, is renowned for its diverse range of universal remote controls. What sets their remotes apart is their impressive compatibility with over 1000 devices from various brands, including TVs, soundbars, DVD players, Blu-ray players, satellite boxes, DishTV, streaming players, and more.
Depending on the specific variant of the GE universal remote you own, it can efficiently control anywhere from three to eight devices simultaneously.
Previously, we wrote a guide on how to program the GE universal remote with codes, but due to popular demand by the visitors, today we will share a guide on how to program the remote using the convenient auto code search feature. Stay tuned for detailed instructions to pair your remote.
For a quick and code-free way to program your GE universal remote, turn on your TV, and hold down the Setup key on the remote until the remote’s light turns on. Press the TV key once and begin pressing the Power button on the remote at regular intervals. When your TV turns off, turn it back on, and now, press the Volume+ key every 3 seconds until your TV turns off again. It is done.
How To Program GE Universal Remote Without Code
To program your GE universal remote without codes, follow this manual pairing method for various devices like TV, CBL, audio devices, etc. this method will be useful if you do not have GE universal remote codes.
Step 1: Turn ON the device (TV, CBL, etc.) you want to pair with the remote and point the remote towards it.
Step 2: Press and hold the “Setup” button on the remote until you see the red LED light on the remote turn ON.
Step 3: Locate the button on the remote that corresponds to the device you want to program. In this article, we are programing the TV, so we will press the “TV” button; for the DVD, press the “DVD” button.
Step 4: After that, Press the “Power” button on the remote every 5 seconds until your device turns OFF.
Step 5: After turning OFF the device, turn ON your TV again using the front panel of the TV.
Step 6: Press either the “Vol +” or “Channel +” button from the device every 3 seconds until the TV turns OFF again.
By doing this, the remote will search for the correct keycodes stored in its database. When it finds the correct code, your TV will switch OFF again, indicating that the right code has been detected.
Step 7: Turn ON your television once more and test the remote functions.
Congratulations! You have successfully paired your GE universal remote control with your device. Now you can access all the functions of your device using the remote. Enjoy the convenience of controlling your device without the need for codes.
Number Search Method To Program GE Universal Remote
The Number Search Method for programming your GE Universal Remote is an alternative approach that may work on some devices. Follow these steps to use this method:
Step 1: Turn ON your TV, ensuring that all other nearby devices are OFF.
Step 2: Point the remote towards the TV and press and hold the “Setup” button until the LED light blinks twice or turns ON.
Step 3: Press the button corresponding to the device you want to program (e.g., TV).
Step 4: After selecting the right device, enter the code “991.”
Step 5: Press and hold both the “Power” and “Channel +” buttons, and wait for the device to turn OFF.
Step 6: The device turning OFF indicates successful programming. To verify, press the “Enter” button.
Step 7: After verification, repress the “Power” button to save the code in the database of the remote. Now your GE universal remote can be used with your desired device.
If you’ve followed the given methods and still can’t program your remote, it might be experiencing a stuck memory issue. To resolve this, you need to reset GE universal remote. This process will clear its cache and power residue. After the reset, try pairing your remote again
Note: The above-mentioned instructions to program the GE Universal Remote control will work on various variants, including GE CL 3, CL 4, and CL 5. These instructions are suitable for the following variants of the GE Universal Remote control:
- 34708
- 33701
- 41567
- 40069
- 40081
- 33709
- SRP9263C
- 48848
- 40081
- 33711
- 349283
- 34459
- 44235
- 48844
- 37123
- 44221
- 46195
- 37038
Conclusion
In short, you can program the GE universal remote without using codes with the help of an auto code search method. Once in programming mode, the remote will scan for codes and automatically apply the correct one.
These instructions are compatible with various TV brands like LG, Vizio, Samsung, Roku, Element, ONN, and Sceptre, as well as devices like Firestick and many others. By following the provided guide correctly, you can set up the GE remote in less than a minute.
