The Easiest Universal Remote Codes & Programming Instructions for Vizio TVs

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These codes will help you connect your Vizio and universal remote

Co-authored by Darlene Antonelli, MA Reviewed by Luigi Oppido

Last Updated: February 18, 2025 Fact Checked

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Popular Universal Remote Codes for Vizio TVs

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Common Short Codes for Vizio

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Programming a Univeral Remote to Your Vizio TV

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Troubleshooting Tips

Are you trying to program your Vizio with a universal remote? We've compiled a few popular ones (like RCA and GE) for you, but you can find a more in-depth chart listing the different kinds of Vizio devices and manufacturers of universal remotes online. Read on to learn more and learn how to program a universal remote.

Common Codes to Program a Vizio TV

Check out the chart for the model of your remote and the codes that are most likely to work. One of the most popular 2-digit codes is 19. You can also try 004.

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Popular Universal Remote Codes for Vizio TVs

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These are some popular universal remotes that you can use with your Vizio TV. Check inside the battery enclosure on the back panel to find the manufacturer and model of your universal remote.

Remote Type	Codes
Vizio TV Codes for GE, Philips, and UltraPro Universal Remotes
CL3	5631, 5561, 5611, 1471, 1741, 2021, 2901, 3651, 3741, 3851, 4081, 5571, 5581, 5591, 5601, 5621, 5641, 5651, 5661, 5671, 5681, 5691, 5701, 5711
CL4	5611, 5631, 5561, 6121, 6131, 6111, 5651, 5621, 5711
CL5	5631, 5611, 5561, 6471, 6511, 6121, 6131, 6111, 5651, 5621, 5711
CL6	5631, 5611, 5561, 6471, 6511, 6121, 6131, 6111, 5651, 5621, 5711
RCA	11758, 13758, 14905, 35011, 40412, 80016, 20111, 14723, 12707, 12757, 12512, 11756
Magnavox	0104, 0046
Spectrum Remotes	11758, 12707, 11756, 10864, 10885
Spectrum Charter Remotes	11758, 10864, 10885, 11756
Spectrum Philips Remote	1230, 1081, 1092, 1187, 1228, 1293, 1299, 1306, 1333, 1380
Xfinity Comcast Remote	11758, 11756, 12707, 10864, 10885, 12512
ONN Universal Remotes	1758, 4905, 3758, 4723, 2707, 2757, 1756, 3415, 2512^{[1] X Research source}

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Common Short Codes for Vizio

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Here are some common codes for Vizio TVs. Some universal remotes support using a two-, three-, four-, or five-digit code, which are listed here. If you don't see your remote listed in the previous chart or if your remote didn't accept those numbers, you can try these codes.
- 2-Digit Codes:
  - 19
  - 01
  - 02
  - 10
  - 12
  - 17
- 3-Digit Codes:
  - 004
  - 011
  - 113
  - 284
  - 502
  - 505
  - 627
- 4-Digit Codes:
  - 1758
  - 0178
  - 1756
  - 0128
  - 0117
  - 1017
  - 1078
  - 0030
  - 0056
  - 0205
  - 1292
  - 1004
- 5-Digit Codes:
  - 10178
  - 10117
  - 11756
  - 01377
  - 10885
  - 10864
  - 10120^{[2]
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Programming a Universal Remote

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Press the physical "Power" button on the TV.
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Press the "TV" button on the universal remote for 5 seconds. The LED on the remote will flash twice and remain lit.
- Depending on the manufacturer of your universal remote, you may need to press "Setup" first until you see a red light.
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Enter the code. Pick a code from the chart of codes to program popular remotes with a Vizio TV or use one of the common short codes.
- If the code works, the LED will flash twice and turn off.
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Point the remote at the TV and press the "Power" button. If the code worked, the TV will turn off.
- If the TV doesn't turn off, try the programming steps again.

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Troubleshooting Tips

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Even if you just purchased the remote and it came with batteries, you want to replace them. A universal remote won't work properly without good batteries.
Press all the buttons to make sure they aren't stuck. A stuck button can cause the universal remote not to work.
Press the "Power" button on the TV to turn it off, then unplug it from power for 5 seconds. Plug it back in, then try the programming steps again!
Many universal remotes rely on IR sensors to control your TV or other devices. If anything, like a decorative vase or cord cover, blocks the bottom corner of your TV, your remote most likely won't work.
Many buttons only work for specific types of content. For example, the channel buttons won't work if you're watching something like Netflix; and only work for antenna or direct coaxial connections. "Play" and "Pause" only work for apps, like Netflix, not live TV.^{[3]
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If you can, get another remote and program it with your Vizio TV. You might be able to use that one instead.