It is possible to control your LG TV using the DISH remote. However, it is possible only if you have programmed the DISH remote to LG TV. Based on the DISH remote you own, the programming methods vary. Most of the latest DISH remote models support the programming steps of the LG TV. However, the older model DISH remote user should follow a different method to program it with the LG TV.
How to Program DISH Remote to LG TV Via Pairing Wizard
Those users with DISH remote models such as 40.0, 50.0, 52.0, and 54.0 should use the Pairing Wizard method to program DISH remote to LG TV.
1. Press the Home button twice or the Menu button once on your DISH remote.
2. Open Settings from the menu list.
3. Select the Remote Control tab on the screen.
4. From the device list, select LG TV.
5. Choose the Pairing Wizard option for an easy programming process.

6. On the screen, it will display some codes.
7. Test each code by pressing the Volume and Mute buttons on the DISH remote.
8. If the remote works, select the Finish tab.
- If the remote doesn’t respond to your LG TV, select the Try Next Code tab to find your TV.
Once you finish the process, you are done with programming your DISH remote with your LG Smart TV.
How to Program Old Model DISH Remote to LG TV Via Power Scan
If you have DISH remote control from the 20 or 21 series, you need to use the Power Scan process to program your DISH remote on LG TV.
1. Press and hold the TV button on your DISH remote, pointing at your LG TV.
2. After 10 seconds, release the button, and the mode button will start blinking.
3. Press and release the Power button on the DISH remote. The solid light on the Blinking Mode button indicates that the remote is ready for programming.
4. Use the available codes to find out the valid code.
5. Press the Up direction button on your remote after every few seconds until the device turns off.
6. Once the device is turned off, press the # button to save the code.
Now, test your remote, and check if it is working properly.
Note: In addition to DISH Remote, you shall even program Xfinity Remote to LG TV using Program Codes to control the LG TV.
3-Digit Codes to Control DISH Remote to LG TV
If the suggestion codes came up empty, you might need codes to program the DISH remote on LG TV.
For 20.1 & 21.1 Models
590 | 914 | 775 | 693 | 213 | 221 | 553 | 720 | 535 | 830 |
859 | 593 | 787 | 178 | 848 | 805 | 505 | 650 | 269 | 564 |
711 | 123 | 001 | 491 | 371 | 510 | 781 | 798 | 831 | 779 |
766 | 111 | 523 | 522 | 890 | 773 | 999 | 400 | 509 | 586 |
718 | 520 | 000 | 678 | 405 | 804 | 444 | 545 | 881 | 619 |
627 | 733 | 555 | 700 | 543 | 426 | 521 | 598 | 512 | 809 |
421 | 615 | 730 | 645 | 524 | 651 | 666 | 508 | 515 | 989 |
654 | 132 | 258 | 813 | 653 | 742 | 503 | 506 | 501 |
For 20.0 & 21.0 Model
553 | 989 | 890 | 654 | 535 | 730 | 545 | 000 | 889 | 830 |
111 | 999 | 718 | 711 | 421 | 804 | 520 | 221 | 258 | 213 |
564 | 693 | 627 | 444 | 651 | 775 | 400 | 143 | 666 | 554 |
678 | 371 | 501 | 650 | 881 | 743 | 586 | 503 | 914 | 831 |
813 | 593 | 773 | 515 | 001 | 543 | 601 | 621 | 509 | 491 |
500 | 123 | 506 | 779 | 156 | 508 | 510 | 700 | 405 | 338 |
720 | 766 | 615 | 652 | 696 | 787 | 781 | 555 | 524 | 805 |
132 | 809 | 645 | 848 | 426 | 178 | 598 | 859 | 683 | 521 |
269 | 512 | 653 | 523 | 590 | 798 | 505 | 605 | 742 | 733 |
619 | 522 |
For 10.1 Model
512 | 645 | 535 |
678 | 520 |
For 6.2 Model
645 | 678 | 535 |
564 | 745 | 512 |
520 | 531 | 505 |
Remote Codes for 5.4 & 6.4 Models
645 | 653 | 625 | 685 | 004 | 766 | 627 | 520 | 123 | 500 |
654 | 678 | 111 | 213 | 607 | 773 | 535 | 505 | 523 | 666 |
222 | 124 | 521 | 527 | 585 | 000 | 799 | 726 |
Remote Codes for 3.4 & 4.4 Models
627 | 645 | 023 | 506 | 112 |
535 | 766 | 653 | 156 | 520 |
823 | 773 | 713 | 654 | 557 |
720 | 632 | 567 | 456 | 211 |
000 | 254 | 521 | 666 |
Codes for 1.5 Blue Button Remote
645 | 766 | 678 | 520 |
535 | 420 | 512 | 653 |
For Platinum & Platinum Plus DISH Remotes
678 | 512 | 520 |
535 | 645 |
Codes for Basic Remote
813 | 221 | 766 | 553 | 501 | 503 | 522 | 773 | 545 | 720 |
645 | 650 | 693 | 711 | 730 | 804 | 805 | 809 | 775 | 830 |
831 | 859 | 002 | 615 | 047 | 564 | 056 | 718 | 080 | 653 |
115 | 654 | 779 | 627 | 535 | 196 |
Codes for EZRemote
520 | 678 | 512 |
505 | 535 | 645 |
4-Digit Codes for Newer Model DISH Remote
1423 | 1860 | 0178 | 3571 | 3397 | 0856 | 1178 | 0706 | 0700 | |
2731 | 3183 | 1840 | 2049 | 3398 | 1325 | 4397 | 1768 | 1993 | |
1265 | 1756 | 1447 | 4398 | 0017 | 2424 | 2358 | 0885 | 2434 |
How to Fix DISH Remote Pairing Issue with LG TV
When you come across the pairing issue while using DISH remote with your LG TV, you shall try out the below things to fix the issue.
- Make sure to unpair the DISH remote that you aren’t using before pairing the new remote.
- Check if the batteries are inserted properly and aren’t weak.
- When one code doesn’t work, you shall try a different TV code to program the remote to the TV.
Frequently Asked Question
Yes, you can program DISH remote with the devices that are connected to your LG TV. To do so,
1. Press the Home Button twice.
2. Select the Settings tab and open the Remote Control.
3. Choose an Auxiliary Device and select the type of device.
4. Choose Pairing Wizard and follow the screen instruction.
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