If you have subscribed to Spectrum Cable TV, you will be provided with a set-top box and a remote. Though the Spectrum remote normally works for cable TV boxes, it isn’t the same for LG TVs. To use Spectrum remote as a universal remote for LG Smart TV, you are required to program it.
To program the Spectrum remote with the TV, you must know the pairing codes. For a frisky process of programming, ensure that your Spectrum remote has fully charged AA batteries and you have the right remote model.
Spectrum Remote Codes for LG TV
Below are the working remote codes that help you to synchronize your Spectrum Remote to LG TV.
| 3-digit | 363, 113, 116, 102, 112, 143, 569, 284, 648, 741 |
| 4-digit | 0178, 0856, 1423, 1337, 1530 |
| 5-digit | 11423, 10017, 11265, 10178, 10700, 10856, 11178, 11768, 11993, 12358, 12424 |
Note: For RCA remotes, you need to use RCA universal remote codes to program your universal remote to LG TV.
How to Program Spectrum Remote 1060BC2/1060BC3 to LG TV
Here are the ways to connect your Spectrum 1060BC2/1060BC3 remote models to LG TVs.
- With Codes
- Without Codes
How to Program Spectrum Remote 1060BC2/1060BC3 Using Remote Codes
1. Switch on your LG TV and press the TV button once on the Spectrum remote.
2. Press and hold the Setup button until it starts blinking the LED light.
3. After blinking twice, you can enter the Spectrum remote code by referring to the above table.
4. Now the button will blink twice and stop if you have entered the correct code.
5. If the light has not stopped blinking, again press the Setup key and enter the same code.
6. Once you entered the valid code, press the Power/Play button once.
7. Now the LG TV will turn off and the Spectrum remote is programmed successfully.
8. If the LG TV is not turning off, repeat the process with a different code until you find the right one.
How to Program Spectrum Remote 1060BC2/1060BC3 Without Code
This method will help you program the Spectrum remote by sending IR codes to your LG TV.
1. Press the Channel- button once on the Spectrum remote while your LG TV is turned on.
2. Press the TV key once and then start pressing the Setup button.
3. The TV button will blink twice and you need to enter the code 9 9 1.
4. Press the number 1 key and the TV button will blink twice.
5. After that, press the Power button on your Spectrum remote.
6. Press the Channel+ button repeatedly until the TV turns off.
7. Once the LG TV is switched off, press the Power key to turn it on.
8. Then you can lock in the code by pressing the Setup key on your Spectrum remote.
How to Program Spectrum Remote Universal CLIKR-5: UR5U-8780L / 8790L to LG TV
You can try any of these methods to program your Spectrum Remote Universal CLIKR-5: UR5U-8780L / 8790L to LG TV.
- Auto-Search
- Quick Setup
- Manual Method
Programming Spectrum Remote Using Auto-Search
1. Turn on your LG TV and press the TV button and OK button at the same time for 3 seconds.
2. Now press the Channel button on your spectrum remote until the TV is turned off.
3. Then press the Power button. If your TV has turned on, the code has been entered correctly.
4. If the TV is not turned on, press the TV and OK buttons simultaneously until it gets done.
5. Once your LG TV is turned on, press the TV button to lock the code.
Programming Spectrum Remote Using Quick Setup
1. Switch on your LG TV and press the TV and Yellow or Blue buttons simultaneously.
2. The LG TV will turn on for 30 seconds, in that time press 3 on your Spectrum remote aiming at your TV.
3. Your LG TV will turn off. Hit the TV button in order to save the code.
Programming Spectrum Remote Using Manual Method
1. Press the TV button and OK buttons at the same time for 3 seconds.
2. The TV LED light will start blinking for 30 seconds, now you can enter the code.
3. Once the right code has been entered your TV will turn off automatically.
4. Turn on your TV and press the TV button on the Spectrum remote to save the code.
Note: If you can’t able to set up a universal remote, you can use the LG TV remote app to control your TV from a smartphone.
How to Program Spectrum Remote URC 2068/2069 to LG TV
Using Code: Press and hold the Setup key → Enter 0178 → Power button → Turn on the TV back.
Without Code: Press and hold the Setup key → Press and hold OK/Enter (Until the TV turns off).
Digit Key: Press and hold the Setup key → Click the Power key → Press and hold 2 → Release the 2 button once the TV is turned off.
Alternative Method to Program Spectrum Remote to LG TV
If you can’t program the Spectrum remote or complete the setup even after using all the known codes, follow the below steps to get paired.
1. First, power on your LG Smart TV.
2. Long press the Setup button on the Spectrum remote till you see the LED light blink twice.
3. Next, long press the OK and Enter buttons for a few seconds.
4. Release the buttons, when the LG TV turns off.
5. Finally, the Spectrum remote is programmed with the TV.
How to Program Spectrum Remote to LG TV Using RF
You can even pair the Spectrum Remote to your LG Smart TV using Radio Frequency.
1. Press the Menu button on the remote.
2. From the displayed options on the TV, select Settings & Support.
3. Choose Support and select Remote Control.
4. Further, select RF Pair New Remote.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
How to Fix Spectrum Remote Not Working on LG TV
Sometimes, you may not be able to control your LG TV using a Spectrum remote. If so, you need to follow these troubleshooting methods to fix the issue.
- Place the AA batteries properly on your Spectrum remote or change the batteries if it is drained.
- Ensure nothing is blocking the receiver from getting a Spectrum remote signal.
- Try with different Spectrum remote codes and find the correct one to program it to the LG TV.
- Turn off your LG TV and give it some time to cool down.
- Update your LG Smart TV firmware to its recent version.
- Contact Spectrum Support and follow the instructions guided by the Technical team.
- Replace the Spectrum remote, if the hardware is damaged and it is non-fixable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Press and hold the CBL and REC buttons for 10 seconds to reset the Spectrum remote.
Press CBL + OK (3 seconds) → Volume + → CBL → CBL + OK → Volume + TV → TV button will blink and turn off.
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