Universal Remote Codes for LG Smart TV: How to Program

A universal remote is the most preferred choice for many people if the LG TV remote is not working anymore. This is because the universal remotes are available at a very low price when compared to a new LG Magic Remote. To use a universal remote, you should program the remote to your LG TV with remote codes.

In this guide, you can find the complete list of universal remote codes for LG TVs and instructions for remote programming.

Universal Remote Codes for LG TV

Based on the LG TV model and the universal remote, the remote code will vary. For LG TV, you can either use 3-digit, 4-digit, and 5-digit codes listed below.

3 Digit Codes

512	044	005	009	012
050	057	156	227	338
420	505	506	520	553
615	627	653	678	766
773

4 Digit Codes

0004	0005	0009	0012	0030
0037	0050	0056	0057	0080
0108	0109	0156	0178	0227
0338	0361	0556	0606	0644
0698	0714	0715	1002	1840
1842	1859	2065	4086	1004
1005	1014	1025	1078	1081
1101	1111	1128	1130	1132
1423	1396	1346	1343	1305
1134	1144	1149	1171	1205
1095	1097	1098	1099	1100
1637	1681	1840	1859	2065
1669	1842	4086

5 Digit Codes

10017	10178	10442	10700	10856
11178	11265	11423	11530	11637
11758	11934	11993	12358	12612
12834	12864	12867	13397	13979

RCA Universal Remote Codes for LG TV

1002	1004	1005	1014	1025
1078	1081	1095	1096	1097
1098	1099	1100	1101	1111
1128	1130	1132	1134	1144
1149	1171	1205

GE Universal Remote Codes for LG TV

0004	0050	0009	0005	0227
0338	0012	0057	0080	0156

GE CL3 Remote Codes

0001	5511	3001	5501	3021
3091	3221	3281	3311	5271
0131	0251	0611	0761	0931
1181	1221	1471	1501	1911
3811	4731

GE CL4, CL5, CL6 Remote Codes

6021	0001	5511	3001
1911	1181	1221

Remote Codes for Spectrum

10017	20742	21602	20869	11265
10700	10178	21526	21602	22485
22255	20591	11423	20591	20741

Remote Codes for Vizio

0134	0004	0050	0009	0005
0155	0132	0227	0338	0012
0057	0080	0156

LG TV Remote Codes for Dish

502	507	522	529	676
779	611	615	626	673
683	824	899

LG TV Remote Codes for Telus

For most LG Smart TV models, 1638 will work on programming the remote. If the code is not working, try the codes in the below table.

0018	0064	1290	1376	1289
1421	1455	1454	1291	1136
1433	1377	1270	1911	1669
1429	1252	1452	1286	1296
1976	1140	1401	1399	1147
1801	2172	1969	1140	7211
7442	7152	7305	7279	7165
7430	7151	7164

Remote Codes for Bell ExpressVu

0050	0155	0004	0005	0009
0012	0057	0080	0132	0156
0227	0338

Remote Codes for Shaw

9931

9933

995

993

Remote Codes for Philips

0002	0606	0502	0102	0324
0435	0802	0307	0609	0217

Remote Codes for Bose

11423	10017	11265	10178	10030
12182	12057	11842	11768	11663
11637	11305	11178	10856	10829
10714	10700	10698	10556	10370
10361

Remote Codes for Charter

10017	11265	10178	10700	10856
11178	11768	11993	12358	12424

Remote Codes for Blu-Ray

0741	1602	2039	2270	2297
2303	2339	2352	2363	2368
2371

Remote Codes for Sony DVD

613	618	629	729	730
731	768	778	817	818
847	883

Note: If you have purchased a new DVD player, refer to our guide to connect the DVD player to LG TV.

Remote Codes for Samsung DVD

507	611	615	673	824
899	524	667	691	693
741	820	821	896

One For All Universal Codes

0030

0056

0178

Remote Codes for DirecTV

11423

10178

11178

Note: If you have a DirecTV universal remote, you can check our guide to program a DirecTV remote to an LG TV.

LG TV Remote Codes for Comcast Xfinity

10178

11265

Remote Codes for Sky

• 0206

How to Pair Universal Remote to LG Smart TV

There are two ways to program a universal remote to your LG Smart TV. In the manual method, you need to enter the correct remote code. If you can’t find the remote code, you can go for the automatic code-search method.

1. Turn on your LG Smart TV and aim the universal remote at your TV.

2. Search for the TV or Setup buttons on your universal remote and click the button.

3. Your universal remote will enter into the Learning Mode.

4. Enter the remote code when the LED blinks four times.

5. The LED light will stop flashing if you enter the correct code.

6. To test the remote functions, press the Volume + button.

7. If the volume is not increasing on your TV, repeat the same process with a different code.

8. Do the same until the remote is working on your LG Smart TV.

How to Program LG Smart TV With Universal Remote Without Codes

In the without-codes method, you don’t need to enter the remote code. The remote will perform a code search based on your LG TV model.

1. Power on your LG TV and long-press the Device button.

2. Press the Setup button. The LED light will flash.

3. Next, press the Channel Down and Channel Up buttons.

4. Press the Up or Down button until your TV powers off completely.

5. Once the TV is turned off, press the Power button to verify the code. In some remotes, you have to press the 9-9-1 keys to verify the code.

6. To save the code, press the Device button again.

7. The LED light blinks twice, stating that the remote pairing is completed.

8. Finally, you can use the universal remote to control your LG Smart TV.

Best Universal Remotes

When you are about to buy a new universal remote for your LG TV, the options are endless. We have tested more than 20 universal remotes from different brands and handpicked the three best remotes for your LG Smart TV.

GE Remote

GE has too many remote models that can be paired to your LG TV. Also, the remote is compatible with both the pairing methods. The remote is small and can easily be carried anywhere. With the remote, you can control up to 10 devices. The remote costs around $20.

Logitech Harmony Elite

Harmony Elite is the most advanced universal remotes of all time. The remote has a touch interface for navigation. With the remote, entering the remote code might be difficult. But once you pair the remote to your LG TV, you can control your TV with ease. The remote costs $300.

Softbaton Remote

Softbaton is one of the popular universal remotes for all Smart TVs. With the remote, you can connect up to 15 devices. The remote also offers pairing via Bluetooth. The remote costs around $200.

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