What do you do when you can’t locate the remote for your new LG TV? You may need to buy a new remote if yours is broken.
Where would you begin if you used a universal remote codes but weren’t sure which codes worked for LG TVs? This is not uncommon. Many people struggle to figure this out.
LG TVs have a couple of different options for using a universal remote. You can make it as easy as possible by finding the original remote or learning the LG TV remote code.
There are several universal remote models for LG TVs, and I’ll explain how the codes work for each.
It depends on the brand of remote you’re using on your LG TV which universal remote code to use. These codes are used to program 3, 4, and 5 digit codes into a remote control.
It can be somewhat tedious to find the LG TV universal remote codes. To find out the universal remote code for an LG TV, you may have to search several manufacturer websites and forums.
Fear not! You don’t have to worry about any of that! There are many universal remote codes for your LG TV, which you can find on this blog post.
Universal 3-Digit Codes for LG TV
Universal 3-digit codes are codes used by universal remotes to control televisions. Although the codes can be programmed into a regular remote, it is often easier to use universal 3-digit codes.
Older televisions commonly use these as not many newer televisions actually accept universal remote codes. The following list comprises some of the most commonly used 3-digit codes.
The remote control must be programmed with a 3-digit universal number to use 3-digit codes.
Listed below are the three-digit universal remote codes most commonly used by LG TVs:
- 512
- 505
- 553
- 627
- 773
- 766
- 520
- 678
- 420
- 615
- 653
- 506
Universal 4-Digit Codes for LG TV
Almost every new LG TV is compatible with a universal remote control. This makes it relatively simple to program a remote to control your TV without the need for separate codes for each manufacturer.
A universal remote control that can program four-digit codes can work with four. Below you will find a list of the four-digit LG TV codes:
LG 4-Digit Codes
The following LG universal remote controls support four-digit code programming:
- 2065
- 4086
- 1663
- 1305
- 1859
- 1637
- 0644
- 0606
- 1840
- 1423
- 0178
- 0037
- 1842
- 0714
- 0556
- 0108
- 0715
- 1681
- 0109
- 0698
- 0361
RCA Universal 4-Digit Codes for LG TV
RCA universal remotes that program 4-digit codes will work with any of the following devices, or you can use the remote control code search bar for your specific brand and model. All universal RCA remotes are pre-programmed with a learning feature.
These codes can be programmed into RCA universal remote controls that have four-digit codes:
- 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 4-Digit Codes for LG TV
The following codes will work with GE universal remotes:
- 0004
- 0050
- 0009
- 0005
- 0227
- 0338
- 0012
- 0057
- 0080
- 0156
One-For-All 4-Digit Universal Codes for LG TV
The following codes will work with a 4-digit One-For-All universal remote control:
- 0030
- 0056
- 0178
Universal 5-Digit Codes for LG TVs
Remotes that can program five-digit codes work similarly to three- or four-digit codes. You can use either of these codes if you have this type of remote:
LG 5-Digit TV Codes
If you have an LG universal remote, you will need these codes:
- 10442
- 10856
- 11423
- 12358
- 13397
- 13979
- 12864
- 12612
- 12867
- 10017
- 11265
- 10178
- 11178
- 11530
- 11637
- 11934
- 12424
- 12834
DirectTV 5-Digit Remote Codes for LG TV
For DirectTV remotes that have a 5-digit code, here are the codes:
- 11423
- 10178
- 11178
What are the steps to program the LG universal remote?
Check your TV’s compatibility with the universal remote before beginning the programming process. If a universal remote is sold with compatibility information, it should be indicated on the packaging or the user guide.
Be sure the remote’s batteries are working as well. If they aren’t, the programming process will not work.
To program a universal remote control to control your LG TV, you need to do the following:
· Use the manual method
An LG TV universal remote can be manually programmed with keycodes to work with your LG TV. Keycodes help identifies the maker and model of your equipment. To find your keycode, follow these steps:
- Start the device.
- Use the LG universal remote to select “TV.”
- You can learn how to operate the universal remote by pressing the “setup” button for a while till it shows the “light flask.”
- You will need the key code that you collected.
- Hold down the power button on your remote and point it at the TV.
- When the screen turns off, release the power button.
So that’s it. The universal remote should work with your TV right now. Then repeat the steps, using a different code from the list above until the error is resolved.
· Searching for code method
The code search method can be used if you cannot locate a compatible remote control key code. A search mode is set on your remote to find the correct code. To find the code, follow these steps:
- Switch on the device.
- Hold down the “setup” button.
- (Enter the 3-digit code for 9-1-1).
- By holding down the power button, you can turn the TV off by pressing the channel.
Even though this method requires more work than the manual method, it’s the most accurate way to search for keycode. Your remote should work without any problems as soon as you turn your TV back on again.
Wrapping Up
In case you lose or misplace your LG remote, do not fret. If you have a universal remote, it only takes a few keystrokes to watch your favorite shows again. Find out if your remote has the right code by going through the list.
Luckily, if this is the first time you’ve owned an LG television, then congratulations. Not only did you choose a great TV, but you also didn’t have to deal with programming a remote for it.
I4U took the time to look up all the remotes models for recent LG TVs and found the codes to control various TVs and the newer Blu-ray players.
And if you don’t find your model below, then there are instructions on finding your LG remote code in the paragraph before we get to that point.
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