Match Your Devices to a Philips Remote

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Updated Aug 8, 2011
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Philips has brought innovation to consumers since the late 19th century and continues to do so with products such as universal remote controls that are able to operate up to ten separate devices. Learn how to program your Philips universal remote with unique codes to replace all those other remotes.

Getting Started with Philips Remotes

As mentioned, Philips offers dozens of types of universal remote controls, from the standard long black type to sleek, extremely high tech touchscreen models that program themselves. Fortunately, though, the models that require programming all follow the same, basic, easy to follow steps.

Remote
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Before beginning the process of programming your universal remote, note how many devices your particular remote is capable of controlling. Then, consider which devices you want to program whether it is your TV, DVD, DVR, stereo, or other electronic and home theater equipment. Start with the first device and follow the steps to program your Philips universal remote all the way through. When you are finished, complete the steps for the second device, and so on.

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Program the First Device by Entering Direct Codes

Your Philips universal remote control comes with a list of codes for devices by brand name. Find the first code for the brand name and type of device you wish to program. Turn all of your devices off, and then manually turn on the device you want to program. Press the Setup button on your the universal remote and continue to hold it down until the indicator light stops flashing and remains solid. Release the Setup button.

Programming a Remote
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Press the Mode button for the type of device you want to program on your Philips universal remote, such as the TV or DVD button. Release it immediately and make sure the indicator light is illuminated. Enter the first possible four-digit code on the universal remote, and then press another button on the remote to see if the device is now programmed, such as the volume control or power button. If the device responds, you have successfully programmed your Philips universal remote. If not, turn the device off and back on and follow the steps again using the next code on the list. Repeat until the device successfully responds.

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How to Program a Remote Using Code Search

Your Philips universal remote has a built-in code search feature that will find the correct code for your device. This process may take longer than using direct code entry, but can be helpful if you do not have access to the code list or if the brand for your device is not listed.

Make sure all of your devices are turned off, and then manually turn on the first device. Press the Code Search button and hold it down until the red indicator light stays illuminated. Press the Mode button for the type of device you want to program on your Philips universal remote, such as the TV or DVD button. Release it immediately and make sure the indicator light is illuminated. Press either the Channel button (on a television or stereo, for example) or the Play button (on a device without channels, such as a DVD player or DVR) until the device responds. You may have to press the button up to 300 times. Each time you press the button, the Philips universal remote tries a new code. When the code works, press the Mute button on the Philips universal remote and the code will be stored.

More Information

Want to learn more about universal remote controls? Check out the Bright Hub articles How does a Universal Remote Control work? and

How To Convert Your Symbian Phone into a Remote Control.

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Comments

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Yomismo Jan 4, 2012 8:23 PM
RE: Match Your Devices to a Philips Remote
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Tricia Goss Oct 10, 2011 10:27 PM
Re: John
Hi John,

Sorry you are having trouble! I suggest that you contact Philips support (http://www.support.philips.com/support). Best of luck.
JOHN VAN WINGERDEN Oct 10, 2011 1:01 PM
PHILLIPS UNIVERSAL CONSOLIDATOR
I HAVE A COBY TFTV 2204,WHAT CODE DO I HAVE TO ENTER TO PROGRAM THE TV.I HAVE TRIED THE CHANNEL UP BUTTON UP TO 300 TIMES WITHOUT SUCCESS. THANKS JOHN
ron Sep 3, 2011 9:09 AM
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i need a code for a philips srp2003 universal remote control.thanks
Laura Jun 8, 2011 3:27 AM
thank you
Thank you so much. I have tried a million different things tonight and this one worked in less than a minute. Thanks so much
Anonymous May 30, 2011 9:58 PM
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Lost the user guide of my old universal remote control during my recent move. Your site was the quickest and simplest to figure it out. Than you!
amy williams Apr 16, 2011 3:46 PM
lost the code for sanyo tv
I have a sanyo tv and bought a phillips universal remote i dont know what series it has buttons at the top for tv dvd cbl and vcr and then a red green yellow and blue buttons just above the volume and channel does anyone know what the code is for the sanyo tv with that brand of remote
... Mar 19, 2011 10:04 PM
@Skrappy
@Skrappy 2550 @Gedtsael You push 'TV" for 5 seconds until the red light blinks then you push the four digit brand code and then you press the Power Button for 5-60 seconds(may take longer)
Hashim Feb 16, 2011 4:21 PM
phillip universal codes for Traxis receiver
I have receiver Traxis DBS 1500 and Pillip universal lloking for a code
Skrappy Jan 28, 2011 2:30 AM
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i need the four diget code for a philips universal remote for a sharp's tv
terry larue Jan 3, 2011 12:50 PM
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i have a Cineplus tv...no codes for it on the mfg list..tried code search 9999 but no -go...please help
ROXANA Dec 9, 2010 9:40 PM
VCR Codes
I need VCR codes for Sony DVD/VCR player. I HAVE LOST MY MANUEL.
Gedtsael Dec 7, 2010 11:50 PM
Help
My remote worked at first but after my friend messed with it never got any of the codes what do i do?He cant remember what he did either!!!
John Nov 30, 2010 3:58 PM
programing my remote
hello my remote dont have the code programe button it has setup i have tryed a few times holding the setup button and then pushed the channel button untill the channel changed i have tryed pushing the setup butten again and the mute after the channel changes but still no luck can any one help me out my remote is a philips universal thanks
Anonymous Nov 23, 2010 11:06 PM
frustrated
How do i know if the code worked if im stuck on the "press select" screen trying to program my remote to dish network?
LiLMaMa Oct 12, 2010 8:25 PM
worked for me!
I have a Philips universal remote and was able to program it with an Emerson tv using the code search. I pressed CODE SEARCH then TV and continually pressed CHANNEL UP until it changed. Once it did, I pushed MUTE and it was set! Thanks for the info!
Tricia Goss Jul 25, 2010 6:05 PM
Re: Audio Not Working
I'm sorry, Kabeer, I don't know how to fix this. I suggest you try the Philips Support page (http://www.support.philips.com/support). Best of luck!
kabeer Jul 25, 2010 8:08 AM
audio not working
hv philips 21RF vardaan TV ,there is sound on AV channel. and the picture is blinking. even some menu setting have changed.. i tried using the service menu but cudnt understand anything. 2 new av channels have come.. av2 and front which were not present before. sound is not coming even on the other channels but picture is fine on them. only on the av1 channel it is blinking., the philips technision had solved this prob once by pressing some code by remote and i don't know the system code
please help.
WILLIAM TIMM Jul 14, 2010 11:41 PM
HOW FIND CODE
I HAVE PHILIPS UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL AND MY TV IS A DURABRAND DU 1301
MICHAELA Jul 11, 2010 10:03 AM
how to find codes on remote to program
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE INFO!!!!!!!
Tricia Goss Jun 26, 2010 4:31 PM
need codes for sanyo tv
Hi Robert,

If you no longer have the list of codes that came with your remote, try using the code search feature. It should allow you to program your remote to your TV.
robert packer Jun 26, 2010 4:09 PM
need codes for sanyo tv
i just need the tv codes for my universal remote and this site just sends you to buy the romote and i have the remote
Blazer Jun 18, 2010 1:42 AM
thank you
awesome I have an older model and it worked so well for me and I haven't had the instructions for a few years now
jb Jun 3, 2010 3:27 PM
not working
where are the codes on here!
tammy May 25, 2010 2:08 AM
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i just wanted to thank you for this website, I have so many unused remotes but this was my favorite and thanks to you it is again Tammy
Sawyer May 19, 2010 11:50 PM
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i need the codes for a symphonic tv and i own the Philips Remote Control US2-PM435S
UVI May 5, 2010 10:38 PM
IT WORKED!!!!
i was so mad that i had to use 3 diff. remotes cuz i didnt hav the codes for the TV n DVD n VCR... but now i can use 1... thxx alot
Gwen Apr 27, 2010 12:50 AM
Philips universal remote control
I need the codes for a symphonic television in order to program my remote control. Your help is greatly appreciated!
goodcole1@embarqmail.com Mar 19, 2010 12:35 PM
need tv codes
i wnt to program my sanyo tv with my phillips remote control but I don't have the codes
Lindsey Mar 13, 2010 3:08 PM
Dish Network
I got it to work with the regular TV (volume, power etc.) But I cannot get it to program for the DISH Network. I have tried it manually and the code search and neither will find the code that can change the channel for DISH. What can I do?
Rhonda Freeman Feb 13, 2010 8:38 PM
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universal remote works with instructions, however, my remove (pmdvd6) 14.99 , does not have a mute button, what do i push to set code...I have a panasonic tv olde model, seems to like 4 digit codes...
nathan Flanary Feb 9, 2010 3:18 PM
not woking
i got it to respond with 2 diff codes but only the play button works on one and then on the other ch. up fastforwards and Ch. down rewinds and then some other weird stuff but pause stop and play dont work..... what can i do?
Amber Jan 31, 2010 1:38 AM
phillips universal remote
I have my universal remote hooked up to work my tv and av1 av2 buttons but I cannot get it to program to the dish network. I have tried all the codes and manually. We have one dish box that works two rooms so when I program the remote it works the sat. for the other room? Is there a way to program dish in room 2 with the universal remote?
william e Jan 26, 2010 3:04 PM
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I have tried the auto-search on the philips remote but could not get it to work.
Alyssa Jan 25, 2010 10:33 PM
i've tried this
i tried this very good instructions but after i press the mute button only one function will work on the remote like channel up but not down. then after a while it stops working again...any ideas?
karen jaegeer Jan 10, 2010 5:30 PM
need tv code
need tv code for a flat screen, using a philips universal remote
Shashank Dec 19, 2009 12:36 AM
No audio sound.
hv philips 21RF vardaan TV ,there is sound on AV channel. and the picture is blinking. even some menu setting have changed.. i tried using the service menu but cudnt understand anything. 2 new av channels have come.. av2 and front which were not present before. sound is not coming even on the other channels but picture is fine on them. only on the av1 channel it is blinking., the philips technision had solved this prob once by pressing some code by remote and i don't know the system code
please help.
Lori Dec 15, 2009 5:25 AM
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i need the code to program my tv i have a SANSUI tv and i cant find my manual with the codes. can any help me please.
april sherbourne Dec 12, 2009 8:35 PM
codes don't work on my rca tv
i put in all 25 codes for my rca tv, after each one, the light went off suggesting that code worked, but none of them did! then, i did the code search, ended up pushing the button 300x's only to have the remote blink at me 3x's!! why won't any of the codes work?
stew Dec 10, 2009 5:52 PM
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Your instructions work great!!! Couldnt figure out how to actually get the remote to keep the code.... THANKS
Christian Feher Dec 7, 2009 3:58 PM
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i have a philips universal remote and i need the code for a sony home theater so i can program it. please help me thank you.
Jen Dec 1, 2009 1:04 AM
Code Solution to Philips Universal Remote TV DVD
I tried EVERYTHING and this tidbit from the article greatly helped me. READ THE ARTICLE AND STOP ASKING FOR CODES. I cut and paste the relevant part that helped me program my Philips Universal Remote to a Sony TV, and I've had it for YEARS.

"Make sure all of your devices are turned off, and then manually turn on the first device. Press the Code Search button and hold it down until the red indicator light stays illuminated. Press the Mode button for the type of device you want to program on your Philips universal remote, such as the TV or DVD button. Release it immediately and make sure the indicator light is illuminated. Press either the Channel button (on a television or stereo, for example) or the Play button (on a device without channels, such as a DVD player or DVR) until the device responds. You may have to press the button up to 300 times. Each time you press the button, the Philips universal remote tries a new code. When the code works, press the Mute button on the Philips universal remote and the code will be stored."

darlene Nov 19, 2009 2:28 AM
help
can you please help me use my philips remote to my daewoo tv. i need the codes thank you
Bill Trout Oct 30, 2009 5:05 PM
Philips Universal Remote
I lost the manual for my Philips Universal remote and did not know how to program it so it would operated my TV. Your directions were great. It works!!! Thanks!!!
Stephanie Hicks Oct 19, 2009 1:14 AM
How to program a Phillips Universal Remote to a RCA TV.
I have also lost my manual and I am trying to program my remote to a RCA television. What code do I use? Help?
Tsagu Oct 15, 2009 3:28 PM
awesome
Awesome! Thank you! I lost the manual to my philips universal remote but you were very informative!
Dee Oct 15, 2009 7:25 AM
Code Light won't stay on???
For some reason I need to re program my Philips remote. When I push the "code search" it blinks once BUT won't stay lit????? Please help ?
jordan Fox Oct 12, 2009 11:50 PM
phillips universal remote
i am trying to program my remote to a samsung tv and the setuo buttin will not stay on. What should I do?
yanaki Sep 26, 2009 11:51 PM
really does work man
you gotta hold down the mute button for a couple seconds after you do the other steps or its not gonna work.
PAUL Sep 23, 2009 9:23 PM
SONNY TV CODE
I HAVE A PHILIPS UNIVERSAL REMOTE AND NEED THE CODE 4 A SONY TRENATON TV, CAN SOME 1 HELP ME?
FRANKLIN K. MCLEOD Sep 18, 2009 5:20 PM
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I NEED THE TV CODE USING A PHILLIP UNIVERSAL REMOTE FOR A SANYO TV
Billie June Sep 17, 2009 7:03 PM
Remote control
I cannot get the channels I am supposed to with my Comcast service. Comcast says I have to "scroll" my tv channels and I have not been able to do that with the remote I have. The memu button on the TV doesn't do it either. My remote is a Philips Universal SRU3004WM/17
edgar Sep 6, 2009 11:20 AM
you're a genius
thanks tricia, i've had my remote for 5 years and couldnt find my codes when i needed to reprogram..thanks to your advice, i saved a trip to the local electronic store to buy a new remote...thanks again, great advice.
Subhanjan Bhaumik Sep 1, 2009 12:06 PM
Unable to program a sansui TV to Philips URC
I have a Philips URC SRU-3003. The codes listed for Sansui TV didn't work. When I searched manually the TV started responding with code 0207, but in an erratic manner, like channel button increasing volume, power button changing channels, etc. What do I do?
cbhanumathy Aug 6, 2009 7:17 PM
RE: Match Your Devices to a Philips Remote
thanks tricia i lost the manual for my universal remote and ur suggestion worked. i was lucky i just needed to press 10 times only.
 
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