If you’re looking for the correct TV codes for your Spectrum remote, we’ve got you covered right here.

As with universal remotes, for them to work with a device, be it a TV or something else, you typically have to have the right 3-digit, 4-digit, or 5-digit code. These codes are plentiful and also different depending on the brand, and while they can commonly be found in TV manuals, or online databases, sometimes it’s just a lot easier to try out a few on a list, and see which one sticks,

We’ve gathered all the Spectrum remote codes for a wide range of TV brands, such as LG, Samsung, Sony, and more. Follow our step-by-step instructions on how to set up your remote with the codes or without – as both techniques will have you sorted in no time.

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Quick Answer

If you have the code, you can do this – power on your TV (or other device) > press ‘OK’ and ‘Menu’ simultaneously > input the code > test the remote

If you want to find the code for your specific device or know to set up the Spectrum remote without codes, read our guide.

Spectrum TV remote codes list

Brands	Codes
Dynex	11463, 11780, 11785, 11810, 12049, 12184
Insignia	11423, 11564, 10171, 11204, 11517, 11641, 11660, 11710, 11780, 11892, 11963, 12002, 12049, 12088, 12417
LG	11423, 10017, 11265, 10178, 10700, 10856, 11178, 11768, 11993, 12358, 12424
Magnavox	11454, 11866, 10054, 10051, 10706, 10802, 11198, 11254, 11365, 11856, 11944, 11963, 11990, 12372
Panasonic	10250, 11480, 11457, 10051, 10650, 11271, 11291, 11410, 11941, 11946
Philips	11454, 11866, 10054, 10690, 11154, 11744, 11806, 11856, 11867, 12372, 12374
RCA	11547, 10178, 11447, 10047, 10051, 10093, 10679, 11047, 11147, 11247, 11347, 11781, 11948, 11953, 11958, 12002, 12187, 12247, 12434
Samsung	10812, 10060, 10702, 10178, 10650, 10766, 10814, 11060, 11903, 12051
Sharp	10818, 10093, 10688, 10851, 11602, 11756, 12360
Sony	10000, 10810, 10834, 11317, 11685
TCL	11756
Toshiba	11524, 10156, 11256, 11265, 10060, 10650, 10822, 10832, 10845, 11156, 11356, 11656, 11704, 11935, 11945, 12006
Vizio	11758, 10864, 10885, 11756
Zenith	10000, 11423, 10047, 10017, 10463, 11265, 10178, 11145, 10145, 11661
LG	363, 113, 116, 102, 112, 143, 569, 284, 648, 741
ONN	705
Samsung	258, 050, 363, 143, 333, 228, 229, 515, 655
Sharp	251, 019, 028, 363, 143, 175, 308, 684, 692, 735
Sony	001, 608, 646, 651, 702
Toshiba	138, 030, 007, 258, 325, 230, 703
Vizio	386, 387, 624, 625, 675
Samsung	0178, 0766, 0814, 1060, 2051
LG	0178, 0856, 1423, 1337, 1530
Toshiba	0156, 1343, 1369, 1524, 1743, 1935
Sharp	0818, 2402
Sony	0810, 1685
Vizio	0864, 0885, 1756, 1758, 2707

For more codes, check out this code finder by Spectrum.

How to program Spectrum remote

Here’s how you can program your Spectrum remote to work with your TV using the Spectrum remote codes.

Step

1

Power on the TV

Turn your TV (or any other compatible device) on.

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2

Press ‘Menu’ and ‘OK’

Then, press and hold the ‘OK’ and the ‘Menu’ button at the same time. Do this until the ‘Input’ button blinks two times.

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3

Enter the code

Next, enter the code for the device that you found. The ‘Input’ button will blink twice to confirm that the code has been set.

To find the code for your device, you can check out our list above. And for more codes, visit the Spectrum website.

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4

Test the Spectrum remote

Try pressing different buttons on the Spectrum remote to see if your TV (or selected TV) responds correctly. If the remote does not work properly, repeat the above steps using a different code.

How to program Spectrum remote to TV without code

If you don’t have a code or if you’re unsure which code to use, you can opt for the auto-code search method –

Step

1

Power on device

Turn on the device that you want to use the remote with. For instance, power your TV on.

Step

2

Press ‘OK’ and ‘Menu’ buttons

Next, press and hold the ‘OK’ and ‘Menu’ buttons simultaneously. Do this until you see the Input button blink twice.

Step

3

Press the ‘TV Power’ button

Then, on your Spectrum remote, you have to press the power button labeled ‘TV.’ The Input should now have a solid light.

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4

Press and hold ‘Up’

Now, aim the Spectrum at the TV. Press and hold the ‘Up’ button until the TV turns off, and then release the Up button.

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5

Test the remote

To see if the remote works properly with your TV. If not, try the process once again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why won’t my Spectrum remote work?

If your Spectrum remote isn’t working and you recently programmed it, a likely cause could be that the code you entered wasn’t accepted. So, you’ll have to program it again with a different remote code. However, if the issue is with something else, you can try changing its batteries, power cycling it to eliminate software bugs, cleaning the sensors, and factory resetting it to its original condition. If your Spectrum remote is still unresponsive, contacting Spectrum support should resolve any hardware or software issue.

How to quickly program the Spectrum universal remote?

The fastest way to program a Spectrum universal remote is by following these steps:

• Hold the “Menu” and “OK” buttons at the same time till the “Input” key flashes twice
• Hold the “Power” button and release it, do this just once
• Each number on the keypad represents a different brand
  • 1 – Insignia, Dynex, Onn
  • 2 – LG/Zenith
  • 3 – Panasonic
  • 4 – Philips/Magnavox
  • 5 – RCA/TCL
  • 6 – Samsung
  • 7 – Sharp
  • 8 – Sony
  • 9 – Toshiba
  • 0 – Vizio
• Press the designated button for your TV brand and let it go when the TV turns off

What to do if the entered code isn’t working?

The great part about universal remotes is that there are plenty of codes that you can choose from. So, if one code isn’t working, you can try the others, and one of them should work. If that doesn’t work, you can try the auto search method.

How to reset the Spectrum universal remote?

To reset the Spectrum universal remote, you’ll have to press and hold the “Setup” or “Prog” button until the LED blinks. After that, enter the following code: “9-8-1”. This should remove all the programmed codes and bring the universal remote to factory settings.

Conclusion

All in all, programming a Spectrum universal remote to work with your TV is pretty straightforward. You need the right remote codes, and it should be set up in minutes. That said, there are two things to keep in mind. First, you might have to dig around for a bit to get ahold of the remote codes for your TV. Second, it isn’t guaranteed that any single remote code will work, so you’ll have to be patient and go through the list until you find the right one. Once you’ve covered these bases, the rest is history.