Key Points
- Having a universal remote can help cut down on clutter and make devices easier to control.
- Programming a remote to work with a TV can be challenging, as each remote and TV model has unique codes.
- There are 3-digit, 4-digit, and 5-digit codes available for programming a Hisense TV remote.
- There are alternative methods to program a TV remote, such as using apps or an automatic code search function.
From cutting down on clutter to making your devices easier to control, the benefits of having a universal remote are easy to understand. What’s not so easy, though, is programming your remote to work perfectly with your TV set. While some remotes can be programmed automatically and may come with a list of codes, this isn’t the case for all of them. To help you get your remote up and running, we’re going to give you the codes you need for your Hisense TV and show you how to set it up.
Hisense TV Universal Remote Codes
All in all, there are a lot of codes here. This is primarily because every remote and TV model has unique codes, so the code that works for one model probably won’t work for another. Remotes will use one particular type of code with the same number of digits. You can check out the next section to try entering a code to see what code length you’re working with. Then, find your remote brand in the appropriate table.
3-Digit Codes
| Remote | 3-Digit Codes |
|---|---|
| Hisense | 759 |
| RCA | 042, 237 |
| Ge | 073, 081, 182, 216 |
| Spectrum | 004, 021, 031, 072, 198, 236, 251, 268, 363, 387, 419, 442, 619, 630, 631, 705, 752 |
4-Digit Codes
| Remote | 4-Digit Codes |
|---|---|
| Hisense | 0009, 0073, 0145, 0156, 0182, 0208, 0216, 0227, 0508, 0696, 0748, 0753, 0780, 0821, 0848, 1170 |
| RCA | 0178, 0706, 0748, 0818 0885, 1042, 1138, 1204, 1237, 1314, 1602, 1660, 1756, 2049, 2098, 2183, 2355, 2360, 2419, 2434, 3519, 3183, 3382, 4029, 4149, 4398 |
| Philips | 0001, 0036, 0115, 0223, 0535, 0583, 0671, 0708, 0819, 0908, 1203, 1219, 1651, 1718, 1741, 2081, 2141, 2211, 2891, 3671, 4381, 4391, 5331, 5341, 6001, 6161, 6171, 6251, |
| GE | 0001, 0073, 0081, 0182, 0216, 0671, 1176, 1651, 1741, 2081, 2141, 2211, 2891, 3671, 4381, 4391, 4671, 5078, 5319, 5209, 5284, 5331, 5345, 5341, 6001, 6161, 6171, 6251 |
| One For All | 0009, 0208, 0508, 0556, 0698, 0753, 0780, 0860, 0891, 1208, 1363 |
| Magnavox | 0016, 0069, 0097, 0133 |
| Comcast | 0748, 0178, 1756 |
| Spectrum | 0021, 0041, 0178, 0341, 0411, 0706, 0871, 0885, 1041, 1098, 1228, 1279, 131 4, 1564, 1660, 1756, 2049, 2098, 2131, 2183, 2355, 2360, 2434, 2511, 2801, 2971, 3382 |
5-Digit Codes
| Remote | 5-Digit Codes |
|---|---|
| Hisense | 10748, 11758, 12183 |
| RCA | 10178, 10818, 10885, 11314, 11756, 12049, 12098, 12183, 12360, 12419, 12434, 12355, 13183, 13382, 13519, 14398 |
| Philips | 10005, 10065, 10071, 10179, 10258, 10277, 10375, 10473, 10571, 10679, 10777, 10821, 10875, 10973, 11071, 11179, 11277, 11375, 11476, 11574, 11672, 11422, 11666, 11764, 11862, 11960, 12074, 12128, 12561, 12846, 12859, 13450, 13359, 13846, 13944, 14564, 14643, 14662, 14972, 15532, 15972, 16070, 16178, 16513, 16551, 16703, 16738, 16744, 16969, 17206, 17231, 17415, 17440, 18247, 18437, 18459, 18557, 18655, 18924, 18962, 19351, 19367, 19715 |
| One For All | 21262, 24344, 24525, 25612, 26146, 34243, 35254, 42224, 43155, 44631 |
| Comcast | 10178, 10706, 10748, 10885, 11314, 11602, 11660, 11756, 11993, 12049, 12089, 12098, 12183, 12296, 12360, 12434, 13118, 13382 |
| DirecTV | 10178, 10706, 10748, 10818, 10885, 11314, 11602, 11660, 11756, 12049, 12098, 12183, 12355, 12360, 12419, 12434 |
| Spectrum | 10178, 10748, 10885, 11314, 11564, 11660, 12049, 12098, 12183, 12360, 12434, 13382, 14398, 14740 |
TV Programming Guide
It isn’t too hard to program your remote, but the method does depend on the remote type. The steps below will help you get started with programming.
Step 1: Switch on Your TV
To begin, turn on your TV set at the button.
Step 2: Hold the Device Key
The “device key” on your remote could say “Code Search” (for RCA and Magnavox), “Setup” (for Philips and GE), “Magic” (for One For All), or “TV”. Otherwise, you may have a “Device” or “Mode” button. In the case of these, press the button until “TV” is highlighted. The remote’s LED should be lit.
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Step 3: Try the Code
Next, enter a code. You may need to keep the TV button held down if you have one. If the code is correct, the LED on the remote will blink (usually two or three times) and then go out, or simply go out without flashing. This means that the code is correct. The TV may turn off, depending on your remote.
When the code is incorrect, the LED will blink (either one, four, or five times for most remotes) and then remain lit up. At this stage, you can try another code.
Remote Not Working? Try These Troubleshooting Tips
Hopefully, you’ve managed to find the correct code without too much trouble. But if your remote isn’t working as it should, there are a few problems that might be to blame. We will discuss these next.
- Buttons not held down: You may have a remote that requires you to hold down the TV or device key button. If this isn’t done, then the code entry won’t work properly.
- Remote batteries are low: Remotes are often shipped with dud batteries or with none at all. Always try replacing the batteries, as this can be an easy solution.
- Interrupted signal: Universal remotes tend to have a slight delay after input to make sure that they work with the TV. If the line-of-sight between the remote and the TV is broken before the TV can respond, then they won’t communicate properly. Make sure you’re pointing the remote at the TV, then wait a few seconds for a response.
- Faulty parts: The problem could be that your remote, or even your TV, is defective. Check that your TV is working properly with the manual buttons. If you can’t get any lights to appear on your remote, then there’s a good chance that it’s damaged.
- Device interference: If you have a lot of devices connected to your TV via HDMI, these can interfere with the remote signal. To be sure that this isn’t causing issues, go into your TV settings and turn off “HDMI CEC”.
Alternative Methods to Program Your TV
For some remotes, there are other ways to program them. Some will have apps that can simplify the process, such as One For All remotes. Other remotes have an automatic code search function, such as GE remotes. This can take a while, but it allows you to search for codes without entering them manually. See the steps below to find out how.
Step 1: Press the Device Key
First, press the device key button or the device/mode button to highlight the TV option.
Step 2: Use the Power Button to Send Codes
If you point your remote at the TV and press and release the power button, this will send 10 codes. The LED light should blink as this is happening. Once the TV turns off, you’ve found a code, and you can proceed. If the TV remains on, repeat this process to send more codes.
Step 3: Store the Code
Now that you’ve found the series the code belongs to, you need to isolate and store the code for use. Turn your TV back on by pressing the button. After this, press the volume-up button to send the first code again. Keep doing this while waiting a few seconds until the TV turns off. Lastly, you can press the device key or TV button to save the code.
Step 4: Test the Remote
Now that you’ve got the code, it’s sensible to make sure the remote works. Turn on the TV, and then try out all the buttons you need. If something doesn’t work, you might have to try to find another code.
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