Universal remote control
In almost every living room today there are numerous electronic devices: televisions, Blu-ray players, DVD players, sound bars, game consoles, AV receivers and more. Each device usually comes with a remote control. For ease of use, a universal remote control provides a reliable remedy.
Remote Control Compatibility
The purpose of a universal remote control is the elegant, smart and reliable control of all end devices in the home. It makes life easier and technology more convenient.
In order to introduce this convenience into your living room at home, you first have to make sure that the remote is first checked for compatibility with the devices – only then is it possible! A quick check is very easy and does not take long.
Connecting you Universal Remote to your TV
Setting up a universal remote control is child’s play. All you need is the 4-digit TV code that corresponds to the TV. Once you’ve found the code, simply enter it on the remote and the two devices pair.
| Brand code | TV code | |
|---|---|---|
| Bang & Olufsen | 0592 | 0647, 0114, 1647 |
| Blaupunkt | 0581 | 0222, 0562, 0218, 0227, 0354, 0197 |
| Grundig | 0222 | 1250, 0562, 0097, 1609, 0581, 0064, 0218, 0561, 2227, 1286, 1827, 0205, 0583, 1064, 1694, 0784, 1403, 0470, 1335, 2266, 2152, 0514, 2154,1962, 1943, 0397, 0036, 0614, 0370 |
| Hisense | 1390 | 2125, 2064, 1341 |
| JVC | 0680 | 1845, 1680, 0398, 2145, 0633, 0758, 0120, 0245, 0677, 0445 |
| LG | 1450 | 2209, 0205, 1869, 0741, 1690, 1867, 0064, 1332, 1664, 1748, 0583, 1566, 0742, 0136, 0274, 0388, 0397, 0036 |
| Loewe | 0539 | 0660, 1911, 0817, 1863, 0114, 1817, 0682, 0397 |
| Panasonic | 0677 | 1663, 1677, 0253, 1337, 1362, 0575, 0394, 0388, 0064, 0561 |
| Philips | 0583 | 1533, 0064, 1771, 0666, 1894, 0632, 1610, 1522, 2042, 1273, 1482, 0039, 0799, 0581, 0036, 0388, 0227, 0114, 0370 |
| Pioneer | 1484 | 1287, 0706, 0193, 0787, 0064, 0388, 0136, 0513, 0539, 0397, 0370, 0314 |
| Samsung | 2078 | 0839, 1485, 0645, 1339, 0614, 2164, 1276, 1657, 1705, 2121, 0671, 0583, 1262, 0064, 0036, 0793, 1659, 0397, 0546, 0291 |
| Sharp | 1686 | 0120, 1220, 1420, 1614, 2241, 1846, 1613, 0321, 0227, 0680 |
| Sony | 1852 | 1532, 1678, 1778, 1037, 0038, 1712, 0861, 0064, 0120, 0197, 0101 |
| Techwood | 1190 | 1064, 1694 |
| Telefunken | 0289 | 0652, 0498, 0128, 0362, 0136, 0314, 0525, 0370, 0587, 0101, 0064, 0513, 0741, 1583, 0373, 0223 |
| Thomson | 0652 | 0587, 0314, 0370, 0362, 0498, 0136, 1615, 0223, 2155, 0064, 0376, 0579 |
If you can’t find your code, don’t worry. There is a second possibility. Simply start the automatic manufacturer search where the device searches for the code from a ready-made database on its own. With most remote controls, this can be done with the code 0000. Otherwise, the device’s instruction manual will help.
Buying Guide: Our universal remote recommendations
Essence 4 by One For All
The first universal remote we recommend is already available for less than $20. The One for All Essence 4 can control up to 4 devices simultaneously and is compatible with a wide range of devices.
Not only TVs can be controlled, but also DVD or Blu-ray players.
Universal Remote by Hama
If the Essence 4 is not for you and you still like to stay cheap, we have another recommendation for you. Hama’s 8-in-1 Universal Remote for Smart TVs even supports up to eight devices simultaneously. And the price is still very low!
However, you should check here exactly which devices you want to control. The list of compatible devices is unfortunately somewhat smaller than that of the Essence 4.
Logitech Harmony Remote
The price doesn’t matter and the use should be as easy as never before? Then Logitech has the right universal remote control for you – the Logitech Harmony 950.
This powerful remote control features a touch screen display to complement the control buttons. The manufacturer guarantees that over 270,000 devices are compatible and can replace up to 15 remote controls. A real luxury product for the demanding user.
Another way to conveniently use the TV and even surf the Internet on Smart TV is a TV keyboard. You can even combine them with universal remote controls!
