How to Find The TV Device Code For Your Cable Remote

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If you have run into trouble when trying to sync up a cable remote to a brand of television, find out how you can quickly and effectively program the digital cable remote into any compatible brand-name TV.

Step 1

Go to the "Universal Electronics Cable Remote Support" page online. There will be images of all their remote controls on the homepage. Click each image to see the details of the remote.

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Step 2

Select the remote control model number you own; you can identify it by the look and design of the remote. Click on the name of your model to search for the codes, setup and additional commands.

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Step 3

Type in the brand and type of TV you own and submit to receive your device code. The brand and name will usually be listed on the front of your television, below the screen.

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