How To Program Spectrum Remote To TV With/Without Code?

Spectrum remotes are now compatible with various TV brands. Whether you’re attempting to program for your TV with or without a code, this comprehensive guide is for you. It lists all the Spectrum remote codes for different TV brands and provides various procedures for pairing.

This is the guide for the latest Spectrum model remote controls. If you have been a Spectrum customer for the last few years, you may have had a Charter model controller – an older version. The charter remote was compatible with only a few popular TV brands, but Spectrum’s newest models are compatible with hundreds of TV brands on the market.

Spectrum remote codes for TVs

In this list, you’ll find the codes for the most popular TV brands, and at the end of this article, I’ll share the user manual PDF file where you can find the codes for different TVs, and other audio accessories.

Dynex – 12049, 10463
Element TV – 13559, 11687, 12183, 12964, 11864, 14660, 12746
Emerson – 11864, 10171, 10463, 11963, 10180, 11394, 11913, 10178, 11454, 11661, 11997, 12183, 11578, 11142, 11928, 13559
GE (General Electric) – 11661, 11447, 11347, 10178, 10765, 12360
Haier – 11748, 13382, 11712, 14398, 11032, 11034, 11570, 12352, 13204
Hisense – 12183, 14740, 11660, 12098, 11314, 10748, 13382, 14398
Insignia – 12049, 11641, 11564, 10463, 11326, 11385, 11204, 11423, 11517, 10171, 11660, 11963, 12751
JVC – 11326, 13204, 10150, 11774, 12321, 11923, 11570, 11670, 11480, 1463
LG TV – 11423, 10178, 12864, 14398, 12867, 10017, 10442
Magnavox – 11454, 12597, 11867, 11963, 11913, 11990, 10171, 11365, 11755
Onn – 11756
Panasonic – 11480, 12240, 11927, 11947, 11924, 10171, 11060, 10150, 10156, 10178, 11142, 11347, 11454, 11774, 12360
Philips – 11454, 11867, 12597, 12622, 10017, 10171, 11963, 13678, 11365, 11990, 11314, 11394, 10810
RCA – 12746, 12434, 13577, 11347, 13382, 13717, 13332, 12932, 11447, 11385, 13895, 13939, 12183, 13636, 13794, 12855, 14079, 14053,
Roku TV – 11756, 11602
Samsung TV – 12051, 13993, 10060, 11959, 10766, 11480, 10814, 10178
Sansui – 10463, 11670, 14053, 11938, 11409, 14442, 10171, 13559
Sanyo – 11142, 12049, 11480, 11454, 11564, 10088
Sceptre – 11712, 11217, 11360, 11599, 10878, 12506
Sharp – 12360, 12183, 14740, 11589, 14121, 11457, 14398
Skyworth – 11454, 11314
Sony – 10810, 11685
Sylvania – 11864, 10171, 11454, 11963, 11913, 11394, 11314, 13332, 13577, 14053
TCL – 12434, 14398
Toshiba – 11524, 10156, 11670, 12684, 11959, 11704, 11343, 11480, 14730, 10060, 11369, 11142
Vizio TV – 11758, 12707, 11756, 10864, 10885
Westinghouse – 11712, 13559, 13382, 10885, 12196, 13094, 11282, 12397, 13389, 13908, 14796, 10463, 11217, 11661
Zenith – 10017, 10178, 11643, 11423, 11661, 10810, 10463, 11365

How to program Spectrum remote to TV With Code?

Turn on your TV
Press and hold the ‘MENU’ and ‘OK’ button at the same time until the ‘INPUT’ button blinks twice
Enter the first code listed using the number keys according to the Brand of the TV [Look at codes list]
The ‘INPUT’ key will blink TWICE when the code is entered correctly
Test the power, volume functions, etc. If working properly, the setup is completed

Alternate method:- One digit input

For the most popular TVs, there is a quick one-digit method to pair the Spectrum remote to your TV. This method can be used to program for brands like Insignia, Dynex, LG, Zenith, Philips, Magnavox, TCL, RCA, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, and Vizio.

Note down the 1-digit code from the below image

Turn on your TV you want to program for
Press and hold the ‘MENU’ and ‘OK’ button until the ‘INPUT’ button blinks twice
Press and release the ‘TV’ key on the top left corner of the remote
Based on your TV brand denoted below, press and hold the appropriate key until your TV turns OFF

Insignia/Dynex – 1

LG/Zenith – 2

Panasonic- 3

Philips/Magnavox- 4

RCA/TCL- 5

Samsung – 6

Sharp – 7

Sony – 8

Toshiba – 9

Vizio – 0

For example, if your TV is Samsung, press and hold the number 6 until the TV turns OFF.

How to set up the Spectrum remote to TV without code?

Follow these instructions to program the remote by auto-code search method. The remote control itself identifies the TV brand and pairs with it accordingly.

Turn on your TV
Press and hold the ‘MENU’ and ‘OK’ button until the ‘INPUT’ button blinks twice
Now, press the TV button on top of the remote
The INPUT button lights up and stays solid
Point the remote to the TV, and press and hold the UP arrow
When the TV turns OFF, release the UP arrow.

How to program OLD Spectrum Charter remotes?

If you are using a very old model Spectrum Charter remote (Models 1060BC2/1060BC3) with a SETUP button on it, the way the remote is programmed is a little bit different from the new one. Let’s look at how.

The codes can be found from the link below

https://www.spectrum.net/support/remote/1060bc21060bc3

In the first drop-down menu, select the Device type, and from the second drop-down menu, select the Brand name and list out the codes. In this way, you can find the codes for different types of devices like TVs, LCD TVs, DVD players, Cable boxes, st-top boxes, etc.

Once you find out the code, follow the instructions

Turn on your device and insert the appropriate video media, (DVD, Blu-ray, TV, etc.), if applicable.
Press the Device key on the remote (TV/DVD/AUX,/STB/CBL)
Then press and hold down the SETUP key until the selected mode key blinks twice
Enter the 5-digit key you found for the device brand
The Mode key will blink twice
Point the remote to the device and press the Power or Play button, the device should turn OFF

If the mode key blinks for a long time, you should retry with another code.

Download Spectrum remote manual

If you want a soft copy of the manual, download the PDF file from the below link

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Conclusion

Programming your Spectrum remote control to work with your TV is a straightforward process that takes just a few minutes. Once your devices are paired properly, the remote allows for easy control over essential TV functions like power, volume, and channel selection.

Taking the time to properly program it to sync with your TV results in greater overall convenience and a seamless viewing experience.

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