If you lose your TV remote control, you don't have to worry about it. There are always universal remotes on sale that, after a fairly simple procedure, can easily replace the original model. The process of connecting to the TV will take no more than 10-15 seconds. It is only important to know how to set up a universal remote control.
Device device
The design of the universal remote control is no different from the original models. Both types of devices have buttons for selecting channels, adjusting the sound, setting the timer and others.
Typically, both devices run on the same AA or AAA batteries. If you use one remote control for a large number of devices, then the batteries will have to be changed more often than in a conventional model.
Some features of the internal device may determine which devices can be controlled and how to set up the universal remote control. Gal LM p001, for example, has the ability to quickly connect to TV and SAT. Some other models are not equipped with this function.
Comparison of the original remote control with the universal
There is no external difference between the two types of control devices. They differ only in the set of functions.
The first and main difference is that universal remotes can be connected to a large number of devices and devices. You can use them at the same time. For example, using one universal remote control, you can turn on a TV, air conditioner, stereo system and any other electrical unit that allows control from a distance. Also, the remote control will allow you to control home theater functions, satellite dish and cable TV.
In addition, the cost of the universal remote control is lower than that of the original model, and the service life is generally longer.
For owners of old TV models, such a universal device will be a salvation in case the original controller is lost. The original remote controls for the models of previous years are simply not produced.
Are they really versatile
Any remote control can be used with different models of TVs, players and air conditioners. There are, of course, exceptions. For example, what if you can't set up the universal remote? How can you check if it fits a given device model? First you need to see the list of compatible models in the instructions for the remote control itself. If there are no instructions regarding this, and the connection cannot be established, the problem may be both in the remote control and in the TV.
The versatility of remote controls is determined by the fact that, unlike original devices, which can be configured to work with only one device, they can simultaneously work with different devices from different manufacturers. Moreover, they do not have to be reconfigured every time.
How to set up a universal remote
To establish a connection between your TV or other device and the universal remote control, follow these steps:
- Turn on the remote control and point it towards the device.
- Simultaneously press the OK or SET button (depending on the model of the remote control) and hold it for 3-5 seconds.
- Enter the code for your device model.
- Then press the TV button to confirm the connection.
If for some reason the remote control does not connect to the TV, you need to do these steps again. An incorrect device code may have been entered.
There is another way to set up the Huayu universal remote control. To connect such a device, you can use autosearch:
- Turn on the device to be configured.
- Press the SET button and then POWER.
- Release the buttons at the same time.
- Press the POWER button again and release.
- Check if the volume indication appears on the screen.
- Press the SET button twice in a row.
Not all universal remote control models support the auto search function. It is also possible that the auto search function is not supported by the TV itself. Therefore, for some cases there is only one way to set up the LM P001 universal remote control - manual.
Some brands have a quick search function. To connect in this way, you need to perform the following sequence of actions:
- Turn on the device you want to connect to.
- Press and hold the TV button for a while.
- Release the button when the power indicator is on.
- Press and hold the MUTE button.
- When the connection is made, release the button.
- It is easy to check the operation of the remote control - just change the channel or adjust the sound.
If none of the methods came up and the code specified in the instructions did not work, you can use the last method - sequential iteration of the code manually.
How to determine the TV code
Each model of the device has its own universal code that allows you to connect a remote control to it. It comes in three, four and five characters.
For example, to find out how to set up a universal remote control for Samsung, you need to look at the code information in the instructions for your TV or air conditioner.
It is important to remember that you need to enter the code of the connected device, and not the universal remote control.
Smartphones with universal remote function
Some newer brands of phones allow them to be used as a universal remote control. As a rule, they can only be connected to TVs with SMART TV function.
To set up a universal remote control on a smartphone, you need to download a special application and follow the installation instructions that will light up on the screen. With the help of the program, it will be possible to interact not only with the TV, but also with other devices that allow the remote control function.
This useful feature is available for a limited number of smartphone and TV models. To use your phone as a remote control, both devices must have Wi-Fi, infrared, or Bluetooth connectivity.
You may need a universal TV remote control for various reasons.
For example, to control multiple screens or due to the breakdown of a branded device.
In this article, we will briefly and simply explain how to set up your universal remote and where to find the codes for your TV.
What is a universal remote
It sounds complicated, but in fact, this is a simple device that creates signal pulses suitable for most TVs and set-top boxes.
Huayu, Gal, DEXP, Supra are considered popular and high-quality PC manufacturers.
The universal model will fit a large number of common and popular manufacturing companies, such as Samsung, LG or Philips.
Differences from a conventional remote control
The original remote control and the universal one have two significant differences that significantly increase the cost of the first one - this is its "brand" and quality.
The remote control made by the manufacturer-owner is undoubtedly of better quality than the Chinese one. However, if the TV is already 5-6 years old, then it will not work to find a branded remote control for such an old model.
How do I find my TV code?
The code is required to be able to communicate with third-party devices. Among them are remotes, smartphones or tablets.
It ensures device recognition and correct operation. Consists of a unique set of numbers that can be recognized, as well as on the TV itself.
This will require:
- log into YouTube;
- open settings;
- choose the ability to connect to the phone;
- after entering the "Connect manually" section, a blue code will appear;
- remember it or write it down.
How to set up a universal remote control
Each device comes with an instruction manual detailing the setup process. We will consider setting up models from popular manufacturers.
Huayu
To configure it you will need:
- turn on the TV, point the UE at it and simultaneously hold down the power button and "Set";
- watch the indicator carefully, it should be on all the time;
- set commands by adjusting the volume;
- to exit the pairing mode - press the "Set" button.
Gal
Automatic adjustment:
- turn on the TV, point the remote control at it;
- hold down the button for the type of device;
- after the indicator lights up - release it;
- press the power button on the UP, this will start an automatic code search;
- as soon as the TV turns off, you must quickly press "OK", this will save the code in memory.
Sometimes the automatic search fails, so you need to set it up manually.
Manual adjustment:
- after turning on the TV and pressing the "TV" button, the indicator will light up;
- after releasing it, enter the device code;
- after entering the fourth digit, the code will be saved in the device's memory, and the screen will turn off.
DEXP
Auto tuning takes place according to the following algorithm:
- turn on the TV, point the UE at it, press the button denoting the TV brand;
- hold down the "Set" button and hold until the indicator lights up;
- click on the channel search, the automatic code search will start;
- as soon as the indicator goes out, immediately press the "OK" button to save the found code.
If the button is pressed late, you have to do it all over again.
The plus is that by searching through the channels, it is regulated in which direction the search will be made.
Manual code entry should be started after pressing the “Set” button and the indicator comes on. Enter the found digits and click "OK". The remote will remember the specified combination.
Supra
Automatic tuning algorithm:
- turn on the TV, point the remote control at it and hold the Power button, release it after the indicator lights up;
- if the setting is successful, a volume control bar will appear on the screen
- turn off the device using the "Power" button.
Manual remote control:
- find the code for your device in the previously mentioned article;
- turn on the TV, point the UE at it, hold the Power button, without releasing it, enter the found code;
- only after the indicator has blinked twice - release the power button.
If after setting the universal remote control does not work, contact your dealer or service center, there may be a defect.
First, you need to double-check the codes and repeat the manipulations, sometimes mistakes are made when setting up.
Equipment manufacturers are trying to equip each of their devices with a remote control so that the user is comfortable using their products. You do not need to get up to turn off the light, adjust the operation of the air conditioner, fan or turn on / off the TV, everything can be done while sitting on the couch. This is, of course, convenient, but over time, coffee tables become cluttered with different remote controls, which creates a certain confusion and annoyance.
If you do not yet know that there is a universal remote control that can be configured to control several devices at once, then in this article we will tell you about all its capabilities and provide instructions on how to use it and how to properly configure it.
If you have become a happy user of digital television, then a new device with a remote control has appeared in your apartment - a receiver set-top box. And in order not to add another remote control to everyday life, let's figure out how to use a universal remote control.
Despite all the breakthroughs in technology, remote controls have not changed at all. They can have different shapes, but the design of any remote control still consists of a body, electronic circuit, buttons, LEDs, and an autonomous power supply.
The universal remote control has an identical internal structure, only it can be configured to control several devices at once. For example, having bought such a device, you can remove the television, set-top box and multimedia remote control in the closet, and register all their functions in the universal remote control.
Can any remote control be universal? No. Although outwardly they are similar, their internal electronic circuit is different. Only devices designed for this can be configured to control multiple devices.
Difference between original and universal remote
The remote control from the TV, for example, the Tricolor TV, is a useless device in itself, it can only be used in tandem with another device - a TV set for which it was created.
The principle of operation of the remote control is based on three actions:
- When you press the button of the device, you mechanically activate the microcircuit, in which a certain sequence of electrical impulses is created;
- The LED element of the remote control converts the received command into infrared radiation with a wavelength of 0.75-1.4 microns, and sends a signal to the paired device;
- The TV has a phototransistor that detects this IR signal and converts it into its electrical impulse, transfers it to its control unit, so that the command you specify is executed.
The communication method used in remote controls is called PCM, or Pulse Code Modulation. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that each command is assigned a separate 3-bit sequence, for example:
000 - turn off the TV;
001 - select the next channel;
010 - return the previous channel;
011 - increase the volume;
100 - decrease the volume;
111 - turn on the TV, etc.
That is, when you press a button on the remote control, the electronic circuit turns on the IR LED in accordance with the preset pattern: "111" - ON, ON, ON, with a clear signal step length, for example, 3 milliseconds. If you have selected the volume control button, which has the code 011, then the LED will perform three such actions with a predetermined delay: turn off, turn on and turn on again.
There are three different types of remote controls on the market:
- Original;
- Unoriginal;
- Universal.
Original and non-original remotes are control devices created for one specific model of technical devices. The only difference is that the first type is produced by the native manufacturing plant, where the TV itself was assembled, and non-original remote controls are produced by different companies under license.
Universal consoles (UPDU) are learning control devices that:
- Customizable;
- Suitable for many TV models;
- Can be used instead of the lost remote control for any technical device.
The universal remote control can be chosen in shape, size, color, design, depending on personal preferences. Inside such a device there is a special program and a special code base that allow you to determine the signals from almost any TV.
The most common brands of universal remote controls are Supra, Huayu and Beeline.
How to find the TV code
To set up a universal remote control for your TV, it is advisable to know the three- or four-digit code of a specific model. You can find such codes either in the technical passport of the TV, or on the website of the equipment manufacturer, or in special ones. It is called that - "Code for setting up the remote control".
But how do you set up your remote control for your TV if you can't find the correct model code for your model? For this, each UPDU has an automatic setup function with a programmed code search. It is enough just to press the desired combination of numbers, after which the auto-selection command will start.
Setting up universal remote controls
The first step is to insert the power supplies into the remote control. Some remote controls are sold without batteries, so you have to buy them extra. You can stay on batteries, or you can immediately purchase rechargeable cells. The second option will cost more, but they can be recharged hundreds of times from the mains.
Then turn on the TV, which will be paired with the remote control. On the remote control, select the desired mode: TV, DVD, PVR or AUDIO (to set up the TV - button "TV"). Hold the button for 3 seconds to light up the indicator on the front of the instrument.
But the next steps will be different: if you do not know the model code of your TV, then go to the next section of automatic setup, and if you know the code, then read the instructions for manual setup.
Automatic
On the digital panel of the UPDU dial the number "9999" without removing your finger from the "9" key until the TV receiver turns off. After that, the procedure for automatic selection of channels will begin, which can take up to 15 minutes.
This method is used if the code for the brand of your device is not in the list of brand names. However, if there is a conflict of control buttons (the function of one button extends to several devices), then their correction will be impossible if a search has been started in the entire database (with the combination "9999").
In different models, the combination of buttons may be different, it is better to look at the information on the packaging from the remote control or in the instructions attached to it.
To configure the SUPRA (Supra) remote control, which is most often used to control TVs TM LG, Samsung or Philips, the algorithm will be as follows:
- Turn on the TV;
- Direct the remote control at him;
- "Power" and hold it for 5-6 seconds until the LED lights up;
- Wait until the volume icon appears on the screen. Try to change the sound setting, if the TV responds, then the setup was successful.
The HUAYU UPDU is configured according to the following scheme:
- Turn on the TV;
- Press the button on the remote control panel "Set" followed by the button "Power", and then release both buttons at the same time;
- Press the key again "Power";
- Make sure the volume symbol appears on the screen;
- To exit the programming mode, press the key 2 times. "Set".
There is also a third auto-tuning option implemented in some models of universal remotes:
- Turn on the TV set;
- Click the button "TV" and hold it until the LED lights up;
- Press and hold the button "Mute" to connect search;
- Wait until the end of the process and check the operation of the remote control using any command: if the TV reacts, then the remote control is configured successfully.
Manual
All TVs have their own pairing code, and knowing it, you can quickly set up a universal remote control. Find out your model code and do the following:
- Turn on the TV receiver;
- Press the button on the UPDU "Power" and, without releasing it, enter the code of your TV model;
- When the device LED blinks 2 times, release the button "Power".
- To enter programming mode, press two buttons at the same time: "Power" and "Set" and wait for the constant illumination of the PU indicator;
- Enter a four-digit code;
- The indicator should go out, the exit is done by pressing the “Set” button.
UPDU Beeline
- Turn on TV;
- Press 2 buttons: "C" and "Setup";
- Wait until the initialization is complete and after the indicator blinks 2 times, the buttons can be released;
- The performance check is carried out with the "Vol" button.
If you do not have time to enter the code within one minute, the TV will be switched to normal mode and the setup will need to start over.
No code
You can also set up a universal remote to control your TV by searching for a code. To do this, follow these steps:
- Turn on the TV and point the remote control at it;
- Press two buttons at the same time: "TV" and "OK"... Keep them active for 2-3 seconds until all the buttons on the remote control light up. Wait until only the numeric buttons remain lit;
- Slowly press the channel button "CH +" until the TV turns off, this will mean that the code has been picked up;
- Click the button to save the settings. "TV".
Please note that the code selection speed is different for each TV model, therefore, while pressing "CH +", wait a couple of seconds to notice the reaction of the TV set.
Smartphones with universal remote function
Did you know that the latest models of some smartphones already have a universal remote function? You do not have to buy another remote control, but simply set up the phone to control all devices in your apartment, but only those that have the SMART option.
To set up a universal remote on your smartphone, you have to visit the Playmarket and download the mobile app. There are a lot of them, so read the reviews and find the one that works best for you.
After starting the program, you will be presented with a list of equipment (set-top box, media streamer, TV, player, smart home, etc.). Choose what you want to manage. Next, you will need to indicate the manufacturer and the pairing method (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IrDA).
The program will start searching for equipment, and as soon as you see the name of your equipment on the phone screen, select it. A special confirmation code will appear on the TV display, which will remain to be entered into the program on the smartphone. Now you have in your hands not just a phone, but also a remote control.
This setup is extremely simple and straightforward. All instructions appear sequentially on the phone, and you just have to confirm your actions. For such a setting, you do not need to know the code and automatic search is also not required. Remote communication is established using the selected wireless communication technology with specific devices in your apartment.
Having a single remote control for all equipment in the house is very convenient. And as you understood from our article, setting up a universal remote control is quite simple and quick.
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Why does a smartphone need an infrared port? To make a TV remote! We will tell you how this is done in this practical material.
What do you need to create a universal remote control?
The technology of remote control of equipment from a mobile phone is by no means new. Back in the days of ubiquitous infrared ports for cell phones, there were Java midlets and Symbian applications that allowed switching TV channels. With the proliferation of smartphones, infrared technology seems to be a thing of the past. But she quickly returned: “smart homes” and the “Internet of things” came to the world. Infrared ports began to make their way back to phones as the mobile device became a single control panel for smart home appliances.
However, new technologies, more typical for smartphones, have also been added. For example, Wi-Fi, with the help of which modern smart technology is combined into a single home network. With that said, making a universal remote control for TV and other household appliances out of a smartphone is very easy.
To do this, one of the following conditions must be met: Either your smartphone must have an infrared port (or an IR module connected to a 3.5 mm jack or microUSB);
Either your home appliances need to have built-in Wi-Fi modules to pair with your smartphone. Next, you need to install one of the applications below. And that's all - you can connect your equipment to your smartphone for remote control.
Let's take a look at two of the best universal remote control apps. Both apps are free, available for Android and iOS, and support both IR and Wi-Fi control.
The app can replace remotes for TVs, Smart TVs (LG and Samsung), cable and digital set-top boxes, air conditioners, Roku media players, Apple TV and Chromecast, AV receivers, home theaters, CD and DVD players, projectors, and home automation for example LED lighting. The setup is simple: install the application, select the connection type, device type, start the search, connect to the found devices and control them using the intuitive buttons on the screen.
SURE also allows you to organize a so-called device system at home, in which several devices in one room (for example, a TV, AV receiver and a video projector in the hall) are combined into one group. After that, you can turn them on by clicking on one common button in the application. Important: only IR devices or only WiFi devices can enter the same system. In addition, the application allows you to transfer playback of photos, videos (including streaming) and audio from a smartphone to connected devices through the built-in player. Thus, you can view your mobile gallery on a large screen, “stream” movies from your smartphone directly to your TV, or listen to your tracks on your home stereo system. Finally, SURE Universal Remote allows you to control equipment not only by pressing buttons on the smartphone screen, but also by voice using the Alexa Voice voice command system.
Download Sure Universal Remote - AppStore
The application can control air conditioners, TVs, digital and satellite set-top boxes, projectors, DVD players, amplifiers, fans (!), Robotic vacuum cleaners, DSLR cameras, LED lighting and much, much more. Application setup is also intuitive. Install, select the type of device, look for its model and start the connection. The main advantage of the app is its huge device base. It contains over 6,000 brands of home appliances and about 80,000 supported remotes. All this is available in the application even offline. But even if your device is suddenly not in the database, this is not a problem. The smart search built into the program allows you to read the device ID and search for its model on the Internet, as well as independently select for you a remote control compatible with it from the available online database (there are more than 250,000 of them). And even if you are a radio amateur and assembled the device with your own hands, you can register it in the application database and, after a short adjustment, control it from your smartphone, picking up the remote control to your liking. To do this, the app has a DIY function that allows you to catch the IR signal from your radio controlled device and set up a remote for it.
Setting up the remote via your phone is easy. We have selected for you a few simple applications for controlling home appliances via infrared "
Today, even the most ordinary smartphone can perform dozens of tasks that required a separate device ten years ago. Talking about a mobile device as a replacement for an audio and video player, a digital camera, a portable game console does not even occur to anyone, since these functions naturally passed to smartphones and became a part of everyday life.
In a short time, new features will be added to this ever-expanding natural arsenal of smartphones. For example, today, to pay for purchases in supermarkets, it is enough just to bring an Android smartphone with a built-in NFC chip to the terminal, or more and more automakers are equipping their new models with the possibility of remote control from a smartphone, albeit so far only to start the engine or feed a car from the parking lot to driver, but this is just the beginning. Therefore, the remote control via the phone is unlikely to surprise anyone.
So IR port control in our life it becomes not only a reasonable, but also an absolutely natural choice. After all, everyone sometimes, comfortably sitting on the couch with a phone, may want, for example, if you do not check the contents of the refrigerator, without getting out from under a cozy blanket, then at least turn on the TV and watch your favorite show or series after a long day at work, without searching the entire neighborhood in search of an abandoned remote control who knows where.
The capabilities of Android today allow use almost any phone as a TV remote control. For connection, you can use different interfaces, the most common are infrared port or Bluetooth module. Let's take a look at how to set up a remote on an Android phone using a variety of free and paid apps. Smart TVs usually also support Wi-Fi connectivity, and many major manufacturers have their own advanced Android remote apps, such as the LG TV Remote, Samsung Smart View, Video & TV SideView: Remote from Sony.
To set up the remote control via your phone to control different TV models, there are many paid and free universal programs, the most popular of which we will consider.
How to set up the remote control via the phone: TOP applications
TV remote
To use it, you need to install the remote control on your phone, after which three modes will be available:
- infrared control;
- extended mode;
- universal mode.
The program interface is quite simple and intuitive. The application is compatible with most models of modern and old TVs, so it can be used both for old models that support infrared control and for new smart TVs.
To control the device's IR port, a corresponding module is required in the smartphone, other modes work via Wi-Fi, then the program can connect to the TV in the home network automatically.
TV Remote Control
A program that allows you to use your phone as a TV remote control. The application does not have a Russian-language version, but figuring out the simple interface, how to set up the remote control via the phone, will not be difficult anyway. You just need to select the operating mode (infrared port or Wi-Fi connection) and the TV model. You can install the remote control on your phone for free, but in this case you have to come to terms with the fact that it sometimes shows ads on the control screen.
The program supports standard TV switch functions: power management, volume control, number keys and channel switching.
The application is compatible with TVs from Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Sharp, Akai, JVC and other manufacturers.
Galaxy Universal Remote
A paid program that allows you to control your equipment through the infrared module of your smartphone. With this application, you can configure the remote control through your phone for a TV, receiver or tuner, audio system, media players, air conditioner, projector, digital camera, game console and other types of equipment.
Among the main functions of the program:
- creating bookmarks for individual devices and saving settings;
- control of the IR port for several devices using the function of a universal customizable remote control, where, for example, you can set the channel switch button from the TV, and the volume control from the audio system;
- the ability to customize the appearance of the remote control (choice of color, button size and much more);
- no annoying ads and banners;
- saving a sequence of actions (for example, turning on several devices by pressing one button);
- backup of program data and restoration on another smartphone;
- use widgets to control devices directly from the main screen of your phone.
Easy Universal TV Remote
Another simple application that allows you to use your Android tablet or phone as a TV remote control. The program is similar to similar ones in functionality, differing mainly in the interface, the ability to turn on / off the TV, adjust the volume, switch channels, etc. is available.
To set up the remote control via the phone, you just need to select the connection type from the three available and the TV model; declared support for most brands of TVs: Samsung, Sony, LG, Panasonic and others.
SURE Universal Remote
Simple IR port control for home and digital appliances. It uses infrared and WiFi to control Smart TV and media players, and play media content from a smartphone to Smart TV.
Using the application, you can configure a "device system" for which one configured "remote" will be used so that they can be turned on and off by pressing one button.