The GE universal remote control can be used to program not just a TV, but DVD player and other gadgets. To program a GE universal remote to a TV, you will need the GE universal remote codes. The codes are outlined in this other post. What about in a situation where you don’t want to go through the stress of trying out a bunch of remote codes? You can program your GE universal remote without codes. All you have to do is to follow the steps outlined in this post. The good thing is that you only have to do this once. That is the first time you want to use your GE universal remote on your TV and other gadgets. For subsequent use, you don’t have to go through this process. So let’s get started.

How to program GE Universal Remote without codes (Code Search Method)

Step 1. Ensure that you turn on the gadget

Step 2. Hold your GE Universal remote control close to your TV (or any other gadget you want to program).

Step 3. Find the ‘Set Up’ button on your GE remote. Press and hold the button until the tiny LED button on your remote turns on.

Step 4. Find the correct Component button of your device and press it. These are the Component buttons. TV for Television. DVD for a DVD player. CBL for Cable box. Press the button that applies to your device.

Step 5. Continue to press and release the ‘Power’ button on your remote until the device turns off. As you press the button, the remote is going through the database of codes to find the right code for your device and brand. So you may have to press the button for a while to get the correct code. Once your device turns off, it means the correct code has been found.

Step 6. The next step is to save the code in the database. Press the ‘Enter’ button on your remote for the code to be saved.

Step 7. Finally, press the ‘Power’ button again to save the code you found.

How to program GE Universal Remote without codes (Number Search Method)

Step 1. Ensure that you turn on the gadget

Step 2. Hold your GE Universal remote control close to your TV (or any other gadget you want to program).

Step 3. Find the ‘Setup’ button on your GE remote. Press and hold the button until the tiny LED button on your remote turns on.

Step 4. Find the correct Component button of your device and press it. These are the Component buttons. TV for Television. DVD for a DVD player. CBL for Cable box. Press the button that applies to your device.

Step 5. Using the number buttons on your GE remote, press the number 9-9-1.

Step 6. Press and hold down the Channel+ and Power Buttons together until your device turns off.

Step 7. The next step is to save the code in the database. Press the ‘Enter’ button on your remote for the code to be saved.

Step 8. Finally, press the ‘Power’ button again to save the code you found.

How to program GE Universal Remote using codes

Step 1. Ensure that you turn on the gadget

Step 2. Hold your GE Universal remote control close to your TV (or any other gadget you want to program).

Step 3. Find the ‘Set Up’ button on your GE remote. Press and hold the button until the tiny LED button on your remote turns on.

Step 4. Find the correct Component button of your device and press it. These are the Component buttons. TV for Television. DVD for DVD player. CBL for Cable box. Press the button that applies to your device.

Step 5. Go through this post and find the correct code for your device. Enter the code using the number button on your remote. The tiny LED light will blink twice and your device will turn off if you enter the correct code. If not, try the next code.

Step 6. The next step is to save the code in the database. Press the ‘Enter’ button on your remote for the code to be saved.

Step 7. Finally, press the ‘Power’ button again to save the code you found.