Insignia TV remote codes & how to program your universal remote
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If you have a universal remote and you’re trying to figure out how to program it for your Insignia TV, then we have you covered. Most universal remotes out there, like GE remotes or RCA remotes, are compatible with Insignia TVs, so compatibility shouldn’t be an issue. Furthermore, you can set up a universal remote both with and without codes to hand: in this guide, we have outlined both methods to help you.
For convenience, we have also provided a list of some of the most common codes, which come in 5 digit, 4 digit, or 3 digit flavours. Most codes can be found by looking in the manual or programming guide that comes with the remote, there will be multiple codes corresponding to different brands of TV. You can also check on the manufacturer’s website or use the auto-code search feature to try and find it – we list the steps on how to do this below. Failing these methods, you can try entering all the different codes listed next to your remote brand in the table we’ve provided, until you find the correct one.
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Quick Answer
You can connect your universal remote to Insignia TV either with or without the codes.
If you have the code, you have to power on your TV > press the “device” (that is TV) button > press and hold the “setup” button > enter the code > test the remote.
If you don't have the right code, you can use the auto-code search method – we have a guide on this below. You can also refer to the codes list in our guide.
Insignia universal remote codes – 5 digit, 4 digit, 3 digit
Here are the most popular remote codes for use with Insignia TVs, depending on the make of your universal remote.
| Remote control brand | Codes for Insignia TVs |
|---|---|
| Aconcagua | 0179, 0236, 0463, 1463, 0180, 0178, 0150, 0156, 0054, 0171, 0030, 0017, 0092 |
| All In One | 0150, 0091, 0133, 0029, 0103, 0116 |
| Bose | 10171, 11204, 11326, 11517, 11564, 11641, 12002 |
| Clicker | 0020, 0052, 0063, 0065, 0069, 0075, 0076, 0078, 0097, 0099, 0100, 0112, 0113, 0115, 0124, 0127, 0128, 0129, 0142, 0146, 0147, 0148, 0149, 0150, 0151, 0152, 0153, 0154, 0156, 0163, 0172, 0173, 0178, 0182, 0184, 0186, 0188, 0190, 0191, 0192, 0193, 0194, 0203, 0210, 0221, 0224, 0249, 0250, 0292, 0294, 0297, 0301, 0307, 0310, 0315 |
| General Electric (GE) | 1181, 1180, 1175, 1171, 0103, 0189, 0217, 0135, 0133, 0116, 0167, 1148, 0456, 0029, 0905, 1406, 1407, 1408, 2891, 0371, 2271, 0581, 0701, 0871, 09821, 1241, 1381, 2241, 2921, 3761, 3841, 4371, 4721, 4761, 5051, 5061, 5181 |
| Innovage Products (Jumbo Universal Remote) | 000, 001, 004, 009, 035, 038, 045 |
| Insignia | 12049, 11780, 14487, 11641, 11564, 11326, 11892, 12002, 12184, 11423, 11385, 11660, 11963, 12751, 13227, 11463 |
| Flipper | 0371, 0701, 0871, 1241, 1381, 2241, 2271, 2321, 2471, 2891, 2921 |
| Living Solutions | 022, 044, 046, 050, 055, 061, 069, 071, 073, 074, 075, 078, 080, 081, 082, 083, 084, 087, 092, 091, 096, 103, 104, 105, 106, 108, 109, 112, 114, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 125, 126, 127, 128, 134, 139, 140, 144, 146, 153 |
| Magnavox | 0103, 0120, 0130, 0040, 0069, 0074, 0089, 0091, 0094 |
| MasterControl | 350 |
| Momentum | 345, 354 |
| Motorola | 350, 400, 052, 164, 403, 454, 457 |
| One for All | 0054, 1204, 1780, 2049, 0103, 0189, 0217, 0029, 0135, 0133, 0116, 0167, 0456 |
| Panasonic | 06, 07, 15, 18, 20, 0017, 0054, 0178, 0317, 0457, 1564, 0171, 1204, 1326, 1517, 1660, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Philips | 0198, 0490, 0115 |
| Potenza ST | 0171, 1204, 1326, 1517, 1963, 2002 |
| RCA | 135, 12049, 11423, 11564, 10171, 10463, 11810, 11892, 11963, 12184, 12417 |
| RadioShack | 038, 173, 228, 238, 252, 253, 272, 290, 307, 325, 381, 417, 420, 477, 505, 511 |
| Samsung | 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 15, 16, 17, 18, 40, 43, 46, 47, 48, 49, 59, 60, 98 |
| Simplicity | 564, 575 |
| Sony | 068, 069, 078, 096, 100, 164, 168, 229, 026, 00171, 01204, 01423, 01564, 02049, 10675, 12428, 12596, 00171, 01517, 01710, 01780, 01892, 02002, 02049, 20288, 02417 |
| Terk | 12049, 11564, 11892, 10171, 10463, 14398 |
| X10 | 014, 017, 021, 022, 025, 027, 036, 037, 038, 039, 040, 043, 044, 045, 046, 047, 048, 049, 050, 051, 052, 053, 054, 055, 056, 057, 058, 059, 060, 062, 075, 081, 082, 087, 088, 089, 090, 095, 096, 101, 129, 134, 136, 137, 164, 165, 166, 167, 174, 176, 184, 189, 190, 192, 196, 197, 210 |
How to program Insignia remote with codes
If you have found the code for your Insignia TV, then here’s how to program your universal remote –
Step
Turn on your TV
Power up the TV for which you want to use the universal remote.
Step
Press the ‘device’ button
Next, you have to press a “device” button for the device you want to connect the remote to. In this case, press the “TV” button on your remote.
Step
Press the Setup button
Then, press and hold the “Setup button” until the LED light turns on, which indicates that the remote is ready for programming.
Step
Enter the code
Input the code from your programming guide into the remote.
Step
Test the remote
Aim your remote at the TV and hold the Power button. Release it when the TV turns off.
How to program Insignia remote without codes
If you don’t have the codes or you’re not sure which one to use, you can try this auto-search method –
Step
Turn on your TV
Ensure the TV you want to program is powered on.
Step
Activate the remote
Press and hold the device button (TV) on the remote for 3 seconds until the LED light indicates the remote is ready to program.
Step
Scan for codes
Direct the remote towards the TV and press the channel switches (CH+ & CH-). The remote will send on/off signals. Keep pressing up/down until the TV turns off.
Step
Verify the code
Press the “Power” button to turn the device back on. Test different functions to ensure the remote is programmed correctly.
Step
Save the code
Press the device button to save the code. The LED light will blink twice to confirm.
With these steps, your Insignia TV should respond to your universal remote control, making it a convenient tool for managing your TV.
Can I use a universal remote for Insignia Fire TV?
Yes, you can use a universal remote for Insignia Fire TV. Most universal remotes are capable of being programmed to work with a wide range of smart TVs, including Insignia Fire TVs. You’ll need to program the remote with the specific codes for Insignia Fire TV (these may differ from the standard Insignia TV codes) to ensure it can communicate and control the TV effectively.
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