Cable Box & SAT Universal Remote Codes & Program Instructions

You want to control your Cable Box & SAT with a universal remote. In that case, you need to set up your favorite universal remote using one of the below codes.

After the code lists, you will find step by step instructions on programming your universal remote using the codes provided and two alternative methods in case that did not work.

If a code does not seem to work, try with another one. We are constantly updating our lists with new codes.

Cable Box & SAT Universal Remote Codes List

Brand NameCable Box Codes
ADELPHIA0512, 0511
ALLEGRO0524, 0525
AMERICAST0527
ANTRONIX0468, 0469  
ARCHER0468, 0469, 0470, 0471
AT&T0511
BELL SOUTH0527
CABLETENNA0468
CABLEVIEW0468
CABLEVISION0506
CENTURY0471
CITIZEN0471
COGECO0511
COLOR VOICE0472, 0473
COMCAST0511
COMTRONICS0474, 0475
CONTEC0476
COX0471
DIGITAL MUSIC EXPRESS0514
EASTERN0477
EVERQUEST0474
GARRARD0471
GC ELECTRONICS0469
GEMINI0536, 0479
GE0549
GENERAL INSTRUMENT0509, 0461, 0465
HAMLIN0461, 0480, 0481, 0482
HITACHI0463
ILLICO0506
JASCO0471
JERROLD0509, 0461, 0465, 0518
MAGNAVOX0485
MEMOREX0486
MOTOROLA (COX)0509, 0465, 0513, 0518
MOVIE TIME0487
NSC0487
OAK0476, 0489
PACE0532
PANASONIC0460, 0508
PARAGON0486, 0488
PHILIPS0471, 0479, 0485, 0490, 0491, 0492
PHILIPS MAGNAVOX0505, 0534
PIONEER0478, 0506, 0493, 0494
PULSAR0486
RADIO SHACK0505, 0534, 0525
RCA0460, 0471, 0507
REALISTIC0469
REGAL0482
REGENCY0477
REMBRANDT0463
ROGERS0506
RUNCO0486
SAMSUNG0474, 0494
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA0498, 0497, 0506, 0535, 0512, 0466, 0496
SHAW0511
SIGNAL0474
SIGNATURE0463
SL MARX0474
SPRUCER0460
STANDARD0499
STARCOM0461, 0518
STARGATE0474
STAR SIGHT0507
STAR TRAK0516
TANDY0500
TELEVIEW0474
TEXSCAN0499
TIME WARNER0506
TOCOM0464, 0501, 0513, 0520
TOSHIBA0486
TV860487
UNIKA0468, 0469, 0471
UNITED0461
UNIVERSAL0468, 0469, 0470, 0471, 0502, 0524
VIDEOWAY0504
VIEWSTAR0475, 0485, 0487, 0500
VIDEO TECH0550
VIDEOTRON0506
ZENITH0503, 0525, 0471, 0486, 0521, 0522, 0523, 0527

How to program a universal remote to work with a Cable Box & SAT?

There are three simple ways to set up or configure a universal remote to work with your Cable Box & SAT. Now we are going to guide you step by step on each one of them.

How to program a universal remote to work with your Cable Box & SAT using a code

The first method is using a keycode. With the correct code, you can program the universal remote to work with your Cable Box & SAT. The keycode identifies the brand and model of your device.

  1. The first step is to turn the Cable Box & SAT you want to configure ON.
  2. Then we press the TV button on your Universal Remote.
  3. Next, we need to press and hold the SETUP button of the Universal Remote until we see a light indicator flashing. (When the universal remote does this, it means that it has entered the Learning mode)
  4. Now you have to enter the code, which you can find on this website or on the instructions of the device you want to configure.
  5. Once you have entered the code, point the universal remote at the Cable Box & SAT and press and hold the power button.
  6. When the screen switches off, then you can release the power button.

If you have followed the steps, now your Cable Box & SAT will work with the universal remote. If your Cable Box & SAT is not working, repeat the steps using another code.

How to program a universal remote to work with your Cable Box & SAT using the code search function

Suppose you weren’t able to find a working code for your Cable Box & SAT. In that case, there is another method that you can try to set up your universal remote correctly. That method uses the universal remote search function to get the correct code.

  1. First, you need to turn the Cable Box & SAT you want to control ON. (Note: You must keep the remote control aimed at the component throughout the process.)
  2. On the universal remote, press and hold the CODE SEARCH button. When the indicator light illuminates, release the CODE SEARCH button. 
  3. After that, press and release the device button corresponding to the type of device you want the universal remote control to operate.
  4. Now we should see an indicator light blink once and remain lit.
  5. Aim the remote control at the Cable Box & SAT and press and release the POWER ON-OFF button.
  6. Immediately right after the Cable Box & SAT turns off, you have to press and release the ENTER button.
  7. If you do not press the ENTER button within three seconds, the remote control will send the next code in the list, and you will be required to start over from Step 2.

If you have done the procedure correctly, you should already have your Cable Box & SAT working with the universal remote. When you find a working code using the method described, you can use the code retrieval function to identify the code for your device for future reference.

How to program a universal remote to work with your Cable Box & SAT using the manual setup

If none of the other methods has worked for you, you can still use the Manual Set up to configure the universal remote.

  1. First, you need to point your universal remote towards the remote control of the Cable Box & SAT you want to replace.
  2. Next, you need to press the SETUP button or MAGIC button, depending on the universal remote you have.
  3. Now you need to enter the code for manual programming that you can find on your universal remote instruction booklet.
  4. Next, you need to press a function to program on the universal remote, like TV VOLUME DOWN.
  5. Then you need to press and hold the corresponding button on the original remote of the Cable Box & SAT you are programming.
  6. After that, we should see a light blinking. That means that this function has been saved correctly, and we can use TV VOLUME DOWN on our universal remote.

You would need to repeat the above steps for every function you want to use with the universal remote. You have to press the SETUP button to let the universal remote know that you are done programming when you have finished.

This method copies the IR signal of your original remote to the universal remote, and you rarely would have to use it as usually the other methods should work.

Final Words

We have presented an extensive list of codes for your universal remote. We have also guided you step by step through the many methods to program your universal remote.

We hope the universal remote codes and the programming methods have worked for you.

If you have another device, you can use the search on the top bar to find it. Alternatively, you also can go to our homepage and navigate the categories or brands to find them.

We are glad to have helped you.