The Coby 5-in-1 Universal Remote uses 4-digit infrared codes to pair with your TV or other devices. The most commonly needed codes for popular brands are: Samsung: 0101, 0201 — LG: 0611, 0761 — Sony: 0801, 0811 — Vizio: 0885, 0895. Models covered by this guide are CRC-01 and CRC-02.
If your original remote is lost or dead, the Coby 5-in-1 is a workable replacement. But it only does the job after it’s programmed. This guide gives you every TV brand code, codes for other device types, three programming methods with clear steps, and a full troubleshooting section for when things don’t go right.
Not sure which universal remote is compatible with your setup? Use the Universal Remote Compatibility Checker to verify before you start.
What the Coby 5-in-1 Universal Remote Controls
The CRC-01 and CRC-02 remotes control up to five device types: TVs, DVD players, VCRs, cable boxes, and satellite receivers. Some configurations also support audio systems. The remote uses infrared (IR) signals — the same technology most original remotes use — so it works line-of-sight with the device’s IR receiver.
Once programmed, the basic functions work reliably: power on/off, channel up/down, volume up/down, mute, input, and menu. Not every button on the original remote maps over, but the functions you actually use every day will work.
Coby 5-in-1 Remote Codes for TVs (A–Z)
These codes apply to both CRC-01 and CRC-02. If your TV has multiple codes listed, start with the first one. If it doesn’t work, move to the next. Not sure which code to try first? The Remote Code Finder Tool can help narrow it down by brand and model.
| TV Brand | Codes |
|---|---|
| Abex | 0401, 4021 |
| Acer | 3291, 4001 |
| Acme | 0471 |
| Admiral | 0371, 0681, 1441, 1661, 4991 |
| Advent | 3261, 0581, 0631, 0871, 2131, 2891, 4931 |
| Aiko | 1011, 4321 |
| Aiwa | 0411, 0651, 0931, 1411, 4731, 4801 |
| Akai | 3215, 3111, 0331, 0351, 0781, 1901, 4141, 4151 |
| AOC | 0001, 0011, 0251, 0391, 0611, 0891, 1221, 4221, 4261 |
| Apex | 0045, 0191, 0245, 0375, 0425, 0431, 0671, 1025, 1891 |
| Audiovox | 2191, 2451, 4031, 4051, 4521 |
| Broksonic | 0211, 0371, 0851, 1631, 4951 |
| Changhong | 0191, 1891, 4041 |
| Citizen | 0001, 0351, 0371, 0961, 1221, 1311, 1941, 4321 |
| Coby | 3351, 2511, 2521, 2531, 2541, 2551, 5091, 5191 |
| Craig | 1941, 2191 |
| Curtis Mathes | 5351, 5371, 0001, 0261, 1221, 1661, 4321 |
| Daewoo | 0001, 0221, 0251, 0591, 0721, 0971, 1231, 1451, 1521, 4321 |
| Dell | 0981, 1401, 2041, 0251, 0791, 1221, 1921 |
| DiamondVision | 1211, 1611, 2001, 4771, 4811 |
| Disney | 0371, 1101 |
| Durabrand | 0371, 0861, 0921, 1381, 2271, 2291, 5121 |
| Dynex | 5311, 3141, 3161, 0371, 2891 |
| Element | 5361, 5411, 2401, 4111 |
| Emerson | 5341, 5221, 0001, 0021, 0031, 0271, 0441, 0731, 1221, 1631, 1711, 4731 |
| Envision | 5401, 0001, 0071, 1221, 3761, 4261 |
| Fisher | 1161, 1261, 1537, 1581, 1911, 3481, 5001 |
| Funai | 0701, 0931, 1381, 1711, 1941, 2191, 4731, 4761 |
| GE | 0001, 0041, 0051, 0141, 0261, 0791, 1221, 1421, 1921, 3421, 4011 |
| Goldstar | 0001, 0261, 0611, 0761, 0931, 1221, 1501, 4731 |
| Haier | 0671, 0861, 0921, 1741, 3831, 4851 |
| Hannspree | 5451, 5461, 5291 |
| Hisense | 5331, 4671, 0671, 2091, 2211, 3671, 4381, 4391 |
| Hitachi | 3341, 0001, 0841, 0931, 1041, 1271, 1371, 1661, 1721, 1801, 1981 |
| Hyundai | 4651 |
| Insignia | 0371, 0581, 0701, 0871, 0921, 1241, 1381, 2241, 2271, 2891, 3841 |
| JVC | 0001, 0031, 0111, 0141, 0261, 0761, 1221, 1681, 1901, 2091, 4141 |
| Konka | 3271, 3281, 4041 |
| LG | 0611, 0761, 1221, 1471, 1611, 1661, 1901, 4731, 4741 |
| Magnavox | 0001, 0031, 0041, 0081, 0111, 0151, 0261, 0311, 0391, 1221, 1481 |
| Memorex | 0001, 0151, 0371, 0411, 0961, 1221, 1381, 1661, 4321, 4731 |
| MGA | 0001, 1221, 1501 |
| Mitsubishi | 0101, 0181, 0471, 0911, 1221, 1361, 1601, 1901, 4131 |
| NEC | 0001, 0011, 0041, 0261, 1221, 1471, 1821, 4261, 4741 |
| Olevia | 2781, 2791, 2801 |
| Onkyo | 0011, 0041, 0261, 1221, 3551 |
| Orion | 0001, 0211, 0851, 1631, 4951 |
| Panasonic | 0001, 0051, 0141, 0181, 0261, 0311, 0791, 0811, 1221, 1421, 1691, 3421 |
| Philips | 0001, 0031, 0041, 0111, 0151, 0261, 0391, 1221, 1481, 1901 |
| Pioneer | 0001, 0101, 0181, 0261, 0311, 0361, 1221, 1361, 1901 |
| RCA | 0001, 0021, 0041, 0051, 0141, 0261, 0791, 0811, 1221, 1421, 1691 |
| Samsung | 0101, 0201, 0401, 0411, 0421, 0501, 0521, 0811, 1221, 4731 |
| Sanyo | 0001, 0151, 0171, 0261, 0311, 0481, 0891, 1221, 1271, 1661, 1901 |
| Sharp | 0001, 0041, 0141, 0261, 0361, 0401, 0471, 0811, 1221, 1401, 1691 |
| Sony | 0801, 0811, 0821, 0831, 0841, 1221, 1261, 1311, 4751 |
| Sylvania | 0001, 0031, 0041, 0081, 0151, 0271, 0311, 1221, 1381, 1681, 4731 |
| Symphonic | 0001, 0031, 0041, 0151, 0271, 1221, 1381, 1681, 1711, 1941, 4731 |
| Toshiba | 0001, 0041, 0101, 0141, 0161, 0261, 0321, 0791, 0811, 1221, 1421 |
| Vizio | 0885, 0895, 1271, 1281, 1291, 3361, 3371 |
| Westinghouse | 3161, 3171, 3181, 3191, 4111, 4121 |
| Zenith | 0001, 0111, 0261, 0311, 0371, 0611, 0771, 1221, 1481, 1611 |
Quick Start: For Samsung, try 0101 first. For LG, start with 0611. For Sony, use 0801. For Vizio, try 0885. These work for most models.
Need codes for a specific Daewoo or Hisense TV? Check the full brand-specific guides for Daewoo TV remote codes and Hisense TV remote codes.
Codes for DVD Players, Cable Boxes, Satellite & Audio Systems
The Coby 5-in-1 remote controls more than TVs. Here are working codes for other device categories.
DVD Player Codes
| Brand | Codes |
|---|---|
| Coby | 0001, 0021, 0031 |
| Panasonic | 0001, 0021, 0071 |
| Sony | 0001, 0011, 0041 |
| Samsung | 0001, 0011, 0031 |
| LG | 0001, 0021, 0051 |
| Philips | 0001, 0011, 0021 |
| Toshiba | 0001, 0011, 0041 |
Cable Box Codes
| Provider/Brand | Codes |
|---|---|
| Xfinity / Comcast | 0001, 0021, 0091 |
| DirecTV | 0001, 0011, 0031 |
| Spectrum | 0001, 0021, 0041 |
| Motorola | 0001, 0011, 0041 |
| Scientific Atlanta | 0001, 0021, 0031 |
If you’re using a Spectrum box, the Spectrum universal remote codes guide has more compatible codes and programming steps specific to that setup. For Xfinity, see the Comcast Xfinity universal remote codes guide.
Satellite Receiver Codes
| Brand | Codes |
|---|---|
| Dish Network | 5491, 0001, 0011 |
| DirecTV | 0001, 0011, 0031 |
| General Instrument | 0001, 0011, 0041 |
Audio System Codes
| Brand | Codes |
|---|---|
| Yamaha | 0001, 0011, 0021 |
| Onkyo | 0001, 0011, 0031 |
| Sony | 0001, 0011, 0041 |
| Bose | 0001, 0011 |
| Pioneer | 0001, 0011, 0021 |
Looking for audio-specific remote setup? The Bose universal remote codes guide covers pairing with Bose systems in detail.
How to Program Your Coby 5-in-1 Remote — 3 Methods
There are three ways to program the Coby remote. Method 1 is fastest if you have a working code. Use Method 3 only when you have no code at all.
Understanding the LED Behavior
Before starting, know what the LED is telling you:
- Flashes once per digit — code entry is registering
- Stays on — remote is in programming mode
- Turns off after code entry — correct code accepted
- Stays on after code entry — wrong code, try next one
- Blinks continuously — stuck in programming mode; remove batteries to reset
Method 1: Direct Code Entry
This is the fastest method. Use it when you already have a code from the list above.
- Turn on the device manually using its own power button.
- On the Coby remote, press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds until the LED stays on.
- Press the device button for what you’re programming — TV, DVD, CBL, or SAT.
- The LED flashes once.
- Enter the 4-digit code using the number keys. The LED flashes once per digit.
- If the code is correct, the LED turns off automatically.
- If the LED stays on, the code is wrong. Enter the next code from the list.
- Once the LED turns off, press the POWER button to test. If the device turns off, programming is complete.
Important: Enter the code within 30 seconds of releasing the SET button or the remote exits programming mode automatically.
Method 2: Brand Code Search (Single-Key Method)
Use this when you want to search by brand without entering each code manually. This works for popular brands only.
- Turn on your device.
- Press and hold the device button (e.g., TV) and the number key for your brand at the same time until the LED flashes.
- Release both buttons.
- Point the remote at the device.
- Press the POWER button. The remote cycles through codes.
- When the device turns off, press OK to lock the code.
- Test the remote to confirm the pairing.
Method 3: Auto Code Search
Use this when you have no code and the single-key method doesn’t apply to your brand.
- Turn on your device manually.
- Press and hold SET for 3 seconds until the LED stays on.
- Press the correct device button (TV, DVD, etc.). The LED flashes once.
- Press the POWER button slowly and repeatedly — once every 2 seconds.
- The remote cycles through stored codes one at a time.
- Stop when the device turns off.
- Press SET immediately to save the code.
- Test the remote.
Note: Auto search can take 5–15 minutes if you have an uncommon brand. Keep the remote pointed at the device the entire time.
Not familiar with what the buttons on your remote actually do? The Remote Control Button Explainer tool breaks down every button function in plain language.
How to Retrieve a Stored Code
If the remote is already programmed and you want to find out which code is stored, follow these steps:
- Turn on your TV using the Coby remote.
- Press and hold the TV button for 3 seconds until the LED stays on.
- Press the Info button. The LED blinks three times.
- Press each number key 0–9 one at a time.
- Each time the LED flashes, write down that number.
- Repeat four times total (once per digit).
- When the LED turns off, code retrieval is complete.
- Press Info again to exit Code Identification Mode.
This is useful if you need to move the code to a different remote or document your setup.
Troubleshooting Coby Remote Programming Issues
Most problems come down to one of four things: wrong code, dead batteries, interference, or a missed step in the programming sequence.
Remote Not Responding at All
Check the batteries first. AA batteries reading below 1.3V on a battery tester don’t provide enough power for reliable IR transmission — even if a voltage test says “good.” Replace with fresh AA batteries and test again. Make sure polarity (+/−) matches the markings inside the compartment.
Code Accepted but TV Won’t Respond
The LED turned off but the TV ignores the remote. This usually means the code works for a different model in the same brand lineup. Try the next code on the list. Also check for physical obstructions between the remote and the TV’s IR window — even a thin TV stand frame can block signal at certain angles.
Only Some Buttons Work
Volume works, but channel or input don’t — or vice versa. This is a partial code match. The code pairs the remote but doesn’t map every function. Try a different code for the same brand. If you find one where more buttons work, stick with that one.
LED Keeps Blinking or Won’t Turn Off
The remote is stuck in programming mode. Remove the batteries, wait 15 seconds, reinsert them, and start the programming sequence again from step one.
For help decoding any error or behavior on your TV screen during this process, the TV Error Code Lookup tool can identify what the display is showing.
What to Do When No Code Works
If you’ve tried every code in the list and auto search still fails, the remote may not have a profile for your device. Here are three alternatives that work.
Use a Different Universal Remote Some remotes have larger code libraries. GE universal remote codes, RCA universal remote codes, and One For All universal remote codes cover a wider range of brands and are widely available. Philips and Insignia remotes also work well — see Philips universal remote codes and Insignia universal remote codes.
Use HDMI-CEC If your TV connects to a streaming device or Blu-ray player via HDMI, enable HDMI-CEC in the TV’s settings menu. This lets the connected device’s remote control TV power and volume through the HDMI cable — no universal remote needed at all. The TV HDMI Port Selector tool can help you identify and manage your HDMI inputs.
Use a Smartphone IR App Phones with built-in IR blasters can control most TVs directly. Apps like AnyMote or Sure Universal Remote include profiles for Coby TVs and hundreds of other brands. Check if your phone has an IR port (common on many Android models from LG, Xiaomi, Huawei, and some Samsung Galaxy phones).
Buy a Replacement Remote If you’re replacing a Coby TV remote specifically, the Coby TV universal remote codes guide covers compatible remotes and model-matching tips. Original-style replacement remotes typically cost $15–$30 and require no programming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What models does this code list cover? The codes in this guide apply to Coby 5-in-1 Universal Remote models CRC-01 and CRC-02. If you have a different Coby remote model, check the code sheet that came in the box — some models use a different code set.
How many devices can I program the Coby 5-in-1 remote to control? Up to five devices: TV, DVD, VCR, cable box, and satellite receiver. Each device uses its own device button on the remote. You program each one separately.
Can the Coby remote work with smart TVs? Yes. Smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, and Vizio use the same IR receiver as older TVs for basic functions. The Coby remote handles power, volume, channel, and input. It won’t control streaming apps or smart features that rely on the original remote’s Bluetooth or voice controls.
Do I need to reprogram the remote if I change the batteries? No. The Coby CRC-01 and CRC-02 retain stored codes after a battery change. The code stays saved as long as you don’t perform a factory reset.
Why do only some buttons work after programming? Each 4-digit code maps specific IR commands. Some codes cover power and volume but not input or menu. Try the other codes listed for your TV brand — one may offer better button coverage.
What’s the fastest way to find my TV’s code? Use the Remote Code Finder tool — enter your TV brand and it returns the most likely codes ranked by compatibility. Then use Method 1 (Direct Code Entry) with the top result.
Does the Coby remote work with Dynex or Element TVs? Yes. Dynex codes are 5311, 3141, 3161, 0371, 2891. Element codes are 5361, 5411, 2401, 4111. Detailed setup guides are also available for Dynex TV remote codes and Element TV remote codes.
