Spectrum TV Remote Codes: Full List + How to Program (2026)

Your Spectrum remote won’t control your TV until it’s programmed with the right code. This guide gives you every code for every major TV brand, explains all three programming methods, and covers each Spectrum remote model separately. You’ll also find troubleshooting steps for the most common problems people run into after programming.

Start by identifying your remote model. That one step saves most people 20 minutes of frustration.

Quick Note: If you’re also looking for a broader code list that works across multiple remotes and devices, our guide on Spectrum universal remote codes covers additional device types and alternate code sets.

Step Zero: Find Your Spectrum Remote Model

Most programming guides skip this. Don’t. Using the wrong method for your remote is the number one reason programming fails.

How to Read the Model Number

Flip your remote over. The model number is printed on a sticker on the back, usually near the battery compartment or below it. It’ll look something like 1060BC3, UR5U-8780L, or RC122.

If the sticker is worn off, check the inside of the battery compartment cover.

Quick Reference – Common Spectrum Remote Models

Spectrum Guide Remote — Slim, dark gray. Has a microphone button at the top. Most common remote shipped after 2019. Says “Spectrum” on the front.

1060BC2 / 1060BC3 — Older gray remote, no mic button. Has a rounded top. Very common in homes with legacy Spectrum service.

Universal CLIKR-5 (UR5U-8780L / UR5U-8790L) — Slightly larger than average. Has a curved body. Common with Charter legacy accounts.

Philips RC122 — Slim and rectangular. Usually black. Has a small Philips logo at the bottom. If you own other Philips universal remotes, the programming logic is similar but the code sets differ.

UR3-SR3M / UR3-SR3S — Smaller remote, often silver and black. No guide button.

URC 2060 / URC1160 — Older models, flat rectangular shape. Often shipped with early Spectrum cable boxes.

Once you know your model, jump to the matching section under Programming Instructions by Remote Model below.

Spectrum Remote Codes by TV Brand

These are verified codes for each major TV brand. Try the first code listed. If it doesn’t fully work, move to the next one. Some brands have multiple codes because the same brand name is used across TVs made by different manufacturers.

Samsung

0178, 0030, 0060, 0019, 0587, 10812, 11632, 10030, 10178

Samsung is the most straightforward brand to program. Code 0178 works on the vast majority of Samsung TVs made after 2010. For a full breakdown of Samsung-specific codes across multiple remote brands, see our Samsung TV remote codes guide.

LG

0178, 0017, 0050, 0135, 0442, 11423, 10017, 10178, 10050

Older LG Plasma TVs sometimes need 0442. Newer OLED and NanoCell models work with 0178 or 11423.

Sony

0000, 0040, 0049, 0077, 0810, 10000, 10040, 11685

Code 0000 is Sony’s universal fallback. If your Sony Bravia isn’t responding, try 10000 next. We also have a dedicated Sony TV remote codes page if you need codes for other remote brands pairing with Sony TVs.

TCL

0178, 0030, 10178, 11780, 0463

TCL Roku TVs are a separate case — see the Roku TV section below.

Hisense

0178, 0463, 0744, 11780, 10178

Hisense has grown fast and manufacturing varies. If 0178 fails, 0463 or 11780 usually picks it up. For Hisense-specific codes across other remote types, check the Hisense TV remote codes guide.

Vizio

0178, 0463, 0864, 11756, 10178

Vizio doesn’t use standard IR codes on all models. If none of these fully work, use the Auto Scan method below. You can also find extended Vizio code lists in our Vizio universal remote codes guide.

Roku TV (TCL Roku, Hisense Roku, Sharp Roku)

0178, 0463, 11780, 12183

Roku TVs are sold by multiple brands. The codes above cover TCL, Hisense, and Sharp Roku TVs. Insignia Roku TVs use different codes — see below.

Insignia

0178, 0463, 10463, 11756

Most Insignia TVs are made by Best Buy and use the same chipset as Hisense. Code 0178 usually works.

Philips

0003, 0038, 0049, 0168, 10003, 10038

Philips TVs sold in the US after 2015 are actually made by Funai. Code 0168 handles most of those newer models.

Panasonic

0250, 0264, 0060, 0171, 10250, 10264

Panasonic stopped selling TVs in the US after 2016. If you have an older Panasonic, 0250 is your best starting point.

Sharp

0178, 0040, 0058, 0135, 10178, 10040

Sharp Roku TVs use the Roku codes above. Non-Roku Sharp TVs respond to 0178 or 0058.

Toshiba

0178, 0168, 0049, 0650, 10178, 10168

Toshiba TVs sold after 2018 are made by Hisense under license. Use 0178 or 0168.

Emerson

0463, 0135, 0278, 10463

Emerson is a budget brand with inconsistent chipsets. If 0463 doesn’t work, run the Auto Scan.

Sanyo

0049, 0060, 0171, 10049

Sanyo TVs haven’t been widely sold since 2013. These codes cover models from 2008–2013.

Onn

0178, 0463, 11780

Onn is Walmart’s in-house TV brand. Most units use Hisense or Roku chipsets. Code 0178 covers the majority.

Other Brands

Coby: 0463, 0135

Magnavox: 0003, 0038, 0168, 10003

Polaroid: 0463, 0135, 0650

RCA: 0000, 0077, 0145, 10000 — for extended RCA code lists across remote brands, see our RCA universal remote codes page

Acer: 0178, 0463

Admiral: 0002, 0009

Sylvania: 0003, 0038, 10003

Westinghouse: 0178, 0463, 0856

Element: 0463, 0178 — additional codes are listed in our Element TV remote codes guide

Haier: 0178, 0463, 11780

JVC: 0049, 0135, 0168, 10049

Daewoo: 0463, 0135, 0077 — if you have a Daewoo TV, our Daewoo TV remote codes guide covers additional remote pairings

Dynex: 0178, 0463 — see our Dynex TV remote codes page for more

Durabrand: 0463, 0135 — full code list available in our Durabrand TV remote codes guide

Zenith: 0017, 0135, 0463 — additional Zenith codes are covered in our Zenith universal remote codes guide

If your brand isn’t listed here, use the Auto Scan method. It works for virtually any IR-compatible TV regardless of brand.

Which Programming Method Should You Use?

You have a code and it’s your first try → Use Method 1 (Manual Code Entry). Fastest when it works.

You’ve tried 3+ codes and none worked → Use Method 2 (Auto Scan). Finds the right code automatically.

You have a Spectrum Guide Remote → Use Method 3 (Single-Digit Method). It’s faster and specific to that remote.

You don’t know your remote model → Go back to Step Zero above.

If you own a different universal remote alongside your Spectrum remote, our guide on One For All universal remote codes may help you find codes for that device separately.

How to Program a Spectrum Remote – 3 Methods

Method 1: Manual Code Entry

This works on all Spectrum remote models unless stated otherwise.

1. Turn on your TV manually using its power button.
2. Press and hold the TV button on your Spectrum remote for 3 seconds. The LED at the top will turn on.
3. While the LED is on, enter the 4 or 5-digit code for your TV brand.
4. The LED blinks twice if the code is accepted. It blinks once (or stays solid) if rejected.
5. Press the Power button. If your TV turns off, the code worked.
6. Press Power again to turn the TV back on, then test the Volume and Mute buttons.
7. If the TV doesn’t turn off in step 5, repeat from step 2 with the next code on the list.

Note: Hold the remote within 10 feet of the TV and point it directly at the IR sensor (usually at the bottom center of the TV bezel).

Method 2: Auto Scan (No Code Required)

Use this when you’ve exhausted the code list or don’t know your TV brand.

1. Turn on your TV using its own power button.
2. Press and hold the TV button for 3 seconds until the LED lights up.
3. Press Channel Up slowly and repeatedly. The remote sends codes one at a time in sequence.
4. Stop pressing Channel Up the moment your TV turns off.
5. Press Power to turn the TV back on.
6. Test Volume, Mute, and Channel buttons to confirm full function.
7. If any functions don’t work, press Channel Up a few more times and test again.

Auto Scan can take 2–5 minutes depending on how far down the code list your TV brand sits. Be patient and press Channel Up at a steady pace — one press every 2 seconds is ideal.

Method 3: Single-Digit Method (Spectrum Guide Remote Only)

This method is exclusive to the Spectrum Guide Remote (the slim one with the mic button).

1. Press the Spectrum button on your remote.
2. Go to Settings → Remote Control.
3. Select your device type (TV, Audio, etc.).
4. Follow the on-screen prompts. The Guide Remote walks you through it step by step.
5. Enter the 4 or 5-digit code when prompted, or choose auto-search.

The Guide Remote can also be set up through the Spectrum TV app on your phone if your remote is unresponsive.

Programming Instructions by Remote Model

Spectrum Guide Remote

Use Method 3 above. This remote has on-screen programming built into the Spectrum menu. It also supports voice commands once paired. You don’t need to use button sequences.

1060BC2 / 1060BC3

Use Method 1 or Method 2. Hold the TV button for 3 seconds to enter programming mode. The LED is at the top of the remote. These models use 4-digit codes.

When the code is accepted, the LED blinks twice in quick succession. A single long blink means rejected.

Universal CLIKR-5 (UR5U-8780L / UR5U-8790L)

These remotes require you to press and hold Setup instead of the TV button. The LED blinks twice when you enter programming mode.

1. Hold Setup for 3 seconds. LED blinks twice.
2. Press TV.
3. Enter your 4 or 5-digit code.
4. LED blinks twice for success, once for failure.

Philips RC122

1. Press and hold Setup until the LED blinks twice.
2. Press 1 (for TV device).
3. Enter your 4-digit code.
4. Test with the Power button.

The RC122 uses a slightly older code set. If standard codes fail, try older 4-digit versions like 0178, 0017, or 0049.

UR3-SR3M / UR3-SR3S

1. Press and hold the TV button until the LED blinks twice.
2. Enter your 4-digit code.
3. Press Power to test.

These remotes don’t display the LED in the same place as others — it’s a small indicator light above the button cluster, not at the very top.

URC 2060 / URC1160

1. Press and hold Setup for 4 seconds. LED blinks twice.
2. Press TV.
3. Enter the 5-digit code.
4. LED blinks twice to confirm.

These are older models and respond better to 5-digit codes when available. The 4-digit versions often work but with reduced button functionality.

Programming a Spectrum Remote for Soundbars and Other Devices

Audio Receiver / Soundbar Codes

Most Spectrum remotes have an AUX button for secondary audio devices. Common soundbar codes:

Samsung Soundbar: 31674, 31779 LG Soundbar: 31953, 32094 Sony Soundbar: 30490, 31360 Vizio Soundbar: 31093, 31352 Bose: 31517, 30956 — for more Bose-specific codes, see our Bose universal remote codes guide Yamaha: 30491, 30639 Denon: 30491, 31093 Onkyo: 30490, 31360

To program a soundbar:

1. Hold the AUX button for 3 seconds.
2. Enter the code for your soundbar brand.
3. Test with the Volume Up/Down and Mute buttons.

DVD and Blu-ray Player Codes

Hold the DVD button for 3 seconds and enter the code:

Samsung: 20460, 20119 LG: 20619, 20048 Sony: 20069, 20117 Panasonic: 20436, 20001 Philips: 20001, 20044

Setting Up AUX Volume Lock

Volume Lock keeps your volume buttons controlling your soundbar instead of switching to the TV’s audio. This matters if you use a separate soundbar and don’t want the remote toggling between the two.

1. Press and hold AUX for 3 seconds.
2. Press and hold Volume Up for 3 seconds. The LED blinks twice.
3. Your volume is now locked to the AUX device.

To undo it, repeat the same steps.

Spectrum Remote Troubleshooting

Code Not Accepted (LED Blinks Once or Stays Solid)

A single blink or a solid LED means the remote rejected the code. Check these:

• You held the TV (or Setup) button long enough — it must stay lit before you enter the code.
• You entered the right number of digits. Some models use 4-digit codes, some use 5-digit codes.
• You’re using the right code set for your remote model (older remotes don’t recognize newer 5-digit codes).
• The batteries are low. Weak batteries cause intermittent LED behavior. Replace with fresh AA batteries and try again.

Remote Works Partially (Volume But Not Power, or Vice Versa)

This is a code mismatch. It means the code you entered is close but not exact — likely for an older version of the same TV brand.

Try the next code on the list. If you’re on the last code for your brand, run Auto Scan.

If volume works but nothing else does, your remote may have programmed into AUX or Audio mode instead of TV mode. Press TV once to switch device mode and test again.

Remote Completely Unresponsive

Before assuming a programming issue, check these basics:

• Batteries: Remove and re-insert. Or swap for new ones.
• Line of sight: The remote needs a clear path to the TV’s IR sensor. Nothing blocking it.
• Distance: Stay within 10 feet.
• Point directly at the bottom center of the TV screen (that’s where most IR sensors sit).

If the remote doesn’t respond to anything — not even the cable box — the issue may be hardware. Test by pointing your phone camera at the remote’s IR tip and pressing any button. If you see a flash of light on your phone screen, the remote is functioning. If no light appears, the remote hardware is dead.

How to Factory Reset Your Spectrum Remote

For most Spectrum remotes:

1. Press and hold the TV and OK buttons at the same time for 5 seconds.
2. The LED blinks 3 times.
3. All programming is cleared. The remote returns to default settings.

For the Spectrum Guide Remote:

1. Press and hold Spectrum + Volume Down for 5 seconds.
2. The LED blinks twice.
3. Remote resets.

After a reset, you’ll need to re-program all devices. If you’re considering switching to a different universal remote altogether, our guides on GE universal remote codes and Blackweb universal remote codes cover two popular alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Note

Start with the codes for your TV brand, use Method 1 if the code list includes your TV, and switch to Auto Scan if it doesn’t. If your remote still isn’t working after trying both, the reset steps above clear any conflicting programming. Spectrum also replaces defective remotes at no charge — so if the hardware is the problem, getting a new one is free and fast.

For other universal remote options that work alongside or instead of your Spectrum remote, browse our guides on Sony universal remote codes, Vivitar universal remote codes, and ByJasco universal remote codes.