If you decide to use a universal remote for your LG TV, you will need the remote codes for LG TV.
In the event that you lose your original LG TV remote, the remote is faulty, or you want to use a universal remote, you can pair a universal remote of any brand. But to pair a universal remote with your LG TV, you need the remote code.
The remote code changes depending on the universal remote brand, the LG TV model, the manufacturing year, the CL version, etc.
This guide will list all universal remote codes for LG smart TVs and the steps to program a universal remote for LG TV.
GE & Phillips Universal Remote Codes for LG TV
The most popular universal remotes for LG TVs in the market are from GE and Phillips. If you have a GE or Phillips universal remote, the universal code is classified based on the CL version or Code List version.
Depending on the type and model of the universal remote, the CL (Code List) version differs.
So, before pairing the universal remote, you need to find the CL version.
First, take note of GE and Philips universal codes for LG TVs.
| No. | CL3 | CL4 | CL5/CL6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0001 | 6021 | 6021 |
| 2 | 5511 | 0001 | 0001 |
| 3 | 3001 | 5511 | 5511 |
| 4 | 5501 | 3001 | 3001 |
| 5 | 3021 | 1911 | 1911 |
| 6 | 3091 | 1181 | 1181 |
| 7 | 3221 | 1221 | 1221 |
| 8 | 3281 | ||
| 9 | 3311 | ||
| 10 | 5271 | ||
| 11 | 0131 | ||
| 12 | 0251 | ||
| 13 | 0611 | ||
| 14 | 0761 | ||
| 15 | 0931 | ||
| 16 | 1181 | ||
| 17 | 1221 | ||
| 18 | 1471 | ||
| 19 | 1501 | ||
| 20 | 1911 | ||
| 21 | 3811 | ||
| 22 | 4731 |
Find the full list of GE universal remote codes for all TVs.
How To Find CL Version?
The CL version of your GE or Philips universal remote should be marked in the box, user manual, or the battery compartment panel.
The easiest way to find the CL version of a universal remote is to refer to the battery compartment panel.
Slide and gently lift the back panel of the remote.
You should find a tag on the inner side that mentions the CL code.
The CL code willher CL3, CL4, CL5, or CL6.
Refer to the table above and find the appropriate remote code for LG TV.
Universal Remote Codes for LG TV
There are various types of universal remote codes compatible with LG TVs. The most common ones are three digit, four digit, five digit and various brand-specific remote codes.
I will try to include all common remote codes for LG TVs below.
5 Digit LG TV Remote Codes
- 10017
- 10178
- 10442
- 10700
- 10856
- 11178
- 11265
- 11423
- 11530
- 11637
- 11758
- 11934
- 11993
- 12358
- 12612
- 12834
- 12864
- 12867
- 13397
- 13979
4 Digit LG TV Remote Codes
- 0004
- 0005
- 0009
- 0012
- 0030
- 0037
- 0050
- 0056
- 0057
- 0080
- 0108
- 0109
- 0156
- 0178
- 0227
- 0338
- 0361
- 0556
- 0606
- 0644
- 0698
- 0714
- 0715
- 1002
- 1840
- 1842
- 1859
- 2065
- 4086
3 Digit LG TV Remote Codes
- 512
- 044
- 005
- 009
- 012
- 050
- 057
- 156
- 227
- 338
- 420
- 505
- 506
- 520
- 553
- 615
- 627
- 653
- 678
- 766
- 773
RCA Universal Remote Codes
| 1099 | 1128 | 1095 | 1097 |
| 1134 | 1132 | 1014 | 1205 |
| 1096 | 1098 | 1005 | 1171 |
| 1081 | 1144 | 1149 | 1004 |
| 1100 | 1111 | 1078 | 1025 |
| 1101 | 1130 | 1002 | 1098 |
Blu Ray Remote Codes
| 2039 | 1602 | 0741 |
| 2352 | 2339 | 2303 |
| 2371 | 2368 | 2363 |
Vizio Remote Codes
| 0134 | 0004 | 0050 | 0009 |
| 0005 | 0155 | 0132 | 0227 |
| 0338 | 0012 | 0057 | 0080 |
| 0156 |
Bose Remote Codes
| 10178 | 10017 | 11265 | 11423 |
| 11768 | 12057 | 11842 | 12182 |
| 10856 | 11305 | 11178 | 11637 |
| 10556 | 10700 | 10698 | 10714 |
| 10361 |
Philips Remote Codes
| 0002 | 0606 | 0502 | 0102 | 0324 |
| 0435 | 0802 | 0307 | 0609 | 0217 |
Telus Remote Codes
| 0018 | 0064 | 1290 | 1376 |
| 1289 | 1421 | 1455 | 1454 |
| 1291 | 1136 | 1433 | 1377 |
| 1270 | 1911 | 1669 | 1429 |
| 1252 | 1452 | 1286 | 1296 |
| 1976 | 1140 | 1401 | 1399 |
| 1147 | 1801 | 2172 | 1969 |
| 1140 | 7211 | 7442 | 7152 |
| 7305 | 7279 | 7165 | 7430 |
| 7151 | 7164 |
Spectrum Remote Codes
| 11423 | 20591 | 20741 | 10017 |
| 20742 | 21602 | 20869 | 11265 |
| 10700 | 10178 | 21526 | 21602 |
| 22485 | 22255 | 20591 |
How To Program Universal Remote For LG TV?
Now that you know the universal remote code for LG TVs, the next is to program the universal remote to work with LG TVs.
Follow the steps below to program a universal remote for an LG TV.
Turn on your LG TV.
Grab the universal TV remote and refer to the brand, model number, and CL version.
Identify the correct universal remote code from the data above.
Press and hold the Setup button on the universal remote and wait until the LED flashes and goes to set up mode.
Press the TV button on the universal remote.
Now, enter the universal remote code using the keypad on the remote.
After you enter the remote code, the red LED indicator will turn off.
Try pressing a few buttons on the remote and see if the TV responds.
If the TV does not respond, repeat the same steps above with a different compatible universal remote code for LG TV.
You have successfully paired a universal remote with an LG TV.
The universal remote setup and pairing process will differ depending on the model and type. In most cases, you should find the universal remote code in the remote package itself.
The universal remote will work the same as the original one does, and you can change the LG TV name, and enable LG Super Resolution or PIP mode as well.
What’s Next?
Now that you know the universal remote code for LG TVs, you can pair the remote with the TV and start using it right away.
Universal remote can be configured on any TV, regardless of brand and mode number. But for configuring the remote for different TVs, different codes are needed.
Once you find the correct remote code, follow our guide to see how to program a universal remote with LG TV.