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GE universal remote codes for Sony TV

ge universal remote codes for sony tv

Are you tired of juggling multiple remote controls just to watch your favorite shows on your Sony TV? Well, the General Electric universal remote control is here to save the day! With the right codes, you can program your GE remote to control your Sony TV, making your entertainment experience even more convenient. Stick around, because in this post we’ll dive into everything you need to know about GE universal remote control codes for Sony TV.

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Also read: How to program a GE Universal remote with or without Codes

List of all the GE universal remote codes for Sony TVs

There are two main types of General Electric universal remote control codes: 3-digit and 4-digit. Depending on the type of remote control you have, there are different code lists for the 4-digit GE universal remote control codes, such as: Code List 3 (CL3), Code List 4 (CL4), Code List 5 (CL5), and Code List 6 (CL6).

List of 3 digit GE universal remote codes for Sony Tv

General Electric remote controls manufactured before 2006 use three digit codes. Below is a list of all 3-digit GE universal remote codes for Sony TVs.

3 digit GE universal remote codes for Sony TV

  • 013 128 002 071 380 152 006

List of 4 digit GE universal remote codes for Sony TV

Ge universal remote codes for Sony TV CL3

  • 5321, 4981, 1071, 1641, 1731, 1901, 2161, 2741, 3531, 3891, 4101

Ge universal remote codes for Sony TV CL4

  • 1071, 5811, 5321, 4981, 1901, 2741

Ge universal remote codes for Sony TV CL5

  • 1071, 5811, 5321, 4981, 1901, 2741

Ge universal remote codes for Sony TV CL6

  • 1071, 5811, 5321, 4981, 1901, 2741

How to find your GE Remote make and code list

To find your GE remote control model number and code list, simply remove the battery cover door of your remote control and look for printed information inside. You should see the remote control’s model number, and code list version (cl3, cl4, cl5, cl6).

how to find your ge universal remote codes list, and model
Identifying your GE make and code list version source

How do I Program my GE universal Remote Control with a Sony TV?

There are two ways to program a GE universal remote control to operate with a Sony TV. 

  1. Using the Direct Code Entry technique, you can also program a GE universal remote control to function with a Sony TV. This is the best option if you know the codes for your Sony TV.
  2. The Auto Code Search function on a GE universal remote control can be used to program it to operate with a Sony TV without using codes: This is the best choice if you don’t know or can’t locate the codes for your Sony TV.

How to Program GE Universal Remote with a Sony TV using Codes?

Your GE universal remote control contains thousands of device codes for the latest audio and video equipment. So you would need to locate the code listed for your specific device that came with your remote control. We’ve listed GE universal remote control codes for various TV makes and models below in this post.

Programming a GE Universal Remote with a Sony TV using codes – Direct Code Entry Method

The “Direct Code Entry” technique is useful for those who are familiar with their Sony TV’s codes and want to program it to work with a GE universal remote control. The detailed instructions for this method are presented below.

  • Step 1: Find the code list (CL3, CL4, CL5 or CL6) for the specific device that you want to program your universal remote control with.
  • Step 2: Manually switch on the device you wish to control and turn off any other devices placed near it.
  • Step 3: Press and hold down the “Setup Button” until the red light on the remote control turns on and remains on.
  • Step 4: Once the red LED is on, release the “Setup Button”.
  • Step 5: Press and release the device button you wish to control. For example, if you want to program your GE universal remote with a TV, then press the TV button.
  • Step 6: After pressing the device button, the red light on the remote will blink once and remain on.
  • Step 7: Next, use the number buttons on the remote to enter the first four digit remote control codes for your device.
  • Step 8: Test the device to see if the GE remote is fully functional and that the device responds properly.
  • Step 9: If the remote’s buttons don’t operate the device, return to “Step 3” above and try again using the next code for that device.

How to program a GE universal Remote Control by Direct Code Entry

If the Direct Code Entry method doesn’t work while programming your GE universal remote with your Sony TV, then you should try the Auto Code Search feature described below.

How to Program a General Electric Universal Remote with a Sony TV without Codes?

Programming a GE Universal Remote without codes using the Auto Code Search feature

For those who don’t know the codes of their Sony TV and want to program a GE universal remote control with it, they can use the “Auto Code Search” method. The step-by-step instructions for this method are presented below.

  • Step 1: Manually switch on the device you wish to control and turn off any other devices placed near it.
  • Step 2: Press and hold the Setup Button until the red indicator light turns on.
  • Step 3: Once the red indicator light turns on, release the Setup Button.
  • Step 4: To program a TV, Press and release the TV button. The GE universal remote can control six types of devices: TV, CBL, Blue Ray, Aux, Aud, and Strm. If you wish to do Auto Code Search for another device, press and release the appropriate button.
  • Step 5: After pressing the button for the device you wish to control, the red light on the remote will blink once and remain on.
  • Step 6: Point your remote at the device, then press and release the power button to start the code search.
  • Step 7: The red indicator light will start flashing while it searches.
  • Step 8: If a compatible code is found, your device will turn off and the red indicator light on the GE remote control will stop flashing and remain on.
  • Step 9: If the red LED indicator stops flashing without your TV turning off, simply repeat the process again from “Step 4” above.
  • Step 10: Once your device turns off, manually turn it back on.
  • Step 11: Point your General Electric universal remote at the device again and press and release the Volume Up Button.
  • Step 12: After pressing the “Volume Up Button”, the red indicator light will blink once and remain on.
  • Step 13: At this stage, if a compatible code is found, your device should turn off again.
  • Step 14: If the device doesn’t turn off after pressing the “Volume Up Button”, simply continue to press and release the volume up button.
  • Step 15: Once your device turns off, that means your remote now has the compatible code.
  • Step 16: To store this code in your remote, simply press the same device button which you pressed in “Step 4” above. In this example, we will press the TV button since we are programming the remote control with a TV.
  • Step 17: Now turn on your device using the GE remote and test all its buttons to make sure your remote is fully functional with this device.
  • Step 18: If the GE remote is not fully functional with your device, simply return to “Step 2” to repeat the process and find a better code.

How to program a GE universal remote control by Automatic Code Search

List of GE universal remote codes for other Sony Appliances

GE universal remote codes for Sony DVD player CL3 in order of preference

  • 2985, 2865, 3995, 4165, 4275, 2305, 0365, 0535, 0715, 0725, 0895, 0905, 2165, 3055, 3685, 3825

GE universal remote codes for Sony DVD player CL4 in order of preference

  • 2865, 2985, 3995, 2305, 4165, 4275, 0365, 0535, 0715, 0725, 0895, 0905, 2165, 3055, 3685, 3825

GE universal remote codes for Sony DVD player CL5 in order of preference

  • 2865, 0535, 3995, 2985, 2305, 4165, 3055, 3685, 3825, 2165, 0905, 0895, 0725, 0715, 0365, 4275

GE universal remote codes for Sony DVD player CL5 in order of preference

  • 2865, 0535, 3995, 2985, 2305, 4165, 3055, 3685, 3825, 2165, 0905, 0895, 0725, 0715, 0365, 4275

GE Universal Remote Codes for Sony Blu-Ray Player

GE Universal Remote Codes for Sony Blu-Ray Player CL3 in order of preference

  • 2305, 4165, 4275

GE Universal Remote Codes for Sony Blu-Ray Player CL4 in order of preference

  • 2305, 4165, 4275

GE Universal Remote Codes for Sony Blu-Ray Player CL5 in order of preference

  • 2305, 4165, 4275

GE Universal Remote Codes for Sony Blu-Ray Player CL6 in order of preference

  • 2305, 4165, 4275

GE Universal Remote Codes for Sony Receiver

  • 67841

Ge universal remote manual download

There are several models of the GE universal remote control. And each one has its own manual. Fortunately for us, JASCO has digital versions of all the GE universal remote controls that they sell. Click here to visit their website, where you can select your specific model and download a digital copy of its manual.

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