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How to program an RCA Universal Remote to a Vizio TV Without or with codes

How to program an RCA Universal remote to a vizio tv with or without codes

If you possess both an RCA universal remote and a Vizio TV, you’re in luck! Controlling your Vizio TV using the RCA remote is a straightforward process, even if you’re not privy to the TV’s specific codes. 

In this guide, we’ll unveil the art of programming your RCA universal remote for your Vizio TV using Auto Code Search and Direct Code Entry.

If you have an RCA universal remote and a Vizio TV, you can easily program the remote to control your TV without having to know the TV’s codes. This is done using the Auto Code search feature on the remote.

In the guide below, we will walk you through the steps on how to program your RCA universal remote to your Vizio TV using Auto Code Search.

How to program a GE Universal Remote for a Vizio TV without codes, step-by-step

  • Step 1: Manually turn on your Vizio TV.
  • Step 2: Point the RCA universal remote control at the Vizio TV.
  • Step 3: Press and hold the “TV button” first with one finger.
  • Step 4: While still holding the “TV button”, press and hold the “Power button” with another finger until the Power button (or LED) turns on.
  • Step 5: After the Power button (or LED) lights up, release both buttons.
  • Step 6: Next, press and hold the “Play button” for about five seconds until your Vizio TV turns off. During these five seconds, the RCA universal remote will test a batch of 10 codes on your Vizio TV.
  • Step 7: If your Vizio TV doesn’t turn off after five seconds, first release the play button, then press and hold it again for another five seconds.
  • Step 8: Release the Play button as soon as your Vizio TV turns off.
  • Step 9: Now press the rewind button (or reverse button) once every five seconds until your Vizio TV turns back on.
  • Step 10: Once your Vizio TV turns on, stop pressing the Rewind button.
  • Step 11: Finally, press the Stop button to save the RCA universal remote control settings.
How to program an RCA universal remote by Auto Code Search

How to program a RCA Universal Remote to a Vizio TV with codes – Direct Code Entry

This method requires entering a code, one at a time from the code list below. Visit the code list below to see the list of codes for Vizio TVs.

  • Step 1: Manually turn on your TV.
  • Step 2: Press and hold the “TV button” (for about 5 seconds) until the “Power button” (or LED) illuminates. Don’t let go of the TV button.
  • Step 3: While still holding the “TV button”, type the first code for your Vizio TV (from the Vizio TV codes list below).
  • Step 4: The codes can be 2, 3, 4, or 5 digits depending on the universal remote control version.
  • Step 5: Keep holding the TV button and check if the Power button (or LED) is lit.
  • Step 6: If the Power key (or LED) stays lit without flashing, that means you have entered the correct code.
  • Step 7: In that case, you can release the TV button and start testing the various control functions of your Vizio TV on your RCA universal remote.
  • Step 8: Sometimes, not all of the Vizio TV functions may work. In that case, you have to reprogram the RCA universal remote with the next code for the TV.
  • Step 9: If you entered the wrong code, the Power button will blink four times.
  • Step 10: In that case, continue holding the TV button and re-enter another code.
  • Step 11: Repeat this process until you find the correct code for your Vizio TV that enables all its functions.
How to program an RCA universal remote control with codes

List of RCA universal remote codes for Vizio TV

Vizio TV RCA universal remote control code table

Number of digitsCodes
2-digit01, 02, 10, 12, 17, 19
3-digit (CL3)004, 011, 113, 502, 505, 627
4-digit (CL4)0030, 0056, 0117, 0128, 0178, 0205, 0864,
0885, 0891, 0912, 1004, 1017, 1078, 1204,
1207, 1224, 1292, 1499, 1756, 1758, 1783,
2512, 2707, 2757, 3145, 3415, 3758
5-digit (CL5)01377, 10117, 10120, 10178, 10864,
10885, 11756, 11758, 12247, 12512,
12757, 12707, 13415, 13758
2-digit, 3-digit, 4-digit and 5-digit RCA universal remote control codes for Vizio TVs

RCA universal remote codes for Vizio tv

Note that Vizio TVs may also use 2-digit and 3-digit codes. However, the 2-digit or 3-digit codes may not be accepted by the remote. To make the 2 digit or 3 digit codes work, put 00 before them.

2-Digit Vizio TV Remote Codes

01, 02, 10, 12, 17, and 19

3-Digit Vizio TV Remote Codes

004, 011, 113, 502, 505, 627

4-Digit Vizio TV Remote Codes

0030, 0056, 0117, 0128, 0178, 0205, 0864, 0885, 0891, 0912, 1004, 1017, 1078, 1204, 1207, 1224, 1292, 1499, 1756, 1758, 1783, 2512, 2707, 2757, 3145, 3415, 3758

5-Digit Vizio TV Remote Codes

01377, 10117, 10120, 10178, 10864, 10885, 11756, 11758, 12247, 12512, 12757, 12707, 13415, 13758

RCA universal remote 5 digit codes for Vizio TV

01377, 10117, 10120, 10178, 10864, 10885, 11756, 11758, 12247, 12512, 12757, 12707, 13415, 13758

List Of RCA Remote Codes For Vizio Tv

RCA Remote Revision NumberRCA Codes For Vizio TV
2558211756 , 10864 , 11758 , 10885
256122757 , 2707 , 1756 , 1758 , 0885 , 0864
318620864 , 1756 , 1758 , 0885
2594712757 , 11758 , 11756 , 13415 , 12512 , 13758 ,12707 ,
2564110885 , 10864 , 13758 , 12757 , 12512 , 11758 , 11756
2601112757 , 13758 , 1758
262072757 , 2707 , 1758 , 3758
317941756 , 1758 , 1499 , 0885 , 0864
271U120111 , 40412 , 35011 , 80016
2028150885 , 1758
2621112757 , 13758 , 11758
2004711756 , 11758 , 10885 , 10864
2017411758 , 11756 , 10864 , 10885 ,
2047311756 , 10864 , 10885 , 11758
2047411756 , 11758 , 10885 , 10864
20018911756 , 10864 , 11758 , 10885
2005211756 , 10864 , 11758 , 10885
315031758
2539411756 , 11758 , 10885 , 10864
2030111756 , 10885 , 11758 , 10864
2565110885 , 10864 , 13758 , 11758 , 11756 , 12757 , 12512
2569331544 , 23155 , 36333 , 23161 , 26455 , 15111 , 15144
2040111756 , 11758 , 10885 , 10864
2003711756 , 11758 , 10885 , 10864
2002211756 , 11758 , 10885 , 10864
2559212757 , 10885 , 11756 , 13758 , 10864 , 12512 , 11758
2560411758 , 11756 , 13758 , 10885 , 10864 , 12512 , 12757
253840885 , 1756 , 1758 , 0864 , 2707 , 2757
2597211756 , 11758 , 13758 , 12512 , 13415 , 12707 , 12757 ,
2610211756 , 11758 , 13758 , 13415 , 10885 , 12757 , 12512 , 12707 ,
List Of RCA Remote Codes For Vizio Tv

Frequently asked questions

How do I program my RCA universal remote to my Vizio TV without a code?

Yes, you can program an RCA universal remote to a Vizio TV without a code. Simply follow this step by step tutorial about programming an RCA universal remote using the auto-programming method.

How do I find my Vizio TV code?

Check out the detailed list of Vizio TV codes listed above.

How do I find my 4 digit code?

Check out the comprehensive list of 4-digit Vizio TV codes listed above.

Why won’t my Vizio TV connect to a universal remote?

Your Vizio TV may not connect to a universal remote control for the following reason.

  1. You are not performing the programming process correctly.
  2. Your Vizio TV is not compatible with the universal remote control or vice versa.
  3. You are not using the correct programming codes for your Vizio TV.

How to control my Vizio TV without a remote?

If you’ve misplaced or broken your Vizio TV remote, you can use the physical buttons on the TV or set up a universal remote control for the television. Alternatively, you can turn your phone into a TV controller by installing the Vizio SmartCast app from the Play Store. There are also other third-party remote control apps in the Google Play store.

How to reset the RCA universal remote?

If the RCA universal remote does not connect to the TV or does not respond, you can reset it. Here’s a detailed post on how to reset your RCA universal remote control.

  • First, remove the remote batteries 
  • Then press and hold the number 1 key. 
  • Next release the key and replace the batteries. 
  • Now, push the power button or the ON/OFF button to turn on the light. 
  • You can now reconfigure the remote to work with your television.

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