Nothing is more aggravating than loosing an important remote. Not only is it inconvenient to loose a remote, but sometimes it can totally destroy the functionality of a device. Luckily, it is relatively easy to find a universal remote that you can program to "talk" to your electronics.The most accurate place to find universal remote codes is in your appliance's manual or on the company's website.
. Most major electronics brands, such as Philips, RCA and GE have an entire website section dedicated to universal remote codes. Simply select your country, product and model number to find the code. However, this is not always possible. If you purchased a discount brand, you may have difficulty finding the code from the manufacturer.If you cannot find your appliance's specific code, choose a universal remote that comes with a substantial manual. Many higher-quality universal remotes come with a booklet that gives remote codes, even for less well-known brands. While many people are tempted by inexpensive, Dollar Store type universal remotes, it is always best to choose a remote from a reputable company in order to ensure functionality. In most cases, you get what you pay for. Do not go to the hassle of programing a new remote just to have it die on you after a week of use!After finding a remote and your device's code, you must program the remote with the code. Your new remote should come with instructions, but if you are really lost, there are actually YouTube videos available on how to program a universal remote. If you are in truly dire straights and have lost your remote manual, you can probably find the remote's manual online, especially if you bought a major brand remote.Do not let loosing a remote ruin you expensive TV or stereo system - buy a universal remote, find your device's code and program the remote so it can work with your electronics. More reference links: http://www.urc.philips.com/ http://www.reference.com/motif/computers/insignia-tv-remote-codes
