Using a third-party replacement remote is OK when your original remote control has been broken or damaged. It’s now possible for Roku-built-in smart TVs too. If you use a TCL Roku TV and want to use a universal remote, here are universal remote codes for your Roku TV and programming guidance by brand.
The most popular and widely used universal remote brands are General Electric (GE), RCA, Philips, Onn, etc. I think that you may have any one of them, but if you can’t find the codes for the remote control brand you are using, don’t hesitate to mention it here in the comment box, I’ll add the missing one the next day.
What are the universal remote codes for TCL Roku TV?
General Electric – GE
6171 is the GE universal remote code for TCL Roku TVs. This code can program all the CL4, CL4, and CL6 remotes.
CL is the short form of code list, and each GE remote belongs to one of the CL3, CL4, CL5, and CL6 categories. Since there is only one code available for all the models, you need not worry about compatibility; try this code and pair the GE remote to your TV.
How to program the GE remote to TCL Roku TV?
- Press and hold the SETUP button on the remote until it’s RED light on the top turns ON
- Press and release the TV button located at the top of the remote
- Enter the code 6171 using the number keys
- The RED light will turn OFF
- Point the remote to your TV and test all the buttons are working fine
Philips remote codes
If you are using the Philips remote, manufactured by ByJasco or General Electric, you can use the same code of GE remote and the same programming instructions.
RCA Remote codes for TCL Roku TV
We have to select the codes based on the revision number of your remote.
| Revision NUmber | Remote Codes |
|---|---|
| R341U1 | 61514 |
| R271U2/U1 | 44211 |
If you are trying to use other revision numbers for TCL TV, use the following codes.
These codes can be used for Roku and non-Roku TCL smart TVs.
- 2434
- 4398
- 3183
- 2429
- 3426
- 3847
- 2414
- 0898
- 4178
How to program the RCA universal remote to TCL Roku TV?
Insert a fresh pair of batteries into the remote and get ready with the code to be used.
- Press and hold the TV button on the remote. The POWER button will illuminate
- Continue to hold the TV button and enter the 4- or 5-digit code
- Keep holding the TV button
- Is the POWER button lit? The entered code is correct
- If it blinks 4 times, you have entered the wrong code. Try another code
- When your remote gives a positive result, test the buttons on the remote with your TV.
ONN remote codes for TCL Roku TV
- 3532
- 2493
- 2479
- 3004
- 2490
- 2057
Pairing ONN remote to TCL Roku TV
- Press and hold the PROGRAM button until the power button lights up RED color
- Press the TV button on the remote. The POWER button light indicator blinks once and stays ON
- Enter any one of the 4-digit codes
- The POWER button RED light indicator shuts off when you enter the correct code
- If the RED light is still ON, it means you entered an invalid code
Once you are finished, test the buttons by pointing the remote to the TV.
Conclusion
There are so many third-party universal remotes for Roku TV on the market; some of them come pre-programmed or can be paired with the help of a dedicated mobile application. But here in this post, I listed the most popular and widely used remotes for TCL Roku software-enabled smart TVs, such as GE, RCA, Onn, Philips, etc.
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