GE Cl5 Universal Remote Codes

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If you are trying to program a GE universal remote, the first step is to find its code list version. This guide is the complete resource for all remotes that use the CL5 (Code List 5).

Complete GE CL5 Code Lists

Find Your GE Remote Control Codes

To check your remote, remove the battery cover. You should see a small white sticker inside labeled “CL5.” If you see this, you are in the right place.

A Quick Note on Model Numbers: You may also see model numbers like 24922 or 7252 on your remote. These are specific models that use the CL5 list. The codes in this guide are the correct ones for your remote.

This article provides the complete CL5 code list and two simple, step-by-step methods to program any device.

How to Program Your GE CL5 Remote

Before starting, please make sure the device you want to program (e.g., your TV or cable box) is turned on.

Method 1: The Direct Code Method (Fastest)

This is the most common and reliable method.

  1. Press and hold the SETUP button on the GE remote until the red indicator light on the remote turns on and stays on.
  2. Release the SETUP button.
  3. Press the device button you wish to program (e.g., TV, CBL/SAT, DVD/BLU-RAY, AUDIO). The red light will blink once and then stay on.
  4. Find your brand and code in the complete lists below. Using the number pad, enter the first 4-digit code listed for your brand.
  5. If the code is correct, the red indicator light on the remote will turn off.
    • Pro-Tip: If the red light blinks rapidly and stays on, you have entered a code that is not in the CL5 library. Simply re-enter the correct 4-digit code.
  6. Point the remote at your device and press the POWER button. If the device turns off, you are done!
  7. If it doesn’t turn off, repeat steps 1-6 with the next code for your brand.

Method 2: The ‘No-Code’ Auto-Search (Guaranteed)

Use this method if your brand is not listed or if none of the codes worked.

  1. Manually turn on your device.
  2. Press and hold the SETUP button until the red indicator light turns on and stays on.
  3. Press the DEVICE button (e.g., TV) for the device you want to control. The light will blink once and stay on.
  4. Point the remote at your device. Press and release the POWER button. The remote will send the first “off” signal.
  5. Wait 2 seconds. Press the POWER button again. The remote will send the next code.
  6. Continue pressing and releasing the POWER button every 2 seconds. The red light will blink each time you press it.
  7. CRITICAL STEP: The moment your device turns off, STOP pressing the POWER button.
  8. Press the OK (or ENTER) button to lock in the code. The red light will turn off.

Troubleshooting & Advanced FAQ

What’s the difference between programming a Roku TV and a Roku Stick?

A Roku TV (made by brands like TCL or Hisense) is a television. You program it using the TV button and the TV codes above. A Roku Streaming Stick is a separate media player. You must program it using a different device button (like CBL/SAT or AUX) and the Roku codes.

How do I program a TV/DVD Combo device?

You must program it twice. First, program the TV button using the TV codes. Second, program the DVD button using the DVD codes for the same brand. You will then use the TV button to control volume/channels and the DVD button to control playback.

How do I reset my GE CL5 remote to factory settings?

Press and hold the SETUP button until the red light stays on. Press 9-8-1. The red light will blink four times to confirm the reset. All your programmed codes will be erased.

The Auto-Search turned my TV off, but the buttons still don’t work right. 

The search likely locked onto a partial code. This is common. Restart the Auto-Search (Method 2). When your device turns off, do not press OK. Instead, let the remote keep searching (by pressing POWER again) until the device turns back on. This can sometimes find a more complete code.

Conclusion

We hope this comprehensive guide and the complete CL5 code lists helped you program your GE universal remote. Using the Direct Code method is fastest, but the Auto-Search is a powerful tool to find any code. If you have feedback or need a code for a brand not listed here, please let us know.

2 thoughts on “GE Cl5 Universal Remote Codes”

  1. Hello, I have some bad news for You about the info having to do with the GE CL5 remote program instructions shared here on this sight for the “Sanyo DVD Player”. I have fallowed all thew instructions and codes here on the sight and have had no luck in getting it to work as described by both programming with and without the codes.

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