Are HP remotes universal?

Your HP TV may have come with a universal TV remote control that controls most satellite, cable, DVD, VCR, and many other home entertainment products. The User Guide for your TV explains how to set-up your HP remote control and what brands it can control.

Can you replace remotes for TVs?

If you would like to replace your television remote with one that is exactly the same, you will need to obtain a replacement directly from the manufacturer. Unless your remote has a defect and is under warranty, it will charge you a replacement fee, and you will have to pay shipping.

Are there universal remotes for TVs?

By using a single universal TV remote, you are able to control your television, DVD player, Blu-ray player, home theater, game consoles, streaming devices and much more. Universal remote controls from One For All work with brands such as LG, Panasonic, Philips and Sony, and most of your home entertainment devices.

Can a remote control be repaired?

Even if some of the keys have stopped working or have to be pushed really hard, they can be fixed. The most common problem has to do with the keypad’s conductivity with the circuit board. Open up the remote, clean it out, and apply a new coat of conductive paint to get the keys working again.

Can I use a different remote for my smart TV?

A smart TV can use a universal remote, and it can pair with a television just as easily as the original remote that came with it. All users have to do is program their universal remote to their TV for it to be useful. Universal remotes can offer you the same features, if not more, as the smart remote your TV came with.

How can I control my TV with a different remote?

Here is an example of likely steps:

1. Turn on your TV or another device you wish to control.
2. Press and release the DEVICE button on your remote associated with the product you want to control (TV, etc.).
3. Press the Device Button again, as well as the POWER button at the same time.
4. Release both buttons.

How do I setup my HP universal remote?

Hold down Device button on the remote control for 5 seconds until the device light blinks, and then release the Device button. The device light blinks one more time and then remains lit indicating the remote control is in programming mode. Enter the first four-digit code for your brand.

Can you just buy a new remote?

If you lost your remote control, or it has stopped working, then you don’t have to buy a device-specific replacement. There are universal remotes that are compatible with multiple devices, and there are even mobile apps you can use as a remote control until you buy a new one.

Does any remote work with any TV?

They’re not brand specific, so you can program universal remote controls and use them with any device model from almost every electronics manufacturer. Most universal remotes work with multiple devices, so they can control your TV, cable box, and other peripherals such as DVD players and streaming devices.