Programming the Universal Remote Control to a Vizio Soundbar

Vizio soundbars are some of the most promising audio devices out there vouched for by many audiophiles. These soundbars usually come with a different separate remote control. But if you lose the remote control or it fails to work, infrared wireless remotes can be programmed with a Vizio Soundbar.

Fortunately, it’s very easy to set up a universal remote control for Vizio soundbars. Our team will show you how in this guide.

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Programming the Universal Remote Control to Control Vizio Soundbar

It only takes a while to set up the connection between a universal remote control and a Vizio soundbar.  Follow these steps closely for a seamless connection.

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  1. Turn the Vizio Soundbar on.
  2. Point your universal remote control towards the Vizio soundbar.
  3. Select “Menu” on the remote and press the button of “Setting,” then go for the “Program Remote”. Afterwards, choose “sound” or any other options depending on the device you want to program.
  4. The mini light on the remote control should flicker four times if the steps above have been properly done.
  5. Enter any code from the above list and press enter. If the code is right, the light will eventually turn off.

Setting Up Codes for the Universal Remote Control to Control the Vizio Soundbar

After completing the above steps, you can proceed with setting up the code to move further along. 

  1. Look for the “PROG” button on the universal remote control and press it down until a tiny LED light flickers. 
  2. Choose the “Soundbar” option.
  3. Look for the correct code corresponding to the Vizio Soundbar and enter it in the given space.
  4. The light would go off if the code is correct.

Setting Up Vizio Soundbar Universal Remote Using a Keycode Method to Work on a TV

  1. Turn on the device.
  2. The next step is to press TV on the Vizio Soundbar Universal Remote Control.
  3. Press the “Setup button” and hold it until the light flashes (it means the remote is in “learning mode”).
  4. Now enter the code from the programming manual.
  5. After these steps, point your remote towards the TV. Press the power button and then release.
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Now, you can use your Vizio Soundbar Universal remote control to operate your television as well without the need for an extra TV remote.

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Programming the Vizio Soundbar Universal Remote Control Using the Code Search

The key code for controlling the device can easily be set up by searching for the codes. In manual search, every single code is looked over and checked if it works for the device. Here are the following steps;

  1. Turn on the device.
  2. Then, press and hold the “Setup” button.
  3. Add 9-9-1 as code.
  4. Hold down the “Power button” on the Universal Remote Control and then press the Channel up until the part where the device to be programmed turns off. 
  5. If this works, your Vizio soundbar Universal Remote Control can control another device as well.

Fundamental Fixing by Verizon Fios

If you have programmed your device to operate with Vizio Soundbar universal remote codes, but some keys are lacking function (e.g. Vol, Mute, A/V), you can follow these steps:

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  • Press and hold the keys of “OK” and “*” at the same time. The red light would go blinking and will stay illuminated.
  • After that, press and hold the key that is not working correctly. So, the remote would try alternate codes in a second.
  • When the TV responds correctly, release the key.
  • The final step is to press the “OK” keys. This would save the settings automatically.
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Checking the Universality of your Vizio Soundbar Remote Control

Your Vizio Soundbar remote control might have the function to operate other devices as well, so it would become a universal remote control itself. This function can be checked by looking for your Vizio Soundbar remote control. Next is to look for the options of ‘Set’ and then ‘Mode.’ If these two functions are present in your Vizio remote control, you would be able to control other devices with your Vizio Soundbar Universal Remote Control.

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Remote Control Codes

There are these codes that 100% work with the Vizio Soundbar. In addition they also work on Comcast Remote Control, S10-13, U-Verse, Uverse, Verizon Fios, and Atlas 1056B03.

4-Digit Codes

  • 0883
  • 1517
  • 0660

5-Digit Codes

  • 31517
  • 11144
  • 32454
  • 31975

If you are using a specific brand, you can check the following pages too! 

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Willie Greer
Willie Greer
Willie Greer is the founder of The Product Analyst. A cinephile, he has made it a personal quest to achieve the awesomest home theater possible. He now shares what he has learned through the years on the site, and has enlisted the help of tech-savvy colleagues in providing more insight about today’s most sought-after gadgets.