Home Theater Remote Codes

Home theaters are a lot more convenient with a universal remote that controls all your components. But while anyone can buy a home theater remote control, not everyone has the patience to tinker with home theater remote codes to get it working. You have to figure out remote codes for various equipment manufacturers and how to integrate them in a single device.

A universal remote control uses infrared rays to communicate with different devices. The codes tell it where to direct your commands. In a typical Canadian home theater, there are at least five different devices that can be controlled with a remote, so accurate remote control coding is necessary. Most Canadian home theater remote suppliers can program it for you, so you don’t have to enter the codes yourself.

However, when you start adding new equipment, it often takes a while to program it again. You may be able to find home theater remote codes in the user manuals, but most of them come with their own remotes and don’t need to be programmed. Unless you don’t mind keeping two remotes around, you’ll have to find the right code to integrate the new gadget into your controller.

There are many Canadian home theater sites offering home theater remote codes for most of the major manufacturers. If you have a lesser-known brand, you can also call your dealer and ask about remote control programming. Make sure to get the accurate figures, as some devices can ‘lock’ when you enter the wrong codes.