How to Program BOSE Universal Remote: A Simple Guide with Codes and Tips

If you’ve ever struggled to find the right BOSE Universal Remote codes or wondered how to set it up, you’re in the right place. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to program your remote and control your devices like a pro. Whether it’s your TV, DVD player, soundbar, or cable box, we’ve got the latest 3-digit, 4-digit, and 5-digit codes, plus easy steps and helpful troubleshooting advice. Let’s get started!

Why Use a BOSE Universal Remote?

A BOSE Universal Remote lets you control multiple devices with just one tool. No more juggling different remotes for your TV, soundbar, or gaming system. It’s simple to use and can make your home entertainment setup much easier to manage.

How to Program Your BOSE Universal Remote Manually

Programming your BOSE Universal Remote is straightforward. You’ll need the remote, its manual (or this guide), and the correct code for your device. Follow these steps:

1. Find Your Device Code
   Check the code booklet that came with your BOSE system or look up codes online for your device brand (e.g., Samsung, Sony, LG). Write down the 3, 4, or 5-digit code for reference.
2. Turn On Your Device
   Use the device’s own power button (like your TV or DVD player) to switch it on.
3. Press and Hold the Source Button
   On your BOSE remote, find the button for the device you want to control (e.g., TV or CBL-SAT). Press and hold it until all six source buttons light up. Let go when they glow.
4. Enter the Code
   Type the code using the number keys on your remote. Then press the VOL+ button.
5. Check the Response
   • If the six buttons blink three times, the code didn’t work. Double-check the number and try again.
   • If only the device button stays lit, the code might be correct. Test it by pressing VOL+ again.
6. Test the Controls
   • For TVs or DVD players: Press the Menu button and use the arrow keys to move around.
   • For cable/satellite boxes: Press the GUIDE button and test the arrows.
   • For gaming systems: Use the arrow keys to see if it responds.
   • Press Back or Forward to test navigation.
7. Save the Settings
   If it works, press Exit to lock in the code. You’re all set!
8. If It Doesn’t Work
   Try scanning for a code: Press VOL+ repeatedly to cycle through codes for your brand. Test with a function button (like Play or Menu) after each try. Keep going until one works. If all six buttons blink three times, there are no more codes to try for that brand.

Latest BOSE Universal Remote Codes (Updated for 2025)

Here are some common codes to get you started. Be sure to match them to your device brand and type (TV, DVD, etc.). If these don’t work, search online or check your manual for more options.

Codes For LG Smart TV

10017	10030	10037	10109
10163	10178	10361	10370
10556	10698	10714	10715
10856	11178	11265	11423
11447	11663	1768	11842
12182	12358	12424	12731
12834

Codes For Samsung Smart TV

10030	10037	10163	10178
10370	10519	10556	10618
10650	10702	10812	11060
11235	11249	11312	11458
11584	11619	11630	11903
12051	12094

Codes For Vizio TV

10054	10864	10885
11756	11758

Codes For Bose

0672

Bose Universal Remote Codes List

Brand Name	BOSE Remote Codes
A.R. Systems.	1009
Akai	0098
Acentic	6373
Acer	1652
Akiba	0040
Accent	1845
Admiral	0182
Aim	1849
Akito	0892
Acoustic Solutions	2004
Airis	2661
Alba	0043
Alkos	1851
Adcom	0029
Aiwa	0406
Akira	2663
Akura	0042
AEG	2660
Allstar	1021
Amstrad	0063
Andersson	3001
Aiko	0038
Agfaphoto.	3971
All-Tel	2665
Anitech	0070
AOC	0137
Anam National	0068
Arc en Ciel	0894
Agora	4619
888	02250
Anglo	1029
arctic	6098
Ansonic	1030
Arena	3612
Ad-notam	04640
Aomni	03796
Advent	01754
Arçelik.	5893
Aristona	0082
Ardem	1853
Apex Digital	01550
ART	2670
Affinity	06190
America	09172
Astar	03127
Atyme	23283
Amoisonic	01027
Atvio	06133
Asus	04030
Audiovox	00105
Ario	07710
Audiosonic	00103
Avera	10673
Atak	10715
Axess	10359
Auria	04770
Audinac	00888
B & O	05274
Bang & Olufsen	00118
BBK	01055
Avol	04037
Aventura	02561
BGH	03478
Blue Light	06152
BenQ	02391
B Vision	08292
Basic Line	00121
Blue Sky	00134
Broksonic	00184
Bolva	23569
Blu:sens	03088
BuBuGao	02398
Casio	00192
Bravis	04245
Calypso	11032
CCE	00192
Challenger	03070
Changhong	01766
Celera	01900
Christie	06567
CloudWalker	28727
Champion	02647
Claris	06616
Coby	02056
Conia	01806
Continental	04261
Commercial Solutions	02427
Crosley	00074
Continental Electric	09173
Contex	04280
Curtis	01897
Craig	00161
Cytron	01594
Crown Mustang	01789
Daewoo	00092
Curtis Mathes	00039
Daytek	02024
Delta Electronics	31933
Digitrex	01808

Disney	02440
DNS	09059
Dukane	07825
Durabrand	02191
Dumont	00256
Dynex	03686
Eagle Kingdom Technology	10810
Electric Mirror	04894
Electrograph	02534
Eiki	00873
Electron	01898
EKT	10809
Electrohome	00381
Elektra	01132
Elite	00274
Element	03682
Envision	00278
Epworth	09234
Emerson	00236
Erisson	04115
Epson	02108
EQD	05411
EQD Auria	05412
Extrovision	30827
ESA	02420
eTec	10668
Fair Mate	06083
Fluid	04827
Favi	07763
Fujimaro	02746
Fisher	00154
Funai	00179
Fusion	02748
Furrion	11342
Futura	00314
Gateway	01168
GE	00027
Gibralter	00333
General Electric	01885
Global	02033
GFM	04001
GPX	01720
GHIA	31594
Goldstar	00056
H-Buster	05926
Harper	10703
Haier	01767
Helios	02436
Hewlett Packard	01671
Hannspree	03236
Himitsu	02158
Hightong	22738
Hitech	01826
Hisense	02159
HP	02271
Hitachi	00145
HQS	04364
HKPro	30824
Hyundai	01206
iLo	02464
Insignia	02471
InFocus	00995
iRIS	04055
Inteq	00893
iSymphony	03863
IRT	01830
JCM	04630
JVC	00053
Jensen	00405
Kalley	10154
KDS	03383
KC	09223
Kenmore	02493
Ken Brown	02620
Knoll Systems	02447
KLH	00408
Konka	01235
LeEco	23006
Lexus	06146
Legend	00940
LG	00511
Lodgingstar	04868
Liberton	04248
LXI	00148
Lloyd’s	00195
MAG	03384
Magnum	01255
Magnavox	00054
Master-G	02997
Marantz	00128
Matsushita	00478
Maxent	02434
Memorex	00037
MB Quart	03792
Midland	00493
Microsonic	04673
Mitsui	03847
Miray	04998
Misakai	07712
Misakae	10276

Mitsubishi Electric	09071
Mitsubishi	00150
Mystery	04909
Mx Onda	01629
Naoki	06147
NEC	00170
Naxa	03571
NEX	03694
NetTV	02539
Nexus Electronics	04032
Nexus	01582
Nimbro	04143
Nikko	00529
Nordmende	00537
Noblex	00534
North Tech	23351
Norcent	01838
NuVision	03355
oCOSMO	10275
Olevia	05964
Optimus	00546
Optique	06677
Onn	03472
Otic	02443
Orion	00549
Panasonic	00051
Pantel	04978
Panavox	04496
PARK	04065
Pantel	04978
Peerless	22978
Peerless-AV	22977
Philips	00081
Philco	00030
Philips Magnavox	05965
Pioneer	00166
Premier	01353
Planar	03573
Portland	00582
Polaroid	02163
Prima	00586
Proscan	00883
Promethean	10771
Pulsar	00599
Proview	02133
Pyle	02421
Pyle Home	05674
QFX	23019
Quasar	00055
QuantumFX	05970
Qumi	28974
RCA	00047
Recco	01828
Roku	02457
RevolutionHD	03687
Runco	00632
Riviera	10812
Sampo	00032
Sankey	10257
Samsung	00060
Sceptre	02541
Sanyo	00159
Sansei	00946
Sansui	00067
Seiki	06024
Seiko Epson	05721
Scott	00309
Seiko	04451
Sears	00146
Semp	00949
Sens	05143
Semp Toshiba	05722
Seura	05015
Serie Dorada	02906
Sharp	00093

Sigmac	05138
Silo	05740
SkyVue	22772
Siragon	09109
Silo Digital	05977
Skyworth	01424
Sony	00000
Sole	05978
Spectroniq	03385
Soneview	09177
Speler	08195
STI	06483
Squareview	00706
Sungpo	23376
SunBriteTV	03117
Supersonic	02544
Superscan	02222
SVA	01813
Supra	00727
Suzuki	08893
Suzuki Time	06011
Symphonic	00171
Sylvania	00024
Syntax	02432
SZK	06013
TAG	05190
Tatung	00049
Taki	06148
TCL	02231
Technics	00250
Technicolor	04578
Tecnomaster	10647
Thomson	00771
Telefunken	00757
Tonomac	03425
TNCi	01736
Tophouse	02157
Tosaki	06145
Toshiba	00156
Tyler	32064
TruTech	03444
U-max	31089
Upstar	09178
V7 Videoseven	01986
Vidao	10667
Venturer	01518
Viewsonic	01805
Vidikron	00814
VisionQuest	04494
Viore	03579
Vividtouch	23437
Vivitek	05995
Vuon	04421
W Box Technologies	10796
Wards	00187
Westinghouse	02258
Watson	00822
Wyse	02422
White Westinghouse	00830
WEHCO Video	6174
Windstream	6175
Windjammer Cable	6178
Wavevision	7664
WOW!	8179
Xfinity	8096
Xoceco	02430
Yes	1672
Zinwell	1994
Zenith	00017
Zito Media	6177
ZyXEL	3770
ZTE	4702
Wegener	3821
Westman Communications	5030
WideOpenWest	4436

Troubleshooting: Fixing Common Problems

Running into issues? Don’t worry—try these simple fixes:

1. Check the Batteries
   Dead batteries are often the culprit. Swap them out for fresh ones and test again.
2. Confirm Programming
   If you just got your remote or reset it, make sure you followed the steps correctly. Go back and try again if needed.
3. Device Compatibility
   Not every device works with a universal remote. Check your manual or Bose’s website to see if your gadget is supported.
4. Clear the Path
   Point the remote directly at the device with nothing blocking it (like furniture or decorations).
5. Clean the Remote
   Dust or dirt can mess with the buttons. Wipe it gently with a soft cloth.
6. Reset the Remote
   Still no luck? Reset it to factory settings (check your manual for how) and start over.
7. Avoid Interference
   Nearby devices like fluorescent lights or other remotes might confuse the signal. Move them away and try again.
8. Test More Codes
   If one code fails, try others for your brand until you find a match.
9. Ask for Help
   If nothing works, contact BOSE support or visit their online forums for advice.

Here is a video guide to help you program your BOSE Universal Remote

Final Thoughts

Programming your BOSE Universal Remote doesn’t have to be hard. With the right code and a few simple steps, you’ll have full control over your home entertainment in no time. If you hit a snag, use the troubleshooting tips or try a different code. Now, grab your remote and enjoy the convenience of one-click control!

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