How to Program RCA R26211 Universal Remote?

This is the setup guide for the RCA R26211 universal remote control, but note that it also applies to many other types of remotes.

Step #1: Turn the Device ON

The device must be turned on to pair, usually devices have a power button on it, use it to turn it on.

Step #2: Find Specific Device Code

You may not know, but you can find a list of device codes in your owner's manual.

If you've lost them, you can find them at this "Lookup Remote Control Code" tool. If you're looking for instructions for another brand of remote, use this tool to look it up.

Step #3: Press Down the Code Search Button

Most RCA universal remotes have a Code Search Button for easy device pairing. If you don’t see that in your controller, you’ll find buttons with icons meant to represent the component you’re trying to connect, like DVD players or TVs. Our team urges you to keep pressing on that until you see the light in the power button. 

Step #4: Enter the Right Device Code

Don’t let go just yet unless you see the light on the RCA remote. The blinking in the controller means that it’s in Pairing Mode, so our team recommends to carefully watch out for this indicator. 

Continue pressing the same button while selecting the appropriate RCA R26211 universal remote codes. RCA remote codes are typically 4 to 5 digits long, and it highly depends on which type you have. In this case, almost all RCA R26211 codes consist of five digits.

The controller’s indicator will blink four times if you have already reached the end of the RCA code. If you don’t see it there, the device you have most likely won’t work with the remote.

Step #5: Check if the Entered Code is Correct

The remote programming isn’t done yet unless you confirm that the code and the component match and work perfectly. In this step, check if the power button still lights up. If it does, that could only mean that the code was entered appropriately. 

Step #6: Stop and Save Changes

After confirming the lights [1] in the indicator, all you need to do is press the stop button on the remote. By doing this, all the configuration changes you made will be saved in the controller’s system, and it’ll work accordingly the next time you access it. 

However, if you see the power indicator blinking at least four times after this process, it means that the RCA R26211 universal remote codes or the procedure you did before this step were wrong. We suggest reviewing the previous steps and making sure that you didn’t miss anything.

Step #7: Test RCA Universal Remote Functions

But just to be sure, we highly recommend testing several device commands to confirm the successful integration. If your component is a television set, it’s crucial to check if the power button triggers the opening and closing of the system. 

Don’t forget to check if you can adjust the TV volume through the remote and if you can access all the menu options without any problems. Ensure that everything works fine before wrapping this up so that you wouldn’t have to face any issues in the future while using the controller. 

To learn about other setup methods, you can read here.

To download device codes list file pdf, download them here.