It’s a trend that makes our home very smarter by taking full control over the devices using a single control system. After the launch of so many AI-based services like Amazon Alexa, Google Home, etc, it makes very easier and smarter to control different home-based electronic devices. One kind of device is the universal remote control. As we discussed in another article here, we are talking about a little bit of expansion of that post.
One Remote Control For Multiple TVs
Yes, it’s now possible for you to use the same remote control with multiple Televisions at your home. The device called universal remote control comes in this space. There are a hell lot of remotes are available in the market. While using the same remote control programmed with the different TVs using someone of the apt codes for the device, it should work. There are some specific procedures that should be done in order to pair the remote control.
The maximum number of TVs a universal remote can control
The number of TVs that can control with a single remote is based on the manufacturer of the remote. Some remotes are capable to handle up to 15 devices. But there are so many remotes available that can only operate the smart and non-smart TVs. But it’s a limited one. So many universal remotes like GE universal remote which can be able to program the different TVs like Samsung TV, Sony TV, Philips TV, Westinghouse, Vizio TV, etc with some program codes. Don’t mess up with the codes whether it is a mixture of digit or alphanumeric codes. It’s just numeric codes just like 3251, 1254m 0215, etc. Most of the codes are available in 4 digits. But, you should find the codes based on the brand of the TV you are using.
The strategies that we should follow to program the universal third-party remote with the TV are different for different branded remotes. The method that is for programming a GE remote may not work with the RCA remote control. All of the brands have their unique set of instructions to pair the remote with the TVs. We have to follow the exact step-by-step to get ready the remote control with the TV.
How does it possible?
This is an exact question you may have when you read the above-given factors. It’s a great technology. The remote control manufacturers developed this for the people.
So, let’s see how it is possible.
There are some programs that are done with the remote control for separate TV manufacturers’ original remote control.
Let me explain with an example.
Suppose, if you are using a Vizio TV and obviously, the original Vizio TV should have a remote control. The remote control will be available when you buy this TV. The remote control is programmed to work with the Vizio TV. The program source code may be available publicly to the developers.
What the universal remote manufacturers do is they load the program to their third-party remotes and this will make calls by some of the instructions that are given through the remote control. Software is do all that is wanted to pair different types of smart and non-smart TV to this universal remote control.
The software should have a database connection. The database is full of remote codes for the different branded TVs, DVD players, and so many other devices. When a user enters the code, the software will identify the code on the database, and the code will be set. When setting the code, the program for a specific TV brand should be awake and run on the remote control. This is the working principle of universal remote control and the programming methodology.
Will the program erase from the remote?
Yes. it is. This is just because we set the code so that the program for a specific TV is evoked. This is like what we are settings in our computers, smart TVs, etc. When this universal remote control undergoes some soft reset or power recycling, the setup will be erased. In such cases, in order to use the remote control on the TV, you should re-program the remote control.
There will be separate resetting options available for your universal remote control. But, some of the remotes should be automatically reset to the default factory settings when we remove the battery from the remote control. That’s enough.
Conclusion
It’s now time to conclude the post. In the united states, the UK, Canada, Germany, etc, they are moved to their next lifestyle by simplifying their life at their home. This is a type of smart home customization. All of them moved to a smart remote hub, using which all the activities can be controlled by the hub. That’s why the evolution of the smart home industry is to such a huge extend.