You bought a new universal remote and want to control your Vizio TV. You must link them together before changing channels. Follow these exact steps to complete the setup.
Find Your Code You need a specific number to connect your devices. Television manufacturers use different numbers. Here are the most common device codes for Vizio televisions. Four digit codes include 0178, 1017, 1156, and 0117. Five digit codes include 11758, 10178, 11756, and 10117.
Turn on the TV Walk up to the television. Press the physical power button. Ensure the screen turns on completely.
Press the TV Button Look at your universal remote. Find the button labeled TV at the top. Press it once.
Enter Setup Mode Find the setup button on the remote control. Press and hold this button. Watch the LED indicator light at the top of the remote. Wait for the light to flash twice. Release the button immediately.
Enter the Code Use the number pad on the remote. Type the first device code from the list above. The LED indicator light flashes twice after you type the final number.
Test the Remote Point the remote directly at the screen. Press the power button on the remote. The TV turns off. This proves you programmed the remote correctly.
Try Another Code The TV ignores the remote sometimes. This indicates the first code failed. Repeat steps 3 through 6. Use the next code on the list. Continue this process until the TV turns off.