It’s easy to misplace the small remote that comes with your Vizio soundbar. Fortunately, you don’t need to order a new one. In most cases, you can program your existing TV or cable universal remote to control your soundbar’s power and volume. This guide provides the most common codes and steps to get it done.
A Quick Note Before You Start: If you try these codes and the remote still doesn’t work, the issue might not be the programming. For a full list of solutions, including checking the IR sensor and power cycling your device, please read our dedicated guide on troubleshooting a Vizio Soundbar remote that’s not working.
Step 1: Find the Code for Your Vizio Soundbar
The correct code depends on the brand of your universal remote. We have organized the most common Vizio soundbar codes by provider and manufacturer. Find your remote brand in the table below and try the codes in the order they appear.
Find Your Remote Control Codes
| Universal Remote Brand | Vizio Soundbar Codes (Try in Order) |
| General / All-Purpose | 31517, 1517, 0883, 0660, 1292 |
| Comcast / Xfinity | 31517, 30660, 32454, 31948, 30883 |
| DirecTV | 31517, 32454, 30660 |
| Spectrum / Charter | 0883, 1517 (or try Comcast/Xfinity codes) |
| RCA Remotes | 1517, 0883, 31517 |
| GE / Jasco Remotes | 0883, 1517, 3883, 4211, 4055 |
Step 2: How to Program the Soundbar Code
Programming a remote for a soundbar is nearly identical to programming it for a TV. The only difference is that you must tell the remote you’re controlling an audio device.
- Manually power on your Vizio soundbar.
- On your universal remote, press and hold the SETUP (or PROG) button until the LED light turns on.
- Instead of pressing the TV button, press the AUX or AUDIO button. The LED should remain lit.
- Enter the first code from the table above for your remote brand.
- Aim the remote at the soundbar and press the POWER or Volume Up button.
If the soundbar responds, the setup is complete! If not, repeat the process with the next code on the list. For a more detailed walkthrough of the programming process, including how to use the “auto-code search” feature, refer to our main Vizio universal remote programming guide.
If you have a remote from a specific provider, we have more detailed walkthroughs, such as our guide for programming an Xfinity remote for a Vizio soundbar.
Conclusion
Gaining control of your Vizio soundbar with your primary remote simplifies your entire home theater experience. By using the correct code and selecting the AUDIO or AUXmode, you can eliminate the need for a separate soundbar remote. If you have success with a code not listed here, please share it in the comments to help others!
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