GE universal remote · Reset guide
How to reset GE universal remote
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Look up the model inside the battery compartment first. GE universal remotes and GE's 66814 Roku TV replacement handset use different factory-reset sequences.
01 · Start here
Before resetting your device
- Try a different set of batteries if the indicator does not respond as described.
02 · Reset and reconnect
Reset and reconnect your GE universal remote
Before you start
A factory reset returns the remote to its default configuration. Have your device programming instructions ready; removing batteries briefly is not the documented factory reset.
GE universal remotes
Setup → Mute → 0
- Hold Setup until the red indicator stays lit, then release.
- Press and release Mute, then press and release zero.
- The red light blinks twice to confirm.
GE 66814 Roku TV replacement remote
Setup → Rewind four times
- Hold Setup until the red light stays on.
- Press Rewind four times; two red blinks confirm the reset.
After the reset
Program your devices again using the code list for the remote's exact model and code-list version. Test more than just Power.
Frequently asked questions
Should I enter 981 on a GE universal remote?
Jasco's documented sequence is Setup, Mute, then zero. Do not borrow reset codes from another brand.
Does this factory reset the TV?
No. The controls above reset the remote itself.