What are universal Phillips codes?

Remote codes for Philips universal remotes are infrared frequency codes used to communicate with televisions and other media devices. By entering the remote code from a media device into a Philips universal remote, customers can use the remote to control their devices.

Remote codes are typically serial numbers found within the battery compartment of infrared remotes. Look for a series of letters and numbers on a sticker next to or behind the batteries of the remote, or look up remote codes online. Not all remotes operate via infrared light, which means the Philips universal remote may not work with all devices.