In our increasingly connected digital homes, the proliferation of entertainment devices has created a new problem: remote control overload. The average American household now manages 4-8 remote controls, according to consumer electronics research firm Parks Associates. This remote clutter not only creates coffee table chaos but also presents a usability challenge for everyone from tech enthusiasts to grandparents just trying to watch their favorite shows.
Enter the universal remote—specifically, the Inteset universal remote. These powerful yet accessible devices have emerged as the solution to tame your entertainment ecosystem with a single, well-designed controller. Whether you‘re struggling with programming issues or setting up a new system, this comprehensive guide provides everything you need to master your Inteset remote.
Understanding Inteset Universal Remotes: The Market Context
Inteset has carved out a specific niche in the universal remote market. While not as widely known as Logitech Harmony (which discontinued production in 2021) or some big-box store brands, Inteset has established a reputation for reliability and functionality among home theater enthusiasts and professional installers.
According to market analysis, universal remote sales have remained steady despite the rise of smartphone control apps and voice assistants. A 2023 survey by Consumer Reports found that 68% of respondents still prefer physical remote controls over app-based alternatives, citing reliability and ease of use as primary factors. Within this market, Inteset has maintained a loyal customer base, particularly among users of media center PCs, Kodi installations, and complex home theater setups.
Key Inteset Models Comparison
Inteset currently offers several models, each with specific capabilities:
Model | Devices Controlled | Pre-Programmed For | Backlit | Macro Capability | Learning Function | Approx. Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
INT-422-3 | 4 | Apple TV, Xbox, Roku, MCE/Kodi | Yes | Yes (8 macros) | Yes | $25-30 |
INT-422 | 4 | Apple TV, Xbox, Roku, MCE/Kodi | Yes | Yes (8 macros) | Yes | $25-30 |
INT-422U | 4 | User programmable | Yes | Yes (8 macros) | Yes | $25-30 |
INT-IP | Network controllable | Home automation | Yes | Advanced | Yes | $175-200 |
The most popular models are the INT-422 and INT-422-3, which differ primarily in their button layout and default device assignments. Both support controlling up to four devices simultaneously and feature programmable macro buttons that can execute multiple commands with one press.
How to Program Your Inteset Universal Remote
Programming your Inteset remote can be accomplished through several methods. Each approach has its advantages depending on your specific situation and the devices you‘re trying to control.
Method 1: Direct Code Entry (Standard Method)
Direct code entry remains the most reliable programming method and is recommended as your first approach:
- Power on the device you want to control (TV, streaming device, audio receiver, etc.)
- Press and select one of the device buttons on your Inteset remote (A, B, C, or D)
- Press and hold the SET button until the LED indicator blinks twice (approximately 3 seconds), then release
- Enter the 5-digit code for your device brand and model from our comprehensive list below
- Confirm success: If entered correctly, the LED will blink twice rapidly
- Test functionality by pressing the power button while pointing at your device
- Try additional codes if needed: If your device doesn‘t respond, repeat the process with another code from the list
Many Inteset users report success on the first try with the direct code entry method, particularly for major brands like Samsung, LG, Sony, and Vizio. For newer or less common devices, you may need to try multiple codes or use one of the alternative programming methods.
Method 2: Auto-Search Method
The auto-search method is particularly useful when you‘re unsure which code works for your device:
- Power on the device you want to control
- Press and hold the device button (A, B, C, or D) for 3 seconds until the LED blinks twice
- Begin searching by pressing CH+ or CH- repeatedly while pointing at your device
- Observe your device: Each press sends a different code signal to your device
- Stop immediately when your device turns off
- Press POWER to confirm the code functions correctly
- Save the code by pressing the device button once more
The auto-search method can take patience—there are hundreds of possible codes to cycle through. On average, users report spending 3-5 minutes finding their code using this method. The advantage is that it can locate codes that might not be listed in the documentation, particularly for newer models or less common brands.
Method 3: Manual Code Search
Another approach is the manual code search:
- Power on the device you want to control
- Select the desired device button (A, B, C, or D)
- Press and hold the SET button until the LED blinks twice
- Enter code "991"
- Press and hold the POWER button while pointing at your device
- Press CH+ repeatedly until your device turns off
- Release POWER immediately when the device turns off
- Press the device button once to save the code
This method is similar to auto-search but gives you more control over the pace of code testing. Some users find it more methodical and prefer it for devices that have many potential codes.
Method 4: Learning From Original Remote
Inteset remotes include a learning function that can copy commands directly from your original remote:
- Press and hold the SET button until the LED blinks twice
- Enter code "975"
- Press the device button you want to assign (A, B, C, or D)
- Press the button on the Inteset remote you want to program
- Position remotes: Point the original remote at the front of the Inteset remote (about 2 inches away)
- Press and hold the button on the original remote until the LED on the Inteset blinks twice
- Repeat steps 4-6 for any additional buttons you want to program
- Press SET to exit learning mode
The learning function is invaluable for devices not in the code database or for capturing specific functions not supported by the standard codes. According to Inteset support data, approximately 15% of users rely on this feature for at least some buttons on their setup.
Complete Inteset Remote Control Codes List
Below is a comprehensive list of device codes organized by device type and manufacturer. For your convenience, we‘ve structured the codes alphabetically by brand and included notes on which codes tend to work better with newer models.
Inteset TV Remote Codes
A
- A.R. Systems: 10556, 10037
- Acer: 11339 (newer models), 10765 (older models)
- Admiral: 10093
- Advent: 11570
- Aiwa: 11362
- Akai: 10812, 10702, 10765, 10556, 10037, 10714, 10208, 10672, 11326 (newer models), 11385 (newer models), 11523, 12414 (2018+ models), 12676 (2019+ models), 13067 (2020+ models), 13183 (2021+ models)
- Amazon Fire TV: 13183, 13327, 14265 (Fire TV 4K Max)
- AOC: 10093, 10625, 11589, 12087
- Apple TV: 12271 (HD model), 12951 (4K model), 14217 (latest gen)
- Apex Digital: 10765, 11217, 12397
- Ardem: 10037, 10714
- Astra: 10037
- Audiosonic: 10037, 10714, 11983, 12104
- Auria: 12087
B
- Baird: 10208
- Bang & Olufsen: 10565
- Beko: 10037, 10714, 12125
- BenQ: 11523, 11756
- Blaupunkt: 10195, 12426
- Blue Sky: 10556, 10037, 10625, 10714, 11037, 13997
- Brandt: 10625, 10714, 11585
- Broksonic: 11892
- Bush: 10556, 10037, 10714, 11037, 10698, 10208, 10443, 11585, 11589, 11667, 11687, 11983, 12104, 12125, 12676
C
- Changhong: 10156, 10765, 10508, 11498, 13434, 13538
- Chromecast: 12865, 13292, 14419 (with Google TV)
- Coby: 12344, 13478, 13627
- Conia: 11498, 11523, 11687
- Crown: 10037, 10714, 11037, 10208, 10672
- Curtis: 11326, 12352, 12397, 12855, 13382, 13577
D
- Daewoo: 11661, 10556, 10037, 10634, 10672
- Dell: 11863
- Denver: 10037, 12197, 13067
- Digihome: 11667, 12676
- Disney: 11892
- Dual: 10037, 10714, 11037, 11585, 11667, 12197, 12676
- Durabrand: 10171, 10714, 11037, 11570
E
- Element: 11687, 11886, 12183, 12964, 13559
- Emerson: 10171, 11661, 10037, 10714, 11394, 11864, 11886, 11944, 11963, 12183, 13559
- Envision: 11506, 11589, 12087
- ESA: 10812, 10171, 11944, 11963
F
- Ferguson: 10037, 10625, 10195, 11037, 10443, 11585, 12426, 12676
- Finlux: 10556, 10037, 10714, 11667, 12676
- Fluid: 12964
- Funai: 10171, 10714, 11037, 11394, 11963
G
- Gateway: 11755, 11756
- GE: 10093, 10765, 11447, 11454, 10625
- GFM: 10171, 11864, 11886, 11963
- Goodmans: 10556, 10037, 10625, 10714, 10634, 11037, 11523, 11585, 11667, 11687, 11983, 12676
- Grundig: 10556, 10037, 10195, 10443, 10672, 11223, 11523, 11667, 12125, 12561, 12676, 13067
H
- Haier: 10037, 10698, 10508, 11570, 11748 (newer models), 11749, 11753, 11983, 12293, 12309, 12876, 13382 (2020+ models), 13620 (2021+ models)
- Hisense: 10156, 10556, 10508, 10208, 11208, 12183, 12846, 13382, 13519, 13887 (ULED models), 14173 (2022+ models)
- Hitachi: 10156, 10150, 10037, 10634, 11037, 10508, 10679, 11576, 11585, 11643, 11667, 12005, 12170, 12433, 12676, 13639, 13917 (2022 models)
- Hyundai: 11037, 10698, 11326, 11523, 12676
I-J
- Insignia: 10171, 11326, 11385, 11423, 11564, 11641, 11892, 11963, 12049, 13517 (Fire TV edition)
- iSymphony: 13094, 13118, 13382
- JVC: 10093, 10650, 10653, 10508, 11601, 11670, 11774, 11892, 12264, 12271, 12321, 12676, 13393 (newer models)
K-L
- Kendo: 10037, 11037, 11585, 12676
- Kenwood: 11670
- Konka: 10037, 10714, 10707, 11385, 13419
- LG: 10017, 10556, 10037, 10714, 10698, 11423, 11840, 11860, 12182, 12358, 12731, 12834, 13463 (OLED models), 13907 (QNED models), 14151 (webOS 6.0+ models)
- Loewe: 10512, 10633
- Logik: 11037, 10698, 11217, 11585, 11687, 12486
- Luxor: 11037, 10208, 12676
M-N
- Magnavox: 10171, 11454, 11506, 11755, 11866, 11867, 11944, 11963, 12372, 12597, 13292
- Marantz: 11454, 10556, 10037
- Matsui: 10556, 10037, 10714, 10195, 11037, 10208, 10443, 11667, 12486, 12676
- Medion: 10556, 10037, 10714, 11037, 10698, 10512, 11585, 11667, 12676
- Memorex: 10250, 10150, 11037, 11570, 11670, 11892, 11924, 11927
- Mitsubishi: 10250, 10093, 10150, 11250, 10556, 10037, 11037, 10512, 11797, 13330
- Naxa: 12104, 13382
- NEC: 10156, 10653, 10508, 11585, 11797, 12293, 12461
- Nvidia Shield: 13292, 13513, 14155 (2019 Pro model)
O-P
- Olevia: 11144, 11240, 11610
- Onida: 10653, 12414
- Optimus: 10250, 10650, 11924, 11927
- Optoma: 11348
- Orion: 10556, 10037, 10714, 11037, 10443, 12005, 12676
- Panasonic: 10250, 10037, 10650, 10508, 10208, 11291, 11480, 11636, 11650, 11924, 11927, 11941