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How to Replace Your Vizio Remote with an ONN Universal

Vizio has a fantastic reputation for offering high-quality TVs with the latest tech at a great value. If you’re a proud Vizio owner but your original remote has gone missing, pairing it with an ONN universal remote is a smart and affordable way to get back in control of your TV’s features.

My name is Chris, and in this guide, I’ve curated a community-tested list of codes specifically for Vizio TVs, along with a helpful tip for SmartCast users.

Expert Insight from Chris: If you have a Vizio TV with the SmartCast operating system, it’s important to know what an IR universal remote can do. The codes below will allow your ONN remote to perfectly control your TV’s core functions—Power, Volume, and changing Inputs. However, it will not navigate the apps inside the SmartCast menu. For that, you’ll still need the original Vizio remote or the SmartCast mobile app.

ONN Remote Codes for Vizio TVs (Community Verified)

This table includes codes that we and our community have tested. For the best results, I recommend trying the codes in the order they are listed, as the first one is the most common match.

CodeVerified TV ModelsNotes
3533Vizio M-Series, V-Series(Recommended First Try) Highly compatible with most modern Vizio SmartCast TVs.
2472User-submitted for an older 42″ 1080p model.A good secondary option.
2045Let us know if this code worked for you!
2501Let us know if this code worked for you!
2473Let us know if this code worked for you!
0143Let us know if this code worked for you!

How to Program Your Remote for a Vizio TV

Once you have a code from the list, the setup process is simple.

Quick Tip: When following the instructions in our main guides, make sure you press the TV button on your ONN remote to tell it which device you are programming.

Frequently Asked Questions (Vizio TVs)

What if none of the codes work for my Vizio TV?

If you’ve tried all the codes on the list, the Auto-Code Search method (linked above) is your best solution. It will scan the remote’s entire library and is very effective at finding a match.

I programmed the remote, but I can’t open the SmartCast menu with the ONN remote. Why?

This is normal. As mentioned in the “Expert Insight” box above, your IR universal remote can only control the TV’s basic IR functions (power, volume, etc.). The SmartCast “smart” interface requires the original Wi-Fi/Bluetooth remote that came with the TV.

Why are there so many different codes for Vizio?

Over the years, Vizio has used different manufacturers for their internal components. Different hardware requires different codes, which is why it’s sometimes necessary to try more than one to find the perfect match for your specific model.

The remote controls the power, but not the input selection.

This is a classic sign of a “partial code” match. It means the code you used only has some of the commands for your TV. The best way to fix this is to run the Auto-Code Search again to find a more compatible code.

Help Our Vizio Community!

I hope this guide and our curated code list helped you get your remote and TV working perfectly.

Did a code from this list work for your specific Vizio TV model? Please help the next person by sharing the code and your TV’s model number in the comments. I’ll add your finding to our verified tables!

About the author

Chris Parker

My name is Chris Parker, and I'm the home theater enthusiast behind this website. My obsession with creating the perfect, clutter-free movie night led me to spend countless hours digging through manuals and testing codes. I started onnuniversalremotecodes.com to share what I've learned and save you the headache. My promise is simple: to provide solutions that are tested and actually work, so you can get back to enjoying your devices

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