Ok,
I live in a shared student flat that came with a Thomson TV and a Gemini remote control. Last week the remote stopped working pointing no fingers 
So I turned to Google expecting some simple search that would turn up a three or four digit code I’d type in and bingo the remote would work again. After a couple of searches I turned up the same set of results that talked about holding the RCL and ENT keys simultaneously until the red indicator turns on. These instructions are no good in this case because there there is no RCL key (see picture) the only distinguishing mark I can find asides from the brand is a sticker inside the battery compartment with the code CL033. I’ve seen questions on Yahoo answers and other such community ‘answer my question and I give you good doggy points’ sites where the wrong instructions have been repeated over and over again. Arrrgghh!
The Solution:
- Turn on the TV which you wish to set the Gemini remote to control.
- Press and hold the ‘code search’ button situated in the top left of the remote until the red LED stays on.
- Press the power button once and keep the remote pointed at the TV.
- The LED will flash each time it tries a new set of RF codes.
- When your TV goes into stand by then press the enter key on your remote.
- You’re set you should now be able to control your TV with the remote.
I tested this on the Thomson TV set in our lounge and my Samsung Monitor / TV and they both worked but that’s it. If you have a Gemini remote let me know if this worked for you.
Update 2008-06-15: Ed (Comment 41) found a link to a PDF file that appears to have codes for Gemini remote controls, although it doesn’t say anywhere in it that it is for Gemini remote controls it does mention the code search button and talks about controling VCRs, DVDs, Satelites and Cable so it might help those of you who get here looking for the information about the 4-in-1 Gemini remote controls.
I’ve copied the file to my domain and you can download it European Remote Control Codes
November 19th, 2007 at 12:26 pm
Thanks a lot….your solution worked!!!
December 21st, 2007 at 12:29 am
Thank you Thank you Thank you, I’ve been trying to get the stupid thing working for hours!
Was just about to throw it at the wall!! Simple eh? lol
January 2nd, 2008 at 9:25 pm
everything was going smoothly until the telly goes into standyby mode then i can only get it on by using the buttons on the side and so the remote still doesnt work its a toshiba telly by the way and doing my head in
gutted everyone else seems to have cracked it
January 2nd, 2008 at 10:01 pm
It does work with remote controls with C016 in the battery compartments. Thanks!
January 2nd, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Coralee,
Sorry to hear it didn’t work
Is it the ‘CL033′ remote you’re using? The only thing I can think of suggesting is to try and press enter quicker or maybe changing the batteries. Sometimes I have trouble with remotes when the batteries are running low. I hope you get it sorted.
January 3rd, 2008 at 9:55 pm
I have a gemini 4 in 1 remote (not sure of the model number) and have just tried the routine you said and it worked perfectly. The only thing I had to do different was after holding the code button down and the code light staying on, I had to quickly press the button that correspoded to the equipment I was trying to set up (in this case the TV) other than that brill. Thanks mate you saved my ass just in time for the better half to watch eastenders! lol
January 5th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Thank you sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much was just about to murder all my family!!!!!
January 5th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
hi, i have the cl018 remote, followed these instructions however cant seem to get it right. the tv has gone into stand by but when i press enter buton followed by the power buton the tv does not come back on. ahhhhh driving me mental now. any ideas please.. its a thomson tv
January 5th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Oli,
Have you tried pressing one of the number keys instead of power? Sometimes TV sets dont come out of stand by by pressing power but will do when a number key is pressed. Hope this helps.
January 5th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
thanks for your responce. yes ive tried all the buttons lol. next stop the bin
January 5th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Sorry it didn’t work. I know I’m repeating myself but I’m a big believer in changing the batteries before acepting defeat. Have you tried that? Out of curiosity does your ‘CL018′ look like the ‘CL033′ in the post picture?
J.
January 5th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
i will try the batts now. no it does not look like it. has more options tv, vcr, dvd and sat. has the same enter button have tried many other buttons when it turns on to sand by but no joy. its worked on my sky box lol even tho i was not tuning it it to that mad.
January 5th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
new batts no good. never been 1 to give up 1st time for everything i guess
January 7th, 2008 at 4:11 am
Hi, Thans for the tip! worls well, had to keep pressing for almost 20 mins to set up VCR though! Its a real shame that shops sell these generic controls with no customer support or help if needed! the Gemini-usa website is dead so Best tip is, DON’T BUY GEMINI! thanks again!
January 11th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Thank you sooo much!
Doggy points all round!
January 11th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
You are the WIZARD….ty ty ty ty…saved a tv shaped whole in a window.
If you have the 4 in 1 gemini remote your instructions work perfect all you need to add to it, is press the relevant button , ie : tv, vcr, dvd whatever you wish to set up and it works
You are a star thanks so very much xxxmwah
January 13th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Spot on … Well done, it saved it going in the bin!
January 14th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Thank you very much… I was having the same problem as you trying to find a code to gemini RC. I’ve used your instructions on Gemini CL016 and it worked perfectly!!!
January 23rd, 2008 at 2:10 am
hi there thanks for help i tried for agges and didnt work changed the batteries and it did it straight away so try the batteries wicked missis not happy cos i pinched her vibrater batteries ha ha
February 4th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Have been trying this for most of the morning now grrrr!! I have the 4 in 1 remote. I’ve tried both scenarios – press code search then power and code search, tv and then power. It flashes, goes in to stand-by mode. I then press enter and nothing happens!! Help me please!!!!
February 7th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Cheers……I have been trying to work this out for ages. Why didn’t i look here sooner???????
February 9th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
hi there thanks for saving my bacon my xbox night nearly went out of the window, just to add i have the 016 model and it worked fine.
February 10th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Beth,
I’m not sure what else to suggest other than changing the batteries? I dont have the four-in-one model so I’m unable to try anything else.
Sorry
February 10th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
thanks alot worked fine with gemini 4 in 1 but just after pressing the code button press either TV, VCR, DVD or Satelight nd then continue with power button aND FINISH OFF WITH ENTER BUTTON WHEN ON STaND BY. Managed to watch african cup finals
February 13th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
OMFG TY SO MUCH IT WORKED FINALLY I BEEN SEARCHIN FOR A SOLUTION FOR LIKE 3 DAYS
March 7th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
thank you so much. been looking all over the internet and finally found the answer on how to program my remote control.
March 17th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
THANK U DOING IT FOR HOURS
March 29th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Many thanks. my boys are well pleased they can now play their x-box. do you know if you can programme the four in one remote to a free-view box?
April 5th, 2008 at 10:03 am
Thanks works with CL016 code in battery compartment, with alba and pye television
April 5th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
hey where do you get RF codes from? xx
April 5th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
specifically a code for a old Bush tv???
thanks
April 16th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Thanx so much it worked first time. I am grateful.
April 27th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Ive got the 4 in 1 remote and this process didnt work at first, after a few tries of repeating the process it managed to program itself. Im using an old Bush tv.
May 6th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
This info worked upto a point..
For all those that its not working for heres what I did.
Version 1 (I could turn on and off the tv but nothing else)
[Instructions that do not work removed by klkl for clarity]
Version 2
# Turn on the TV which you wish to set the Gemini remote to control.
# Press and hold the ‘code search’ button situated in the top left of the remote until the red LED stays on.
# Press the Channel UP Button repeatedly whilst keeping the remote pointed at the TV. (can take upto 300 presses)
# When your TV changes channel then press the MUTE key on your remote.
# You’re set you should now be able to control your TV with the remote..
Hope that helps all those having problems..
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May 7th, 2008 at 12:33 am
Hi Fred,
What remote control do you have? Is it like the one in the picture (CL033) or is it a different one? Could you tell us the make of the TV you were using it with also?
Thanks for the different method. My original instructions were to press the Enter key when your TV switches off not Mute like your comment said. Which button were you pressing?
Thanks
May 17th, 2008 at 12:33 am
FANTASTIC !!!!!! THANKS SO MUCH HAVE A BEKO TV AND WORKED SPOT ON THANKS AGAIN SUPER STAR
May 17th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
thanks mate. you have saved my mums old legs.
May 30th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
I just tried the instructions, but i have the 4 in 1 version and didn’t realise you have to press the tv button! Duh! Now the remote has ceased to work, no lights nothing, can you reset them?
thanks
May 30th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
Chris:
I’ve never seen one of the 4-in-1 remotes so I’m not sure about any sort of reset button. Have you tried removing the batteries and then reinserting them?
May 31st, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Thanks Fred your version worked for me I used mute instead of enter and it worked.
June 15th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
For the 4-in-1 unit try this…
1. Turn on the unit (TV, Video, DVD, SAT) which you wish to set the Gemini remote to control.
2. Press and hold the particular unit button, the red light will then go off.
3. Press and hold the ‘code search’ button situated in the top left of the remote until the red LED stays on.
4. Press the power button once and keep the remote pointed at the unit.
5. The LED will flash each time it tries a new set of RF codes.
6. When your unit goes into stand by then press the enter key on your remote.
7. The Gemini remote should now be able to control your unit.
June 15th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Thanks Ed,
I updated the post to link to the PDF with the 4-in-1 codes.
June 16th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Hello I have a gemini 4 (model CL018).I’ve tried the above step and the majority of my buttons do not work…ie. 3 is bbc1, 1 is itv3 etc. Please Help.
June 17th, 2008 at 12:07 am
Hi Paul,
Have you tried Fred’s suggestion and the pdf as well? I don’t have a 4-in-1 remote so I don’t know what definitely works and what doesn’t but they’re worth a go.
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:51 am
it is cool.
July 4th, 2008 at 1:26 am
cheers m8 u just saved me having to chuck ma remote
July 23rd, 2008 at 2:33 pm
thanks for your advice it worked brill the remote buttons do what they should as they didnt before you have saved my head from exploding ***** 5 stars for you!! :-}
August 4th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Thanks, found one of the gemini cl016 remotes in our caravan when we went on holiday – it worked a treat!
August 5th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
THANK YOU-sorted !! this started out as a tv
inherited from mum-in-law [no remote],bought
a £3 gemini,NOT WORKING !,NOW,6 months on,yes
FULLY WORKING !! i was ready to commit mass
murder also.i know about high tech.but i
couldn’t get this going.thank you
August 5th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
p.s.please thank FRED DOHERTY also,it was his
“version” of your solution wot cracked the
“jmb” tv problem-6 months ! i can’t believe it ! [wife is v.impressed,no bad thing !]
August 13th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
thanks! Never knew it was that simple!
Although i cant get it working with my DVD player yet. Hopefully i can.
Thanks again.
September 7th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Many thanks your solution works well.
September 20th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
I tried to follow these directions for the Gemini 4-in-1 remote control to no avail. However, miraculously, I managed to actually find the instruction leaflet hiding in an old box! The following instructions are quoted verbatim from the horse’s mouth:
* Direct code entry:
1) Press and hold the CODE SEARCH button until the red indicator stays on, then release the CODE SEARCH button.
2) Press and release the desired mode button (TV, VCR, etc.). The red indicator blinks, then stays lit.
3) Enter the 4 digit code from the code tables *[SEE PDF DOWNLOAD AT TOP OF PAGE]*. Note: after a valid code entry, the red indicator turns off. For an invalid code, the red indicator flashes.
4) With your device on, press CHANNEL UP. If the device responds, no further programming is required. Note: If some buttons do not operate your equipment, try one of the other codes for your brand.
* Code Search:
If your product does not respond after you have tried all the codes for your brand, or if your brand is not listed, try searching for your code by following these steps.
1) Manually turn on the device (TV, VCR, etc.) to be controlled.
2) Press and hold the CODE SEARCH button until the red indicator stays on, then release the CODE SEARCH button.
3) Press and quickly release the desired mode button (TV, VCR, etc.). The red indicator blinks off once.
4) Press the CHANNEL UP button repeatedly (up to 300 times) until the device to be controlled changes channel. The red indicator blinks off with each button press. If you accidentally overshoot the code required, press the CHANNEL DOWN button to backtrack through the library until the device changes channel. Pressing CHANNEL UP changes direction to forward again.
5) Press and release MUTE to install the code.
Note: If the device does not have a CHANNEL UP button, use PLAY (VCR only) or POWER instead. Code Search starts from the currently stored 4 digit number under that mode.
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I hope this helps somebody!
October 5th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
Thank you, absoutley fantastic! Worked a treat! Was about to buy a new remote!
October 6th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
I tried for ages to get this to work, but while i was looking down the page, i went back to my tv and it had worked!
I can now play CSI on the Wii haha xxxx
October 12th, 2008 at 12:02 am
You sir, have saved my bacon! That worked a treat for my Matsui TV. Had to input a Grundig code after all the Matsui ones failed, but I’m a happy chappy. Thank you!
October 19th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
hiya thanks so much the only problem i got is my av button wont work now think my code is clo17 and its a sony tv if u got any ideas to help be much apreciated
October 29th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Ive got the Gemini, CL018 model – after hours of searching for the codes I stumbled on your site. and after downloading the codes it worked first time.
Thanks, I can now watch my pacific DVD player again!!
November 3rd, 2008 at 12:53 am
Thanks – so frustrated I couldn’t get my Gemini remote to work after replacing the batteries. Your solution worked perfectly with my Toshiba TV. One comment – you must be quick to press the enter button after the TV goes into standby. It didn’t work the first twice I tried then realised I needed to be quicker pressing the enter button. Works perfectly – thanks for the advice
December 6th, 2008 at 5:01 am
Your a legend thanks mate
December 8th, 2008 at 11:18 am
Works a treat, I tried your solution on my bush tv in my kitchen cos i lost the booklet with the codes in and now it works perfectly. Thanks
December 11th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
thanks was using my gemini remote on another tele which I know the code to but my dog just destroyed the remote on my main tele
thanks for saving my life too well done magic great anyway away to watch soaps…..
December 23rd, 2008 at 2:35 pm
mine is still not working its the same one you have the gemini universal one can you please help
December 29th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Yep, tried it with a CL018, worked a treat on an el-cheapo Proline TV.
On a CL018 remember to press TV *before* starting the TV Code Search otherwise it will just be searching for VCR or SAT codes.
Nearly managed to work it out myself but this page put all the peices together, thanks muchly..
January 4th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Hi! I, also, lost the instructions/codes. Just a tip for those with 4 in 1 remotes! – the control requires a FOUR digit code and the ones supplied are only THREE. what i did was add a ‘0′ at the beginning eg- SONY is 363 so i entered 0363… and it worked! Hope this helps!
Thanks!
January 11th, 2009 at 8:49 am
LOL cheers guys works a treat!!
January 16th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Thankyou! Our box of joy is restored to us!
May fortune favour you.
January 18th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
does this work with a stereo, with the Cl016 remote,
January 25th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Thank you for your very concise description on how to use a gemini remote. I have also spent hours trying to find a solution to a TV without its original remote, only a gemini and no idea how to programme it. Did it in under 5 mins with your instructions. Great
March 1st, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Thank you so much!
Mine finally works
March 4th, 2009 at 3:11 am
Good chap saved the day my remote is old cl033 but worked a treat
March 9th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
hi it works for me except the av botton when we tried it agian it dose not work need help
March 14th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
hey thanks worked a treat mines is similar to the one in the pic but with more buttons around the top , never the less worked perfectly thanks saved my bacon !!
March 24th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
thanks a lot i have got the bleeding remote to work saved me having to buy a new remote i to lost the manual thanks again mate
March 30th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Hey thanks! Got a 4 in 1 and it works perfectly! Just before pressing the power button, press TV
Bf couldnt do it but i could! lol xx
April 9th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Thank you. Loud volume was driving me mad. Your instructions worked perfectly. Thank You.
April 22nd, 2009 at 10:58 am
Hi Tried this got channels and volume working but can`t find the Av button (have a 3 in 1) any help please
April 22nd, 2009 at 11:13 am
Hey Nigel,
I dont have the 3-in-1 remote so not sure how to advise you.
April 22nd, 2009 at 11:18 am
how do you switch to av on your remote.. Thanks
April 22nd, 2009 at 11:24 am
I’m not in the flat where that telly was so I dont have the remote anymore. As far as I remember on most remotes you switch AV inputs by pressing a button that looks like a square with an arrow pointing left to right half inside and outside the square.
April 22nd, 2009 at 11:32 am
havent got that button but thanks anyway
May 4th, 2009 at 10:18 am
WOW – all that crap posted and this worked – fantastic!
very grateful to you!
very clear instructions and it worked much to the amazement of my IT techie hubby!!!
July 12th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
thanks dude. i can like now use my tv
July 31st, 2009 at 2:41 am
I have a different model universal remote control from Gemini. Mine does not have an Enter button but the “M” (for mute) button has a secondary function as an “OK” button. I was able to get my Samsung LN-T3232H programmed without a code by using the automated process you explained and hitting “M” when the TV went into standby. I hope this helps others experiencing the same trouble.
August 21st, 2009 at 4:29 pm
For 4 in one use leon number 53. Nice one.
October 2nd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Hi!
I have got gemini CL016 and I need code for goodmans tvc 14 vp.
Please help me!!!
October 8th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
I have the CL016, and i have tried everything on my bush tv and cannot get it to work! has anybody got any ideas at all what i can do?! I’m sick of getting out of bed to change the channel!
October 24th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Excellent Intructions cheers for your help..large cyber pint on its way
November 9th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Mate – you are a star – Thanks so much – Fantastic instructions – worked like a dream.
November 19th, 2009 at 1:58 am
Thank you very much. You are so smart.
November 20th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Your a Starbar …….. It`s been driving me loopy and with your help took 2 mins to get it working …. thanks alot
January 19th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
thanks. if only there were more people with your generous spirit. x
February 17th, 2010 at 12:19 am
Great Post! I personally really like your article. This is a great website. I will make sure that I stop back again!.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
Brilliant! I’m glad I kept scrolling and found Fred’s advice. Took a couple of attempts to master with my rubbish fingers but all is well and wonderful now. Thanks to this site and Fred.
March 5th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Works with the Gemini CLO18 remote from Asda
March 14th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
this is the easiest and quickest universal remote to set up ever.
‘code search,power,enter’ thats all im impressed thanks.
July 7th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Brilliant – sorted – you are a star!
September 15th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
EVOTEL (Matsui) ELCD32USB TV – I have a gemini remote just like the one in the picture you show and I followed the instructions but it doesn’t seem to work. Can you help?
September 24th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
can anyone tell me what the codes are for the Gemini remote CL016 and the codes foe Sanyo tv
September 24th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
thankyou so much
i may send the universal remote I purchased today back to Amazon
January 8th, 2011 at 11:55 pm
i have the gemini cl016 remote and it does work with my tv plz help me
July 15th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
works great thanx……have got a relisys 42 inch tv but dosnt do anything to that does anybody know if there are any codes for this type of tv thanx in advance
October 19th, 2011 at 9:48 pm
I have a working remote and my sanity
)
Back….. Dude…. Thank you
December 2nd, 2011 at 2:41 pm
Works like a treat and that .pdf is superb, thx mate ur a star