Now, the aftermarket has stepped up to the plate with a more affordable solution. The Universal Car Remote introduced at SEMA costs just $50, and you can easily program it yourself.

Whether or not you have the right codes, you can still program your GE universal remote, and we're here to help you do just that.

Unlike some universal remote controls, the URC Digital R50 does not require connection to the internet for programming, and no PC is required.

The Universal Home Remote, aka HomeLink garage door opener, can replace up to 3 garage door and alarm system transmitters. Here's how to program the system.