How to Correctly Program Your Comcast Remote
It’s odd that despite advancements in television technology, we still rely on primitive programming codes to sync the remote that comes with the set-top box to your LCD TV or audio device. With hundreds of manufacturers and thousands of possible codes, the setup process is tedious. Let’s find a better way to install the Xfinity remote for televisions, dvd players, and audio devices like a Sony home theater or a Vizio or Sanyo soundbar. Just make sure to have the setup codes from the manufacturer before starting the setup.
The latest Comcast Xfinity remotes can work with your television without needing a remote code. They can automatically search for the correct code and present it to you. In some cases, they connect automatically without any input. Cool Tip:
For Older Comcast Cable Subscribers
If you’re using an older version of Comcast, use your set-top box remote to complete the following steps. But first, turn on your television using the power button.
Next, press and hold the Setup button until the LED indicator light flashes twice. Press 9, 9, 1 and the light should flash two more times. If it does, you’re in the clear to proceed.
Start pressing the Channel Up button repeatedly, once every one or two seconds, until your television shuts off. Be patient because this is the part where the remote is searching for the correct code.
When your TV shuts off, press the Setup button once more to lock in this programming code.
To test for a successful match, try turning your TV back on with your Comcast remote and adjusting the volume. Both of these should work.
Note: Before trying the steps below, you can also try the above steps with your X1 remote. I’ve had mixed results with this. The only difference is on newer remotes, the Setup
The X1 platform seems to encourage the use of a programming code a bit more. Fortunately, the software has a built-in feature for automatically identifying the appropriate code.
Press the Xfinity/Menu button on your newer remote (XR2, XR5, XR11 voice models) and select the Settings icon on the screen. Scroll all the way down to Help.
In the Troubleshooting menu, select Remote Setup toward the right. Quite redundantly, Xfinity will ask “Would you also like to control your TV using your new remote?” Select Yes to proceed.
Begin typing your television brand on the screen. Scroll and select the name. Then, follow the on-screen steps to enter the 5-digit or setup code that is likely to work with your remote.
After that, select “All Set” to indicate the code’s success. If it didn’t work, Xfinity will suggest other codes to try. Use trial and error until the remote controls your TV’s power and volume.
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Conclusion
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