It is important to understand that for any issues related to your Cox remote not working or if you’re looking to sync it with a different device, then resetting it can prove to be an effective solution. Cox remote reset is a very easy process and it does not take much time, that is, a few minutes. Below are the instructions on how to reset your Cox remote control:
Why Set Up Your Cox Remote?
There are a few common reasons you may need to reset your Cox remote:
- Your devices are not responding correctly to the signals from the remote – If the remote does not power on your TV or cable box or some keys on the remote are not functioning, a reset corrects the signals.
- You moved – If you have recently moved to a new house with your Cox remote, or acquired new equipment such as a new TV, cable box, or any other device that you would want to operate with your Cox remote, you will need to reset it.
- You want to unpair devices – Resetting enables you to take off paired devices from the remote if required.
- General problems – A remote reset proves handy in addressing a broad range of problems with operation.
Types of Cox Remotes
Cox offers several types of remotes, including:
- This is the standard Cox remote with only basic functions.
- The Cox Contour voice remote that can be operated by voice.
- The Smart Home touchscreen remote that has additional features
The reset method is the same for most of the Cox remotes, although specific buttons’ names can be different. That said, the general process for Contour or Smart Home remotes may have one or two additional steps compared to the one described below.
How to Reset a Cox Remote?
Resetting a Cox remote is a three-step process:
1. Take off the Battery Cover and Batteries
The first measure that needs to be taken is to remove the batteries from the remote so that you can reset it. Remove both batteries by sliding off the back battery cover. On touchscreen remotes for Smart Home, press the power button first to turn the remote off before removing the batteries.
2. Find and Press the Setup Button
Where the battery cover used to be, you should locate a button that says Setup, Sync, or Link. Tap the on-screen button with your finger and hold it down on the screen as you proceed to the next step. That informs the remote to get ready to synchronize and pair with your gadgets.
3. Replace the Batteries While Still Holding the Setup Button
As you retain your finger on the setup button on the remote, do not forget to remove both batteries and replace them. This finishes the reset circuit.
When both batteries are inserted into the remote, let go of the setup button. Your Cox remote should now be cleared of all the previously paired devices, and it should be ready to be reprogrammed. The next step will be to reconnect it with your TV or devices.
Connecting Your Reset Remote
After learning how to reset a Cox remote, you need to start the process of reprogramming it, especially with your TV or other devices such as the cable box. It differs from infrared remotes which use distinct signals through a direct line of sight and RF remotes which utilize radio signals.
An Infrared Remote 2 – Connecting
If your remote comes with a line-of-sight infrared remote, point it directly at the device and.
1. Power on the equipment that you intend to command (TV, cable box, etc.)
2. To turn the device off, press and hold the power or select button on the remote for approximately 3 seconds.
3. Press power once more and it should be associated with another button to manage the volume, channels, and other options.
Connecting an RF Remote
For RF remotes that don’t require line-of-sight, initiate pairing mode then:
1. For a TV, press the TV and OK/Select buttons at the same time for 3 seconds until the TV is off. It is Press TV again and it should work.
2. For a cable box, press Cable and OK/Select together for three seconds until the box reboots. Press Cable again.
Begin by testing the Cox remote to whether or not it can control the basic functions of the device in question. Perform the steps discussed in this section if necessary to regain full functionality after the reset.
In case more issues arise or functions do not work even after resetting, you will need to call the Cox support team to determine what is going on with your television services and equipment. It is a simple way of resetting a remote problem before moving to other complicated techniques of remote support.
Some more tips for Cox remotes:
Here are some additional useful tips for resetting and continuing to use your Cox remote smoothly:
- When putting in new batteries, ensure that the polarity is correct as indicated by the + and – signs on the battery cover.
- Remote problems originate from low battery levels and that is why fresh batteries are always recommended.
- After the remote reset, you can try rebooting your cable box so that it can be properly synched with the remote.
I hope that with this guide in hand, you now know how to reset a Cox infrared or RF remote with ease. One of the easiest fixes that you can try when your cable remote has some functionality problems is to reset it and it only requires a few steps.
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