In other words, by pairing your Cox remote to your TV, you can control some of the functions of the television such as changing the channel, adjusting the volume, and making selections on the menus all using the Cox remote without having to use the television remote. This of course makes your configuration easier because there are fewer remotes to use. The process of connecting a Cox remote to a TV is often quite simple and does not take much time. Here is a step-by-step guide.
Things You'll Need:
- Cox remote control
- TV
- Batteries for the remote control:
- Optional but recommended: Owner’s manual for your TV
1. Cox Remote batteries can be inserted by following the instructions below:
The first step is to ensure the Cox remote that you are using has good batteries that are not drained. Take a look at the rear part of the remote and find the part known as the battery compartment cover. Place two new AA batteries in the appropriate slots making sure that the + and – signs are properly aligned. Place the battery cover back once the batteries are in place.
2. Turn Your TV on
Now take your television remote and switch on the television. Ensure that any device you wish to control, whether it is built-in streaming applications, a cable box, a DVD player, and so on, is on as well. The TV and device must be on, for the integrated remote to be able to pair.
3. Locate the TV Code
Next, you will have to look for the programming code that is compatible with your particular model of television. Please, consult the TV code chart that is provided in the instruction manual of your Cox remote. Identify your TV brand and write down the four or five-digit code assigned to it. Some common ones are:
Vizio - 0178
Sony - 0468
Samsung - 1019
LG - 0767
If your TV brand is not listed in the manual, there are also instructions for how to search for codes using the individual one.
4. Enable Code Entry Mode
After getting the code, you will be required to switch the Cox remote to code entry mode. Press and hold both the ‘TV’ button and the ‘Setup’ button simultaneously until the ‘Mode LED’ placed at the top part of the remote starts blinking. This means that you can go on and type in the code.
5. Enter Code
With the TV and Setup buttons pressed, use the number pad on the remote to input the 4 or 5-digit code for your TV. If done correctly, the “Mode LED” will blink once for every number that has been entered.
6. Check Volume Control
After writing down the code number, release the “TV” and “Setup” buttons simultaneously. Then check if the volume feature of the remote works on your TV by pressing the “+” and “-” volume buttons. If the volume does not increase or decrease, that means the remote did not get aligned properly and you might have to try with another code number.
7. In case the code doesn’t work, try Extra Codes.
At times, you may require testing of one or more other codes provided for your TV brand until you get that which enables the remote to function optimally. Try the code entry as described above one more time, entering the alternative codes one at a time until your TV reacts as you want it to.
8. Verify Other Functions
After you have obtained a good code number connection, further check that other aspects such as switching channels up and down, pressing the input/source buttons, and bringing up the Cox remote menu are now working via those keys. If the main operations work correctly then your remote should now be ready to be used for your TV.
Note: In most of the cases you will still be requiring the original remote for your TV for operations such as adjusting more complex settings and higher functionality. However, for basic functions needed on a day-to-day basis, you can now program Cox remote to operate through basic functions.
9. Program Additional Devices (Optional)
With the remote programmed for your television, you can use the same procedures using device codes for programming the same remote to work other devices like DVD player, cable box, home theatre, or any other streaming device that is connected to your TV. To identify the codes you should turn to the instruction manual where the codes are presented according to the brand and model of the device.
That concludes the procedure to synchronize this Cox universal remote with a television set. Note that button names/locations can differ depending on the particular model of your remote, so consult the manual. If you are having a hard time getting your TV and remote into harmony then you can always contact Cox customer service. They can offer more specific tips for solving the problems. As mentioned above, it should not take long to connect the Cox remote to your device to start controlling your television.
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