Is your TV hard to manage with your Cox remote control? A few steps are needed to either pair or sync the remote with your TV, which will take roughly five to ten minutes. Below is a detailed procedure that will help you in the process of pairing your Cox remote to your television:
What You Need?
- Cox remote
- TV
- Instruction manual for your remote control and your Television set (Optional)
Step 1 – Enable Pairing Mode on Your Remote
The first step that you need to follow is to place your Cox remote in the pairing mode first. This enables it to transmit and receive the required signals to connect it to your television set. Here are the steps to enable pairing mode:
1. Locate and hold down the setup button on your Cox cable remote control. The button is mostly located on the top part of the remote.
2. When you press the Setup button, press the TV Power button, which is located at the top left part of the remote.
3. The Mode LED light at the top of the remote will start flickering. This shows that the pairing mode is on.
4. Press the Setup button while holding down the TV Power button and then immediately release both of them. Your remote is now in pairing mode.
Step 2 – Pairing Mode of Your Television Set
What you need to do next is place your TV into the pairing mode so that it can connect to the headphones. How to do so depends on the specifics of a particular TV model and brand. Check your TV’s manual to give you details on how to do it. Here are some general guidelines:
- For LG TVs, it can be accessed through Settings > Connection > Devices > Remote and turn on the pairing mode.
- Samsung TVs: Using your remote, navigate to Menu > System > External Device Manager and power on your device to connect.
- For Sony TVs, it is Settings > Remotes and Accessories > Remote Control Setup and then enable device pairing.
- Vizio smart TV setup is done where you select your set-top box input and press Info, then Up, Tools to pair.
Your TV manual will indicate the right way to enable pairing. Check the manual if you are in doubt.
Step 3: Pair Your Devices
Your TV and remote are now ready to pair. All you have to do now is:
1. Hold your Cox remote 5-6 feet directly in front of your TV.
2. First, you have to press the Setup button on your remote and hold it for 3 seconds then you can release it. This is going to create the pairing signal.
3. Your remote will cycle through the codes and the cycling is timed to match the pairing frequency of your television. Wait for 30-60 seconds.
4. Your Mode LED light will flash when you are close to the pairing code. Great news, the remote and the TV are now connected!
You can then switch on your media device and press the volume or channel buttons on your remote to check whether the pairing is good. If the TV responds properly, you have effectively paired your Cox remote. Congratulations!
However, if your remote is still not working for your TV, then it is advisable to go through the entire process again or try to enter a code manually (as explained in the next step).
Step 4 (Optional) – Manual Pairing Code
If the automatic pairing process does not work, your remote provides an option to manually enter a pairing code:
1. When the pairing mode is on, the device on pairing is your remote and TV then press and hold the setup button for 5 seconds before releasing it.
2. You will see the Mode LED light on the indicated remote blink two times consecutively and stay steady. This makes it ready for code entry.
3. On your remote, press the Number Pad to input the 5-digit pairing code found in the manual of your TVs. Press Enter when done.
4. Your Mode LED light will blink quickly when the right code is entered and matching is accomplished.
That’s it! In this case, if you chose automatic code entry or you manually entered the code you are now done with programming your Cox remote for your TV.
Troubleshooting Tips
If you still cannot get your remote paired after following the steps, here are some troubleshooting tips:
- Make sure you have the appropriate remote for the set-top box brand and model.
- Check and replace the batteries in your remote
- Select another combination code as outlined in your TV user guide.
- Ensure that both devices are closed during the pairing process
- Use direct socket outlets in the wall instead of power strips
- Try to factory reset the remote and then attempt to pair it with the device.
- For cable boxes, check on unticking your box by unplugging and then replugging it.
- Please consult your cable provider or the manufacturer of your television.
- One accessory that would be beneficial to purchase is a programmable remote, such as the Logitech Harmony.
In this article, I will explain how to sync your Cox cable remote with a new TV with ease and without stress. It is just a matter of pacing yourself and following the outlined steps. If problems remain unresolved, do not keep quiet and try asking the customer service representatives who are knowledgeable about the remote pairing and setup. If you have some patience and follow these steps, your remote and TV will be friends again in no time. Happy pairing!
Call (844) 340-5111 to get a new Cox connection now!
Read More:
How to Change My Cox Cable Wi-Fi Password?
How to Change My Wi-Fi Password Cox Cable?
