Getting a Cox remote to work with your television is typically not a complicated affair and often involves using a 4-digit code to sync the two gadgets. However, if you have lost your codes and manual, programming the remote without a code is still very possible in most instances. Below is the process of programming a Cox remote without using the codes:
Preparation
Turn On The TV
First, make sure that your television set is on and in the right channel corresponding to the equipment that the remote control will be programmed for. To get started with setting up the TV, make sure the TV is on the right channel, usually channel 1 HDMI 1, Video 1, etc so that the remote sends signals that the TV can receive when programming.
Locate The Setup/Programming Button
Next, search for the Setup or Programming button on your Cox remote control. On the remote, it is usually a small dedicated button. It can be referred to as ‘Setup,’ ‘Code,’ ‘Program,’ or ‘Code Search’ buttons depending on the specific machine. Look up the exact model of your remote and find out the correct name of this button and where it is situated.
Enter Programming Mode
After finding the device, press and hold the Setup/Program button on the remote and wait until the mute, power, or another light on the remote blinks. This means you have entered the code programming mode of your particular model. Push the button when the light starts blinking. The remote is now in a state of readiness to establish a connection with the TV.
All TV Brand Codes Some of the most common codes that consumers want to try include:
Since you are in the programming mode, you can begin to enter all the pre-set TV brand codes. Here are the steps:
1. To begin with, it is better to select one of the popular TV brands, for instance, Samsung or LG.
2. Key in the 3-digit code for that brand on a numeric pad. Below is a list of general codes that are associated with the brand:
3. Check if the buttons corresponding to basic functions on your TV, such as power and volume buttons, work.
If the code is successful, you should be able to navigate your TV with your remote in a corresponding manner. This confirms a successful pairing.
However, since you do not have the actual codes, likely, most brand codes will likely not be recognized at the initial attempt. When this occurs, just work through the next code on the list one by one until you get a success.
List of Common TV Brand Codes:
Samsung: 001, 002, 003, 050, 240, 676
LG: 020, 179, 206, 228, 256
Sony: 001, 169, 388, 473, 744
Vizio: 030, 130, 150, 181, 333
TCL: 013, 014, 112, 119, 316
Hisense: 113, 400, 431
Element: 016
JVC: 005
Hitachi: 000
I failed to find the code of my TV brand. What next?
Even if none of the major codes from the TV brands do not function, it is not the end of the world yet. Most of the generic universal remote codes will still work even for unpopular TV brands.
Continue to enter any 3-digit codes one after another from the universal remote code list:
000
001
002
250
Stop once the remote is finally able to correctly synchronize with your television’s basic functions. This affirms that the pairing was effective. Remember to write down the winning code somewhere so that it can be easily referred to later.
Lastly, when I tried all the codes on the remote it failed to work. Now what?
Sometimes, even after entering such codes, the remote and the TV do not create a channel of communication in one or the other way. Further steps such as a power cycling sequence are then needed to force a pairing.
Here are some troubleshooting methods to try if codes fail:
- Switch off the TV for 30 seconds and then switch it on. The same procedure of entering the code has to be performed.
- Take out batteries from the remote control and put them back in after three minutes. Attempt coding again.
- The power cycle sequence is as follows; Power off the TV and then power it on again, then in sequence press and hold the Setup and Power buttons until the mode indicator light blinks. This causes a code search on some models.
If the above steps do not work, then finally you will be required to go to Cox Support and share details about your devices’ models. Their team can offer working codes or some other pairing assistance related to your merchandise.
Where are the volume lock settings stored?
If children or other unauthorized people are in the vicinity or have access to the TV, you may wish to lock optimal volume levels. Here is how:
1. This has to be set manually to a preferred volume – typically audible but not uncomfortably loud.
2. First, find the Mute key on the Cox remote.
3. Turn the power off and then press the Setup + Mute keys simultaneously for 5 seconds or until the volume key is blinking twice.
4. Volume control is now set to this level and cannot be adjusted by either turning the volume knob after it has been set this high or by children who deliberately turn up the volume on the car radio.
To unlock the volume again later, you need to repeat the key sequence and the volume button will flash 4 times. This can then set the levels back to free to be adjusted as the required level is desired.
In Closing
It also seems difficult to program any universal remote without codes or a user manual to turn to. However, slowly typing one code at a time, although very time-consuming, will let you make devices sync in almost all situations. Be observant of the mode indicator lights blinking to tell you when you have a successful pairing and other methods like power cycles if coding does not work alone. Patience has to be exercised when using these methods to manage to pair the Cox remote with your TV without the use of reference codes.
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