Learning how to program your Cox cable remote to work with your television is a simple task and only takes a few minutes. But with the right program for your Cox remote, you can certainly turn your TV on and off, and change the volume as well as the input button, and the mute button. Now, here is how you can program your Cox cable remote to your television:
Things You'll Need:
- Cox cable remote
- TV
Step 1: Switch on Your Television
Get your television remote control and switch on the television. Ensure that your television is switched to the right input that the cable box is supposed to be on. If your television is off, you will not be able to set up the Cox cable remote.
Step 2: Locate the Code for Your TV Brand
On the back of your Cox cable remote, there is a list of 3 or 4-digit codes for different TV brands. Find a brand of your TV and the corresponding code on the list. Common ones include:
- Vizio: 115
- Samsung: 10178
- LG: 1061
- Sony: 1169
- Sharp: 1076
If your exact TV brand is nowhere on the list, don’t panic. There are also more general codes specified which should work as well.
Step 3: Press the ‘SETUP’ button on the Remote
To put your Cox remote into setup mode to pair it with your TV:
1. With the Setup button held down, press and hold the Mute button at the top until it blinks twice.
2. Release the Setup button. The blinking light of the remote will point out that it is in setup mode for 30 seconds.
Step 4: Enter Your TV Code
While the remote is in setup mode:
1. With the help of the Number Pad, you should now input the 3 or 4-digit TV code.
2. Then use the Power button once only.
If the code functions, your television will shut off. If it does not, attempt some other codes listed for your brand until one works as expected.
Step 5: Test Other Functions
With your remote now paired and able to turn your TV on and off:
- Check the sound by pressing the Volume + and – buttons.
- Press End call to ensure that the end call button is functioning properly, or Press Mute to check if the mute button is friendly enough for users.
- Press Input or Source to ensure it alters the TV inputs
- Perhaps, you should try turning the TV back on by using the Power button.
If any function does not go through, repeat the setup process using the second code. Some of the codes may not work for all functions, depending on the model of the TV being used.
Advanced Tips
In this case, if you have an older TV model, you would require the use of the other procedure of programming the cable remote as opposed to the use of preset codes. Here is how:
1. Turn on the TV
2. Place the remote control into the setup mode
3. To turn off the TV press and hold Mute + Select simultaneously.
4. Press Power once. It will switch the TV back on and synch the remote.
This encodes the infrared signals directly from your current TV remote into the Cox cable remote. All functions should then work.
Troubleshooting Guide
Here are some quick fixes for common remote setup issues:
Problem: TV not responding via remote control
- Try fresh batteries
- Ensure that the TV is set to the correct channel.
- Try the pairing process once more
Buttons don't match functions
- If allowed, redo the setup again with different codes
- Not all the codes support all the functions
Volume/Mute not working
- Check the TV speakers
- Check if other devices are receiving the signals
If problems persist or you experience other issues, you may need to manually synch the cable remote. First, consult the user manuals that come with your TV and your Cox remote control. These manuals offer clear information on the rights of the remotes and the procedures that one needs to follow to program them.
Set-Up Successful!
After the correct coding of the Cox remote, you can use it to switch on or off the television, increase or decrease the volume, switch on channels, access recordings, and so on. Be glad to have only one remote for your Cox cable and the television without having to switch between different remotes. This is a good method to use if you have bought a new television or if your remote has been disconnected somehow. The process of linking your Cox cable remote is extremely easy provided you have the appropriate setup code.
Call (844) 340-5111 to get a new Cox connection now!
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