Programming a Cox remote to operate your TV, cable box, DVD player or any other device may seem quite challenging but it is not if you follow the following steps. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to program your Cox remote and how to set it up.
Things You'll Need:
- Cox remote
- The gadget that you wish to have command over (TV, cable box, etc.).
- Device manual
Step 1 - Insert Batteries
The first thing to do with any new remote is always to check that it has new batteries installed. Find the battery slot at the back of the Cox remote and install two AA batteries according to the configuration depicted inside the slot. Ensure that the + and – balance each other. Remember to snap the battery cover back into position once the batteries have been put in.
Step 2 - Turn Devices on
First of all, do not attempt to program the remote until the device for which you are programming the remote is turned on. For instance, if you want the Cox remote to control your TV then ensure that your TV is on before initiating programming.
Step 3 - On the next page, you must look for the Device Code.
Each device that the Cox remote can switch on has a 3, 4, or 5-digit code attached to it. It’s often written on the sticker at the back of the user manual that was provided with your device. If you do not have it, the list of all codes is on the Cox website or you can get it from Cox customer support. It will help if you make a note of the number.
Step 4 - Enter programming mode
To enter programming mode on the Cox remote:
1. Now you need to press and hold the setup button, which may be marked as ‘code’ or have a gear icon on it.
2. On the same note, use the other hand to press and hold the power button
3. Keep pressing these two buttons together for 3 seconds until the mode icon at the top of the device begins to blink
4. Release both buttons
The flashing mode light indicates that you are now in program mode.
Step 5 - Entering the Device Code
While the mode light blinks, enter the 3, 4, or 5-digit device code you found out in Step 3 by pressing the numbers buttons. The remote will go back to its normal mode after 30 seconds, so work fast.
Step 6 - Testing of Devices
Last but not least, try using the buttons on the remote for some of the basic functions such as power, volume, and channels. This ensures that the remote has been programmed correctly.
If your device isn't responding:
- Perhaps it is because you have typed the code incorrectly; you should try typing the code once more.
- Search for another code and try that
- In some instances, you may be required to cycle through the programming process.
Tips for Additional Devices
You program one device using the Cox remote, once you have it working, then repeat the process for the other devices. For each one:
1. Once again input the programming mode by pressing the setup button together with the power button.
2. Enter the new device code
3. Test out primary functions
The Cox remote can also have codes entered into it to control a TV, DVD, stereo, cable box, and anything else that is considered an auxiliary device. Read the instruction manual or visit the website for more information on other programmable devices.
In some cases after entering a device code, you may be required to press one of the component buttons showing the kind of device you are setting such as TV, AUX, or DVD. This allocates the signals to the proper component.
If you wish to have your Cox remote change the volume and power settings of your television as well as the cable box or satellite receiver, then the remote needs to be in Cable mode. Cycle through the mode buttons until the mode light turns on when pressed.
Programming Multiple Cox Remotes
You also do not have to code extra Cox remotes that you have for the same components separately when you have already programmed one remote for the Cox components. After successfully programming the first Cox remote:
1. Stack the remotes front end to front end with mode lights facing each other
2. Turn on the TV and press and hold the setup button on the programmed remote at the same time.
3. At the same time, press and hold the setup button on the unprogrammed remote for several seconds until the green light blinks.
4. Press both buttons for 3 seconds until the mode light on the new remote illuminates
5. Release both buttons
The device codes are then carried forward to the other Cox remotes. Test by checking the power, volume, and other basic control buttons.
Resetting Your Cox Remote
If your remote ceases to work effectively or you are supplied with another remote that you would desire to use, then you may have to erase the codes programmed on the Cox remote. Here is the reset procedure:
1. Look for a small round button labeled RESET on the rear of the remote.
2. To do this, following the instructions given on the website, I used a paper clip to press and release the reset button.
3. A mode light will flash indicating all codes have been erased
As soon as a program or its part is completed, it is possible to reset the remote and start programming it anew if necessary.
Check Cox Support
It becomes exasperating to go through the lists of codes of a device and then follow several steps to configure a remote. If you are facing any problems in programming your Cox remote then you can call the customer service number anytime as it is available 24 hours. It is far better to call for help rather than guess, which will require a lot of time and energy in the end.
It is a simple process to program as well as configure your Cox remote to control your television, cable box, and other entertainment devices when you apply the right procedures. Start with the device codes provided in the manuals and practice as you go through the steps. If you encounter problems, you can always call customer service and get your new Cox remote up and running in no time.
Call (844) 340-5111 to get a new Cox connection now!
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