How To Program New Xfinity Remote?
You’ve just got yourself a new remote for your Xfinity TV service, but don’t know how to set it up correctly? Code a new Xfinity remote is not a difficult task and it does not require customer service assistance. Below are the procedures to follow when programming your Xfinity remote to control your TV and audio devices:
Things You'll Need:
- New Xfinity remote
- Television that have HDMI-CEC or an available setup code
- An audio device like a soundbar or an AV receiver (if necessary).
Step 1 - Place Batteries in the Remote
To start with, we need to install the included batteries in the new Xfinity remote that you possess. The remote is operated by 2 AA batteries. The batteries are installed by removing the battery compartment cover located at the back part of the remote and placing batteries that have their + and – signs aligned properly. It is recommended to reattach the battery cover when the batteries are placed properly in the battery slot.
Step 2 – Turning on the TV
You must then ensure that your television set is switched on. In most of the cases, the Xfinity remote will automatically set corresponding with the TV. If it does not, you will have to use the manual procedure to enter the right TV setup code which is described in the next step.
The third step is Program Remote for TV Control
Ensure that the batteries are placed correctly once the remote is on; point its front part at the television. Steps: Hold down the Setup button and the LED at the tip of the remote will blink two times. Second, input the 3-digit code from the TV setup code list available in your Xfinity guide according to your TV brand. When accepted, the LED will blink twice.
Try using the power and volume buttons of the remote to see if it effectively controls your TV. If the codes mentioned above did not work, then try other codes from the list and try to enter the code which helps the Xfinity remote control your TV.
Step 4 – Program the remote for the audio device
If you also wish to operate other devices, for instance, a soundbar or an AV receiver using the new Xfinity remote, then you also must program a device setup code.
Push the Setup button one more time and hold down the button until the light on the remote starts blinking two times. Input the 3-digit code associated with the soundbar or receiver you want to control from the list of audio devices.
Check whether the volume up and mute buttons affect the volume of your audio device or not. Try again using different codes if need be until you arrive at the set of codes that allows control.
Step 5 - Control Cable Box
But that’s not a problem because after programming the TV and audio codes you only have to synchronize the cable box control using the Xfinity remote. For this, you must have your Xfinity cable box turned on and securely connected to your television.
Again, press the Setup button and hold it until the LED light on the remote blinks twice. Next, one needs to press the XFINITY button and then the LED will start blinking twice. If done correctly your remote should now be able to change channels and browse through the guides of your Xfinity cable box.
Optional: TV Power and Input Control
To use your Xfinity remote for controlling other devices, you can also turn on other IR control features for further convenience.
First, enable the TV Power Control by pressing the Setup button together with the 9-1-3 buttons simultaneously and holding it until the remote’s LED blinks twice. You can now use the remote to turn the TV on or off.
It is also possible to program the remote to switch the TV's input source to the cable box as well. First of all, you just need to press and hold Setup and 9-9-1 at the same time until the LED blinks twice. Finally, pressing the channel button along with the guide button will also change the input of the TV if required.
That is all you need to know on how to get your new Xfinity remote set up and operate your television, audio, and cable box! Please let us know if you have any other questions on how to program your replacement remote. Experience the ease of managing your home entertainment.
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