How to pair cable remote to tv

Control Your Devices

Use the steps on this page to program your remote to control your TV, Blu-Ray player, sound bar or other device.

The information on this page is for non-TiVo® DVR customers. If you have a TiVo® DVR, use these instructions instead.

Three-Digit Code Method

1. Locate the three-digit code(s) for your device in the user guide for your remote control model.
   • There may be more than one available code for your device. Make note of all of the available codes, since the first one you enter may not work for your device.
2. Power on the device.
3. On the remote control, press and hold the OK/SEL button and the device button together until that button lights up.
   • The device button depends on what device you're trying to program – such as the TV button to program to your TV, or the DVD button to program to your Blu-Ray player.
4. Point the remote control at the device and enter the three-digit code.
5. If the device turns off, move to the next step. If the device doesn't turn off, try the other three digit codes you noted for your device until your device turns off.
6. Press the Power button on your remote to turn the device back on.
7. After your device turns back on, press the device button to lock in the code. The remote control is now programmed for your device.

Repeat these steps for any other devices you want to program to control with your remote.

HD Digital Adapter: Evolution Remote Setup

For remote controls provided with the Evolution HD Digital Adapter from Midco

To use the quick setup to program your universal remote with your TV:

1. Press and hold the Setup button until the light on the remote turns green.
2. Enter the five-digit code for your TV brand. (See the list of common codes for specific TV brands below.)
3. Press the TV Power button. If the TV turns off, the code has been accepted. Turn the TV back on and make sure the Volume and Mute buttons also work.
   • If the TV didn’t turn off or Volume and Mute don’t work, repeat steps 1 and 2 using the next code on your list.

Below is a list of common codes for different brands and devices. Refer to your remote’s user guide for a full list of programming codes to try.

Motorola Digital Adapter Remote Quick Setup

To use quick setup to program your Motorola Digital Adapter Remote Control with your TV:

1. Press and hold OK and Mute together until the LED illuminates.
2. Enter the three-digit code for your TV brand. (See the list of common codes for specific TV brands below.)
3. If the TV turns off, press the Mute button to turn the TV back on and then the OK button to save the code.
   • If the TV doesn’t turn off, try the next code on the list.
   • If the green light on your remote is no longer illuminated, you will need to repeat step 1 before entering the next code.

Below is a list of common codes for different brands and devices. Refer to your remote’s user guide for a full list of programming codes to try.

Auto Program Method

If none of the three-digit code number assigned to your brand of equipment works or the code table doesn’t not list your brand, you can use the Auto Program (or Auto Search) method.

1. Turn on your device.
2. On the remote control, press and hold the OK/SEL button and the device button together until that button lights up.
3. The device button depends on what device you're trying to program – such as the TV button to program to your TV, or the DVD button to program to your Blu-Ray player.
4. Point the remote at the device and press the channel up button until the device turns off.
5. Use the power button on your remote to turn the device back on.
6. Press the device button to lock in the code. The remote control is now programmed for your device.

Repeat these steps for any other devices you want to program to control with your remote.

Setup Codes

Devices use specific codes in order to pair with your specific remote. Most times, these are three-digit codes, though some remotes require five-digit codes.

Below are some common codes for different remotes and TV brands. If these codes don’t work, refer to your remote’s user guide for a full list of programming codes.

UR5 Remotes

If your remote model number starts with UR5, try these common programming codes.

HD Digital Adapter Remotes

If your remote is for an HD digital adapter, try these common programming codes.

Digital Adapter Remotes

If your remote is for a standard digital adapter, try these common programming codes.

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