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How To Pair Dish Remote To Your TV? – Easy Guide Updated 2024

If you want to learn how to pair the Dish remote to your TV in 2024, keep reading. There are always numerous advantages when you make use of the DISH universal remote controller, especially for the entire multimedia corner.

How To Pair Dish Remote To Your TV Make Use Of The Advantages

This is because it is easy to use and its versatility will assist you to control different devices just from a single spot.

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But to get this done, you need to pair the remote to the TV first.  This is what this write-up is all about.

Advantages of DISH

Before you proceed to the pairing process, let’s discuss a bit about this technology.

First, when it comes t price, the DISH network is very affordable but you’ve to sign a contract that will last for 2 years.

During your second year, the price remains the same, unlike other service providers.

The Hopper 3 DVR receiver is another benefit you stand to enjoy. It has a hard drive of 2TB which is not comparable to any of their competitors.

The wires are just single; hence you won’t have issues connecting it rather you’ll enjoy better aesthetics without any cable being hidden at the back of the cabinet or TV.

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DISH is also compatible with YouTube and Netflix. The two are among the major apps being used by most people.

These apps are already built-in, meaning they’ll work smoothly compared to the downloaded ones.

Pairing the DISH Remote to your TV

The process is simple though it’s complex but not to worry, we’ll direct you on how to go about it on your own.

You don’t need to be technologically impaired to get through it. Pairing Dish Remote is easy.

Follow the procedure below;

Newer DISH Remotes

To start with, double-tap the HOME button on your remote. If the one you’re using does not have it, tap on the MENU button.

A screen will pop up, navigate to settings, next to the remote control. Choose the device you intend to pair from the next menu.

Select the option ‘Pairing Wizard’. This will guide you throughout the entire process but you must ensure everything is properly set up.

Navigate to the on-screen menu, carefully search your TV brand or another device you intend to pair.

It’s important to select the correct brand because if the wrong one was selected, it will affect the testing process after pairing.

The brands have specific codes assigned to them, so selecting the right one is key.

Next is the Pairing Wizard. It will help you test your device via series of codes. With every single code, follow the on-screen instructions.

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Most times, you just need to press the volume or power button on your DISH remote to ascertain if everything was properly done.

If the pairing was properly done, tap the finish button seen on the screen.

But when it didn’t work, pick another code and repeat the entire process. You must have selected the wrong one if it isn’t working. Start again.

Even when everything worked as planned, most times some functions won’t work. But that happens only often to devices with more expert features.

Go through all the commands on the device to ensure all is functioning.

Older DISH Remotes

You’ll follow a different procedure if you’re using a DISH remote that is more than 20/21 series. This option keeps bringing out some codes until a match is found.

To start, direct your DISH remote to the device you want to pair. Next, press & hold the DVD, TV, AUX button directly on the device to be paired.

Most times you may need to hold more than 10 seconds so you need to be patient. The four mode buttons will light up, then it’s time to release the AUX/TV/DVD button.

Next, the Mode button will begin to blink. Press the Power Button and instantly release it. The blinking on the mode button will stop blinking.

When the light is solid, it suggests the programming was successful.

Next, tap on the ‘Up’ button to send the DV or TV to the remote first code. You need to keep pressing it until it goes off.

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Don’t get confused when the device turns off, it means that the device has gotten the correct code. Now, you’ve to press the # button for that code to be stored.

Before the process completes, you’ll notice the mode will blink few times. Finally, test the remote and ensure all the functions are working appropriately.

In Conclusion

That’s all the required steps when it comes to pairing the Dish remote to your TV.

Before you finally exit, test all functions, or else you might discover a button is not working properly when you’re already streaming your content.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the steps to pair my DISH remote to my Television?

For you to successfully program your DISH remote to your television or a different device, follow the steps below;

  1. Navigate to the menu of your device
  2. Choose ‘settings’
  3. Tap on the remote control
  4. Choose the preferred device before selecting the wizard to assist you.

Can I get my DISH remote to control my TV volume?

On your receiver, remote, press the ‘Menu’ button. With the arrow button, highlight this option ‘System setup’ before pressing the select button.

Tap on the volume control option >>> DISH remote volume control. This will then control the volume using the DISH remote.

Is it possible to unpair my Dish remote from controlling my TV?

  1. For programming the remote, First show transcript. On your receiver front panel, tap on the SYSTEM INFO button. Secondly, press SAT button located on the side or front of your remote.
  2. For Deprogramming remote. First, you’ve to press the SYSTEM INFO button seen on your receiver’s front panel. With the help of the directional arrows, select Unpair.

 

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