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This article will focus on how to program a Cox remote.
Before you start programming your Cox remote control, itโs important to identify the particular model youโre using.
This is because the remote is of four types and can control different devices such as soundbars, Blu-ray players, TVs, and DVRs.
Cox on their part has made it easier to identify the model of remote youโre using. For Cox subscribers, most likely you might be using the contour remote control.
But you can still confirm by checking the information that came with the remote. Navigating to the Cox official website is another way to find out.
They uploaded pictures of their various remotes to make it easier for subscribers.
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How to Program a Cox Remote for Your TV?
Your Cox Remote already comes programmed but that does not mean it canโt be reprogrammed. When youโre done programming the remote for the TV, you need a single remote to adjust the volume, turn your TV and change the channel;
- With the power button, turn on your TV.
- Point the Cox remote directly to your TV, then press the โTVโ mode
- Press & continuously hold the โSetupโ button until you see a light blink twice.
- Type the 4-digit code depending on your TV brand. You can get the codes from the User Manual. In a situation where more than one is listed, you can make use of the first one. After performing the previous steps, the TV mode will blink two times.
- Press the โPowerโ button, this will turn off your TV. In a situation where it didnโt happen, then you need to repeat from steps 2 to 4 using the next code listed on your TV manual.
Cox Remote Not Pairing
For a Cox remote to work perfectly, it needs to be paired with a Cox device or any other device you want to use to control.
Peradventure youโre currently having an issue with pairing your remote, the guide below will help you resolve it.
Each device has a unique code, this can be seen on their official website. However, for the Cox Box, a code will be automatically generated when it enters the pairing mode.
By ensuring that your Cox is paired to your device, youโll be able to solve the issue with pairing not working on your device.
Cox Remote canโt turn On/Off my TV set
When set up properly, a Cox Remote will perfectly work on your Cox Box as well as your TV.
However, when this is not done, youโll begin to experience issues especially when it comes to turning your TV On/Off. But not to worry because it can be rectified.
The first thing to do is to press the TV button, next press the power button. If you fail to press the TV button, your Cox box will be turned off.
When the issue continues, it means the remote is yet to be paired to your TV.
Your TVโs power button also works perfectly using an infrared signal. As a result of this, it must be within line of sight and must be 3 meters from where the position of the TV.
Hence, you need to work on your way repeat this until it can turn your TV on or off. Most times, this might be caused by issues with the batteries; especially when it is drained.
Or the remote might not be installed correctly. As stated earlier, it might be that there is no line of sight from your remote to that of your TV or another device youโre trying to control.
In Conclusion
Before you start watching your favorite content on your TV, you need to program the remote. This will enable you to control every navigation. If this has not been done, proceed and do the pairing by going to the settings. This article has outlined how all this can be done. Select your preferable method and apply it as stated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I effectively program my remote to my TV?
To start this, youโve to first switch ON your TV or any other device you want to control with the remote.
Once the power comes ON, you can then release the button. Then point the remote to the TV or any other device and be patient for at least 2 seconds to complete.
Can I make my Cox remote to control the volume of my TV Set?
To do this, press and hold the SETUP button of your remote pending when it blinks. Press and immediately release the button + VOL, youโll notice it will blink twice. With this, the remote is ready and will be able to adjust the VOL perfectly.
How can I program the Cox XR15 remote?
For subscribers making use of the XR15, press and hold the A & D button simultaneously on the remote pending when the LED on the remote changes to green. Type in 981. It will blink twice.
My Cox contour remote suddenly stopped working?
For this to happen, it might be that the batteries are dead, low or maybe it was inserted in the wrong way. Hence, you need to confirm all these. Alternatively, on the cable receiver, tap on the power button. In a situation where the button turns ON/OFF, proceed, and change the batteries of the remote.
