Program remote for comcast

We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article methods. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Article Summary. Method 1. All rights reserved. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc. If you want to use the XR16 remote to control audio components like soundbars and receivers, turn those on as well.

The XR16 is the only Xfinity remote that doesn't have a numeric keypad, which makes it pretty recognizable. One of the best things about the XR16 remote and Flex Box is that you don't have to track down the component codes for your TV and other devices—the Flex Box does that for you!

You'll usually do this by pressing an Input or Source button on your TV's remote until you get to the input your Flex is connected to. If you've already been using your remote with your Flex Box, you can skip this step.

Otherwise, here's how to set it up: Point the remote at the Flex Box. Press and release the button with the microphone on it. Some instructions will appear on the TV screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to pair your remote. When pairing is complete, you'll be asked if you want to use your XR16 remote to control other devices.

If you select Yes , you will immediately be taken through the remaining steps of programming your XR11 remote to control power and volume for your other components.

All done! Press and hold the microphone button and say, "Program Remote. Follow the on-screen instructions to program your remote for all components. Since there are no number buttons on the Flex's XR16 remote control, all of the information needed to program other components into the remote is stored within the Flex Box.

Method 2. Turn on your TV. If anything else is turned off, such as your X1, Flex Box, or audio components you want to program into your Xfinity remote, turn those on as well.

To make sure you're using the right method, verify the model number inside of the battery compartment. Also, if you haven't inserted AA batteries into your remote, you should do so now.

Pair the remote to your X1 TV Box. If you are just setting up your XR15 remote for the first time, you'll need to pair it to your Xfinity box before you continue. Here's how: Press and hold the Xfinity and Info the lowercase i button to the right of the microphone button buttons at the same time for about five seconds.

Lift your fingers from both buttons when the light at the top turns green. A three-digit pairing code will appear. Use the numeric keypad to enter the three-digit code. Once validated, your remote will be paired. Locate the code for each component you want to control. Select XR15 — Voice remote and click Continue.

In the second section "Program your remote with a code" , you'll see a code sometimes more than one. Press and hold the Xfinity and Mute buttons. Continue pressing these buttons for about five seconds. Then click Continue and follow the steps in the tool to program your remote.

If you can't find the code in the lookup tool, check to see if your remote has a Setup button. Press and hold Setup until the light at the top of the remote changes from red to green.

Enter The light should flash green twice. Once the TV turns off, press Setup to lock in the code. Press the TV power button on the remote. If the TV turns on, you're all set! Answer Upvote. For automatic setup Step 5, do you press and hold the power button? Eugene thomas Question 3 years ago on Step 2. RyanB 3 years ago on Step 5. I lucked out and the first code worked for me. Rickd Question 3 years ago on Introduction.

BitF2 4 years ago. TaraV5 4 years ago. KatieC 5 years ago. S6 5 years ago. RikiH2 5 years ago. CandaceB10 5 years ago. NathalieR5 5 years ago. Worked in a few seconds!!! I tried diff ways for an hour w Comcast to no avail. CameronR6 6 years ago. Need code for Honeywell Avanza tv please! Trying to program my Comcast X1 remote. TasteTheRaiiinBow 6 years ago on Introduction. If you have entered the wrong code, then enter another code from the code set to program the remote properly.

When you have not got the remote programmed properly, reset the remote by removing the batteries from the remote, and then insert the batteries. Then start the process again carefully to program the Xfinity remote control. So the first step will be finding the proper Xfinity remote codes before programming the remote control.

When you have got the positive signal from the remote that the remote has programmed successfully, please check all of the keys or buttons on the Xfinity remote control.

You may get the success signal or response even when it is partially programmed. But I can see that partially programmed issues are rare cases in the Xfinity remotes.