Comcast Xfinity offers several types of TV remotes to its users. You can also pair a universal TV remote to your existing Xfinity TV box. However, we recommended using the Xfinity-provided remote since it is easier to program.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to program Comcast remote codes for various remotes. Let’s check these out, but first:

Why Do You Need to Use Remote Codes?

Remote codes are used to send pre-programmed signals to a device such as a TV, DVR, DVD player, etc., through a universal remote. The device recognizes these codes and pairs the remote, allowing you to perform functions such as changing channels, adjusting volume, etc.

How to Program Comcast Remote Codes?

Programming a Comcast Xfinity TV remote using code is easy. We’re listing the steps to programming various Xfinity TV remotes below:

For Programming XRA - Large Button Voice Remote

To program your XRA large button voice remote with your Xfinity X1 TV:

  • Ensure that your Xfinity X1 TV box and TV are powered on.
  • Press and hold the Info Buttons on your remote for five seconds.
  • The light on the remote will change from Red to Green.
  • Follow the instructions and you’ll be asked to enter a 3-digit on-screen pairing code.
  • After entering the code, a message displayed on the TV should indicate that the remote is paired. Follow the instructions to access the TV input.

To pair your XRA large button voice remote with your regular TV:

  • Turn on your TV and point your remote at it.
  • Press and hold the Home and Mute Buttons on your remote for five seconds.
  • The light on the remote will change from Red to Green.
  • You’ll be prompted to enter a five-digit
    • Most likely codes include: 12051, 10766, 10814, 10060, 10178, 11959, 10702, 10650, 13118, 11755
  • If the code is valid, the remote lights will blink green twice.
  • If the code is invalid, the remote lights will blink red and then
  • To check if the remote has paired, point it at the TV and press the Power button.
    • If the turns off, the remote has paired successfully.
    • If it doesn’t, try the next code.

For Programming XR100 Voice Remote

To program your XR100 voice remote with an Xfinity Xumo Stream Box:

  • Turn on your TV and Xumo Stream Box, and point your remote at it.
  • Press the Voice Button on your remote.
  • Follow the instructions to pair the remote.
  • Once the remote pairing is confirmed, follow the on-screen instructions to verify.

For Programming XR16 Voice Remote

To program your XR16 voice remote with an Xfinity Flex TV Box:

  • Turn on your TV and Xfinity Flex TV Box, and point your remote at it.
  • Press the Voice Button on your remote.
  • Follow the instructions to pair the remote.
  • Once the remote pairing is confirmed, follow the on-screen instructions to verify.

To program your XR16 voice remote to control your TV or audio device:

  • Press and hold the Voice Button. This activates voice command input. Speak Program Remote.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to select your TV and audio device for programming.
  • Check by pointing the remote at the TV and pressing the Power button.
    • If the turns off, the remote has paired successfully.
    • If it doesn’t, try the next code.

For Programming XR15 Voice Remote

To program your XR15 voice remote to a TV:

  • Turn on your TV and point your remote at it.
  • Press and hold the Xfinity and Mute Buttons on your remote for five seconds.
  • The light at the top will change from Red to Green.
  • You’ll be prompted to enter a five-digit code.
    • Most likely codes include: 12731, 11178, 10178, 11756, 11637, 10017, 11530, 10442, 11314.
  • If the code is valid, the remote lights will blink green twice.
  • If the code is invalid, the remote lights will blink red and then green.
  • To check if the remote has paired, point it at the TV and press the Power button.
    • If the turns off, the remote has paired successfully.
    • If it doesn’t, try the next code.

For Programming XR11 Voice Remote

To program your XR11 voice remote to your TV:

  • Turn on your TV and point your remote at it.
  • Press and hold the Setup Button on your remote for five seconds.
  • The LED light at the top will change from Red to Green.
  • You’ll be prompted to enter a four or five-digit code.
    • Most likely codes include: 10178, 11756, 11637, 11454, 12253, 10856, 11178, 11265, 11993, 10017, 12271, 11934, 11530, 10700, 10442, 11314, 11032, 11758, 12246, 10032.
  • If the code is valid, the remote lights will blink green twice.
  • If the code is invalid, the remote lights will blink red and then green.
  • To check if the remote has paired, point it at the TV and press the Power button.
    • If the turns off, the remote has paired successfully.
    • If it doesn’t, try the next code.

For Programming XR2 Remote

To pair your XR2 remote to your TV:

  • Turn on the TV that you want to program and point your remote at it.
  • Press and hold the Setup Button on your remote for five seconds.
  • The LED light at the top will change from Red to Green.
  • You’ll be prompted to enter a four or five-digit code.
    • Most likely codes include: 10178, 11178, 11265, 11637, 10037, 11993, 11934, 11756, 11530, 10856, 10700, 10442, 10017, 11314, 11032, 11758, 10016, 10032.
  • If the code is valid, the remote lights will blink green twice.
  • If the code is invalid, the remote lights will blink red and then green.
  • To check if the remote has paired, point it at the TV and press the Power button.
    • If the turns off, the remote has paired successfully.
    • If it doesn’t, try the next code.

For Programming XR5 Remote

To pair your XR5 remote to your TV:

  • Turn on the TV that you want to program and point your remote at it.
  • Press and hold the Setup Button on your remote for five seconds.
  • The LED light at the top will change from Red to Green.
  • You’ll be prompted to enter a four or five-digit code.
    • Most likely codes include: 12731, 10178, 11756, 11637, 11454, 12253, 10856, 11178, 11265, 11993, 10017, 12271, 11934, 11530, 10700, 10442, 11314, 11032, 11758, 12246, 10032.
  • If the code is valid, the remote lights will blink green twice.
  • If the code is invalid, the remote lights will blink red.
  • To check if the remote has paired, point it at the TV and press the Power button.
    • If the turns off, the remote has paired successfully.
    • If it doesn’t, try the next code.

For Programming Silver with Red OK-Select Button Remote

To pair your Silver with the Red OK-Select Button remote:

  • Turn on the TV that you want to program and point your remote at it.
  • Press and hold the Setup Button on your remote until it blinks twice.
  • You’ll be prompted to enter a four or five-digit code.
    • Most likely codes include: 10178, 11178, 11265, 11993, 11756, 10856, 10700, 10017, 10842, 10386.
  • If the code is valid, you’ll see two blinks; else, one long blink.
  • To check if the remote has paired, point it at the TV and press the Power button.
    • If the turns off, the remote has paired successfully.
    • If it doesn’t, try the next code.

For Programming Silver with Gray OK-Select Button Remote

To pair your Silver with the Gray OK-Select Button remote:

  • Turn on the TV that you want to program and point your remote at it.
  • Press and hold the Setup Button on your remote until it blinks twice.
  • You’ll be prompted to enter a four or five-digit code.
    • Most likely codes include: 10178, 11756, 10017.
  • If the code is valid, you’ll see two blinks; else, one long blink.
  • To check if the remote has paired, point it at the TV and press the Power button.
    • If the turns off, the remote has paired successfully.
    • If it doesn’t, try the next code.
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For Programming Digital Adapter Remote

To pair your Silver with the Gray OK-Select Button remote:

  • Turn on the TV that you want to program and point your remote at it.
  • Press and hold the Set Button on your remote until the Red light flashes twice.
  • You’ll be prompted to enter a four or five-digit code.
    • Most likely codes include: 10178, 11178, 11265, 11637, 10037, 11934, 11756, 11530, 10856, 10442, 10017, 10016, 10032, 10003.
  • If the code is valid, the Red Light will flash twice.
  • To check if the remote has paired, point it at the TV and press the Power button.
    • If the turns off, the remote has paired successfully.
    • If it doesn’t, try the next code.

Note: In most cases, you’d need to enter different TV codes. The codes for various TV brands are mentioned in the remote manual, which you can enter.

Wrapping Up

Based on the TV remote you have, you can check the instructions above and program your Comcast remote codes easily. You can read the remote manual in case the codes don’t work and you need to reset it, or you can contact Xfinity customer service for assistance.

FAQs

Does every Xfinity remote require different programming?

Yes, Xfinity remotes differ in terms of buttons and require you to press different buttons based on the remote for programming it to the TV.

Is there are difference in programming and pairing a Comcast remote?

Not necessarily, programming uses infrared, whereas pairing uses radio frequency or Bluetooth to connect your Comcast remote to the TV.

Can I pair any remote to my TV?

A universal remote can easily be paired to any TV. You just need to enter the right codes for pairing the remote.

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