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With Spectrum Remote, you can control the functionality of your Spectrum TV box easily. You can check out the guide below on how to program the Spectrum remote to the cable box.
Ways to Program Spectrum Remote to Cable Box
You can program your Spectrum remote to a cable box using different ways.
Automatic Programming
The Spectrum cable box automatically detects your Spectrum remote. Once it does, it initiates the programming process, which you can follow step by step.
Programming and Setup Method
If the cable box doesn’t identify your remote, you can pair it using the programming and setup method.
- Turn on your Spectrum TV
- Make sure you have the right remote and the batteries are in place
- Press the ‘Menu’ and ‘OK’ buttons on the remote simultaneously and hold until the ‘INPUT’ key blinks twice.
- Once it does, press and release the ‘TV Power’ button once
- The TV screen will show a list of TV brands. Find the number of your brand and press and hold it i.e., 3 for Panasonic.
| Numbers corresponding to TV manufacturers: |
|---|
| Insignia/Dynex – 1 |
| LG/Zenith – 2 |
| Panasonic – 3 |
| Philips/Magnavox – 4 |
| RCA/TCL – 5 |
| Samsung – 6 |
| Sharp – 7 |
| Sony – 8 |
| Toshiba – 9 |
| Vizio – 0 |
- Once the TV turns off, release the button
The setup should be complete; if not, repeat these steps once again.
RF Programming
This function allows you to pair your remote to your receiver (TV) using Radio Frequency(RF). It helps you to use your remote even if the receiver is out of view. To enable this, follow the steps given below:
- Find and press the ‘Menu’ button on your remote
- Choose ‘Settings & Support’ present on the left side of the menu
- Select ‘Support’ > ‘Remote Control’
- You’ll find ‘RF Pair New Remote’ in the center tiles. Select this option and follow the instructed steps to pair your remote using RF technology.
Code Search Programming
The code search programming method allows you to program your remote to your cable box using device and brand codes. Follow the steps below:
- Turn on your TV (you want to program)
- Press the ‘Menu’ and ‘OK’ buttons simultaneously and hold until the ‘INPUT’ key blinks twice.
- Once it does, enter the code listed for your brand. The ‘INPUT’ key will confirm the input by blinking twice.
- Enter the first code listed for your brand. To confirm, the INPUT key will blink twice
- Check the TV by volume buttons on your remote.
- If it responds, your remote has been programmed, and if not, repeat the code-entering process to find the right code.
You can find the most common device codes from here:
| Brand | Device Code |
|---|---|
| 888 | 23636 |
| Acer | 11339 14143 |
| Admiral | 12360 10463 |
| Advent | 10150 11276 11570 |
| Affinity | 13717 13577 13716 |
| Aiwa | 11142 |
| akai | 11675 11688 11692 11385 11207 11032 11670 12232 10765 |
| American Action | 10180 |
| Anam | 10180 |
| Anhua | 10180 |
| AOC | 11589 11365 12014 12087 12621 11590 11348 |
| Aomni | 11623 |
| Apex Digital | 10765 12397 10879 10748 11217 14350 |
| Ario | 12397 |
| Astar | 13706 |
| Asus | 13340 |
| Atyme | 12746 |
| Audiovox | 11868 11276 10875 11564 10180 12413 10846 11766 11769 11661 |
| Aumark | 10060 |
| Auria | 12014 14748 12087 |
| Aventura | 10171 |
| Avera | 12397 12049 |
| Avol | 13382 12735 |
| Axess | 13593 |
| Axion | 10180 12049 |
| B & O | 11620 |
| Bang & Olufsen | 11620 |
| Bell & Howell | 11142 |
| BenQ | 11315 11032 13706 |
| Bradford | 10180 |
| Broksonic | 10463 11670 11938 |
| Calypso | 14748 |
| Carver | 11454 |
| Celebrity | 10810 |
| Celera | 10765 |
| Champion | 11142 |
| Changhong | 10765 |
| Cineon | 13951 |
| Citezen | 10060 11670 11928 |
| Clarion | 10180 |
Using the Check Out the Full List of Device Programming Codes three methods given above, you can program Spectrum remote to the cable box easily. However, if you’re unable to program it, you can contact Spectrum customer services for assistance.
