How To Program An Xfinity Remote (Even Without Codes)
If you’re like most people, you have several remotes strewn across your living room, each one controlling a different device — a remote for your cable box, one for your TV, another foryour TV’s streaming device, and, if you have an audio system, you’ll need a remote for that too. As you know, it’s easy to lose track of which remote goes with what and even easier to misplace them. That’s the logic behind universal remotes. They allow you to control all of your devices with the same remote, which should, in theory, simplify your life.
How to program your Xfinity remote with codes
We’ve reviewed some ofthe best universal remotes on the market, but if you have Xfinity TV, it may make sense to stick with the remote that came with your service. Before you program your Xfinity remote, you’ll have to determine which model you have.
Followthese stepsto program remotes with a Setup button (e.g., XR11, XR5, XR2):
Follow these steps to program the XR15 Voice Remote (without a Setup button):
Follow these steps to program the XR16 Voice Remote (flex without number buttons):
How to program your Xfinity remote without codes
If you can’t find the code for pairing your Xfinity remote with your TV and other devices, you can use the auto-code search feature to program it.
Follow these steps to program your remote without codes:
These instructions are for programming an XR 15 remote and an Xfinity TV Box. If you’re using a different model, the steps may differ slightly, or you may have to use codes to program the remote.
Troubleshooting and resetting your remote
If you follow the steps above and are still having trouble getting your remote to work, there are a few things you may try before reaching out to Xfinity customer support for help. One of the easiest things you can do to get your remote working again is to clean it with a wet wipe. If the buttons on your remote are dirty, they may prevent your remote from responding properly. If that doesn’t work, you may need to change your remote’s batteries. Another common problem is using the wrong codes. Given the large number of codes for Xfinity remotes, mix-ups are pretty common. When this happens, all you have to do is reprogram your remote using the right codes to get it working.
If you’ve gone through all of those steps and your remote is still unresponsive, you should consider performing a factory reset.
Followthese stepsto reset remotes with a Setup button (XR11):
Follow these steps to reset remotes without a Setup button (XR15):
After you’ve performed the factory reset, you’ll need to re-pair your remote and TV box. Your TV box must be activated before it can be paired again.
