Most of the remote controls that come with cable TV service are universal remote controls. This means that in addition to controlling your cable box, you can also program your cable TV remote to control your television set and other audio and video devices. The quickest way to set up your remote to work with your TV is to enter the TV manufacture code for the brand of television you are programming the remote to link to. However, you do not necessarily have to have this code to program your remote; the process just takes longer when you don’t. (For Comcast universal remote with red “OK/SEL” button) Press the number “1” button on your remote. The TV button will blink twice. Aim the remote at the TV, press the “Power” button, then continually press the channel up button on the remote until the TV turns off. (For “Contec’s CheckMate” remotes) Simultaneously press and hold the “Devise” and “Mute” buttons on your remote until the power mode buttons at the top of your remote begin to blink sequentially. Press the “TV” button to make it illuminate. (For “Contec’s CheckMate” remotes) Press “TV” to lock in the working code. Tips Writer Bio
