You can program your Xfinity Voice Remote to work with your TV and audio/video (AV) receiver, like a sound bar and other pieces of audio equipment. If you have Xfinity X1 or Xfinity Flex, follow these steps to pair the remote with your TV Box – you can even control it when it’s out of sight.
Can xfinity remote control soundbar?
Yes, all Xfinity remotes can be programmed to your Soundbar or another type of audio/video receiver. Note that once you pair your Xfinity remote to your Soundbar, it will only control this speaker option with the volume controls rather than the TV volume, so be sure this receiver is set up as the preferred source.
Then, how do I program an Xfinity remote to a soundbar?
One answer is, to program an Xfinity remote to a Soundbar, first, pair your remote with your TV . Then, using the Setup button (or variation), press and hold it until the LED light turns green.
Before you pair the remote to your Soundbar, you will want to ensure that the Soundbar is the default output receiver for your sound. Otherwise, your TV will likely default to using internal speakers, so programming your remote to your Soundbar will be pointless .
How does the Xfinity remote control work?
Your Xfinity remote can be programmed to control your TV and AV receiver , such as a sound bar or another audio device. If you have Xfinity X1 service, you can also pair the remote with your TV Box, which allows you to control the device even when it’s out of sight.
Your Comcast Universal Remote Control is a powerful tool – it can be used to control not only your TV Box, but two extra peripherals as well. Many Business customers typically set up the universal remote to control the TV and one additional device, such as a DVD player or surround sound system.
How do I manually pair my Xfinity remote to my Device?
Information on manually pairing your Xfinity remote to your devices are included below Note: These instructions apply to the XR15 Voice Remote (X1 or Flex). Make sure the Voice Remote batteries are installed and your TV and TV Box are powered on. Set the TV input to the input connected to the Xfinity TV Box.
This begs the query “How do I Pair my Xfinity X1 remote without a setup button?”
To Pair an Xfinity Remote (Without a Setup Button) Note: These instructions apply to the XR15 Voice Remote. Make sure the remote batteries are installed and your TV and TV Box are powered on. Set the TV input to the input connected to the Xfinity X1 TV Box. Press and hold the xfinity and Info buttons for 5 seconds.
How do I connect my Xfinity X1 to my TV?
Press the Setup button on your Xfinity X1 remote Now that you are sure that the Soundbar is connected to your TV, and it is the preferred output receiver, you can begin the programming process with your Xfinity X1 remote and Soundbar. Using this remote, look for the Setup button. Press it down for a few seconds.
Set the TV input to the input connected to the Xfinity TV Box. Press the Setup button on your remote until the LED at the top changes from red to green. Press the xfinity button on the remote. The LED will begin flashing green. ( Note: When pairing an XR2 or XR5 remote to a DTA, you may need to press the xfinity button up to five times).