Programming a Comcast Remote – Part 1
How To Program the Little Black Comcast Remote
How To Program Comcast DTA Remote
I thought I would start out with this tutorial. I know that it is not for computers, but it is the most recent question I have been asked and the most popular. Now, be aware that these instructions are not for the standard silver remote that comes with your cable box.
If you need instructions on how to program the silver remote you can find those here:
If you subscribe to Comcast for your cable service, you may be familiar with their upgrade that no longer allows you to hook directly to a TV. Instead, you have to use a little black box that is provided by Comcast.
This box comes with a little black remote control that can be programmed to operate your TV so you don’t have to use two separate remote controls.
I have had a lot of friends and family ask me to help them program their remotes, so I decided to write this article to offer a nice easy-to-follow guide for others who may want to program their remotes as well.
1. Before starting, make sure that the little black box is hooked up to your TV correctly and you have a picture on your TV.
2. Start by turning your TV on.
3. Press and hold the small white button labeled “Set” until the red light flashes twice.
4. Press the numbers 9-9-1 and you will see the red light flash two more times.
5. Start pressing the channel “+” button at a medium speed (not too fast!!!).
6. When your TV turns off. STOP pressing the “+” button.
7. Press the “Set” button once and you should see the red light flash twice.
8. Your remote will now turn your TV on/off, change channels and control the volume.
That’s it. I hope that was easy to follow and hopefully your table is less cluttered by remotes! Did this help you? Please feel free to provide any comments.
On a side note, sometimes this auto program method does not work with some TV models. If that is the case, please leave a comment or use the contact page to send a message and I will help you track down a code that will work!
Worked perfectly! Thanks for the great info!
You’re welcome! Glad I could help.
The remote will not blink twice after entering 991
Hi Les,
Did you make sure to hold the “Set” button long enough for it to flash twice before entering 9-9-1?
Great it works. Everything works, but the mute. Any suggestions?
Thanks soooooo much!!
You’re welcome!!!
Amazing, what a life saver
LOL…Glad I could help rid your life of extra remotes!!!!
My remote works for my Dynex. it changes the volume, channel, and mute but when i try to turn it off it turns right back on. is it fixable?
That is definitely odd behavior. Unfortunately I have never heard of that happening and not sure of a fix for it.
Had to try it 2 or 3 times, but eventually, this worked! Thanks
Yeah, it can take a few tries. Glad you were able to get it to work though!!!!!
I followed the instructions, but the only thing that happes is that I can change the channel. The volume and on and off does not function.
Hey Ramon, if the only thing that is working is changing the channel, then it did not get programmed. Try it again and make sure to go through Step #5 nice and easy. Sometimes you can go too fast and by the time you realize the TV has turned off you’ve already pressed the “+” button an extra time. Cait, who replied above, said it took a few tries as well. Let me know how it turns out for you. If you still have trouble, leave another reply and I’ll try to help you.
Thank you!! I’ve been looking for this. Quick question, is there a way to turn on/off the captions?
You’re welcome! Glad I could help. Which captions are you referring to? I’ll be glad to help with that as well.
i tried it a couple times and it pretty much worked. the only thing is is that i can’t turn the t.v. by remote. i have to do it manually on the t.v. but once it’s on i can turn the channels and the volume and turn the t.v. off by the remote. but not on… any suggestions?
Hi Brogan,
Thanks for the response. It depends on what kind of TV you have. Some models are weird. I have seen the exact same thing you are experiencing on a friends TV.
The best option would be to use a specific code for your TV. You can use programmable codes as well. Instead of hitting the “+” sign you can enter in the code.
I’m actually about to append the article to include those instructions as well. I have an article that lists remote codes for TVs.
Start with that and if you don’t have any luck, send me the make and model of your TV and I’ll try to help you track one down.
How would I program this remote to an Emerson tv? Thank you
Hi Rach,
Have you tried the auto-program method yet? If so, and it didn’t work, send me the model number of your TV and I’ll see if I can find a code for you.
Have you already tried codes for Emerson TV’s?
thanks for a very speedy response! i though i’d have to wait days or weeks, ha. i’ll try your link and let you know
ok i did exactly what you said to do but now my tv shut off and wont turn back on no matter what i do. help
ok i did exactly what you said to do and now my tv won’t even turn back on no matter what i do,,, help me please
Hi Pat.
I’ll be glad to help you, but I need a little more information. If you want you can email me through the “Contact Us” page.
What do you mean you can’t turn your TV on no matter what you do? Do you mean just by the remote or it won’t turn on at all?
Black remote was working to turn on tv turn off, change volumn and mute, no longer working, it stopped working about 10 days ago, we have two of them, neither is working now, the black remote, both have brank new batteries, tv is magnavox, older model, more than 10 years old works perfect, clear nice pictures, I tried these instructions,to get the black remote to work again, but how long do I have to keep hitting + channel button before it turns off???? minutes, hours, not working, after 5 munutes, please help comcast is no help
Karen
Hey Karen,
So your remote was programmed correctly at one time? You can try resetting your DTA, which is the little box that your cable wire an TV connect to. Simply turn it off for about five minutes and then plug it back in. Programming the remote using the automatic method can require some patience when it comes to pressing the “+” button. I’ve seen it work immediately and I’ve seen it take a while before it finds a code.
You can try manually programming it by simply entering the codes for Magnavox instead of pressing “991″ and the “+” button. Simply press the “Set” button until it blinks twice and then enter the TV code and press “Set” again. If it doesn’t work, try the next code. I have a list of TV codes here on the website.
Try that and if you are still having trouble, contact me here again and I’ll see if I can help you further.
I have seriously tried everything above, My remote could only change the volume on my t.v. before, after trying everything above. It no longer changes the volume, all it will do is change the channel. I have an emerson LCD Tv, I tried every code on your site, I tried just using the set button and the + channel, which also didnt work :/ please help.
AJ, try code 11864 for your Emerson. Let me know if it works or not. If it doesn’t, I’ll try to track another one down for you.
Amazing!!! I tried everything then #11864 and it worked!!! Thanks SOoooooo much!
Awesome!! You’re welcome!
This is not working man I have a vizio flat screen plzzz help me I lost my vizo remote. To so that makes it X10 worse. Lol
Hey Sharif,
Try code 0178. If that doesn’t work, try codes from LG and Zenith.
I’ve tried everything too. I have channel control, but no volume or no power. I’ve tried the 991 and after hitting the + sign-it never turns off. I have a list of 10 codes for the Sansui. I’ve tried all of them with no avail. We’ve had this tv for over 10 years and when we set it up on cable-comcast came out and programmed it and we’ve never had a problem since. They said they won’t come out to re-program without a charge. So I guess I’m out of luck. It’s such an old TV I don’t want to spend money on it! Thanks
Hey Darla,
Try using codes from LG. They have been partners with Sansui for while. Also, sometimes you have to be patient when searching for the code using the “+” method
awesome!!! thanks worked on the first try.
Great!! You’re welcome!
The LG codes didn’t work, but…..the 991 did! Thanks so much. It’s been a real frustrating ordeal-but after several tries–it worked! Thank you!
That’s great Darla! I’m glad you were able to get it to work! As far as the frustrating part…I know what you mean
I have tried all the the steps and repeated them. All I cant get to work is the volume and on/off button. Please help me, it’s very frustrating.
I’ve found that sometimes you literally have to sit and press the “+” key for a while until it finds the code. If that isn’t working for you see if you can find a code here . If so, try programming it manually by following the manual method found here . Is your TV an older model? Sometimes this can pose a problem. If you still can’t get it to work, send me the make and model of your TV and I’ll help you track down the right code.
I kept trying and it still didn’t work so here’s some info, Durabrand Model: DU1901, Thank you for responding.
Hi Tyler,
Try the following code: 10463
Hopefully that one will work for you! If not, let me know and I’ll see if I can find another one.
Also, it looks like the company Funai makes Durabrand TVs, so you might try codes for Funai as well. I’ve found
that this works in some cases.
Easy instructions and an easy fix. Thank You!
Hi Dave,
Happy to hear that!! Thanks for the comment.
thank u excellent info
You’re welcome!!
Hi there–it’s me again. The 991 works to re-program the remote–but it won’t stay programmed. I am hitting the set button until it flashes twice–but then it doesn’t stay that way. I’ve had to re-program it 5 or 6 times. The last time I did it–it only stayed for as long as I had the television on. The next time I went to turn it on–it didn’t work again. Maybe I have other problems?
Hi Darla,
Hmmm. I haven’t come across that issue before. It sounds like it is getting reset somehow. I will look into for you, but in the meantime I would suggest taking it back to Comcast and trade it in for a new one. I’m sure that is quickly becoming annoying
You might also try power cycling the actual DTA box. Simply unplug the power adapter from the DTA box, wait a few seconds and then plug it back in.
That may help. The boxes themselves can get out of whack sometimes.
Keep me posted.
Hey ive tryed the 991 nd it only turns on and off but i cant change channels nd it happens when i try the codes as well please help me
Hi Alan,
1. When you say it turns on/off, are you referring to your TV or the DTA box?
2. Do you have volume control?
3. If all else fails, send me your Make and Model of your TV and I’ll help you track down the correct code.
I have tried the above recommended procedure and tried all the Sony codes and I still cannot get it to work. I have a Sony KDL-32LL150. Any help would be much appreciated. I’ve getting frustrated.
Hi Sabrina,
Sometimes it takes a while for the auto program method to find the right code. It can be frustrating at times.
Sony seems to have a reputation of being problematic as well. Keep trying and I will see if I can track down a code
for your model.
I have a Sony and I use code 10000 and it seemed to work perfectly fine the only problem I have is I’m missing a channel and I don’t know how to add them back on a cable channel
Paula,
Are you missing a channel on the TV or a cable channel?
this is not working for me. I press the set button till it blinks twice. and then i let go of that button and dial the 911 but it never blinks twice after that. nor does it blink twice when I hold the set button down
I just got this box in my room. I plugged it in and it said it was loading the channels and it loaded to 100 percent. now the comcast logo is flashing on my screen. and the little green button is flashing on the cable box. so I was trying to program my remote to turn the box off and on while its still plugged in. I have a mafnavox tv.
Hi Nissa,
Sorry to hear you’re having trouble. I’d like to mention that the code is 9-9-1, instead of 9-1-1. I don’t know if that was a typo or not.
Also, if you are not getting a picture it sounds like you may need to call the 800 number and activate your DTA box. It’s pretty quick and Comcast
has an automated system that sends an activation ping to the DTA.
Try it again using 9-9-1 and if you are still having trouble, reply back and I’ll see if I can help you troubleshoot it.
I got it to turn the tv off but it wont let me change the channel it has always just done the volume and the on/off. Is there anyway I can do the channel?
Hey Amanda,
That’s a little weird. You shouldn’t have lost your ability to change channels. Try doing a reset on the remote and try again. If you are still having trouble, send me the make and model of your TV and I’ll help you track down the proper code. If you need help resetting the remote, I listed the procedure in the comments section here.
everything works but my channels. it is a samsung tv
Hey Brette,
As I just replied to Amanda, that’s weird. You shouldn’t be losing your ability to change channels. Follow the same steps as I described to her. If not, send me the model number of your TV and I’ll help you find a code as well.
!!! you are the MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks !!!
Not a problem!!! Glad I could help!
I followed the procedure and the tv turned off. I hit set and the remote blinked twice. Now the tv won’t turn back on. This happened to two tv’s. They are both dead. They don’t turn on manually or with the old remote. Comcast doesn’t know what to do. Do you? Has this ever happened to anyone else?
Hi Joe,
Man, I hate that you are having that kind of trouble. I have never heard of that happening before. I am completely baffled that you can’t even turn your TV on with the old remote or by pressing the power button on the TV. The programming happens to the remote, not the TV so there should be no way you could “unprogram” the TV itself. I have no clue, but I will look into it for you.
In the meantime, you might try resetting the remote and see if that helps. You can do this by following the same programming procedure except enter the code 980. You should see the remote light blink four times. This is called an OPS reset and should restore the remote back to its “out of box” state. There are other resets, but I would NOT recommend them as they will completely disassociate the remote from the cable box. Give the OPS reset a try and I will do a little research and see if I can find anything that might help you.
Thx so much made it so easy a 12 year old can do it once again thz
You’re welcome man! Glad I could help!!!
Hello, I’ve been researching this problem for a few hours and have tried everything. I have a SHARP LCDtv so I tried code 10093 and the 991 code! I cannot get my remote to change the channels; it will only control volume and power! Thank you!
Hi Jordan,
Try unplugging the power cable from the DTA cable box for about 10 seconds and then plugging it back in. This “soft reset” may help.
If not, contact me with another comment or through the contact page and I’ll see what else I can do to help.
I did everthing you said and it did turn off but it wont turn on
What about the rest of the functions? Channels and volume?
It still isn’t working. Only volume and power-cannot change channels :/
Jordan,
The fact that you can turn your TV on/off and you can control the volume tells me that the programming worked because these are not functions you can accomplish with the remote straight out of the box. So I’m a little confused, and when troubleshooting gets to this point, it’s always best to go back to the basics. So, here we go. Programming the remote allows you to control your TVs volume and power, but changing channels happens through the DTA box, not your TV. Your TV should remain on channel 3 or 4 (whichever you set it to). Your remote should have been pre-programmed to the box it came with. Were you able to change channels before you used the 9-9-1 method? If so, then somehow it has become “unprogrammed”. If not, then it was never associated with your DTA box to begin with. Please let me know the answer to the above and I will continue to help you troubleshoot (that’s why I created this website). Don’t give up
Fast and easy. Thank you very much!
I did this from my EVO btw
Awesome!! You’re welcome!!
I cant get it to work for a small hand-me-down magnavox in my kitchen does everything except when i start pressing the channel button it never shuts off
Hey Mike,
Sometimes older model TVs have a problem with the auto-programming method. The same holds true for TV/VCR combo models. If you’ll send me the model number of your TV I’ll help you find a code that will work.
Jay
I have an older model sharp tv. I lost the remote for it but have the small Comcast remote. I’ve tried every code on comcasts site and your standard 991 nothing works! I can change the channel but can not adjust the volume or turn power on/off. Help!
I’ve even used a different Comcast remote. I don’t know the model number. Can’t find it anywhere on the tv
Hey Annette,
Sometimes with the older models, it can be hard to find the correct code. Without the Model# it will be even more difficult. One thing you might try is finding the serial# on the TV. It will most likely be on the back and you’ll probably have to search for it. Look for SN or S/N. Using this you might be able to find out what model it is. If you find the serial#, send it to me and I’ll help you track down a code.
Works great on my SONY, not so much on my Panasonic CTN-1051R
Well one out of two isn’t bad!
Try the code 10051 for your Panasonic. If that doesn’t work, let me know and I’ll try to find another code.
Hi, I have an older Panasonic TV/VCR Combo, Model PV-M1369. Cannot get any codes to work. I can change channels with Comcast DTA remote, but cannot turn on or off or adjust volume. Thanks!
Hey Laurel,
TV/VCR combos can be troublesome, especially if it’s an older model. It’s hard to find the right code. Have you tried the 9-9-1 method?
Thanks bro big help. Just for yours or anyone else’s knowledge.. I have a sharp and the 991 code didn’t work but the 10093 code did. With mine it was programmed at the 2nd step. What I mean is when I went to change the channel it didn’t turn the tv off, but it did program it. thanks again bruh
You’re welcome man. Glad you got it working and thanks for the info about the code!!!
Hey! I’ve tried everything. My Xfinity remote, and a RCA universal remote. Nothing will program to my Memorex tv! It’s making me want to pull my hair out!
Hi Hope,
Exactly which remote are you trying to program? It sounds like it’s a different one than the DTA remote. The silver Comcast remote perhaps?
Well the problem is that my TV is skipping over channels 1-5, and channel 4 is what Comcast uses. I flipped through all my channels and I can get like a unclear picture and sound on like 34. I tried to program my little Comcast remote to my Memorex tv to change the channel to 4, but it hasnt been working. I’ve also tried a RCA universal remote.
It sounds like you have a TV issue more than a remote issue. When you program the little black remote, it will only control the basic functions, such as volume and power. The channels are still changed through the DTA box. Your TV may have been auto-programmed a long time upon initial setup and skipped channels that it did not find a signal on. You will either need to turn those channels on or conduct another auto-search on your TV. You should have a menu button on your TV that will allow you to do this, and you can navigate using the volume and channel buttons on the TV. If you do not have a menu button, try the following:
1. Unplug your TV and let it sit for a few minutes and it should reset itself.
2 Figure out how to program an aftermarket remote to your TV so you can get access to the menu and setup functions.
Hope this helps!
You are the man!!! Thanks for the great help!!!
You’re welcome! Glad I could help!
Thank you! You have been so helpful!
You’re welcome! Once you are able to get a picture on Ch 3 or 4. Try programming the black comcast remote again. If you need help, you can always comment here!
Do you have a code for Emerson tv/vcr combo EWC1301? thx
Hi Foster,
Try this one: 11913
thanks. i tried that one along with all the comcast emerson codes. the auto scan did originally find a code and the remote controlled the tv. then it stopped.
You say the auto program method worked originally? Not sure why it wouldn’t have retained the programming, but I would try it again.
I’m trying to enable SAP so that I can watch programs in Spanish. (Currently when a program says it’s available in SAP in Spanish and I click the “language” button on my remote, English is the only option.) Everything I find online says that I have to press the “menu” button on the Comcast remote to enable SAP, but this little black Comcast remote has no menu button. How do I access the menu?
Thanks,
Ginny
That’s weird. The language button should do the trick. I’ve switched back and forth myself between languages, so I’m not sure why you’re Language button isn’t working. It’s quite possible you have a defective unit. You may have to contact Comcast for this one.
Hello,
My back remote has been programmed for my Sony but the power button works but not wont change channels. Any ideas?
The channels should be changing via the DTA box and your TV should be staying on Channel 3 or 4 whichever the switch is set to.
Are you saying you can’t change channels at all?
Hey, I have a Vizio 32″ Class LCD HDTV E-Series and I have tried to program with the 9-9-1 code and i get it to the press CH+ until the tv turns off’ but it just scrolls through channels and I pressed it close to 300 times. It’s done that a few times now. I have also tried the 11758, 11756, 10864, and 10885 codes for Vizio and they don’t work either; I tried them all twice. Do you have any other suggestions?
Hmmm. Vizio’s are usually pretty cooperative. One thing I noticed you said, if the TV is turning off then it has found the proper code for your TV. Double check to make sure you press the “Set” button immediately afterwards and that the red light flashes twice. This confirms that the code has been set. Also, sometimes there is a delay when pressing the CH+ button, and by the time the TV has turned off, you’ve actually pressed the CH+ an extra time, putting it on the wrong code. Hope this helps. If not, hit me up and I’ll help you troubleshoot it some more.
It doesn’t turn off. It gets to the point that it should and it goes through channels forever. It never turns off from pressing CH+.
Double check to make sure that the red light is blinking twice after you have entered the 9-9-1 code confirming that the remote is in search mode.
Also, try programming it using remote codes from LG as well. Keep me updated.
I have a comcast tv box hooked to a emerson tv. I programed the tv but now I cannot turn the cable box off. I can change channels, volume and the tv on and off. The cable box remains on all the time. Tried reseting the box by unplugging for about five minutes with no luck. Thanks in advance.
Rick
Rick,
There is absolutely no harm in leaving the DTA box on. It’s actually designed to stay on. In fact, it’s better if you do leave it on. Periodically Comcast sends signals to the box.
A friend of mine unplugged his for a while and had problems with it later. According to Comcast support, if the box does not receive a “keep alive” signal periodically, it deactivates after 30 days.
EreI did as you said it didn’t work only turned the channel up. Before the only things that weren’t working were the power button and the volume. So now after pressingthe set key and 991 it only turns the channel up and never off I have a LG tv
Hi Gailina,
What is the model number of your LG?
You are awesome, I’ve been trying to do this for a full year.
You’re welcome!! Glad I could help!
Worked Great Thank you sooooo much. – also if you lose the audio on some of your channels try this. I called comsast – “the man suggested I go to a channel where there is no audio and press the language button on the remote; this should fix it. If it does not call back and speak with tech support”.
You’re welcome! And thanks for the tip!
I need specific instructions for using the FAV button
Hi John,
What kind of instructions do you need? Are you trying to program the FAV button to do a custom macro or function, or are you just trying to use it as intended?
I have a Coby. Your instructions worked great the second time around. I must not have followed the properly the first time. Thank you
You’re welcome! Glad you decided to give it another try!
Hi Jay-
I’m stuck. I have an LXI TV/VCR model number 304 44700000. I have tried codes: 10154, 10047, 10156, 10178, 10017, 10054, 10747, 10037 with no luck. I also tried the 9-1-1 library look up but stopped after aobut 100 inputs. Do you have a secret code or should I keep going on the library look up?
Thanks much!!
I meant the 9-9-1 lookup.
Never mind. Got it after about 300 hits of the CH+ button under 9-9-1.
Well, I hate you had to press the button that many times, but I’m glad you were able to get it working!
Works perfect. Good info man! Saved me a lot of time. Wish all things good be this easy..lmao
That’s awesome man. I love it when I read comments like these!
Got in on the third “+”..lol Thanks again!
I’ve tried this like 5 times now and can only use the volume any ideas?
I meant turn the channel but no volume or on/off
Hi Wes,
If all you have is channel ability then apparently the remote has not found the code for your TV. There are a couple things to check.
1. If the TV is turning off when you press the CH+ button, are you remembering to press the Set button to lock the code in?
2. What is your TVs brand and model#? I can see if I can help you track down a code that will work.
Let me know how it goes and keep me updated!
Thank you so much!!! I tried calling both LG and Comcast, and both were very rude and unhelpful. They instructed me to go out and buy a universal remote because it was not possible to use just one remote any other way. I appreciate you taking the time to put this online to help others! A++++
Hey Lauren,
You are very welcome!! I’m glad I could help!
Everyyhing works but I can not change the channel
Hey Ashley,
The remote should still change the channels via the DTA box, not the actual TV itself. There are some other people who have this problem. Try searching the comments section. Is your TV a newer or older model?
My tv channels change after going by your steps but the tv does not power on or off and the volume does not work. Any thing els I could try? after hitting 991 and then the chellel button the channels start to change but tv doesn’ever cut off.
Hey Tanya,
Are you making sure the red light blinks twice? This signifies that the remote is in auto-program mode. Sometimes it can take a while for the remote to find a code as well.
If you are still having trouble, let me know the make and model# of your TV and I’ll help you track down a specific code.
This worked!
I have a olevia 237-t11 flat screen tv. I tired the 911 thing and my tv never turned off after. Can u please help me.
Hey Vonn,
Hmmmm, I’ve never heard of that brand of TV before. That one may be difficult to find.
I’ll search around and see if I can help you find a code. If you end up finding one, please post it for other readers!
It’s not working on my tv. I have a Sanyo
Hey Douglas,
Sometimes it can take a while for the remote to find the right code. Patience is definitely required!
If you are still having trouble, send me the model# of your TV and I’ll see if I can help you track down a code.
took about 5 seconds worker perfectly
Thank you very much, this worked perfectly & quickly.
Awesome! You’re welcome!!
Is there anyway to do the reverse? We just got a new Vizio M370SL and would like to be able to just use the remote that came with the tv, not the Comcast black remote which is only used to change channels. I’ve googled all over and not found anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!
Hey Ashley,
To my knowledge, it is not possible to do that. But that’s an interesting thought, I’ll look into it and see if it can be done.
I tried but when i pressed the button set it blinked then i waited for about 25 seconds and it blinked twice is that suppose to happen?
Hey Lillian,
Yes, the red light is supposed to blink twice. It should do it when you hold the Set button and then again when you press 9-9-1. Then, once your TV has turned off, you press Set one more time and it will blink twice then as well.
My grandma hs an Audiovox tv, model: VE1020. I can only get the channel buttons to work. The volume and power buttons will not work. I’ve tried everything, entering the codes, 991, and nothing works. Please help.
Hi Allison,
Try the code 1-0-8-4-6
The 9-9-1 code isnt working and I have a sharp LCD Tv. I tried 10093 but when I pressed channel up it simply just changed the channel via cable. Any help? :[
Hey Troy,
If you send me the specific model# of your TV I might be able to help you better. In the meantime, try code 11407. Keep me updated.
Jay
I tried your method a handful of times and the remote still wont sync with my TV. Its a Memorex MLT1532. I also tried all the codes that are provided in the Comcast/xfinity website. Is there a way to program a DTA remote to this TV? Thanks in advance!
Hi Victor,
Try code 11892. If that doesn’t work let me know.
It didnt’t work. Tried it several times again with the code you gave and the 991 method :/
Hmmm. Let me see if I can find a different one for you.
I have Vizio. When I try the first method the TV turns off. When I turn it back on the volume works but not the channels. I can’t get any of the codes to work for more than 1 channel change then it stops. Can you help?
Hi Carrie,
Make sure there is a straight line of sight from the remote to the little DTA box. You can also try changing the default channel on the DTA box from CH3 to CH4. Then change your TV to that channel as well. Let me know how it goes.
I have programmed using the 911 and I can control the volume, mute, and on/off. I cannot change channels. I seem to remember being able to change the channels when the comcast guy was still at my house. It appeared to work only that day. I watched the same one channel for days and decided to look in my book to program it and did this last night and now can do the above as mentioned but still cannot change the channel. I do not know how to program my TV and I do not know the code. I see there are several codes for a Magnavox. I have a Magnavox with build in DVD and the code is 26MD301B/F7. If I need to program to a specific TV type, I need to know the appropriate code and how to do it. Can you help me?
Hi Amy,
I will see if I can find a code for you.
Took three tries but it finally worked! Thank you so much!!
Awesome!! You’re welcome!
Hello Jay
My dad has two different TV/DVD/VCR sets that I am unable to program the comcast remote to.
One is a Panasonic model PV-DF205. The other is a Sylvania model 6719DC.
Can you help me find the correct codes?
Thank you !
Andy
Hi Andy,
TV/VCR combos are usually finicky about being programmed.
Try these:
Panasonic 10051
Sylvania 11963
Let me know if they work or not!
Hello Jay !!! I have a Panasonic Tv/video combo, I have one of the little black box an the little black Comcast remote, I followed your instructions, but to no avail, it did not work, is there any way you can help ?
Hi Pet,
What is the model number of your TV? I’ll see if I can find a code for you.
Hi, I have an insignia and for some reason this isn’t working, any ideas?
Hi Allison,
If you’ll send the model of your TV I’ll see if I can find a code for you.
It won’t let me change the channel but I can turn the volume up and down and turn my tv on and off
Hey Russell,
Double check and make sure you are actually turning the TV off and not just the DTA box.
If this is the case, then the programming did not take. Try the 9-9-1 method again or can try
programming it using a code.
The Tv turned off but when I hit the set button to finish step 7 it only flashes once not twice and nothing is therefor sync’d
Double check and make sure you are following all the steps.
If you are still having problems, send me the make and model of your TV.
CAN’T GET IT … IT FLASSHES TWICE ON SET AND 991 BUT WILL NOT CHANGE CHANNELS TO THE POINT IT SHUTS OFF TV..SYLVANIA FLATSCREEN
Larry,
What is the brand and model number of your TV? I’ll see if I can track down a code for you.
Sometimes it can a while Larry. And I mean a while. Try again and go through the CH+ button slowly with some patience.
If you still can’t get it to work, send me the make and model of your TV and I’ll see if I can find a code for you.
Hey Larry,
Sometimes it can take a while, I do mean a while for the remote find the proper code. It can require some serious patience!
If you send me the make and model of your TV I’ll see if I can find a code for you.
I’ve tried the 991 method and cannot get the remote to program. We have a TCL flat screen purchased within the past 2 years. I cannot read the model number as its hanging and the bracket covers up the model number. Any ideas?
Didn’t work for me, but I have a VERY OLD Sony Trinitron TV.
Do you have a TV code for an old Sony Trinitron that will work with the Comcast DTA? (I went through all 12 of the ones listed in the remote manual, as well as a couple more given to me by Comcast. Two of the codes turn the TV off but unfortunately do not turn it back on.
Figured it out.
Press and hold Setup until red link blinks twice.
Enter 1 0 0 0 0
Press Pwr.
Off went the TV and back on again.
Yeh!
Nice!! Glad you were able to get it working!!
Just so you know, I pulled the little box out from behind the tv, the one that has the cable to it from the wall and a cable to the tv. I exposed the sensor, as that was my problem!!! Couldnt believe how easy it was. That was it, the sensor wasnt seeing the remote, now I have it to where I can see it and it works fine.
LOL…yeah that sounds about right! Sometimes it’s the simplest thing that solves the problem!
There should be an IR remote extender in the box that your DTA came in. It plugs into the back and has a remote sensor attached to it.
I think it even comes with some double sided tape. Glad you were able to get everything working!!!
Thanks it work perfect
Awesome!!
Works great! Thanks for the “how to”
You’re welcome! Glad it helped you!
Hey,
I have pretty much tried every LG code and Zenith code I could find and I can’t get it to work. I have tried the 9-9-1 code multiple times with no luck. I have a LG model 37LG30. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Hey Andy,
Have you tried 10178 ?
Is your TV an older or newer model?
Hey Jay,
10178 did not work. I purchased the TV new around 2008 if that helps at all. Appreciate the help.
Awesome! Wish this was the first site I came accross. Where’s the “vote up” button?
LOL. Thanks! You can always share it or give a +1 on Google!!!
Thank you very much. worked perfectly!
Hey Victor,
Awesome!! You’re welcome!
I followed all of the instructions and the tv shut off after pressing the “+” multiple times but the power button is still not turning on the tv. Any suggestions?
Never mind I did it for the tenth time and it finally worked! Haha Thanks! Couldn’t have done it with out your help!
Hey Kendra,
That’s awesome!! Glad you were able to get it to work!
ive tried but all i can do is change volume and turn the tv off do you have a code for a samsung and a motorola cable box so i can changhe the channel
Wow! Jay you sure are a very patient person to help everyone out with their problems on how to fix the remote. During my time we had to get up off the couch and turn on the tv, change the channel, adjust the antenna and lower the volume. Then the remote with the long cord came along that attached to the tv. Your directions were very helpful. Thanks for your time. :0)
This does not work for us… Please help.
I just bought a RCA TV/DVD combo model is DECK133R. I have Comcast and the tv is hooked up to a converter box in a back bedroom. I have tried all of the codes listed at the Comcast site, and also the 991 method.
None of these worked, though the 991 method turned the tv off and on but no volume control. Help!
Hit the set button until it blinks twice. Press 993 the red light will blink twice. Press 1 and the light will blink 4 times. This should fix it. It just worked on mine.
Thanks Lynda, that worked! Hope this helps others also.
Tried several time to program the remote and finally got it so the TV will shut on and off but will not change a channel.
i did what you wrote but the tv never turned off, any other ideas?
please help
thanks
How many times did you try hitting the CH+ button? Sometimes it can take a while. If you’re still having trouble, send me the make and model of your TV and I’ll see if I can track down a code for you.
Great instruction! My lovely boxer is addicted to tv remotes, and I sat down thinking this would be an all day task programming the cable box remote to the tv. Found this article, tv was programmed in less than 5 minutes!! Thanks again!!
You’re welcome Aleaha!!
Thanks that helped me out a lot.
You’re very welcome!!
My Wife bought me a Curtis led flat panel tv for christmas, I tryed to setup the remote, everything seem to go right but i can’t shut the tv off or on and I have no control over the volume, I followed the directions to a t, but when I push the ch+ nothing works and yes I did it slowly, nothing happens. please help.
Hey Michael,
It may not be able to be auto-programmed. That happens sometimes.
It looks like you’re going to have to manually input the code. Try all the codes listed for Curtis TVs.
Try this one as well: 11326
Let me know how it goes!
Hello… I got a Samsung led flat screen. I used all the program codes in the manual…some did turn the tv off, muted and volume worked but could end change the channel. I used the 991 code as well. Same thing.. Volume mute work but still can’t change the channel. Please help!!!!!
Hey Jeneine,
Try this code, I recently had to help a friend with an LG and this one worked.
11625
Let me know if it works for you!
Hi I have an Apex Digital LE2312 TV and I can’t get my black Comcast remote to program. I have tried every code and even used the 9 9 0 method to look up the code. When I used the 9 9 1 method it finally worked… But the remote only adjusts the volume and turns the TV off – not on and doesn’t change the cable channels. Any suggestions?
Hi Courtney,
1. Try holding the “set’ button until it flashes twice
2. Press “993″ and the light will blink twice
3. Press “1″ and the light will blink four times
See if that fixes it. This was a solution found by one of our readers!!
is it possible to program this remote to “block” channels you don’t want? my original panasonic remote was awesome, and when i hit channel up/down, it only went the the channels, not every darn channel that ever existed! grrrrrrr……
I’m not sure. I’ll get back to you on that one.
This was great! Thank you so much. No more pesky two-remotes for this office.
Awesome Harry!!
my remote only changes the channel not the volume or the power to the tv,
Hi Kier,
If that’s the case then you can have not successfully synced your remote to the TV. Have you tried the 9-9-1 autoprogram method? If it didn’t work give the brand and model# of your TV and I’ll help you track down a code.
I have tried multiple times. My problem is that everything works except the tv will not turn back on once I turn it off. It is a Element ELDFT406. Thanks so much for your website.
Hi Ray,
Did you make sure to hit the Set button after it turned the TV off? This is what sets the code and should allow you to use the remote normally. I’m not sure about the Element brand, but I’ll see if I can track a code down for you. Keep me updated.
Recently bought a Proscan PLDED3996A trying to program it to the little black comcast box. tried 991 that didn’t work, I also tried 10019,10029,10030,10047,10178,10466,10747,11347,11178,11356,11447,11922,20522 to no avail, anybody got a magic # that works. Thanks
I bought my mom an orion tv. got it set up ok with comcast remote but now remote
won’ t change channels under 100 manually. I can channel up and down and page up and down
and las channel. but to type any channel under 100 it wont change to I.
I have a TCL flatscreen model number K401T302215 2010 and I cannot get a code to work. Please help
Hi Carrie,
I’m not familiar with the TCL brand, therefore I have not been successful finding a code. Have you tried the auto-program method?
I have a Sony LCD Multi Function Display we use for our tv and for years it has been working fine. The remote seemed to have broke and can’t seem to link up the Comcast remote. To make matters worse the tv needs to be on channel 3 to get the cable and it is stuck on 4 and we can’t get back to 3 manually for some odd reason. HELP!!!!!
I did your steps correctly, but only will turn tv on and off no volume control. But now have a bigger problem, the buttons on the actual tv are not responding!! Any help please??
I have a chronic problem of my tv spontaneously turning off ever since I got this little black box that Comcast now requires. I’ve changed boxes twice, Comcast sent out a tech and he claimed he’s never heard of this happening. They don’t know what to do and my tv will sometimes shut off 4 ot 5 times in several hours. On top of that, they charge me for this piece of junk. Any ideas?
Thanks
Wow! That is extremely odd behavior. I’m not sure what to tell you. I have not heard of that happening either.
HELP! I’m trying
to program my 85 year old moms new “easy”remote. I have tried all the codes and did the 991 thing to no avail. I get the power to work and the volume, but not the channels. We need help, please. She has a older 36″ Sony tv with the big box on the back if that helps. Her fingers are very arthritic to use the old remote.
Hi Jill,
What is the model number of your TV? It may need to be programmed manually.
Hello Jay, I recently hooked up an Element LED HDTV (ELEFT325 and your method worked EXCEPT I can not power on the TV. Any ideas, suggestions, fixes?PS I already reset the box by cutting the power for a little bit. Thanks in advance!
My black Comcast box will not blink when I push the set button
It’s on.
Hi Judy,
It should be the light on your remote that blinks, not the actual Comcast box that is hooked to your TV.
I lost my code sheet and I really needed this!!!! It worked perfectly THANKYOU!!!
You’re welcome! Glad it helped you!
My remote still doesn’t work .. Do you have a code for Polaroid
Hey Ashley,
What is the model number for your Polaroid TV?
Need help polaroid LCD TV doesn’t work with 9-9-1, it won’t change channels. My model is TLA04011C
I’ve tried the “best code for tv” and scanning and it won’t change the channels its so frustrating.
Hey George,
Try this one 11687. Let me know if that works.
Thank you for the reply. Actually what fixed my TV and remote problem was done by REMOVING the “IR” (sp?) cable that connects to the small black cable box. The Tech people who came to my house told me that it sometimes disrupts the connection to the remote and tv. Now my tv works fine. Removing this wire is usually a solution and is sometimes not needed unless the box is being stored in a secluded place such as behind the tv, a home theater system etc. Hope that helps any other users!
I have a Panasonic. I got the light to blink twice. And put in 991. I’ve been pushing the + sign over and over. Nothing….
I had an extra silver one…it works when the black one would not. Go figure!!!
Thanks for the information! It works! B|
Have old GE set. Picked up new remote the other day, but this one won’t program either. Won’t blink 2x after 991. Stuck on Channel 8, Ugh boring! Help
Hi Maureen,
Older TVs can be problematic. What is the exact make and model? I’ll see if I can find a code for you.
Hi,
I have tried this method as well as the manual method with the code 12017, I have an older Coby tv. Any ideas?
Thanks!
Hi April,
What is the exact make and model of your TV?
Ihave 3 remote controlls for tvs the little black box they should take all of them and throw in river they turn tv onn and offf volume works fine but you have to be right on top of tv and pointing it right black pick up to change channel and sometimes works and sometimes not called comcast they are of no help
Sounds like you do not have a clear line of sight to the black box. Make sure you have an unobstructed line to the box. If you want to tuck it away, there should have been IR extender included in the box. It looks like a little black orb. Should have some double sided tape for mounting. It plugs into the back of the black box.
no wrong answer have little remote receiver eye have moved it up and down there is nothing but air between remote and little black receiver would rather have old stile box they actually worked have box with dvr on big screan works perfect called comcast they could care less and i am paying for three of these non operating devices
I have a Vizio VO22L flatscreen tv. I have tried the following codes that were posted in the remote papers (11758, 11756, 10864, and 10885) all to no avail. I have tried the 9-9-1 option. Perhaps I flew through it too fast but it never turned off (indicating I got the right code.) Help…
Hmmm. Try the 9-9-1 method again and go through it a little slower. Sometimes it can take a while and all that is needed is some patience. However, 11758 should have worked. That code pretty much works with just about every Vizio TV I have come across. Keep me updated.
Thanks soo much before mine only changed channels and you had to use the actual tv remote (the panasonic one) instead of the xfinity one and it was a pain! thanks hun – FIona
You’re welcome!!!
I have a Toshiba – it’s old – I have tried everything. I believe the model is 36A43 I have tried the codes and the auto setup. Nothing works! I can only change the channel not the volume or turn it on or off. Help!
Try this code: 10156
Older TVs are a little problematic. They can be finicky when it comes to finding the right code. I have seen in some instances where a code could not be found.
Let me know if that one works!!
Hi…my remote works fine, I was curious what the info button does. Is it like a guide button?? The only thing I dont like about this remote is there is no way to see whats coming on. I hope the info button.is the guide button. PLEASE HELP!!!! Thank you sooo much
I found this online. It has the codes for various TV’s. here’s what I did. I held the set button until it blinked twice, entered the code and then pushed the power button and it shut my TV off and then I pushed the power button and my TV came on and works fine now with the remote.
http://www.comcast.com/MediaLibrary/1/1/Customers/Customer_Support/Digital_Cable_with_OD/Digital_Cable/remotes/11412-DTARemote.pdf
Hello…I called Comcast because the volume and on/off button stopped working on my remote. We tried re-setting the remote with the codes they provided, but they didn’t work. I since have received a new remote (the smaller black one) and digital adapter. Once again, tried re-programming, but didn’t work. The channel changer works and I now have the volume working, but the on/off button still doesn’t work. I have an older model Sylvania…model number SRT2319A. Any thoughts? Thanks….
Hi I did all of the steps, the TV turned off and I am able to turn up the volume and turn my TV off with the remote, but I cannot change channels. I have a MAGNAVOX TV and the 991 code doesn’t seem to work. Do you have a code that will work for my TV possibly?
My remote will not change the channels no matter what I do. The power an volume buttons work just fine but the numbers and the channel up/down buttons will not work. I have tried your method multiple times and nothing. This is getting frustrating. I have a Samsung tv and the model code is: TXS2782HXIXAA
Please help!
Need a code for a GE TV model 13gp239. To work with a Comcast digital adapter remote. None of the listed codes worked. Tried. 991 no luck.
Thanks!