How do I Program My Dish Network Remote with Codes?
How to Program Your DISH Remote:
Are you having trouble using your DISH remote to control your TV or other devices? Don’t worry; it’s easy to fix! This article will give you step-by-step instructions on programming your DISH remote.
Check What Kind of Remote You Have:
First, you need to know what kind of DISH remote you have. There are two main types:
– Series 40 and up remotes (models 40.0, 50.0, 52.0, 54.0)
– Series 21 and down remotes (models 20.0, 20.1, 21.0, 21.1)
The manual contains your remote’s model number. The steps to program the remote are slightly different for each type.
Programming Series 40 and Up Remotes:
If you have a Series 40 or higher remote, follow these steps:
- Please turn on your TV and ensure it’s set to the correct input for your DISH receiver.
- Press the HOME button on your remote twice. If your model 40.0 remote doesn’t have a HOME button, press the MENU button once instead.
- Use the arrow buttons on the remote to go to the “Settings” option on the screen. Press the OK button to select it.
- Choose “Remote Control” from the list of settings. It should be at the top.
- Look for the “DEVICES” section and pick either “TV” or “Auxiliary Device,” depending on what you want to control with the remote. An auxiliary device could be something like a DVD player.
- Select the “PAIRING WIZARD” option near the top of the screen. The pairing wizard makes things easy by guiding you through each step.
- Find the brand of the device you want to pair the remote with. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the list of brands until you see the right one, then select it.
- The next screen will say “Try this code”. Follow the instructions to test if the code works. For a TV, try the preVolumethe VoluVolumebutton. Try pressing the Power button for other devices to see if it turns on or off.
- If the code doesn’t work, select “Try Next Code” at the bottom of the screen. Keep testing codes until you find one that makes the remote control the device.
- Choose “Finished” to complete the pairing when you find a working code. Your remote should now be programmed!
Programming Series 21 and Down Remotes:
Programming an older Series 20 or 21 remotes is a bit different:
- Go to DISH’s remote programming website on your computer at `https://my.dish.com/support/products/remotes/how-to/program-to-tvother.`
- Click on the link for your remote type near the top of the page.
- Look for a link about three-digit remote codes in step 2 and click it to open a pop-up window.
- Use the “Select a Model” drop-down menu to pick your exact remote model.
- From the “Select a Product Type” menu, select the device for which you want to program the remote, such as a TV or DVD player.
- Pick your device’s brand name in the “Select a Manufacturer” drop-down.
- The site will show you a list of possible 3-digit codes for your remote and device. If you see more than one, first try the code with the highest “Success Count” rating.
- Please turn on the device you want to pair and point the DISH remote at it.
- Press and hold the button on the remote that matches the device type: TV for a TV, AUX for anything else, or DVD for anything else.
- Wait for the four lights at the top of the remote to flash, then let go of the button.
- Type in one of the 3-digit codes from earlier using the number buttons on the remote. Enter a 0, 1, or 2 before the code if the website says to for your device type.
- Press the # button to enter the code.
- Look for the button you held down earlier (TV, AUX, or DVD) to flash three times. If it does, the remote is now programmed. If not, you’ll need to try a different code.
Using the Scan Method:
If the usual way of programming your remote doesn’t work, you can try scanning for the correct code instead. Here’s how:
- Point the remote at the device you want to control and turn the device on.
- Press and hold the TV, AUX, or DVD button, depending on what you’re trying to pair.
- Wait for the remote’s four lights to flash, then let go.
- Press the POWER button on the remote to start the scanning process.
- Tap the Up or Down arrow button on the remote repeatedly until your device turns off. Each press tests a different code.
- When the device turns off, press the # button on the remote to save the working code.
- Try pressing the POWER button again. The device should turn back on, showing that your remote is paired.
Conclusion:
With these steps, you can program any DISH remote to control your TV and other devices. Finding the correct code may take a few tries, but don’t give up! Once your remote is set up, you can easily control everything from changing channels to adjusting the volume. Enjoy your DISH TV experience!