How do You Scan Codes on the Dish Remote?

How do You Scan Codes on the Dish Remote?

How to Program Your Dish Remote to Your TV:

Do you have a Dish remote? Do you want to use it to control your TV too? It’s easy to do! This article will show how to program your Dish remote to work with your TV. We’ll give you the necessary codes and walk you through the steps. Let’s get started!

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What You’ll Need:

Before we begin, make sure you have the following things:

  1. Your Dish remote 
  2. Your TV
  3. The list of Dish remote codes for your TV brand (provided below)

If you have those ready, you can program your remote.

Programming Your Remote Using Codes:

The easiest way to program your Dish remote is by entering a code for your TV brand. Follow these simple steps:

  1. Turn on your TV.
  2. On the remote, press and hold the TV button. The button will light up.
  3. While holding the TV button, enter the first 4-digit code for your TV brand from the list below.  
  4. Release the TV button. It should blink twice. 
  5. Now aim the remote at the TV and press the Power button. If the TV turns off, you’ve entered the correct code! If not, repeat steps 2-4 with the following code on the list.

Dish Remote Codes by TV Brand:

Here is a list of the most common TV brands and their codes. Find your TV brand and try the codes one at a time until you find one that works.

Insignia: 0463, 0642, 0717, 1204, 1423, 1564, 1660, 1710, 1892, 2049, 2088, 2417, 2434

LG: 0017, 0178, 0700, 0856, 1178, 1265, 1423, 1447, 1768, 1993, 2358, 2424, 2731, 3397

Panasonic: 0051, 0250, 0650, 1291, 1457, 1480, 2264, 3383

Philips: 0051, 0054, 1154, 1454, 1744, 1866, 2372, 3396

RCA: 0047, 0090, 0679, 1047, 1147, 1247, 1347, 1447, 1547, 1781, 2187, 2434, 2746, 3382

Samsung: 0060, 0178, 0702, 0766, 0814, 1060, 1632, 2051, 3382

Sanyo: 0154, 1142, 3488, 4168

Sharp: 0093, 0491, 0688, 0689, 0818, 2360

Sony: 0000, 0810, 1317, 1685, 4151

Toshiba: 0060, 0154, 0156, 0650, 0832, 0845, 1156, 1256, 1265, 1524, 1656, 1704, 2006

Vizio: 0864, 0885, 1756, 1758, 3358, 4723

If you don’t see your TV brand listed, don’t worry! There are codes for hundreds of brands. A complete list can be found on Dish’s website or in your Dish remote’s manual.

What if the Codes Don’t Work?

If you’ve tried all the codes for your TV brand and none of them worked, there are a couple of other options:

  1. Try the auto-scan method (detailed below). This will cycle through all possible codes until it finds one that works.
  2. Contact Dish customer support. They can help troubleshoot the issue or send you a different remote.

Auto-Scanning for Codes:

If the code method doesn’t work, you can try scanning through all the possible codes until your remote finds the right one. Here’s how:

  1. Turn on your TV.
  2. Press and hold the TV button on the remote until all the mode buttons at the top light up, then release the TV. 
  3. Press 9-9-1. The TV button will flash twice.
  4. Now, slowly alternate between pressing the Channel Up and TV Power buttons. Keep doing this until your TV turns off.
  5. Once the TV turns off, press #, and the TV button will flash three times to lock in the code.
  6. Test the remote to make sure it’s working correctly. Try the volume and channel buttons. If everything works, you’re done!

Remember that auto-scanning can take a while since it’s cycling through hundreds of codes. But it’s reliable if you can’t find your TV code.

Programming Your Remote for Other Devices:

Your Dish remote can do more than control your TV and Dish receiver. You can also program it with other devices like DVD, Blu-Ray, sound systems, and more. The process is very similar to programming it for your TV:

  1. Find the code for your device. You can get codes from Dish’s website, your device’s manual, or by contacting the manufacturer. 
  2. Press and hold the button for the device you want to program (e.g., AUX for a DVD player).
  3. Enter the code.
  4. Release the device button and test to see if the remote operates.
  5. If it doesn’t work, repeat steps 2-4 with a different code for that device brand.

You can also set up your remote with shortcut buttons to switch between controlling your devices. Consult your Dish remote manual for instructions on how to program shortcuts.

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Troubleshooting:

If you’re having trouble getting your Dish remote programmed to your TV or other devices, here are a few things to check:

  1. Ensure you aim the remote directly at the device and that nothing is blocking the signal.
  2. Check that the batteries in your remote are fresh and installed correctly.
  3. Verify you are entering the code correctly and using a valid code for your device brand/model.
  4. If you’re auto-scanning, pause each code for a few seconds to give the remote time to test it.
  5. Contact Dish customer support for further assistance if needed.

Conclusion:

We hope this guide has helped you successfully program your Dish remote to your TV and other home theater devices. Once you have everything set up, you can seamlessly switch between watching satellite TV, streaming from your Blu-ray player, gaming on your console, and more, all with the same handy remote.