How to Program Fios TV Remote Codes?

How to Program Your Verizon FiOS TV Remote:

Have you ever tried using your Verizon FiOS TV remote to change the channel or volume on your TV, but it didn’t work? That’s because you must program the remote first so it knows how to talk to your TV. Don’t worry—it’s easy to do! This article will walk you through the steps.

What You’ll Need

Before we get started, make sure you have the following:

– Your Verizon FiOS TV remote control

– The 3-digit code for your TV brand (we’ll explain how to find this)

– Your TV turned on

– A little bit of time and patience

Find Your TV’s Programming Code:

The first step is to find the unique 3-digit code for your TV brand. Verizon has codes for over 500 TV brands. Here’s how to find yours:

Look at the list of codes provided by Verizon. They are organized by TV brand name.
Find your TV brand on the list and circle or write down the 3-digit code next to it.
If you can’t find your exact TV brand, look for the brand that made your TV. It might work with one of their codes.
If you still can’t find it, don’t give up. Verizon has an extensive list of extra codes at the back of the remote’s manual. Check there, too.

Have you got your 3-digit code? Great, let’s program your remote!

Step-by-Step: Program Your Remote:

Please turn on your TV using its power button.
Press and hold the OK and FiOS TV buttons on the remote simultaneously. Hold them until the red light at the top of the remote blinks twice and stays on.
Using the number buttons, enter the 3-digit code for your TV brand. The red light will blink twice again.
Point the remote at the TV. Press the CH+ button repeatedly until the TV turns off. This might take a few presses.
Once the TV turns off, press OK on the remote. The red light will blink three times and turn off.
Turn your TV back on with the TV power button on the remote. If it turns on, congratulations—you did it!
Now, test the volume and channel buttons. If they control the TV, you’re all set. If not, try repeating the steps with a different code for your brand.

Troubleshooting Tips:

– If the TV power button doesn’t turn the TV on and off, start over from step 1. Make sure you have the correct code.

– If the volume buttons don’t work, try the “Key Fix” steps described later in this article.

– Remember to point the remote at the TV when testing the buttons.

– The remote will exit programming mode if you go 60 seconds without pressing buttons. Just start again if this happens.

– When you press CH+ to find the code, pause for a second between each press. Some TVs need more time to respond.

If you’ve tried all the suggested codes and they’re still not working, Verizon’s website offers additional troubleshooting help.

Automatic Code Search:

If you can’t find a working code, the automatic code search is another trick to try. Here’s how:

Turn on the TV.
Press and hold OK and FiOS TV together on the remote, then release.
Press and hold the TV power button. The remote will start testing different codes, one per second. The red light will blink for each one.
When the TV turns off, immediately release the power button and press OK. This saves the code that worked.
Test the volume, channel, and TV power buttons to ensure everything works.

This method tries every code so that it can take up to 12 minutes. Be patient and keep holding the power button until the TV responds.

Optional: Key Fix:

If everything works except the volume buttons, you can use a feature called “Key Fix” to troubleshoot just those keys:

Press and hold OK and FiOS TV together until the red light blinks and stays on.
Press and hold the volume button that’s not working. The remote will test different settings for that key.
When the volume starts working, release the button and press OK to save the setting.

You can do this for the Mute and Input buttons, too, if needed.

All-in-One Power:

Want to turn everything on and off together with one button? You can program the All On/Off button to control the TV and cable box together:

Turn on the TV and cable box.
Press and hold OK and All On/Off together until the red light blinks twice.
Press 9-7-7. The red light will blink twice.
Press the FiOS TV button. The red light will blink three times.
Test it out—pressing All On/Off should now control the TV and cable box simultaneously.

To undo this setting, follow the same steps but press OK in step 4 instead of FiOS TV.

Control TV Volume through Cable Box:

If your volume buttons still aren’t working, you can set the cable box to control the TV volume directly:

Press and hold OK and FiOS TV together until the red light blinks twice.
Press 9-5-5. The red light will blink twice.
Press the FiOS TV button. The red light will blink three times.

When you press the volume on the remote, the cable box sends the commands to the TV. To switch back to the TV controlling the volume, repeat the steps but press the TV button in step 3.

Reset to Factory Settings:

To erase all custom programming and restore the original remote settings, do this:

Press and hold OK and FiOS TV together until the red light blinks twice.
Press 9-0-0. The red light will blink three times.

If you do this, all custom codes will be erased, and the remote will be reset to factory defaults. You’ll need to program it again from scratch.

Conclusion:

With some setup, your Verizon FiOS TV remote can be a master control for your whole entertainment system. Once programmed, you can power everything on, adjust the volume, change channels, and more with just one handy remote. No more coffee table clutter!

The key is finding the correct code for your TV brand. Run through the code list carefully and systematically test them until you get one that works. If all else fails, try the automatic code search. And remember the Key Fix steps if a specific button isn’t cooperating.

Once your remote is programmed, sit back and enjoy the convenience of having one remote for everything. With these easy steps, anyone can do it—no tech skills are needed.