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The Ultimate Guide to Using Your Fios TV Voice Remote:
Are you tired of juggling multiple remotes to control your TV, cable box, and other devices? The new Fios TV Voice Remote is here to make your life easier! This sleek, advanced remote offers voice commands and a “find my remote” feature. In this article, we’ll explore all the fantastic features of the Fios TV Voice Remote and how to use it like a pro.
What Makes the Fios TV Voice Remote Special?
The Fios TV Voice Remote is designed for Verizon’s latest model, Fios TV One. It has several cool features that set it apart from other remotes:
- Find my remote: If you misplace your remote, press the power button on the Fios TV One twice. The paired remote will start beeping, making it easy to find.
- Motion-activated light: A sensor on the remote’s back activates a light when it detects motion, making it easier to see in the dark.
- Wireless Bluetooth connection: The remote connects to your Fios TV One via Bluetooth, so it works even if the box is hidden in a cabinet (up to 25 feet away).
Using Voice Commands:
One of the best features of the Fios TV Voice Remote is voice search. To use it, press and hold the Voice Search button and say what you want to watch. You can search for movies by actor, tune in to a channel, turn on subtitles, and access Guideore. You can even control your DVR or VOD playback by saying things like “Fast-forward one minute” or “Rewind thirty seconds.”
Navigating the Menu and Guide:
The Menu button takes you to the main on-screen menu, where you can use the navigation ring around the OK button to move between options. The Guide button takes you directly to the programming grid guide. Pressing it again brings up a selector for different views.
Controlling Playback:
The Fios TV Voice Remote makes controlling playback for live TV, Video on Demand, and DVR recordings easy. Use the Play/Pause, Rewind, and Fast Forward buttons to control the action. Tapping the Fast Forward or Rewind buttons increases or decreases the video speeds. A long press of these buttons jumps you back towards the beginning of shows or forward to the live point of currently airing programs.
Other Handy Buttons:
– Back (arrow) button: Go back to the previous screen.
– Exit button: Leave your current menu or screen and return to normal TV viewing.
– Info button: Get more details on the show you’re watching.
– Mute button: Mute the sound from your TV.
– Channel / Page +/-: Choose one channel up or down in the Guide oGuidee up or down when viewing the Guide.
Guide button: Jump back and forth between the last two programs you were watching.
– Record: Record any show you’re watching on live TV, starting when you began watching.
Programming a Universal Remote:
If you want to combine multiple remotes into one, a universal remote is a great option. There are three common ways to program a universal remote:
- Auto-programming: Also called auto code search, this method doesn’t require any additional information like remote codes.
- Direct code entry: This option requires the correct code for each device, which can be found on a code sheet or online.
- Brand code search: This is similar to auto-programming, but you’ll need to know your device’s brand code or look it up online.
How a Universal Remote Works:
A universal remote imitates the signals sent by your original remotes, allowing you to control multiple devices simultaneously. It can turn your devices on and off, scroll through menus, and access most of the features found on your original remotes.
TV Input Control (HDMI-CEC):
If you’re using a Fios TV One, Fios TV One Mini, Fios VMS1100, or Fios IPC1100 set-top box, you can use the TV input control feature. This automatically changes the input source to your Fios TV set-top box when you press the STB button on your Fios remote or set-top box, helping you avoid “blank screen”, “no video”, or “no signal” messages.
To use this feature, your set-top box must be connected to your TV via HDMI cable, and your TV must support HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) and enable it. You can check if the feature is activated on your set-top box by pressing the MENU button on your Fios remote and selecting Settings > Audio & Video > Video Settings > TV Input Control > Enable.
Once enabled on both your set-top box and TV, your Fios remote will turn on the TV simultaneously and ensure the video is displayed from your set-top box.
Quick Reference Setup Steps for Common TV Brands:
Not all TVs are compatible with the TV input control feature, so check with your manufacturer for specific instructions. Here are the steps for some common TV brands:
– LG (SimpLink): Press Home -> Settings -> General -> SIMPLINK, then configure the SIMPLINK settings, changing any control options to [ON].
– Panasonic (HDAVI Control, EZ-Sync, or VIERA Link): Press Menu, navigate down and select Setup. Then select HDMI Control and set CEC Function and Power Off Link to On.
– Samsung (Anynet+): Press Home → System → Expert Settings → Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) → [On].
– Sony Bravia Smart TV (BRAVIA Sync): Press HOME, then select Settings → [Channels & Inputs] → [HDMI Settings]→ [Control for HDMI] → [On].
– Vizio (CEC): Press Menu, navigate down and select System or Settings, navigate down and select CEC, press OK on CEC and select On.
Conclusion:
The Fios TV Voice Remote is a powerful and intuitive tool that makes controlling your TV and other devices a breeze. With voice commands, motion-activated light, and a “find my remote” feature, it’s the ultimate remote for your Fios TV One.
Learning how to use all its features will enable you to navigate your TV like a pro. If you want to simplify things even further, consider programming a universal remote to control all your devices with one handy tool.