How to Reset Dish Remote Codes?
How to Program Your Dish Network Remote Control:
If you have a Dish Network remote control, you can use it to control your whole home entertainment system. You can use one remote for your TV, DVD player, and other devices. Sometimes, you might need to replace the batteries in your remote. After you do this, the remote might not work right away. If this happens, you’ll need to fix the problem.
Troubleshooting Your Dish Network Remote:
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Step 1: Check the device mode
* Look at the top of your remote. Find the button for the device you want to control, like your TV.
* Press this button. The button should light up red for a second.
* Try using the remote again. See if this fixes the problem.
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Step 2: Reprogram the remote
* If step 1 doesn’t work, you must reprogram the remote.
* How you do this depends on which model of Dish remote you have.
* press and hold the device button for a few seconds for most Dish remotes.
* Wait until the other device buttons at the top light up and then turn off.
* Type in the 3-digit code for your device. Then press the pound (#) key.
* If you see all the buttons flash once, the remote recognizes the code.
* Test it by pressing the power button to see if your TV turns off.
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Step 3: Try new batteries
* If the remote still doesn’t work, put in new batteries.
* Sometimes, the batteries you just put in might be duds.
* After putting in new batteries, try steps 1 and 2 again.
* If the remote still won’t control your devices, contact Dish Network for a new remote.
How to Program Your Dish Remote (Series 40 and Up):
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Step 1: Check your remote model
* Look in your remote’s manual to find the model number.
* Use these steps if you have a 40.0, 50.0, 52.0, or 54.0 remote.
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Step 2: Turn on your TV
* Press the power button on your TV.
* Ensure the TV is set to the correct input for Dish Network.
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Step 3: Open the menu
* On your remote, press the HOME button twice. Or press the MENU button once.
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Step 4: Go to Settings
* Use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight “Settings.”
* Press the OK or ENTER button.
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Step 5: Select Remote Control
* Select “Remote Control” at the top of the Settings menu.
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Step 6: Pick the device to program
* Scroll down to the “DEVICES” section.
* Choose “TV” if programming for your television.
* Choose “Auxiliary Device” for things like a DVD player.
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Step 7: Use the Pairing Wizard
* Select the “PAIRING WIZARD” option near the top of the screen.
* The wizard will guide you through the rest of the process.
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Step 8: Choose your device brand
* Select the first letter of your device’s brand name.
* Scroll through the list to find the exact brand and select it.
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Step 9: Test the remote
* For a TV, press the Volume Up button. See if the TV gets louder.
* For other devices, press the Power button. See if it turns on or off.
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Step 10: Try other codes if needed
* select “Try Next Code” on the screen if the remote doesn’t work.
* Then test the remote again.
* Keep trying codes until you find one that works.
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Step 11: Finish the process
* When you find a working code, select “Finished” at the bottom of the screen.
* This completes the programming. Your remote should now control your device.
Programming Dish Remotes (Series 21 and Earlier):
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Step 1: Verify your remote model
* Check your manual to see if you have a 20.0, 20.1, 21.0, or 21.1 remotes.
* The steps are different for 40 series remotes and later.
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Step 2: Go to the Dish website
* On a computer, go to the Dish remote programming website.
* The URL is long, so searching for it or clicking a link is best.
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Step 3: Find your remote on the site
* On the website, click the 20.0, 20.1, 21.0, and 21.1 remotes heading.
* In step 2 on the site, click the link for 3-digit remote codes.
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Step 4: Select your remote model
* In the pop-up window, click the drop-down menu labeled “Select a Model.”
* Scroll through the list and click on your specific remote model.
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Step 5: Choose the device type
* Click the “Select a Product Type” menu.
* Pick the kind of device, like a DVD player, that you want to program.
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Step 6: Pick the device brand
* Click the drop-down menu called “Select a Manufacturer.”
* Choose the brand name of your device.
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Step 7: Find the programming codes
* you should see 3-digit codes on the screen after selecting your device details.
* If there are several codes, try the one with the highest “Success Count” first.
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Step 8: Turn on your device
* Power on the TV, DVD player, or other device you want to program.
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Step 9: Prep your remote
* Point the remote at the device.
* press and hold the TV button on the remote for a TV.
* Hold the AUX or DVD button for a DVD player or VCR.
* For other devices, hold the AUX button.
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Step 10: Wait for the lights
* Hold the button until you see the flash of four lights on the remote.
* Once they flash, release the button.
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Step 11: Input the code
* Using the number buttons, enter the first 3-digit code you want to try.
* For a DVD player or VCR, enter one before the code.
* For other devices (besides a TV), enter two before the code.
* If using the AUX button for a TV, enter 0 before the code.
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Step 12: Press the pound
* press the pound (#) key on the remote after entering the code.
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Step 13: Look for success
* If the code worked, you should see three flashes on the remote by the device button.
* If not, you must try a different code from the list.
* Repeat steps 11-13 with other codes until you find one that works.
Scanning for Remote Codes:
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Step 1: Know when to scan
* Scanning lets you manually try every possible code for a device.
* This can take a long time, but it’s helpful if regular programming doesn’t work.
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Step 2: Turn on the target device
* Power on the TV, DVD player, or other device you want to control.
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Step 3: Ready the remote
* Aim the remote at the device.
* Press and hold the button for that device type (TV, DVD, AUX).
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Step 4: Wait for the flashing
* Keep holding the device button until the four indicator lights flash.
* Release the button after the flash.
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Step 5: Press power
* On the remote, press the power button at the top.
* This tells the remote to start scanning for codes.
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Step 6: Start scanning
* Press the Up or Down arrow button.
* Each press will try a different code.
* Keep pressing Up or Down every couple of seconds.
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Step 7: Stop when the device turns off
* The correct code is found when your target device powers off.
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Step 8: Lock in the code
* press the pound (#) key once you find the correct code.
* This saves the code for that device.
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Step 9: Test it out
* Point the remote at the device and press Power again.
* The device should turn back on.
* If so, your remote is now programmed and ready to use.
Conclusion:
Programming your Dish Network remote might seem tricky, but it’s easy once you know how. Always start by checking the device mode and trying new batteries. If that doesn’t help, you can program the remote using the Pairing Wizard, 3-digit codes, or by scanning. Just follow the steps for your remote model and the type of device. Soon, you’ll control your whole home theater with one powerful remote!