The advantage of pairing an Xfinity remote to a TV is that you can control the set-top box and TV with one remote. However, the programming procedure differs, as Xfinity remotes are available in different models. If you are unsure about which Xfinity remote you use, refer to this guide, which encloses step-by-step instructions on how to program it.
Steps to Program Xfinity Remote with the TV
The below section will walk you through the programming steps for all Xfinity remote models.
Pair Xfinity XRA Remote to TV
You can program the XRA remote to the TV and control its power, volume, and input. To get started, ensure the TV is powered on.
1. Long-press the Mute and Home buttons on an XRA remote for 5 seconds.
2. Release the button when the remote’s red light changes to green.
3. Type a 5-digit remote code for your TV brand. If you don’t know the code, refer to this website.
4. If the code is correct, the remote light will flash green 2 times. Otherwise, the remote light will flash red and green.
5. Point the remote towards the TV and click the Power button.
6. Once your TV turns off, the XRA remote pairing is successful. Again, power on the TV and check whether it responds to the remote’s commands.
Pair Xfinity XR16 Remote to TV
1. Long-click the Voice button on the XR16 remote.
2. Then, say, Program Remote. Otherwise, open the Xfinity device Settings and choose Remote Settings.
3. On the following screen, tap Voice remote pairing.
4. Follow the on-screen notes that appear on the Xfinity-connected TV screen.
5. Point the remote towards the TV and hit the Power button. If your TV turns off, the XR16 remote pairing is successful.
Pair Xfinity XR15 Remote to TV
1. Hold the Xfinity and Mute buttons on the XR15 remote.
2. Let go of the buttons when the remote red light changes to green.
3. Type the 5-digit remote code of your TV. Know the remote code for your TV from this webpage.
4. If the code is correct, the remote light will flash green 2 times. If not, enter another remote code.
5. Point the remote towards the TV and hit the Power button. If your TV turns off, the XR15 remote pairing is successful.
Program Xfinity XR11 Remote to TV
There are two methods to pair the Xfinity XR11 remote, as given below.
Manual Code Entry
1. Hold the Setup button on the XR11 remote.
2. Release the button when the remote’s red light changes to green.
3. Enter the remote code using the XR11 remote’s numeric pad. Learn the remote code for your TV from this webpage.
4. When the correct code is entered, the XR11 remote LED blinks green two times. If the code is invalid, it flashes red.
5. Try controlling the TV by pressing the volume, mute, and power buttons. If your TV doesn’t respond, try another code.
Pairing via RF
1. Hold the Setup button on the XR11 remote.
2. Release the button when the remote’s red light changes to green.
3. Press and release the Xfinity button on the remote.
4. As a result, you can see a 3-digit code on the Xfinity device-connected screen.
5. Follow the on-screen process to complete the remote pairing.
Program XR2 Remote to TV
You can program the XR2 remotes by entering the code or searching for it.
Manual Code Entry
1. Long-press the Setup button on the XR2 remote.
2. Release it when the remote’s red light changes to green.
3. Type the remote code assigned to your TV. If you don’t know the code, refer to this webpage. If the code is correct, the remote’s green light will blink 2 times.
4. Aim the remote towards the TV and hit the Power button. If your TV turns off, the XR2 remote pairing is successful.
5. Turn on the TV and check whether the TV responds.
Auto Code Search
1. Hold the Setup button and release it when the remote’s red light changes to green.
2. Using the remote’s numeric pad, enter 9 9 1. As a result, the remote’s green light will blink 2 times.
3. Keep pressing the Channel Up button until your TV turns off.
4. Once your TV is turned off, hit the Setup button to save the code.
Pair Xfinity XR5 Remote to TV
1. Hold the Setup button on the XR5 remote.
2. Release the button when the remote’s red light changes to green.
3. Enter a 4 or 5-digit remote code using the remote’s number pad. Get the remote code for your TV from this webpage.
4. The remote light will flash green 2 times for the correct code. If the light flashes red, the code is incorrect.
5. Aim the remote and try controlling the TV. If your TV doesn’t respond, try entering another remote code.
Program Xfinity Silver Remote with Red OK-Select Button
You can pair this Xfinity remote with your TV by entering the codes manually or searching for it.
Manual Code Entry
1. Click the TV button on the Xfinity remote.
2. Long-tap the Setup button. Release it when the TV button blinks twice.
3. Type the remote code for your TV using the remote’s number pad. To learn the remote code for your TV, go directly to this website.
4. Aim the remote towards the TV and click the Power button. If your TV turns off, the pairing is successful.
5. Turn on the TV and try controlling its functions.
Auto Code Search
1. Hit the TV button on the Xfinity Silver Remote.
2. Hold the Setup key on the Xfinity silver remote for a few seconds.
3. Release the button of the remote’s TV button blinks twice.
4. Press these buttons, 9 9 1. As a result, the remote’s TV button will blink 2 times.
5. Tap the 1 number button. The TV button will blink twice again.
6. Click the Power button and continuously press the Channel Up button.
7. Once your TV turns off, stop pressing these buttons.
8. Finally, hit the Setup button to save the code.
Program Xfinity Silver with Gray OK-Select Button
If you know the remote code, pair this Xfinity remote by entering it. Otherwise, you can do it by making a remote search for the code.
Manual Code Entry
1. Hit the TV button on the Comcast (Xfinity) remote.
2. Hold the Setup button on the remote. Release the button when the remote’s TV button flashes 2 times.
3. Type the remote code of your TV brand. If the code is correct, the TV button will flash 2 times. Visit this webpage to know your TV’s remote code.
4. Point the remote towards your TV and hit the Power button. If your TV turns off, the remote pairing is successful. Otherwise, repeat the process by entering another remote code.
Auto Code Search
1. Single-click the TV button on the Xfinity Silver Remote.
2. Hold the Setup button on the remote.
3. Let go of the button if the remote’s TV button flashes two times.
4. Enter these remote buttons, 9 9 1.
5. Continuously click the Power and TV buttons one after another.
6. Stop clicking these buttons once your TV turns off.
7. Hit the Setup key to save the code, and the remote’s TV button will flash twice.
Program Xfinity Digital Adapter Remote
You can program the Digital Adapter remote with your TV using two methods.
Manual Code Entry
1. Long-tap the SET button on the remote.
2. Release the button when the remote’s red light blinks 2 times.
3. Type the remote code for your TV brand. As a result, the remote’s red light will blink 2 times. To know the remote code, visit this website.
4. Aim the remote towards your TV and press the Power button. If your TV turns off, the remote pairing is successful.
5. Turn on your TV and try controlling its functions. If your TV doesn’t respond, repeat the process by entering another remote code.
Auto Code Search
1. Hold the SET button. Release the button when the remote light blinks red 2 times.
2. Using the remote’s numeric keys, type 9 9 1. As a result, the remote’s red light will blink 2 times.
3. Keep pressing the Channel Up button until your TV turns off.
4. Once done, power on the TV and click the SET button to save the code.
FAQ
You have to turn off pairing on your Xfinity remote to pair it to a new TV.
To unpair XR11, XR15, XR16 remotes, visit https://xfinity.com/unpair. For XR11, XR2, and XR5, hold the Setup button for 3 seconds and enter 9 8 1.
The resetting process varies for each Xfinity remote. Check this website to learn the instructions and perform a reset.
