If you want to pair your Xfinity remote to a new TV box or TV, you must unpair the remote from the existing device. This technique also helps when your Xfinity remote automatically loses its connection from the device you pair. This guide illustrates the steps for unpairing the Xfinity remote of any model.
Unpair the Xfinity Remote Without Number Keys and Setup Button
If you own an XR16 Xfinity Flex Voice Remote, you can unpair it using the following steps.
1. Grab the remote and locate the Info & Home buttons.
2. Long-press the Info and Home buttons on the XR16 remote for three seconds.
3 Release these buttons if the remote’s LED blinks.
4. Following it, click the Power, Back (left arrow), and Volume Down buttons orderly. Thus, your remote will unpair from the device or TV.
Unlink the Xfinity Remote Without Setup Button
If you own an XR15 Xfinity X1 and Flex Voice Remote, follow these steps to unlink it.
1. Long-press the Triangle Shape (A) and Diamond Shape (D) buttons on the remote for three seconds.
2. When the remote’s status light changes from red to green, release both buttons.
3. Type 9 8 1 using the remote’s number pad.
4. Now, the remote’s status light will flash blue 2 times to indicate that the remote has been unpaired.
Unpair the Xfinity Remote With Setup Button
Fewer Xfinity remotes have a Setup button, which can be used to pair and unpair.
1. Hold the Setup button on the Xfinity remote for three seconds.
2. Let go of the button when the remote’s status light changes from red to green.
3. Press these number buttons, 9 8 1. If the remote’s status light flashes green twice, the remote unpairing is successful.
FAQ
Yes. Resetting the Xfinity remote will remove its connection from the device.
