Most Dish Network satellite TV systems include universal remote controls to control the Dish receiver, TV, DVD player, and other equipment. It means that programming of the remote control should be done well, to be able to control all the home entertainment appliances. The following steps should be followed to program a Dish Network remote control:
Prep Work
Before initiating the Dish remote programming, ensure that all device manuals and other remote controls are within reach while the devices are turned on. You will require these manuals and the original remotes to gain access to the coding process of each device.
The Dish remote has modes for different devices: TV, AUX, DVD, and SAT modes are used to operate a television, an additional device like a sound bar, a DVD player, and the Dish satellite receiver, respectively. Determine which mode is the one you wish to program first.
Enter Programming Mode
If you are in charge of controlling another device or equipment, first aim the Dish remote at it. While holding the mode button of the device, TV, AUX, or DVD together with the ‘#’ button, press both buttons repeatedly until all the mode buttons start to blink. This means programming the Dish remote for use with the Dish TV system
Find the Code
Check the Dish remote manual or go to the Dish remote code search tool on the Dish website to see the potential programming codes for your device brand. Is more than one code provided? Then you may need to attempt each one to determine which is the correct code.
Enter the Code
Should you find the possible code(s) for your device brand from the code list, input the first code on the number buttons of the Dish remote with the mode key depressed. The mode button blink light will start to blink if the code entry is accepted.
Test the Code
Let go of the mode button and try some fundamental operations such as power, volume, and channels. If your device shuts down and comes up again and you can switch between volume and channels, then the code selected here works for your device.
Try More Codes
If the code does not work, press and hold the mode key until all the mode buttons start to glow again. To advance to the next possible code in the code list, press the number buttons. Let go of the mode button and check the operation of the buttons again. Continue doing this until one arrives at a code that works.
Lock in the Code
Once you input the right program language and the basic operations of the remote are responsive, one has to secure the code. First, press the star button and then press the number button number “1”. The mode button will blink informing the user that the code is now set and the device mode is locked.
Repeat the Steps for More Devices
For any other device like the TV, DVD, soundbar, etc., you’d repeat the following programming steps of getting into codes and testing functions. Switch through each mode button when programming any other device. Do not forget to secure a working code as soon as one is developed for each mode/device.
More Programming Tips for Dish Remote
Here are some additional tips to help you efficiently program Dish Network remote controls:
- The first step is to use manuals and code lists to reduce the number of possible codes before entering random codes
- When testing the functions, Point the remote directly at the device.
- Change the batteries of the remotes before programming them
- Press the channel buttons several times, and the volume buttons to ensure that they are working fine.
- If codes do not work, try turning it off and on all over again or power cycle the device
- For television, test volume and mute buttons
- In case of a problem, get out of programming mode by pressing the # key to begin the process again.
After you have entered the right programming code and fixed it in by device mode, your Dish Network universal remote will be ready to control other home entertainment equipment including the television, the receiver, the DVD player, and more. Although it may take some time to test codes, programming Dish remotes is quite easy. If you have any difficulties with your Dish remote to operate the devices, you should consult your Dish manual, use the code lookup on the Dish website, or call Dish customer service.
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