How To Program Dish Network Remote To TV 2?

You have a Dish Network Satellite TV system installed for your primary television, and you may also want to operate a second television by using the Dish remote. This also enables you to be able to use a single remote to turn on and operate more than one television set in your house. Fortunately, Dish remotes come equipped with the second TV input functionality from the box. All you need is to know how and when to press the buttons to get it back on track. In this post, you will find the entire process of how to program a Dish Network remote to the second TV.

What You Need

• Dish Network remote control The Dish Network remote control has numerous features and is conveniently designed to be portable when not in use.
• Second TV to which you would like to attend

Before You Begin

• Ensure your Dish Network satellite receiver and a primary television set are on and functional.
• The second TV that you wish to control should be on and the one that you have remote configured for it.
• Have the Dish remote available and ensure that it is on.

Go to the TV Input screen

• The first step in learning how to program a Dish Network remote control to a TV is ensuring that the remote is in the correct mode.
• Turn the TV remote over and, on the top side of it, find the button labeled “TV Input”. Push this button and hold it until a button at the top of the device lights up; it may take approximately up to 3 seconds.
• This has now put your remote into the TV control mode. The screen will now be divided into four sections. The mode should remain active for roughly the amount of time it takes to count to thirty. This means that you can start programming it to the second TV as soon as it is out of the box.

Locate the TV Code

• Later in this part, when in the TV Input mode, you need to find the right code so that your Dish remote can operate the second TV brand.
• Search for a chart in your Dish receiver user guide, containing all the necessary codes for the TV brands. The brands most likely known by the target audience should be included, for instance, Samsung, LG, Sony, and Vizio among others.
• If you do not have this chart handy, you can also search for Dish Network remote codes on Google for more detailed lists on the internet. Include a record of the code of your TV brand.

Go into the TV setup mode

• This means that switch on your second television your Dish remote should still be in the TV input mode, now you need to switch it to setup mode.
• This can be done by pressing the Mute and Select buttons on the Dish at the same time with the lights pointing upwards.
• The TV Input button/light at the top should gradually blink or light up twice in repetition. This means that you are now in Setup mode.

Enter the TV Code

• Now, in the same process, when the TV Input is still blinking, it is time to input your TV brand code which you identified earlier.
• You must input your TV code on the Dish remote on the Number Pad. Press Select once done.
• A fast flash of three should light up the TV Input button to indicate the acceptance of the code if that was the intended input.

For the second condition, it can be suggested to try controlling the Second TV.

• Stick your Dish remote in front of your second television set and attempt to press the Power or the Volume buttons.
• If your TV does not respond, if it turns off or on then the code input is wrong. If there are other codes in the chart, try entering them in the respective fields.
• To do this, perform the steps above to engage the Setup mode again and test another code.
• Try codes until the Dish remote can power a second TV on and off, and change its volume level.

Exit Programming Mode

• If you are satisfied that the remote can switch on and off and alter the volume and other settings of the second television, then the programming is done.
• Any other button such as the Select or the Power button can then be pressed to continue using the remote in its normal capacity, and thus exit out of the programming modes.
• The remote will then be an operational control of the Dish receiver functions just as it used to be.

Using the Programmed Remote

• Your Dish Network remote should now be able to change power, volume, and mute on your second TV at any time you switch the TV Input mode on.
• To switch control between your Dish receiver and second TV box: - To switch control between your Dish receiver and second TV box:
• Other actions include holding down the TV Input button for 3 seconds.
• Press it again for another 3 seconds to resume the control to the primary user.
• The mode will stay active for 30 seconds and then transfer back the control to the original interface.

Additional Functions

• Besides power, volume, and mute there might be a few more functions for controlling a second TV that could also work for you.
• Some keys such as Input, Channels, and Media playback may also be applicable on your second television. Test them out!

Troubleshooting Tips

If running into issues getting your Dish remote to control your second TV, keep these tips in mind:

• Ensure that you are typing the correct programming code as provided in the list of TV brands.
• Program to be closer to the second TV when possible.
• Check if the batteries of the remote are low, replace them if necessary.
• You can reprogram as many times as necessary in case of failure or if you have changed your mind about the desired outcome.
• Dish remotes may not be compatible with all TV brands and models meaning that functionality could be compromised or missing.

After going through a few simple procedures, it is very easy to program the dish network remote to operate the second television set. This is beneficial because it lets you use one single remote, which has a logical and easy-to-understand layout.

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