How to Program DISH Remote to TV: Step-by-Step Instructions
- June 6, 2024
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This page provides step-by-step instructions on how to program your DISH remote to your TV or other devices like a DVD player. Whether you just purchased a new TV or device or your remote’s volume button is not working, this article will guide you through the process. The instructions are divided into two sections: one for Hopper-family receivers and another for VIP-model receivers. For Hopper, Joey, and Wally receivers, users need to press the Home button twice or the Menu button if they have a 40.0 remote, select Settings, choose Remote Control, select their device, and follow the Pairing Wizard’s onscreen prompts. For VIP receivers with 20.0, 20.1, 21.0, and 21.1 series remotes, users need to press and hold the mode button they want to program and enter the remote code. They must also press the # button and then the Power button to turn off the device. With these easy-to-follow instructions, users can program their DISH remote to their TV or other devices in no time.
Program Remote to TV
This article will help you program your DISH remote to your TV or another device like a DVD player. The article is most helpful if you just got a new TV/device or if the volume button on your remote is not working. Go to instructions for Hopper- family receivers or VIP-model receivers.
Hopper, Joey, Wally
- Press the Home button twice If you have a 40.0 remote, press the Menu button
- Select Settings
- Select Remote Control
- Choose your device
- Select the Pairing Wizard
- Follow the onscreen prompts
VIP Receiver (20.0, 20.1, 21.0, 21.1 series remotes)
- With the remote pointing at the desired device, press and hold the mode button that you want to program you’re remote to until all of the mode buttons light up
- Enter the remote code If programming in AUX mode, you must press the following number before entering the remote code:0 for a TV (if the TV code is 500, enter 0500) 1 for a VCR/DVD (if the DVD code is 617, enter 1617)2 for any other device (if the device code is 2639, enter 2639)
- Press the # button The mode button you are programming will flash three times
- Press the Power button The device will turn off.
SPECIFICATION
| Product Name | DISH Remote |
|---|---|
| Compatible Devices | TV, DVD player, other devices |
| Receiver Models | Hopper-family receivers, VIP-model receivers (20.0, 20.1, |
21.0, 21.1 series remotes)
Programming Steps for Hopper-family receivers|
- Press the Home button twice or the Menu button (for 40.0 remote)
- Select Settings
- Select Remote Control
- Choose your device
- Select the Pairing Wizard
- Follow the onscreen prompts
Programming Steps for VIP-model receivers|
- With the remote pointing at the desired device, press and hold the mode button that you want to program until all of the mode buttons light up
- Enter the remote code (0 for a TV, 1 for a VCR/DVD, 2 for any other device)
- Press the # button
- The mode button you are programming will flash three times
- Press the Power button
- The device will turn off
FAQS
How do I program my DISH remote to my TV?
To program your DISH remote to your TV, follow the instructions provided in the article. The instructions are divided into two sections: one for Hopper- family receivers and another for VIP-model receivers.
What do I do if the volume button on my DISH remote is not working?
If the volume button on your DISH remote is not working, you can use the instructions provided in the article to program your remote to your TV or other device.
How do I program my DISH remote to a DVD player?
To program your DISH remote to a DVD player, follow the instructions provided in the article. The instructions are divided into two sections: one for Hopper-family receivers and another for VIP-model receivers.
What is the first step to programming my DISH remote to my TV?
The first step to programming your DISH remote to your TV is to select the appropriate instructions based on whether you have a Hopper-family receiver or a VIP-model receiver.
What do I do if I have a 40.0 remote?
If you have a 40.0 remote, you need to press the Menu button instead of the Home button twice when programming your DISH remote to your TV or another device.
How do I use the Pairing Wizard when programming my DISH remote?
To use the Pairing Wizard when programming your DISH remote, select your device and follow the onscreen prompts.
What do I do if I am programming my DISH remote in AUX mode?
If you are programming your DISH remote in AUX mode, you must press the appropriate number (0 for a TV, 1 for a VCR/DVD, or 2 for any other device) before entering the remote code.
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