verizon Fios Alternative to Digital Cable TV User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Verizon
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verizon Fios Alternative to Digital Cable TV User Guide
With advanced voice remote and seamless Netflix integration, get to what you want to watch faster with the Fios TV Voice Remote.
Find my remote
If you misplace a Fios TV Voice Remote, finding it is easy. Press the power
button twice on the corresponding Fios TV One or Fios TV One Mini. The remote
will start beeping. When you find it, press any button on the remote to stop
the beeping.
Microphone/Voice Search– the fastest way to use your remote.
With the Fios TV Voice Remote, you can use your voice to control your Fios TV.
Simply press and hold the Microphone button to give commands (see below for
examples). Speak normally and hold the remote about 12 inches from your mouth.
If held too closely, your voice may come across distorted and difficult for
the remote to understand.
Search
“What’s on CNN tonight?”
“Anything good on CBS?”
“I want to watch Star Wars”
” Show me Kids”
“Take me to Sports”
Navigation
“Tune to ABC”
“Show me Game of Thrones”
“Go to the main menu”
“Go to the guide”
“Go to settings”
“Skip forward 30 seconds”
“Jump back 1 hour”
Settings
“Turn on talking guide”
“Turn off closed captioning”
“Turn on Spanish audio”
“Turn on descriptive video”*
For a list of help topics, just say “Help”
*Available for select programs
For more information about other Fios TV remotes, visit verizon.com/fiostvremote.
Better is bigger.
Fios TV Big Button Remote
Please see the following pages for instructions on some of the most popular TV
functions like recording a show and using On Demand. Big Button Remotes are
available if needed. Visit
verizon.com/accessiblematerials to
place an order.
Fios TV Big Button Remote functions.
Recording a Show
- Press the Guide button
- Select show to record
- Press the REC button once to record the show
- Press REC a second time to record a series
- Follow prompts to record or modify the series, then press the OK button
Using On Demand (free movies and TV shows available)
- Press the On Demand button
- Use the blue arrow buttons to search through available programs
- When you find a program you want to watch, press OK
Setting Favorites
- Press the Menu button
- Scroll to Settings > System > Favorite Channels
- Choose Favorites 1 or Favorites 2
- Go to Add or Remove Channels
- Scroll through the channels, press OK to add a Favorite channel (or simply enter the channel number)
- A heart will be displayed next to the channel when it’s successfully entered
- Press the Exit button to get back to live TV
Changing TV Input
- Press and hold the Shift button and press the 0 button at the same time
- Inputs will be displayed (For example HDMI 1, HDMI 2, Video 1, Video 2, etc.)
- While still holding the Shift button, press 0 until the desired input is highlighted
- Release both buttons and the input will be changed
Do more. Better.
Fios apps and support
Want help with your Fios TV, Phone or Internet service? Get the answers you need, fast. Just visit us online or press the Menu button on your TV remote. Scroll to Customer Support, then select your topic.
Set up Guest Wi-Fi Access, manage your DVR, watch TV on the go and more. Learn about the Verizon apps at verizon.com/home/fiosmobileapps.
Tune to Channel 131 on your TV for how-to videos and setup wizards.
Visit welcometofios.verizon.com for tutorials, advanced features and ways to optimize your experience.
References
- Accessibility Fulfillment Form Overview | Verizon Accessibility
- TV, Phone, Internet, Billing & Account - Customer Service | Verizon support.
- Fios TV Mobile App | Stream Live TV and Fios On Demand | Verizon
- TV, Phone, Internet, Billing & Account - Customer Service | Verizon support.