How do I program my Comcast cable remote control?

Hey, thanks for this. We've got one of these remotes, too. It came with a paper listing a lot of codes, but none of them worked on our RCA tv. Thanks to the links in this article, I was able to find a working code. One less remote for us!

Hi, thanks for putting that tidbit about adding a 1 plus the four numbers. My RCA needed to have a one in the beginning as well.

I cannot get the PIP to work on the comcast remote. I have all the cables and splitter but it just doesnt seem to work! only on video imput however I must use my tv remote and only get up to 99 channels. Can anyone help!!!!

Thanks a lot. It worked.

I read two different guides on comcast.com in pdf and neither mentioned the need to prefix a '1' onto the code, but sure enough my remote expect 5 digits not 4 also. Also the two different pdf guides had different codes for phillips/magnavox TVs.

Dave, you'd never believe this but you saved my ass or behind, for the faint of heart. (if I can use that word.) I used your instructions and it took a little while but all of a sudden mandatory Comcast Digital worked. Saved me from having to wait 3 or 4 days for a Tech person to get around to working on my TV, from Comcast. Life Saver. ;)
Thanx a mil. $

Thanks for the help! the 10000 for the Sony Flatscreens worked to perfection

Thank you so much for this page!!

I had the same problem: my remote expected a 5 digit code, and I couldn't for the life of me figure out what to do.

I went to the Comcast site, but it was of no help.

Your note was extremely helpful. Thanks again.

Worked a treat, now I can use my one controller for DVD, TV and cable.
Thanks

HI, WHEN I PUT THE TV ON COMPONENT 1 OR CABLE THE PICTURE IS ON, WHEN I CLICK THE AV1 THE PICTURE DOEN'T COME ON UNLESS I PUT ON THE VCR ON THE PICTURE COMES ON BUT WHEN I DON'T PUT ON THE VCR, IT SAYS NO SIGNAL.
BUT WHEN I RECORD A PICTURE WITH THE VCR ON AND WHEN IS FINISHED TAPING, AND I WANT TO PLAYBACK IT DOES'NT PLAY RIGHT IT SAYS NO SIGNAL AND THE PICTURE JUMPS. CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? THANKS

Thanks so much.I just got 2 sony bravias and only 1 of my comcast remotes would program with the 0000 code.It would work on both tvs but the other remote needed a 5 digit code.I was ready to rip my hair out until I found this page.Thanks again

Awesome! You ended hours of frustration for me.

When I'm watching a program that I recorded, the page up button used to advance the program 1 min and the page down used to rewind 30 seconds. Now if fast forwards 5 min for both, Can I change it back?

THANK GOD YOU LISTED THIS. I SEARCHED FOR 5 hrs tring to find an answer for my sony trinitron and comcast remote until I tried the 5 digit 10000 (instead of 0000).

THANK YOU! You rock! The 10000 worked on my Sony.

What about the Toshiba flat screens? can't seem to make the codes work

THANK YOU! 10000 worked perfectly for my Sony TV. I was ready to throw the remote out the window!

I have been trying to program for a minute. The code for my phillips tv was 0054... nothing. I used 1 in front and Voila, success. These remotes need a 5 digit code so for all codes that are 4 digit just put a 1 in front and it will work ..... Thanks so much ...... the guy hooked up my cable and internet and didnt even leave a remote user guide ..... wow..... lol ..

I needed the 1 for my magnavox also. Thanks

hey dave...thanks a lot...with your advice i was able to reprogram my comcast remote....now it works again! something else that bugs me is the wide-screen DVD....i have an older TV set and full screen works a lot better.....can someone figure out how to convert the wide-screen to full screen.....who cares about some of that background...anyway thanks again...steve in baltimore

When I turn on comcast cable with the remote, the tv screen says "front" in the upper left corner. I must have pushed a wrong button. I cannot access any channels. It is just a white screen with those words. I am housesitting, and they are not happy that they can't get cable to work. Can you help?! Thank you.

On my girlfriends panasonic tv vcr combo, I actually had to use a 5 digit code with 2 as my prefix, if that helps anybody. Thought that was worth a mention. Ha.

Great info! Thanks for posting this! It worked perfectly the first time I tried!

what is the code for a DYNEX T V
THANKS

WOW! I worked on programming this thing for 45 minutes before finding your article. NOTHING mentions adding the 1 to the prefix but once i did this it worked! THANK YOU

i had a samsung and it needed a one thanks guys.

I have a Samsung DVD/VHS Combo. I don't see any codes for a DVD/VHS Combo. How can I program this device to the Comcast universal remote??

Dave,
We have two TVs, each with its own remote, and long ago, with the help of a savy comcast tech, we programed both remotes to change the Favorite button to a "jump" button; that is the opposite of the replay button. When it was depressed, watching a recorded show, it would jump us a few seconds ahead through the commercials.

One remote died and we were given a new one, exactly the same kind. Now no one is able to explain how to reprogram the Favorite button to a forward jump?

Can you help?

yeah, i reassigned my aux key to a second tv, but now i want to change it back to work a dvd player. i couldn't find anything in the paperwork about changing it back any help here would be great. Thanks

Thank you. The comcast code only gave a 4 dig. You rock. Adding the one worked!!!!

Your tip on the Sony code was spot on, thanks!

Dude, much thanks for the tip on prepending the code with a "1". Fought with the remote for a half hour trying to get it to accept codes, and as soon as I used your tip (for a sony) it went right through. You da man!!!

yea bra.. prefix a 1 for sylvania. good lookin out

i was trying to program the remote for my reciever. I had to use a "3" prefix.

I'm not positive but it appears you need to prepend a "1" when programming a TV and a "2" when programming an AUX device. This worked for my Magnavox TV and RCA dvd player.

Adding the one did it for my old Philips TV. Thanks, Dave!

i need the comcast code for a samsung dvd/vcr combo it seems as if none are working!

THANKS for this post, I was going crazy trying to program my Phillips TV. After I found this post, I was planning on writing Comcast to change their instructions to program their remotes and found out different remotes have different instructions as shown on this site; https://www.comcast.com/corporate/customers/customer_support/remotes.html

But I finally got my TV program thanks to this site.

Thanks, 1 prefix worked. Stupid Comcast, you'd think they'd post something. Spent forever trying to do it manually.

How do I change the page back to 1 min and not 5?

You need to add that pesky "1" prefix for Samsung too. Worked both on my old tube Samsung and my new LCD. Friggin' Comcast, I fought with their instructions for a while...
One less remote to misplace in the couch cushions now...

Thanks alot...worked for me too

Hey I tried that thing you said with putting a "1" in front of the code for my comcat remote with avizio hd tv. Thanks nice sight.

It worked for me. Great. I was lucky that I had a sony tv and the example given was of the sony tv. thanx.

Just want to thank you I've been trying to add my Sony TV to the comcast remote and by adding the 1 in front of the 0000 it worked, thanks again.

I, like so many other people who wanted to throw the remote. Thanks for giving the 1 tip for a sony.

I have a comcast remote but not the box. I can get the remote to turn on and off the tv and adjust the volume but I can not change the channels with it. Can you help?

Thanks
Chet

Thank you!! Why is it that I have to go blog surfing to figure out how to program my stupid remote? The Comcast site never told me to add a "1" at the beginning of my code, but thanks to your blog post, my remote now works. Sheesh.

thanks a lot!!!! the note was the best ever it helped me a lot!!! I was a while trying to figure this out and thanks to the 1 before the code now i can use the remote on my sharp tv :D thanks again

So far it only turn the tv on and off, how can I use it to change channels also?

Thanks for this. Adding the '1' at the beginning of the code worked for me too.

I really love it when, 'Did you read the instructions?', isn't the solution to the problem.

I tried for half the freakin day trying to set my remote to an older Sylvania. Once I read this and tried putting the "1" at the beginning, bingo, it worked perfectly. Thanks for the info. I did not find this anywhere else online even Comcast operators didn't tell me this!

Thanks loads, Dave!

I have a panasonic Blu Ray. I used the the Panasonic codes and no go. Then I tried 0490 with a '2' before it. YES!

20490 worked for my Panasonic Blu-Ray/DVD!!

Thanks, for the info.

Thanks this worked with ease. I had to enter in the "1" before the 4 digit tv code with my Samsung as well.

Holy cow! Tom Cole posted above somewhere

"I'm not positive but it appears you need to prepend a "1" when programming a TV and a "2" when programming an AUX device. This worked for my Magnavox TV and RCA dvd player."

He was absolutely right!!! i have been fighting this thing for 1 hour and 33 minutes, adding the 2 for an Aux device (dvd player - magnavox) worked!!!!

The Comcast remote gives three codes for Sony TVs: 10000, 11100, & 11317. While these work on the Trinitron for channel and sound, none of the enable me to setup the TV. We need the code so we can access the menu.
Anyone know?

Great....now Comcast has a revised instruction sheet, with 5-digit codes! I have tried all of them for my Sylvania LCD and none of them work. Please help, I have other things to do with my life.

If plugging in the codes is getting to be a pain, use the code search. Example: You've tried all the codes for your TV, but you still cannot get the remote control to operate your TV.

Turn on your TV.
On the remote control, press TV once.
Then press and hold SETUP until the TV key blinks twice, then release the SETUP key.
Using the number pad, enter 9-9-1. The TV key will blink twice.
Aim the remote control at the TV and slowly alternate between pressing Power and TV. Stop when the TV turns off after pressing the POWER key. This means that a working code has been found.
Press the SETUP key once to lock in the code. The TV key will blink twice.
Note: Use the AUX key to program the remote for an audio receiver or DVD player

This worked awsome with all of my devices!! Hope this helps!!

Thanks Dave! Adding a "1" to the 4 digit code did the trick. How Comcast has not fixed this problem is beyond me. Take Care! -Brett

It worked...Sort of!

Can anybody help me with this problem?

I got the remote to work with the TV, it can turn it on/off and adjust the volume, BUT, I can't use the MENU button to access the TV Menu.

The Comcast Remote I had used to work with the TV Menu, but the remote died and we got a new one which I can't get to call up the Menu.

Any help would be MUCH appreciated :)!

mopedsmoproblems@gmail.com

OMG! Thanks for the notice at the bottom of your directions. I too was getting very frustrated by the fact that it seemed like the remote needed a 5 digit code. I was using 00001, 00002... never thought of using the 1 first. Anyway...THANKS! :D

Worked for me ... thanks for your site.
You'd think comcast would get it right on thier site, they are the worst.
I shall know soon if Uverse is better.

I have a Sony KDL-42V4100, Comcast DVR Box that uses a 4 number code. The 0000 works with one exception, the volume only work going down I can't turn it up. The other code wont work 0111 at all, any Ideas?

OMG, thanks that worked perfectly. I had been pulling my hair out trying to program this remote to my TV.

DVR REMOTE TO CHANGE TO CHANNEL 3 I HAVE TO PUSH IN 003 ECT OR WILL NOT CHANGE TO CHANNEL 3 PLEASE TELL ME HOW REMEDY....

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I have a RT2360 RCA Surround sound and it will not turn off with my Comcast remote. I can turn it on and adjust the volume but not off. I have tried the 994 thing with the 51969 number and it still does not work. Can you help me out?

Thanks, Dave. I only got a few minutes into this... I like Google (to say the least.) My old Toshiba TV took 10154. The remote would not acknowledge a 4 digit code. This remote is the DVR version.

Thanks a million. The tip about adding a "1" to the beginning of the Sony code saved me a ton of trouble.

I am banging my head against the wall trying to program a sanyo vcr. I have tried every number and put a 0,1,2, and 3 in front of those and no joy. It is a model VWM-400. Has anyone ever had luck programming this?

By entering the code 10000 on the remote, my Sony Trinitron TV to works for volume and power. But, i cant change the channels or look at the guide. What else i need to do ?

Thanks.

i need a code for asylvannia dvd / 4 head hi-fi vhs

Thank you so much that 1 0000 worked perfect it was driving me crazy that it did not work on my sony Thank you again

Wow! I hate to admit how much time I spent trying to program this remote for my new Samsung T.V. My fingers are numb from pressing "t.v." & "Power" over and over again. Unbelievable that their instructions do not inclue pressing '1' prior to the code. Sure enough, when I pressed 1, the first code listed under Samsung worked! Thanks a bunch!

Thanks so much for this page, could not get the sony trinitron to work until added the 1!

This was great! The 1 made it work for my Sharp HD TV too.

I, too, was baffled when my Comcast remote seemed to expect 5-digit codes instead of the 4-digit codes printed in the manual. I had to use "3" as a prefix to get it to recognize the codes for my Sony A/V receiver. I needed "1" for my Samsung TV. Thanks for being more useful than Comcast's own support resources!

Hi, I have comcast cable with a box and everything worked find untill someone messed it up, now i can turn the tv on and off and change volume but not the channel, i have to go in the back room where the box is to do that and before i could change it from the main room, If anybody knows how to fix it plz tell me

thank youu :]

That "1" making it a 5 digit number seems to make a difference for the newer remotes - not the TV/device. It is related to the remote only.

i had to submit a reply for this...thanks for the help...you advising to add a prefix of one worked...dont understand y comcast doesnt say this on the site

I work for Comcast (I'm the poor shmuck on the other end of the phone when you call 1-800-COMCAST); so here's a quick note:

The silver remote with the GREY OK/Select button uses the 4-digit code.

The silver remote with the RED OK/Select button uses 5-digit codes.

haha i also work for comcast

and that's what i was gonna say

but in case people are having trouble finding codes that work...the remote w/ the red ok/select button works with more equipment

for those of you trying to do fancy stuff
look at the first page of the pdf regarding your remote
there's ways to change the volume and channel lock n all those sorts of things

i also saw someone trying to use the PIP button
that is for the dvr boxes...dont think they work on your tv's

Thanks,your information was very helpful.

I have a sony tv and I tried all the codes from comcast. I accidently pressed zero five time and it made the light blink twice. But when I read the article about putting the 1 in front of the 4 zero's, it worked great. Thanks for rhe help. My code for my Sony is 10000 and not 0000 or 0111.

I used 1 before the samsung code, and it worked perfectly fine!

thanks!

I have an old magnavox tv and none of the codes work.. I even tried the 991 search option and went throug it about a hundred times.. any ideas??

Help! I just successfully programmed my new 3 in 1 remote to include my TV and my DVD player--but now I can't get it to select just one screen. There are two screens permanently (seemingly) showing on my TV--one is the TV (and my Tivo programs) and the other is the video screen. No buttons (not even the PIP ones) will change anything. What can I do to have a full screen picture again? Thanks!

Thank you! I needed a one for my new Sharp too, thank goodness I found your site!

I have a comcast remote it works for my Samsung flat screen tv. But it won`t work for my Phillips DVD player!! I`m so frustrated i`ve tried every code from comcast and they don`t work! please help me!

Thanks in advance

I have a comcast remote it works for my Samsung flat screen tv. But it won`t work for my Phillips DVD player!! I`m so frustrated i`ve tried every code from comcast and they don`t work! please help me!

Thanks in advance

Noted 1 prefix worked for sony tv and using 3 as a prefix worked for my sony audio/receiver. Thanks

Thanks so much. I just hooked up a box in my room, and I could not get my remote to work. My Magnavox had different codes on the PDF than the website, and then I had to add a 1 in front of 0054. If it was not for this site I would never have figured this out. Great job!

I have an older Sony DE825 receiver, does anyone know the codes for that...I tried the 4# codes, no luck, then the 5 and it accepts those in the remote. Now I need to find the right code. Anyone know it?

Thanks for the info....my control was expecting a five digit code. Thanks for the tip of using the number one before the four digit code.

THANK YOU! I was having trouble getting the remote to work with my new Sony LCD and 10000 worked perfectly. Unfortunately, Comcast doesn't have this code on their list.

Can not find setup code for a Zenith VCR/DVD combo model# XBV443.Any suggestions? Using your remote already tried 0017,0463,0178,0016,0092,0039,0000,0209,0479,1479,0503 and 0591.

To update a Sony DVP-NS710H to work with comcast 3 in 1 remote you will want to use the code 20533..

Hi Dave,

I have Comcast DVR 3 devices

Every time I need to enter a channel number to watch , I have to enter three digits !! i.e., If I want to watch channel 2 , I'd have to enter 002, for channel 11 , I'd have to enter 011 and for channel 383 , I'd have to enter 383!! I have another same exact remote for another comcast box but I just enter the channel number I need and it does the job i.e., I enter 2 for channel 2, 11 for channel 11 and 383 for 383. I want to program the first remote so that it behaves like the second remote i.e., how do I program the first remote ( descibed above) to work in such a way that I just enter the channel # without entering three digit?

I very much appreciate any help you can give me

I am trying to program my element tv into comcast remote. TV has 3 digit codes about 10 of them.
I tried prefix of 1 and 0 but still would not work. Help!
Thanks,
Joe

Adding the digit "1" is the key. Thanks so much.

I can't figure out how to program my zenith inteq tv. I've tried all the codes, even put a 1 and 2 in front. Can anybody please help?

Thanks alot! I finally programmed my Comcast remote to work with my new Sansui tv I purchased almost 4 months ago. I was on the phone with Comcast over 1 hour when I purchased the tv with no luck programming it. I found the code for Sansui on the list... however I had to omit the 1 on the 5 digit code 10463 and just use 0463!

I came to your site and got my comcast 3 way remote to work with my zenith TV. But it only does volume and power...I cant change the channel. I dont have a box, just a direct cable line feed, is that a problem? Thanks

Our Comcast cable comes in through our VCR/DVD combo and then to our VERY old MGA TV. This set-up worked perfectly until we had to add the little digi box to get all of our channels. Now the cable comes in through the digi box, then to the VCR/DVD combo, then to the TV. No problem with the TV, which has all of our channels now, but the VCR/DVD no longer functions with onscreen display, etc. I'm getting either "-----" on the VCR/DVD screen, or something like "7 U -" which, after a few seconds, reverts to "-------". How can I remedy this problem and use the vcr/dvd with the new set-up?

HELP! I just bought an Emerson flat screen tv. I've tried all the codes and steps to set my Comcast remote controler but no luck. No off - on and no volume.
Any ideas?
Many thanks

have a sanyo and cable guy came out gave new remote now the channel 4 is in the right hand upper corner and wont go out dont have tv remote anymore so how do i get rid of this, old cable remote this didnt happen but new one it did and cable guy programmed the remote. how can i fix this.

I have a Magnavox model MAG 24Mc4306 dvd/vcr/tv combo, and have had trouble finding the right code for Comcast 3 in 1 remote. The code that finally worked was the Magnavox DVD code 20821. I programmed that code for the TV, and everything works now.

im trying to program my comcast remote to my toshiba tv but i can only turn the volume up and down and turn it on and off...Why cant i switch channels??