How to Program a Comcast Xfinity Remote to a Samsung TV

With the introduction of several remote controls for our entertainment devices, it is possible to get your individual remote controls mixed up and even get confused at a point in time about which remote you should use on a particular device. The numerous remotes in your room may also create some inconveniences for you especially if they fill up portions of your table that you may have otherwise used for something else.

Fortunately, you can program most of your devices onto a single Comcast remote and save yourself from the stress of using each remote individually on a specific device. Samsung TV happens to be one of the devices that you can sync your Comcast Xfinity remote to.

You can program a Comcast Xfinity remote to a Samsung TV by manually keying in the TV’s programming code on the Comcast remote or by entering 9-9-1 on the remote and allowing the Comcast remote to automatically search for your TV’s code. 

How To Program A Comcast Xfinity Remote To A Samsung TV

You can confirm whether you were able to program the Comcast Xfinity remote successfully to your Samsung TV or not if the Comcast Xfinity remote is able to turn your Samsung TV on or off and also change channels or volume on your TV. If you have a Samsung TV or just purchased one and you wish to use the Comcast Xfinity remote in place of your TV’s remote, keep reading this article as I explain the detailed steps involved in programming a Comcast remote to your Samsung TV.

How to Program Comcast Xfinity Remote to a Samsung TV With Codes 

The TV’s programming code is the most important thing when it comes to programming a remote to a different TV model. As a Comcast subscriber, you will need the TV code of your Samsung TV in order to successfully program your Comcast remote to the TV. 

There are two ways to use the TV codes during the programming: 

  • You can manually key in the TV code on the remote by yourself or 
  •  Allow the Comcast Xfinity remote to search for the code by itself. 

Program Comcast Remote to Samsung TV Manually Using Codes

If you know the TV programming code of your Samsung TV, you can sync the Comcast remote to your TV by entering the code onto the remote by yourself. 

Usually, the common programming code for most Samsung TV models is 12051. However, if you are not sure of your TV’s code, you can always check for it online or refer to your Comcast remote’s user manual. 

Other codes that may also be provided by the remote user’s manual include 10030,10766, 11060, 10179, and 10060. 

After cross-checking with the remote’s manual for your correct TV code, proceed with the programming process by following the steps below: 

  1. Turn on your Samsung TV and Comcast box.
  2. Press the TV button on your Comcast remote.
  3. Press the SETUP button on your remote and hold it down for some seconds until the LED light of your remote turns green or the TV button on your remote blinks twice. 
  4. Key in your Samsung TV’s programming code on the remote. This is the four or five-digit code that you checked from the remote’s manual or the internet. You will see a double blink on the TV button after entering the code.
  5. Get close to the TV enough and press the Power button on your remote while pointing it in the direction of the TV.

The TV should shut down at this point, confirming successful programming. However, if it doesn’t, you will have to go through the process all over again with different codes until the TV picks the correct one.

You can also confirm if the programming was successful by testing the keys on the Comcast Xfinity remote and trying to change channels or volume on your TV. 

Program Comcast Remote to Samsung TV by Automatic Search for Codes

If you do not have any idea about what Samsung TV’s programming might be, then this method will be the best way for you to program your Comcast remote to the Samsung TV. 

Simply follow the steps below to program your remote:

  1. Turn on your Samsung TV and Comcast box.
  2. Press the TV button on your Comcast remote.
  3. Press the SETUP button on your remote and hold it down for some seconds until the LED light of your remote turns green or the TV button on your remote blinks twice.
  4. Key in 9-9-1 on your Xfinity remote. You should see a double-blink on the TV button after entering the code. After this, your Comcast will automatically search for the TV’s code.
  5. After a few seconds, try to turn off the TV by pressing 1 on the remote, followed by the Power button and the CH+ button.
  6. If your TV does not shut down, start the process all over again until the TV finally shuts down.
  7. Press the SETUP button to save the code that activated the shutting down of the TV.  

How to Program Xfinity Remote to Samsung TV by RF Pairing

Besides TV programming codes, you can also pair the Xfinity remote to your Samsung TV by using Radio Frequency or simply put RF. 

Here’s how to do it: 

  1. Turn on your Samsung TV and the Xfinity box.
  2. Press the SETUP button on your remote and hold it down for some seconds until the LED light of your remote turns green.
  3. Press the Xfinity button on your remote. A three-digit will be displayed on your screen. Take note of it.
  4. Key in the 3-digit that was displayed on the screen on your remote. 

Your Xfinity remote will be paired with the Samsung after going through these tips. 

You can confirm if the pairing was successful by pointing the remote at the TV and pressing any basic key such as volume up or down and the power buttons.

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Why is My Xfinity Remote not Pairing?

When programming your Comcast Xfinity remote to your Samsung TV or any other TV model, it is possible for your remote not to pair with your TV. The remote’s buttons may also not respond to your TV even after pairing. 

If you are experiencing these problems and you do not why, here are some reasons why your Xfinity is unable to pair with your TV:

  • Your remote’s batteries are actually dead
  • You are far away from the Xfinity box 
  • You are keying in the wrong code on your remote.
  • Either your remote or TV is faulty.

You can fix these problems by: 

  • Replacing the dead batteries in the remote’s compartment with new ones.
  • Getting close enough to the remotes before pressing any button. You should be fine if you are at most 20 feet away from the Xfinity box. 
  • Checking for barriers between the remote and the Xfinity box. Make sure you get a clean line of sight from your remote to the box. You may have to move any electronic gadget or furniture out of the remote light’s way. 
  • Keying in the right code when you’re programming the Xfinity remote. It is normal for the TV to reject some codes especially if you are pairing the remote manually. So, you’ll have to try all the possible codes until you get the right one. 
  • Factory resetting your remote. You reset the Comcast Xfinity remote by pressing and holding the SETUP button for some seconds until the remote’s LED turns from red to green. Enter the code  9-8-1 to reset it. 
  • Test the remote on another device to see if it works. If both the remote and the device works, then your TV is probably faulty. You can power cycle your TV or reset it to factory settings after that. 
  • If none of the above procedures work, you should contact the customer service of Xfinity for assistance. 

Why Does My Xfinity Remote not Turn My TV Off?

Your Xfinity remote will not be able to turn your Samsung TV off if it has not been programmed or paired with it.

You should therefore ensure that you have successfully paired your remote with the Samsung TV using any of the methods above before attempting to turn off your TV with it. 

Why is my Xfinity Remote Red?

If the status or LED light on your Comcast Xfinity remote turns red from green, it suggests that your remote is out of range from your Xfinity box or the Xfinity has been turned off if you are within the range of the box.

When this happens, you will not be able to pair your remote with your TV or the TV will not respond to the buttons of the remote when you press them. 

You can fix this by turning the remote box on and pairing the remote again.

Conclusion 

Chromecast Xfinity remotes are very useful when you want to do away with the numerous remotes for your individual entertainment devices.  With it, you can program multiple devices including your Samsung TV all on one single remote, thus saving you from being stressed out by wondering which specific device you should use at any particular time. 

You can program the Comcast Xfinity remote to your remote using any of the methods I described above. 

In case you have no idea about what your TV’s programming code is, key in 9-9-1 and let the remote automatically search for your TV’s code for you. 

With the procedures that I have explained in this article, you should be in a better position to program your Comcast Xfinity remote to your Samsung TV easily.

Josephine

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