TV remotes are essential units for any device. Whether it’s for a TV. Set-top box or even maybe any media player. One of the most popular remotes that a lot of people own, is the Spectrum TV remote. A lot of people prefer to use the Spectrum remote because you can use the remote for more than one device. You can use it to control your Spectrum box as well as your TV. But, what do you do when your Spectrum remote stops working? Here’s how you can reset the Spectrum remote.
In this guide, we will show you the many troubleshooting methods you need to follow to fix and reset the Spectrum remote. No matter what the issue is with the remote, there is a solution to reset Spectrum remote. Read on to know more.
How to Reset Spectrum Remote
Of course, you’ve come to this guide to see how you can reset your Spectrum remote. However, you can also use this guide for the Spectrum remote in case of the following problems.
- Buttons not functioning as intended
- Date and time issues
- Incorrect pairing
- LED light on the remote not flashing
- Repeated flashing of red light
- Volume button not functioning
Now that you know the various issue that your Spectrum remote might be having, its time now to take a look at the multiple fixes you can try and then finally the steps to reset your Spectrum TV Remote.
Change Remote Batteries
One reason why your Spectrum remote might not be functioning properly is simply that the batteries inside the remote are weak or have completely drained. All you need to do is slide the back cover out, remove the old weak batteries, and replace them with newer ones. Once you’ve got fresh batteries installed, the remote will be working perfectly fine.
Unplug all Connections
For some reason, if you feel that your remote is not the culprit here, a good power cycle for your Spectrum cable box and your TV might be needed. In this scenario, you will have to unplug your TV and Spectrum cable box from the power outlets and also disconnect all cables between both devices. Leave the devices disconnected for a few minutes.
After a few minutes have passed, reconnect all the devices and plug them back into their power outlets. Now, switch the devices on and use your Spectrum remote. Your remote should be working just fine. If it did work after power cycling your devices, then, it’s recommended that you perform the action at least once in two weeks or whenever you feel that the remote’s sluggish performance.
Enable TV Control for Spectrum Remote
There’s also a possibility that your Spectrum Remote is not set up to control your TV and thus you find your Tv not responding whenever you press the buttons on your TV remote. In this case, it’s possible that your remote does not control your TV at all. If that is the case, you can follow these steps to enable remote control of your Tv using the Spectrum remote.
- Power up your Spectrum Cable box and switch your TV on.
- Press the Menu button on your Spectrum Remote.
- When the menu opens, navigate over to Settings and Support. Press the OK button to open the Settings page.
- Navigate and select the Support option. And select Remote Control.
- Choose Connect Remote to TV and then select the Connect to TV option.
- Spectrum will now show you a list of various TV brands. You can either select the brand from there or choose the View All option to see all supported TV brands.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to pair your remote to your TV.
- Now, your Spectrum remote will function right away and also control your TV.
Switch Between Cable Mode and TV Mode
Because your Spectrum remote can control your TV as well as your Cable box, first-time users might find it a bit difficult the process to switch between Cable and TV mode on your remote is simple and easy. You can follow these steps to switch device control with your Spectrum remote.
- Press and hold the CBL or Cable button as well as the OK or Select button for a few seconds.
- After a few seconds have passed, release both buttons.
- The Cable button will now be glowing.
- You need to press the volume down button and select the TV option.
- As and when you press the Cable button’s light will start flashing. This indicates that you are now switching the remote to control another device.
- To switch back to controlling your Cable box, simply press the Volume Up button instead of the Volume Down button.
Free Any Stuck Buttons
With gradual use, buttons that are used most of your Spectrum remote might weaken or simply get jammed into the remote body. In this case, all you need to do is get a sim ejector tool or a pin and gently lift the edges of the button to lift it. Once the button has been lifted, you can now press the button and it should feel like the rest of the other buttons on your Spectrum remote. One reason why your remote might not be functioning could simply be that several buttons were being pressed at the same time.
Clean the Spectrum Remote
One more reason why your remote might not function properly is simply that there could be an object blocking the path of the signal between the remote and your devices. At times, there could also be some dust and dirt that could be present on either the remote’s sensor or the sensor on your TV and cable box. Use a dry cloth to clean the dirt off and ensure that all devices are within line of sight between each other.
Perform a Remote Reset
The last option to fix your Spectrum remote’s issue is by performing a reset. You can follow these steps to perform a factory reset on your Spectrum remote.
- Press and hold the TV button for a few seconds.
- Also, press and hold the OK button and release both buttons after a second.
- At this time, the TV, DVD, and AUX buttons will flash up. However, the TV button will continue to stay lit.
- Simply press and hold the Delete button for three seconds. The button will blink on and then stay off.
- The Spectrum remote has now been factory reset. But, the process isn’t over yet.
Repair RF2IR Converter
Now that your remote has been reset, it’s time to reset the RF2IR converter. Here are the steps.
- Remove the RF2IR converter from your Set-top box.
- Press and hold the Find button for three seconds.
- Keeping the Find button pressed, insert the RD2IR converter back into the set-top box.
- Now, press the Find button and bring the remote close to the set-top box.
- All you need to do is press any button on the Spectrum remote.
- The RF2IR converter will now play a sound when the pairing has become successful.
- Once paired, your remote will function normally as required.
These are the steps you need to follow in case you plan to fix and reset the Spectrum remote. Now, even after all these troubleshooting steps your remote doesn’t work, you might have to ring up customer service and ask them for a replacement remote.
This concludes the guide on how to perform a factory reset for your Spectrum remote. If you have questions or queries, feel free to leave them in the comments section below.
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