In this guide, we will learn how to program Cox Contour remote to TV, using any brand of TV and any type of Cox remote.
The programming sometimes could be a little tricky based on your TV and Cox remote, but we will make sure how to properly walk you through the pairing!
To program a Cox Contour remote to any TV, first, determine what are the standard pairing codes and which TVs the Cox remote keypad buttons answer.
Start the pairing after turning on your TV, insert the pairing code, and test the connection!
Let’s advance further into the guide and learn about the Cox pairing codes!
How to Learn Your TV’s Code?
It’s essential to find out the pairing combination (digit sequence) that will connect the Cox Contour remote to the TV.
Each TV out there has its own pairing TV codes for your Cox remote and you must find out the sequence specific to your TV device.
Note: The programming code consists of either 3 or 4 digits, based on your TV and Cox Contour remote model.
Here’s a list of the TV codes that belong to the popular TV brands:
| TV Model: | Standard Pairing Code: | Cox Contour Remote Code: |
| Insignia | 1423, 0171, 2432, 1564 | Keypad button “1” |
| LG | 1423, 1447, 0017, 0178 | Keypad button “2” |
| Mitsubishi | 1250, 0093, 0836, 0150 | Keypad button “3” |
| Panasonic | 1480, 1457, 0250, 0650 | Keypad button “4” |
| Philips/Magnavox | 1454, 1866, 1755, 0054 | Keypad button “5” |
| Samsung | 0812, 0060, 0702, 0178, | Keypad button “6” |
| Sharp | 0818, 0093, 0039, 0851 | Keypad button “7” |
| Sony | 0000, 1685, 0810, 1925 | Keypad button “8” |
| Toshiba | 1524, 0154, 1265, 2724 | Keypad button “9” |
| Vizio | 1758, 0864, 2512, 1756 | Keypad button “0” |
Info: Each button of the keypad on your Cox Contour remote will sent a pairing code to a specific TV brand during pairing.
For backup purposes, we’ve also included the standard codes!
How to Program Cox Remote to TV (Every Model)
Ensure the following, before we proceed with the steps:
- Your Cox stream player is ON
- There are batteries in the remote
- Your TV is set to the receiver’s input
Info: Follow our steps and instructions in consecutive order!
How to Pair New Contour Voice Remote (XR5)
The latest Cox Contour voice remote offers reliability and quickness in the connection, as it uses the latest WiFi technology to pair with the receiver.
One of the perks the XR5 Cox Contour remote has is it could also pair to your TV as well as any periphery devices!
1. Hold the “(i)” and “Contour” Buttons
To initiate/start the programming process, you must hold a specific sequence of buttons on your new Cox Contour voice remote.
It allows your TV device to scan for the remote so the pairing process can begin after device recognition and identification.
- Locate the ‘“i” as well as the “Contour” buttons and hold them for 15 seconds!
Info: After holding the required pairing buttons, your remote’s LED will turn green.
This means that the TV has recognized the remote and you could move on to the next step!
2. Insert the TV Code for your TV Brand
While with older Cox remotes you have to select the type of device you need to pair with, with the new voice remote you can completely skip this step!
Due to the advanced technology of your XR5 remote, the device automatically recognizes the device it connects with!
Once a prompt occurs on the screen of your TV, you must press the appropriate button on the keypad of your remote. Check the number for your TV brand above!
Info: It is “1” on the keypad for Insignia TVs, “2” for LG, and so on.
You must press the required digit for your brand TV to move on to the next step of the pairing!
3. Test the Pairing Connection
After pressing the correct pairing button, the Cox Contour remote should now be programmed into your TV.
To test the connection, press the “Volume +/-” or the “power” button on the Cox Contour remote and wait for output from the TV.
Note: If the TV’s volume is adjusted after pressing “Vol +/-” or the device shuts down after pressing the power button, the remote has been programmed to the TV!
How to Pair Contour Voice/IR Remote?
The XR11 and XR5 Contour remotes use IR signals to pair with your TV. Thus, using remote codes is essential here or otherwise the remote won’t be able to control both your receiver and TV device.
Note: The pairing process for the XR11 and XR5 remotes is identical!
1. Start the Paring
Pairing either the Cox XR11/XR5 remotes also requires pressing a pairing button to discover the TV. With Cox’s IR remotes, you must press the button – “Setup” and wait for the flashes.\
- Press “Setup” while pointing the remote toward your TV device
Info: If the programming has successfully started, your remote should blink in green three times to indicate successful recognition of the TV.
2. Select the Device Type
On some Cox Contour remotes, you have to select the device type you wish to pair with, before entering the programming code.
It’s essential to press one of the device buttons or the remote won’t completely recognize the device and some of your buttons may not work afterward.
- Inspect the top right/left of the Cox remote to spot the device buttons
Cox remote device keys:
- AUX
- DVD
- TV
- Cable
Info: Pairing your remote to a TV means you will have to press the button - “TV” at the top-right of the remote and hold it for 3-5 seconds.
Your remote could or could not blink as a result.
3. Insert the Pairing Code
Now that your remote has recognized the TV, it’s time to insert the pairing code to finalize the programming.
In the table we’ve reviewed above, there are both universal TV codes as well as the Cox equivalents to pairing with popular TV brands.
- Attempt pairing your Cox remote both with the universal code and num key
Note: The remote’s light should blink if the programming to the TV is completed successfully!
How to Program Cox Contour Remote to TV Without Code?
Only some Cox remotes can program to a TV without a set TV code.
The Cox Contour XR11 and XR5 have a “Setup” button, and can complete the programming with a TV, without using a TV code of their own!
- Cox Contour Voice remotes cannot pair to a TV without a programming code!
How to Program Cox Contour Remote Without a Code:
Note: For pairing free of TV code, you must use the default pairing sequence – 9-8-1
- Make sure your TV is turned on and running.
- Point the remote towards the “eye” of the TV.
- Press the “Setup” button at the bottom left.
- Press the button – “TV” located at the top-right.
- Enter “9-8-1” on the remote via the keypad.
- Press the “Volume +” button 3-5 times.
- Hit the “power” button on the remote.
- Check if your television will shut down.
- If yes, then the remote is programmed.
Note: After pressing “Setup” on the remote once, the programming should be complete if it’s an IR Cox remote you have.
Pressing “Power” or “Volume +” should interact with the TV.
How to Unpair a Cox Contour Remote?
When your Cox Contour remote is already paired to a receiver, it cannot establish a connection with another player.
Keep in mind that this does not apply if you’re programming the remote to a TV alongside your main receiver device!
- You can pair the remote both to the receiver and the TV plugged into the receiver!
Steps to Unpair a Cox Remote:
- Press and hold “A” and “D” on your XR5/XR11 remote.
- Wait for the remote’s LED light to turn in green.
- Your remote should now be unpaired from the TV.
- Wait for about 30 seconds before pairing again.
Note: In case you’re unable to unpair the remote from the TV, power cycle the television, and try to unpair the remote again, following the steps above.
Quick Recap:
We hope you’ve been able to learn how to program Cox Contour remote to TV!
All you have to do is hold “Setup” or the “(i)” button on your remote, insert the TV pairing code for your TV (or use the keypad buttons) and press “power” to finalize the pairing!
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Finn Wheatley holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from UCL, London. He helped small data science consultancy firms, helping large corporations to grow their data capabilities, deploy advanced machine learning-based analytics and troubleshoot tech-related issues. Check out more about him here.