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How To Program Fios Remote Volume? (Quick Steps!)

Kevin Wood Updated on17 August 2023
how to program fios remote volume

Don’t know how to program Fios remote volume? Keep progressing further into our guide to learn all about controlling the volume of your TV using a Fios remote.

You will learn to manage and control the volume setting on your third-party TV device using up to three Fios remotes!

To program a Fios remote to control the volume of your TV, press “0” and the “OK” button on your P265/P283 remote or “Play/Pause” on the Voice Remote.

Next, insert the TV’s three-digit programming code listed by the manufacturer to complete the pairing.

Let’s review the following process in depth!

Can a Fios Remote Control External TV’s Volume?

When setting up your Fios streaming equipment with a TV, the remote will not be programmed with the television’s volume by nature.

can you connect fios remote to a tv

You have to program the remote specifically to your TV brand, in order to start controlling the volume setting of your external TV device.

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Can You Connect Fios Remote to a TV?

Absolutely yes! You could enable your Fios TV remote at home to connect and control the basic functions of your TV, such as controlling the volume.

All you have to do is undergo some simple programming and the remote should automatically connect with the television device.

Compatible Fios Programming Remotes

The most popular options that are used with Fios are the following:

  • Fios TV voice remote (Bluetooth connectivity).
  • Verizon P283 and P265 (IR connectivity). 
compatibility fios programming remote

These Fios remotes can be programmed into an external device and used to adjust the volume of the device.

Also, Verizon Fios remotes that work via IR can be paired to any third-party TV.

Is Programming to Any TV Possible?

With Verizon Fios, yes. No matter what your TV is, acquiring the correct TV programming code and undergoing the setup error-free should connect the remote.

The only thing you will need is the programming code of your TV device to complete universal programming.

Verizon FiOS TV Programming Codes!

verizon fios tv programming codes

Before we start with the programming of your Verizon remote, let’s learn what is the exact programming code for your TV brand first.

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Remember that the programming codes below are specifically for programming IR Verizon FiOS remotes to TV receivers only.

Brand
LG

Sony

Samsung

Toshiba

Philips

JVC
Code:
210

352

331

397

285

193
Notice: If you couldn’t find your TV brand in the table above, consult the user manual!

How to Program Volume On Fios Remote? (Verizon P265)

As the P265 is one of the standard Verizon models, this type of remote will connect to your TV via an IR signal.

Unlike the voice remote that is specific to work with Fios One equipment, any Verizon IR remote (including the P265) can program and work with an external TV!

program volume on fios remote (verizon p265)

Programming Codes For Verizon P265:

With Verizon P265 and P283 Fios TV remotes, you’re able to complete the programming with specific codes.

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The code you must use has a three-digit value and can also be found on the official Verizon website. If your TV is not on the table above, view the user manual for info!

Here are the steps to program a P265 Fios remote to your TV:

  1. Switch on your TV and the FiOS STB.
  2. Press the “OK” and “0” buttons on the remote.
  3. Wait for the red light on the remote to blink twice.
  4. Type in the TV code that answers your TV brand.
  5. Keep pressing the “CH+” button on the remote.
  6. Wait for the red light of the remote to blink twice.
  7. (Optional) Press the “Power” or “Volume” button.
Info: To test the programming, you could either try shutting your TV off via the (power button), changing the channel (channel button), or managing the volume (volume buttons).

How to Program Fios Remote to TV Volume? (Verizon P283)

how to program fios remote to tv volume(verizon p283)

The Verizon P283 has an identical pairing to the P265. Both remotes use standard IR technology and programming them to an external TV is possible.

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The only difference when pairing a P283 remote is that you have to press different buttons to activate the programming.

Here’s how you could program a Fios P283 remote to any TV’s volume:

  1. Make sure that your FiOS set-top box and the TV are set to “ON”.
  2. Find the correct programming code you must use for pairing.
  3. Locate the “OK” and the “!” (exclamation mark) buttons on the remote.
  4. Press and hold the “OK” and “!” buttons for up to 10 seconds.
  5. Use the keypad to insert the correct programming code.
  6. Keep pressing the “CH+” button on your P283 FiOS remote.
  7. Press the “Volume +”/”Volume –” or “Mute” buttons to test.
Note: To test the pairing of your Verizon P283 once you’ve inserted the correct programming code, you could either adjust the volume or power off the TV!

How to Program Fios Remote Volume (FiOS Voice Remote)

program fios remote volume (fios voice remote)

The Fios TV voice remote is an excellent option for your streaming setup at home, as it connects via Bluetooth and not IR.

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This makes the connectivity with the receiver much more stable and less likely to experience line of sight and signal issues.

Alert: The Fios TV voice remote is designed to be used with the Fios TV One box specifically!

How to Connect Fios TV Voice Remote to Fios TV One Box?

  1. Locate the “0” and the “Play/Pause” buttons on the remote.
  2. Keep pressing both of the buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds.
  3. Let go of both the “0” and “Play/Pause” when the remote blinks blue.
  4. As soon as the light on your remote stops shining, press “Volume+”.

When My Voice Remote is Programmed?

fios voice remote programmed

If the volume of your FiOS set-top-box and TV changes as a result of pressing “VOL +/-” it means that the programming was successful.

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To furthermore test if the programming of your Fios Voice Remote to the FiOS TV One box was successful, try pressing “Power”.

Cannot Program Verizon Fios Remote?

In case the programming fails for you, we’ve prepared some extra solutions that will help you identify and solve the problem.

There’s an onset of factors that could prevent your IR remotes specifically from pairing to a third-party TV receiver!

Check the Pairing Code!

check the pairing code

Verify that you have inserted the correct programming code for your TV brand.

View the official Verizon website to find out the specific programming code for your TV in case it wasn’t in the tables above.

Tip: All programming codes must be inserted from left to right during the programming!

Hard-Reset the Remote

Remove the batteries of the remote and wait for 30 seconds. This is an effective way to “hard reset” the remote and resolves any IR connectivity issues.

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hard-reset the remote

While the remote is resetting, make sure there are no objects between the remote IR transmitter and the TV IR receiver!

Tip: If your remote is giving out other signs of problems, replace the batteries!

Power Cycle the TV

Unplug the TV’s power adapter for ~60 seconds. This will refresh both the software and hardware of the television, resolving any communication issues.

Furthermore, inspect the power condition of your TV and verify it is receiving power from the connected electrical outlet.

power cycle the tv
Tip: In case there is an issue with your TV’s power flow, test with a different power outlet.

Need More Help?

If your Fios remote won’t pair with the TV and cannot program the volume, you may need more help from qualified instances.

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The best next step is to contact Verizon Customer Service for additional help in pairing a remote to any TV brand. Good luck!

Quick Recap:

Now that we’ve learned how to program Fios remote volume, we know that pressing “0” + “Play/Pause” on Voice remote and “0” + “OK” on P265/P283 starts the programming. Then, the only thing left to do is insert the correct TV brand programming code and go!

Follow our blog to learn everything about FiOS Verizon technology!

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kevin wood
Kevin Wood

Kevin has over five years of experience working in various Tech startups and providing Technical solutions. He has contributed to many Tech publications and websites.

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