How to Program Spectrum Remote to Samsung TV? – Fool Proof Guide

Wondering how to program Spectrum remote to Samsung TV? Well, keep reading to know!

Spectrum’s technology allows for easy programming of the compatible remote controls to any third-party device and TV in your case.

In this guide, you will understand everything about the correct programming technique and how to connect your Spectrum remote to a Samsung TV!

To start the programming between a Spectrum remote and a Samsung TV, press the “OK” and “Menu” buttons on the remote for 3 seconds. After that, hit the “Power” button on the Spectrum remote, wait for the TV to blink, and hold the correct remote keypad button.

To understand the details of programming the remote, keep reading!

Are Spectrum Remotes Compatible with Samsung TVs?

In order to pair a Spectrum remote to a TV, the remote must have a specific set of buttons, and some remotes may not be compatible.

So here’s a list of all TV-compatible Spectrum remotes:

• 1060BC1
• 1060BC2
• 1060BC3
• UR2-DTA

Tip: If there’s a “Universal” in the description of your remote control, then it’s compatible!

How to Identify Spectrum Remote Control?

Identifying the type of your Spectrum remote control is essential to determine whether it can be connected to a third-party device, such as your Samsung TV.

Below are the only 3 methods to uncover the type of your Spectrum remote and learn whether it is compatible or not!

1. Go to Spectrum.net

The easiest way to identify the type of Spectrum remote is by heading to the official Spectrum website.

Open up a browser type “spectrum.net/remotes” and scroll the page downwards until you’ve found your type of remote.

2. Check Remote Model

To be absolutely sure of the remote’s type, open the battery compartment and locate the model imprinted above the battery slots.

Your Spectrum remote must be a receiver remote in order to pair it with a Samsung TV device.

3. View the User Manual

Open the online or physical user manual of the Spectrum remote/receiver and go to the “Remote Info” section.

The model and type of the Spectrum remote included in your TV package should be mentioned there.

How to Program Spectrum Remote to Samsung TV Easily?

The remote must also have a keypad button (from 0 to 9), in order to complete a third-party device programming sequence.

Let’s start!

Important: Before we start, check if the Spectrum remote has a “Menu” and a “Home” button. 

1. Identify Samsung’s Pairing Digit

With Spectrum, it has always been easy to program a receiver remote to any third-party TV.

In fact, Spectrum has made a list of the most popular manufacturers (Samsung included), simply for programming purposes that answer to all digit keys on the remote.

The Pairing Digit is the unique button you need to press on the remote later!

Info: The pairing digit for Samsung TVs is “6” on the Spectrum remote’s keypad!

2. Activate the Pairing Process!

In order to start the programming, you must hold a specific button on the Spectrum remote and wait until the system detects your intentions. 

Hence, to activate the programming process, follow the steps below:

1. Press the “Menu” and “OK” buttons simultaneously.
2. Then, hold both of the buttons for about 5 seconds.
3. Release them once the “INPUT” button blinks twice. 
4. The blinking is an indication that the remote is found. 

Note: Proceed to the next steps only after the Spectrum remote’s “INPUT” button blinks!

3. Connect the Remote to the TV

Now that the pairing sequence is completed halfway, the next step is to press the “Power” button once on the Spectrum remote.

By pressing the power button, the Samsung TV will analyze the connection of the Spectrum remote and recognize it as a connecting device.

The LED indicator of the Samsung TV should blink as a result of pressing the power button on the Spectrum remote.

If the TV doesn’t blink, press the “Menu” and “OK” buttons once again, before pressing the power button.

Note: Not being fast enough may cause the programming process to time out!

4. Press the Samsung’s Pairing Digit

To finalize the pairing, you must press and hold the digit on the keypad that corresponds to the Samsung TV manufacturer.

Since it has been already clarified that the digit you must press on the Spectrum remote control is “6”, hold the button until the TV turns off.

It’s important not to release the “6” button before the Samsung TV shuts down.

This happens to indicate that the Samsung TV has recognized the Spectrum remote and the process is over.

If you interrupt by releasing the button and the process fails you’ll need to start over.

Note: In case the process failed, jump back to step #2.

5. Test the Spectrum Remote!

Although the Spectrum TV remote must already be programmed with the Samsung TV, it is recommended to test the programming just to be sure.

For example, you could attempt controlling different functions of the Samsung TV to check if all buttons are working.

Test the “Channel +/Channel -” buttons as well as the “Vol +/ Vol-” buttons!

If your Samsung TV now responds to the Spectrum remote commands, then you’re ready and the programming was successful.

The Spectrum remote will now work with your Samsung TV and will not unpair when the TV goes off or when you eject the remote’s batteries.

In case the process didn’t work, continue reading!

Program Samsung TV To Spectrum Remote Didn’t Work?

Attempt the following methods if the Spectrum remote doesn’t pair to your Samsung TV!

Replace the Batteries!

The easiest solution to programming issues with the Spectrum remote is to replace the batteries inside of the device.

Spectrum remotes require 2 x AA batteries to function so acquire a fresh set of batteries to attempt the programming process to your Samsung TV with.

Power Cycle the Setup

If the issue is on the Samsung TV’s end, a power cycle should help.

To perform a power cycle, unplug the power cable of the Samsung TV from the outlet and wait for 30 seconds.

This will refresh all of the operational services and hopefully, the Spectrum remote will now pair easily.

Reset Spectrum Remote

A temporal issue with the Spectrum remote may be causing a conflict with the programming process.

So, reset the Spectrum remote by holding the TV button for 3 seconds and then pressing “OK”.

Then press the “Delete” button for 3 seconds and the reset will commence!

Info: The TV, DVD, and AUX buttons on the remote should flash to indicate that the remote has been reset.

Frequently Asked Questions – Spectrum Remote!

Here are some of the most popular questions the community had on the topic!

Do I Need a Receiver to Program Spectrum Remote?

Some Spectrum remotes can be programmed without the need for a TV box.

To determine whether your type of Spectrum remote needs a receiver, consult with the user manual or get in touch with one of Spectrum’s support to clarify the situation for you.

How to Turn Samsung TV/Spectrum Receiver On/Off?

On the majority of Spectrum remotes, there should be a “TV” power button and an “ALL” power button.

The “TV” power button only turns the programmed TV On/Off, while the “ALL” button can shut down and turn on both the TV and the connected Spectrum receiver!

Can I Control Samsung TV Separately From the Receiver?

Absolutely! All you have to do is press the “ALL” power button to shut down the receiver and then press the “TV” power button to turn on the Samsung TV.

This way, you will only use the Samsung TV without the receiver. Pressing the “ALL” power button will turn on the TV box!

Quick Recap:

To program Spectrum remote to Samsung TV, press the “Menu” and “OK” buttons first and then hit the power button on the Spectrum remote.

After that, hold the “6” digit on the keypad of the remote, until the Samsung TV shuts down and then test the pairing.

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