Are you accessing the Xfinity box with your Hisense TV? Then, you don’t have to struggle with 2 separate remotes. It is possible to program the Xfinity remote to Hisense TV in different ways so you can control both these devices with ease. Xfinity remote has buttons to access lots of Hisense TV functions and is in no way inferior to the original remote control.
In this article, I’ve mentioned the procedure for programming different models of Xfinity remote controls to Hisense Smart TV in simple steps.
Essential Preparations Before Programming Xfinity Remote to Hisense TV
- Make sure your Xfinity remote has fresh batteries inserted.
- Your Xfinity box should be connected to Hisense Smart TV and function while you program its remote control for the TV.
Use Auto Pairing Method to Program Xfinity Remote to Hisense TV
Auto pairing method is a best way to adapt to program Xfinity remote to Hisense TV without code in quick time. Here’s how to do it.
1. Pick up the Xfinity remote control while your Hisense Smart TV is ON.
2. Locate the Xfinity & Mute buttons and hold them for a few seconds. When the LED light turns to green color, release it.
3. Now, click the following numerical buttons in sequential order 9, 8, 1. Upon doing so, the green LED light will blink twice.
4. The remote will begin its search for the apt code and program automatically. The programming will be indicated by a double green light blink again.
5. Press the Power button and see if it turns off the Hisense TV. Then, test whether other buttons are also able to perform functions on the Hisense TV.
Use Manual Pairing Method to Program Xfinity Remote to Hisense TV
If you can’t perform automatic pairing, you should try the manual pairing method by entering remote codes. In fact, you can program Xfinity remote XR2 & XR5 to Hisense TV only by using this method. The Xfinity remote TV codes for Hisense TV are 10748 & 11660. The following points will explain the method clearly.
1. Boot up the Hisense TV and aim your Xfinity remote towards it.
2. Press the Setup button & wait until the LED light changes from red to green.
3. Now, you shall enter any of the 5-digit Xfinity remote programming codes for Hisense TV [10748 or 11660] and click on the Power button to check if the Hisense TV turns off. If it happens, then it is the appropriate remote code, and the pairing is over.
4. Then, you can turn on the TV again and start controlling it with the Xfinity remote control.
Apply Code Search Method to Program Xfinity Remote to Hisense TV
1. Click the Setup button on the remote control by holding it against the Hisense TV and wait for the green color on the LED light.
2. Now, press the 9, 9 & 1 buttons in sequential order.
3. After that, start pressing the Power button continuously till you catch up with a remote code and the TV turns off.
4. Once the TV shuts off, click on the Setup button to lock the particular remote code and have the Xfinity remote stay paired with the Hisense TV.
Use Voice Control to Pair Xfinity Remote With Hisense TV
This method applies to program Xfinity remote XR15 & XR16 with the Voice Control feature to Hisense TV. To do so,
1. Ensure the voice control feature is set up on your Xfinity remote first.
2. Then, hold the Mic button and give the command, “Pair remote with Hisense TV.”
3. Now, the TV will display the remote setup on-screen and provide you with guidance. Simply follow them and say “Hisense” by pressing the Mic button once again when asked for confirmation.
4. If you are intimated that your Xfinity remote is paired with the TV, verify it by testing the remote to perform functions through voice commands, like turning off, changing input, and adjusting the volume on Hisense TV.
Solutions for Problems in Programming Xfinity Remote to Hisense TV
1. If you are unable to program the Xfinity remote to Hisense TV, check whether the remote’s battery is fresh and it is in working condition without any damages.
2. Stand closer to the TV while pairing. If there is any interference from objects or other electronic devices, remove it immediately.
3. Remove the remote batteries once and insert them again properly after cleaning to try to make the pairing successful. The same troubleshooting can be tried if the remote becomes unresponsive after pairing.
4. Update your Hisense TV and Xfinity box if they have outdated firmware running.
5. Cross-check if the programming code you are entering on the remote is correct.
6. Reboot your Hisense TV and see if there is any improvement on the issues that occur while or after pairing the Xfinity remote.
FAQ
You can use the Xfinity app to program the Xfinity remote to Hisense TV if you can’t do it directly. To do so, download the Xfinity app on your smartphone [Play Store | App Store] and sign in to your Xfinity account. Now, connect the smartphone and the Xfinity box (i.e., linked to Hisense TV) to the same WIFI network. Then, select the Settings/Remote → Add a device → TV → Hisense options and sync your Xfinity physical remote to Hisense TV by following the on-screen instructions.
