The DISH remote can be a little confusing at times, so we’ve created this guide. Here, you’ll learn how to program your DISH remote or reset your remote’s controls, Our team of experts went through hours of research and learned everything there is to learn about the DISH remote. With this guide, we can help you learn everything about your remote in minutes. Let’s start.
Programming your DISH Remote
There are two different methods you can use to program your DISH remote, based on the model of the remote you’re using. The steps that are mentioned below will work only on the DISH remote models 40.0, 50.0, 52.0, and 54.0, which are basically all the models the company has released recently. If you’re using the 20 or 21 series, follow the steps mentioned below.
How to Program Newer Dish Remote Controls?
If you’ve figured out that you’re using a newer version of DISH remotes, then here are the steps you need to follow for configuring the controls:
- Press the home button on your DISH remote twice. If you’re using a remote model that doesn’t have the home button, click the menu button twice.
- Click on settings from the on-screen menu.
- Select Remote Control from the menu.
- Go through the on-screen menu to choose the device you wish to pair
- Select the pairing Wizard options from the menu. Out of all the options, the Wizard is the easiest option as it guides you through the process.
- Scroll through the on-screen menu to find the brand of the TV or other device you’re pairing. Make sure that your brand selection is accurate as the pairing wizard will take you through several testing pair codes, which are different for each brand.
- In the next step, the pairing wizard will walk you through testing a series of device codes for the device you’ve selected. You’ll see some instructions on the screen, follow them one by one. For most devices, this involves pressing either the volume or power buttons on the DISH remote to see if the remote works. If the code works, select finish on the screen. If that doesn’t work, click on “Try Next Code” and repeat the process.
- Test your DISH remote thoroughly. Even if the pairing process has worked perfectly, it’s possible that things won’t work as expected. This is especially true if your device has a lot of features that want to try out. Test your remote after pairing so you’ll know if it’s working perfectly or not.
If your remote is working as expected, then you’re all set and done. In case, if you want to pair other devices, you should repeat the process.
How to Program Older DISH Remote Controls?
If you have an older remote control from DISH, then you’ll have to follow a different procedure to program your remote. The process is called “power scan”.
A power scan sends device codes until it finds one that works seamlessly. Here are the steps you need to follow to set up older DISH remote controls:
- Point your DISH remote at the device you wish to pair
- Press and hold the button on the DISH remote that suggests the device you want to program (TV, DVD, or AUX). After about 10 seconds, you’ll see all 4 modes’ buttons light up. When they do, let go of the button.
- Press and release the power button on your DISH remote. The blinking Mode button will become solid light. This indicates that your DISH remote is ready to be programmed.
- Press the Up directional button on your DISH remote to send the first code
- Keep pressing the Up Button every couple of seconds until the device turns off. Once the device shuts off, it indicates that you’ve found the right device.
- Press the # button, to save the code to the memory. The Mode button will then blink several times.
- Test Your DISH remote. Now you want to test the remote control to make sure that everything works as expected. Test it right now to check if something is wrong with the programming or not.
If everything works perfectly after testing, you’ve done it. Repeat the same process for any and all devices you wish to program.
FAQs About DISH Remote Programming
A lot of users have trouble figuring out their remote’s model number. One good way to do so is to check the documents that came along with your equipment. If you don’t have those documents, then you can compare them to the images on the DISH website.
Each remote is pretty different in looks, so you can figure out the type of remote you have.
Your installation tech should have programmed your DISH remote for the set-top boxes already. If you’re still having some issues with the remote using it with Hopper 3 DVR or Joey, here are the steps to follow:
1. Press the system info button on the front panel of your Hopper 3 or Joey
2. Press the SAT button on the front side of your DISH remote. Based on the remote model, the button may be located at different locations.
3. Press the cancel or back button on your DISH remote. The system info screen will disappear from the TV, this lets you know that the pairing worked.
There’s no way to completely reset your DISH network remote. But you can re-link it to the receiver. Here’s all you need to know to do it:
1. Press SAT on your remote
2. Press System Info on the receiver
3. Press SAT again on the remote
Whether DISH will replace your remote or not depends on your warranty. But you can always try your luck by visiting DISH’s customer support page and asking for a replacement.
To go to TV, press the “TV” button located on the side of the remote. This tells the remote that you want to access the features of your remote.
If you’re using the latest version of the DISH remote, then you won’t need a code. The pairing Wizard process will help you find the TV code you need. If the pairing wizard doesn’t work for you, then you can find troubleshooting guides online.
If your volume is not working on the DISH remote, try pushing the TV button first. This will switch the settings to TV, and then you’ll be able to control TV functions like volume.