Setting Up Your Universal Remote: A Quick Guide

Using a universal remote can simplify your life by eliminating the need for multiple remotes for your TV and Set-Top Box. By programming a universal remote, you can control both your TV (LCD or LED) and Set-Top Box with one device. This guide will walk you through the setup procedures for pairing your TV remote functions with the universal remotes for Airtel, Tata Sky, and Dish TV DTH.

Compatible DTH/Set Top Box Remotes:

Airtel
Tata Sky (Without Recording Feature)
DishTV

Setting Up Airtel DTH Remote as a Universal Remote

To enable your Airtel DTH remote to control your TV, you’ll need to program it for basic functions such as TV power (On/Off), AV/Input source, and volume controls (VOL + and VOL -). Here’s how:

Steps for Programming Airtel Remote:

Activate Learning Mode: Press and hold the “OK” and “Numeric 2” keys together for 3 seconds. The LED on your Airtel remote will blink twice, indicating that it’s ready to learn new commands.
Position the Remotes: Hold your Airtel and TV remotes facing each other, 3-6 cm apart.
Start Programming: Press the desired key on the Airtel remote (e.g., TV Power) and then press the corresponding key on the TV remote. Release both. The Airtel remote’s LED will blink twice to confirm that it has learned the command.
- Example: Press and release the TV Power key on both remotes, one after the other.
Program Other Keys: Repeat Step 3 for AV/Input Source, VOL +, and VOL – keys.
Save the Configuration: Press “OK” on the Airtel remote to save the settings. The LED will blink twice, confirming that the programming was successful.

Note: If the LED blinks four times, the learning process failed. Begin again from Step 1.

Setting Up Tata Sky Remote as a Universal Remote

The Tata Sky remote can also be programmed to operate basic functions on your TV. Follow these steps to set up your Tata Sky remote:

Steps for Programming Tata Sky Remote:

Activate Learning Mode: Press and hold the “Select” and “Numeric 2” keys for 3 seconds. The LED will blink twice and remain lit, indicating that the remote is ready to learn.
Align the Remotes: Hold the Tata Sky remote and the TV remote facing each other, 3-6 cm apart.
Start Programming: Press the desired button on the Tata Sky remote (e.g., TV Power), then press the corresponding button on the TV remote. Release both. The LED on the Tata Sky remote will blink twice to confirm successful programming.
- Example: Press and release the TV Power button on both remotes, one after the other.
Program AV Button: Pair the AV button by pressing “Help” on the Tata Sky remote and then the AV/Input Source button on the TV remote.
Program Volume Controls: Pair the VOL + and VOL – keys in the same manner, by pressing each on both remotes.
Save the Settings: Press “Select” on the Tata Sky remote to store the learned commands. The LED will blink twice, confirming successful setup.

Note: If programming fails, repeat from Step 1.

Setting Up Dish TV Remote as a Universal Remote

The Dish TV universal remote setup is slightly different. Here’s a step-by-step guide to setting it up with your TV:

Steps for Programming Dish TV Remote:

Activate Learning Mode: Press and hold the “OK” and “0” keys on the Dish TV remote until the LED for TV mode turns red, indicating it’s ready for programming.
Position the Remotes: Place both remotes on a flat surface, facing each other about 5 cm apart, with their LED lights aligned.
Program the TV Power Button: Press the TV power button on the Dish TV remote. The red LED will blink once, showing it’s ready. Now, press the power button on the TV remote. The red LED will blink twice, indicating successful learning.
Program Other Keys: Use the same steps to program VOL +, VOL -, Mute, Source, and Navigation keys (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, OK).
Save the Configuration: Press and hold the TV power button on the Dish TV remote until the red LED blinks thrice, confirming that the settings are saved.

Summary

With your universal remote set up, you can now enjoy the convenience of controlling both your TV and DTH/Set Top Box with a single device. The process varies slightly between Airtel, Tata Sky, and Dish TV remotes, but by following these steps, you’ll be able to streamline your viewing experience and eliminate the need for multiple remotes.

Remember, if the learning process fails at any point, you can simply start again from Step 1. In addition to saving you time, this universal remote simplifies your entertainment experience.