Comcast Xfinity XR5

The Xfinity XR5 remote control offers streamlined TV viewing experience, making it easy to set up and simple to use.

Features

Voice Control

Volume functions can be set to control the TV volume or the volume of an audio device that has been programmed into the remote.

Hide Your Cable Box

This remote control is capable of controlling a cable box that is hidden from sight once it has been paired with the box.

Simplified Modeless Control

All keys on the remote are dedicated to controlling your cable box except for the TV POWER, VOLUME, and MUTE, and INPUT keys.

Setup

Remote Control Setup

CodeFinder and Setup Instructions

 

Step 1: CodeFinder

Step 2: Setup Instructions

Functions

Remote Functions

Power Keys

  • TV POWER turns your TV on and off
  • ALL POWER turns your cable box, TV, and AUDIO DEVICE on and off

Navigation Keys

  • SEARCH Press to find programs and channels
  • XFINITY/Menu Access Guide, Recorded Programs, On Demand, Apps, Search, and Settings

Other Keys

  • SETUP used for remote control programming
  • TV INPUT used for cycling video inputs on the TV

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

This remote comes with VOLUME LOCK defaulted to control volume using your TV.  To change VOLUME LOCK to another device, follow the VOLUME LOCK programming instructions in the SETUP section of this site.

Because there are various methods, you must refer to the instructions that come with the RF set-top box or RF adapter in addition to the instructions below:

RF Pairing Method A:
Use this method for the following STB and Adapter Models: UEI Sequence Adapter URC4869, Pace DC60Xu, Motorola HDDTA100u, Technicolor DC140, Evolution HD-uDTA-E.
1. Put STB or adapter to enter pairing mode (refer to RF PAIRING instructions supplied with STB or adapter).
2. Press and hold the SETUP key on the remote until the LED blinks twice.
3. Press the MENU key on the remote and the remote will begin blinking as it attempts to pair.
4. If you are pairing with an RF adapter, refer to the RF adapter instructions to complete pairing.
5. If a PIN number appears on the TV screen, enter that number using the remote numeric keys. The LED on the remote will blink twice.

RF Pairing Method B:
Use this method for the following STB and Adapter Models: UEI Intercept URC6252, Cisco 9865H, Arris MP2050 and MP2150.
1. Put STB or adapter to enter pairing mode (refer to RF PAIRING instructions supplied with STB or adapter).
2. While holding down the CURSOR UP key, press and hold the SETUP key three seconds until the LED begins blinking rapidly.
3. If you are pairing with an RF adapter, refer to the RF adapter instructions to complete pairing.
4. The LED on the remote will blink twice to verify success.

This remote uses AA size batteries.

While Heavy Duty batteries will work, alkaline batteries are recommended and will have much longer battery life.

Make sure that the battery tab has been removed.

Ensure that your TV is on. Be sure to pair the remote and that you entered the correct 3-digit code when pairing.

To control your equipment, be sure to do the following:

  • Point the remote at the equipment when using it, making sure that there is a clear line of sight.
  • The LED on the remote should blink with each keypress. If not, replace the batteries.
  • The remote needs to be programmed in order to control your equipment.
  • Follow the instructions in the setup section of this site to program the remote.