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Are you looking to pair a Spectrum remote with your TV or Audio Amplifier but don’t know how? Fret not, programming the Spectrum remote is easy and shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes.

Let’s start by connecting the Spectrum cable box and modem, turning them on, grabbing the remote, and following the steps outlined below.

How To Program Spectrum Remote?

You’d most likely have a remote, as shown in the picture below. There are numerous versions, and covering steps for all would result in an excessively lengthy article.

Program Spectrum Remote

So, in case you have got a different model, visit the official Spectrum remote setup guide to spot the exact steps. That said, let’s get into the details!

Step 1: Ensure the TV and TV box are on, and the remote has its batteries loaded.

Step 2: Press and hold both the OK and Menu buttons simultaneously

Press and hold both the OK and Menu buttons

Step 3: Wait until you notice the input button blinking twice.

Wait until you notice the input button blinking twice.

Step 4: Next, press the TV button once, as highlighted below, the input light will turn solid.

Press the TV button once

Step 5: Press the number that corresponds to your TV brand until the TV switches off

Press the number that corresponds to your TV brand

Following are a few remote codes. Find yours from the list. If your TV brand isn’t listed in it, check out my complete list of Spectrum TV remote codes.

TV Code according to their brands

The pairing is successful when the TV turns off.

How To Program Charter Remote To TV Without Code?

If you have failed to find the right remote codes for your TV, you can connect the Spectrum remote to the TV without using the code. The steps remain similar to the process mentioned above, with a minor change.

Step 1: Ensure the TV is on before starting the pairing process.

Step 2: Press and hold the Menu + OK button on the remote until you see the input light flashing twice

Step 3: Press the TV power

Step 4: You’ll notice the input button turning solid.

Step 5: Press and hold the UP button until the TV turns off

Press and hold the UP button until the TV turns off

Your pairing is successful. Now you’ll be able to change channels and adjust the volume in your TV using the Spectrum remote.

📺 Is your Spectrum remote still not working? You may need to reset your Spectrum remote.

Pairing Spectrum Remote To Audio Devices

The Spectrum remote allows you to pair it up even with audio amplifiers and accessories, making your job further easier. The steps remain similar to that of the TV.

Step 1: Visit the Spectrum page and choose the device type.

Visit the Spectrum page and choose the device type

Step 2: Next, select the device manufacturer

Select the device manufacturer

Step 3: Click on Get Device codes, and you will find the list of available codes for your Audio device.

Click on Get Device codes and you will find the list of available codes for your Audio device

Step 4: Once you have found the right code, Press and hold the Menu + OK button until the input light flashes twice.

Step 5: Input the code in the number panel

Step 6: The input button on top will blink twice if the pairing is successful

Step 7: Change the volume and test if your audio device is responding

Change the volume and test if your audio device is responding

Remote Codes for Audio Amplifiers

Audio AmplifiersDevice Code
Denon22706
Emotiva24059, 24101
Harman Kardon$20,892
Left Coast20892
Marantz20892
NuForce$23,968.00
Phillips$20,892.00
Polk Audio$20,892.00

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I program my Charter remote to Roku?

Turn on the Roku TV. Press Menu +OK on the remote until the input button blinks twice. Press the TV power once, and the input light will turn solid. Input the device code “11756” or “11602”. Your TV will switch off once the pairing is successful.

How to pair Spectrum remote to Samsung TV?

You can follow the steps mentioned in the first section of the article. In the last step, press 6 on the number panel, which corresponds to Samsung. If that doesn’t work for you, repeat the steps and try the list of codes available for Samsung TV obtained using the code search.

How to connect the Spectrum remote to Apple TV?

Your Apple TV can be paired with one remote at any given time. Reset the previous remote before starting the pairing process with the Charter remote. Hold the Menu and Volume Up (+) buttons for five seconds. When the screen shows “Remotely connected”, the pairing is successful.

Conclusion

Pairing your TV or Audio device with a Spectrum remote allows you to operate your entertainment devices with a single remote, adding to the convenience.

You can control your TV box, change channels, and adjust volumes in your TV, and other audio devices, all with the single remote that comes with your Spectrum TV subscription.