Programming your Sky digibox or Sky+ remote control to operate your TV
The Sky remote control will operate your Sky by default, however in most cases your Sky remote control can also be programmed to operate some or all of the following functions on your TV.
- Switching the TV to and from Stand-by.
- Changing TV channels via the number buttons.
- Volume control.
- Mute Control.
- Terrestrial Text services.
To confirm compatibility with your TV, please complete the following procedure.
Please select the manufacturer of your TV from the drop-down list above
If your TV model number is listed, make a note of the 3 digit code.
If it is not listed, make a note of all codes listed against the manufacturer of your TV. (You will need to enter each code in turn to try to obtain a compatible code)
Sky Remote Control Unit Programming Procedure for 3-digit codes - Follow the steps below:
- Switch on the TV set.
- Press the TV button on the Sky Remote.
- Press and hold down the Select and red buttons simultaneously on the Sky remote control for 2-3 seconds until the red light at the top of the Sky remote control flashes twice.
- Input the 3 digit number from the Sky remote control codes then press the Select button. The red light at the top of the Sky remote control should flash twice.
- Point the Sky remote control at the TV and try the volume button.
- If all functions do not work correctly, then repeat steps 1 - 3 and work through all the relevant 3 digit numbers from the Sky remote control codes, until you find the code which supports all or as many of the TV functions as possible.
Sky Remote Control Unit Programming Procedure for 4-digit codes - Follow the steps below:
- Switch on the TV set.
- Press the TV button on the Sky Remote.
- Press and hold down the Select and red buttons simultaneously on the Sky remote control for 2-3 seconds until the red light at the top of the Sky remote control flashes twice.
- Press the TV button on the Sky Remote again
- Enter the 4 digit code for your make of TV
- The LED should blink twice, if not recheck the 4 digit code used and go back to 1.
- Press the Standby button on the Sky Remote (The TV should go to standby).
- Press Select to store this setting.
- If this works try the other TV functions.
- If these work then the correct code has been selected.
- It's important to note that not all TV functions will be supported by the Sky remote control e.g.
"Picture in Picture"
- If the TV does not go into standby press the TV button then the standby button, then TV then standby, keep repeating this until successful. This will scan the codes used for a particular make of TV.
Please note: In order to operate both your TV and Sky with your Sky remote control, you will be required to switch modes e.g. to switch on your TV from stand-by, you would need to press “TV” followed by the “Stand-by” button. Then to change channel on your Sky you would need to press the “Sky” button followed by the “TV guide” button. For adjusting the volume, however, you do not need to do this.
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